StarTech.com 2.5Gbps 2.5GBASE-T PCIe Network Card

StarTech.com 2.5Gbps 2.5GBASE-T PCIe Network Card

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Multi-Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with four network speeds: 2.5G, 1G, 100Mbps, 10Mbps. Compatible with both 2.5GBASE-T and NBASE-T specifications. Supports 2.5Gbps network speeds on CAT5e cabling and CAT6a. IEEE 802.3az and IEEE802.3u compliant energy efficient Realtek™ RTL8125 chipset. Flexible installation with both standard and low-profile brackets included. PCI Express LAN Card | Windows ®, MacOS & Linux | Realtek RTL8125| x4 PCIe. This single-port 2.5Gbps PCIe network card offers a versatile and low-cost way to deploy 2.5GbE network connectivity. It adds one copper Ethernet port to your server or desktop computer and provides Multi-Gigabit Ethernet access to your network at four speeds: 2.5 Gbps, 1G, 100Mbps, 10Mbps.. Cost-Effective Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Solution. The 2.5GBASE-T NIC provides additional bandwidth using your existing Ethernet infrastructure to help reduce the cost of cabling upgrades. The card enables you to connect to 2.5GBASE-T and NBASE-T equipment at network speeds of 10Mbps, 100Mbps, 1Gbps, 2.5Gbps over your CAT5e cabling (up to 100 m depending on the network configuration).. Optimal Technology for Optimal Performance. The network adapter card adds one Ethernet port to your workstation through a x4 PCIe slot. It features 2.5GBASE-T technology, supporting advanced Multi-Gigabit systems, including Cisco campus switches and Aruba Networks access points. The network card also supports NBASE-T and additional features including 16K Jumbo Frames, Auto-MDIX and Wake-on-LAN (WoL).. Efficient Ethernet. The Realtek RTL8125 chipset, compliant with IEEE 802.3az and IEEE802.3u supports the PCIe 2.0 interface for PC embedded applications. It provides up to a 250% increase in data rate over Gigabit Ethernet and requires no changes to existing cable infrastructure.. The ST2GPEX is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.. The StarTech.com Advantage. - Multi-Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with four network speeds: 2.5G, 1G, 100Mbps, 10Mbps. - Compatible with both 2.5GBASE-T and NBASE-T specifications. - Supports 2.5Gbps network speeds on CAT5e cabling and CAT6a. Ports & interfaces. Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports. 1. Interface. Ethernet. Host interface. PCI Express. Connectivity technology. Wired. Network. Full duplex. Yes. Auto MDIX IEEE. Yes. Ethernet LAN data rates. 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s. Ethernet interface type. 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet. Ethernet LAN. Yes. Networking standards. IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u. Maximum data transfer rate. 2500 Mbit/s. Design. Certification. CE, FCC, REACH. LED indicators. Yes. Chipset. Realtek RTL8125. Product colour. Black. Component for. PC. Internal. Yes. System requirements. Server operating systems supported. Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016. Linux operating systems supported. Yes. Windows operating systems supported. Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64. Operational conditions. Operating relative humidity (H-H). 20 - 80%. Storage temperature (T-T). -20 - 60 °C. Operating temperature (T-T). 5 - 50 °C. Weight & dimensions. Weight. 138 g. Height. 20 mm. Depth. 80 mm. Width. 120 mm. Packaging data. Package height. 30 mm. Package depth. 142 mm. Package width. 170 mm. Low-profile bracket. Yes. Technical details. Compliance certificates. RoHS. Logistics data. Harmonized System (HS) code. 85176990. Other features. Quick start guide. Yes. leaflet. Quick start guide

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StarTech.com 2.5Gbps 2.5GBASE-T PCIe Network Card: complete technical analysis for 2026

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Market price ranges in 2026

RangeIndicative price
Entry-levelUnder 384300 £
Mid-range384300 £ to 896710 £
High-endOver 896710 £

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