StarTech.com 4-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Quad-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Ethernet Interface

StarTech.com 4-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Quad-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Ethernet Interface

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2.5G ETHERNET CARD: High-performance PCIe 2.5Gbps quad-port network card with Intel I225-V chip; Leverage existing Cat5e/Cat6 cabling (or better); NBASE-T compatible (802.3bz); PCI Express 2.0 x4; Independent Ethernet controllers for reliable performance. IT MANAGEABILITY: Intel vPro for remote management and troubleshooting; PXE boot enabled to deployment speeds/updates; 9K jumbo frame for reduced packet overhead; Remotely boot a system using WoL; VLAN support for efficient network management. BUILD QUALITY: LAN card features: built-in heatsink to keep controller chips running cool and for optimal performance, LED indicators for link status/speed, LAN transformers maintain signal quality and reduced EMI for reliable communication. COMPATIBILITY: 2.5GBASE-T variable speed options (2.5 G/1 G/100 M/10 M) with auto-negotiation; Multi-gigabit network interface card for PC is compatible w/ Windows, Windows Server, VMware, and Linux; Low profile bracket included for hardware compatibility. SPECIFICATIONS: 4x RJ45 Ports, 2.5/1Gbps and 100/10Mbps (Independent controllers) NIC, IEEE 802.3bz (2.5GBASE-T), Full Duplex, Auto MDIX, PCIe 2.0 x2, Intel I225-V, 9K Jumbo Frames, VLAN Tagging, WoL, PXE boot. Quad-port PCIe network card with Intel® I225-V chip features multi-Gigabit speeds with NBASE-T support. This quad-port 2.5GbE network interface card (NIC) features independent Intel I225-V chipsets for each port with Intel vPro technology, to enhance performance and data integrity across four 2.5G ethernet connections. The variable multispeed options (2.5/1Gbps and 100/10Mbps) enable support for both new and legacy network hardware. Utilize existing Cat5e or CAT6 cabling infrastructure while adding NBASE-T (802.3bz) compatibility for seamless integration.. Increased Network Speed. The PCIe network card leverages Intel vPro technology for remote management and troubleshooting capabilities. Improve bandwidth for data-intensive applications, network sharing, FTPs, online or local storage/backup, and the streaming of online content - while reducing network slowdowns. Access up to 2.5GBASE-T speeds using Cat5e (or better) cabling, to maximize existing networks and equipment. To ensure reliable performance, four Intel I225-V chipsets are used, providing independent Ethernet controllers to each port.. Enhance Existing Hardware. The network interface card connects via an available x4 PCI Express 2.0 (or higher) expansion slot. The card ships in a standard-profile bracket and includes a low-profile bracket for installation into small form factor systems and servers. This ethernet NIC card is compatible with Windows, Windows Server, and Linux.. This card supports the following advanced features: PXE Boot, WoL, VLAN tagging, 9 K jumbo frame, full-duplex, and Intel vPro technology.. The StarTech.com Advantage. Ports & interfaces. PCI version. 2.0. Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports. 4. Interface. Ethernet. Host interface. PCI Express. Connectivity technology. Wired. Network. VLAN tagging. Yes. Quality of Service (QoS) support. Yes. Jumbo frames support. Yes. Jumbo frames. 9000. Full duplex. Yes. Auto MDIX IEEE. Yes. Wake-on-LAN ready. Yes. Copper ethernet cabling technology. 10BASE-TX, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T, 2500BASE-T. Ethernet LAN data rates. 10,100,1000,2000,2500 Mbit/s. Ethernet interface type. 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet. Ethernet LAN. Yes. Networking standards. IEEE 1588, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1as, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u. Maximum data transfer rate. 2500 Mbit/s. Design. LED indicators. Activity, Link. Chipset. Intel I225-V. Product colour. Black. Component for. PC/Server. Internal. Yes. System requirements. Server operating systems supported. Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022. 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 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64. Operational conditions. Operating relative humidity (H-H). 5 - 90%. Storage temperature (T-T). -10 - 70 °C. Operating temperature (T-T). 0 - 55 °C. Weight & dimensions. Weight. 100 g. Height. 22 mm. Depth. 120 mm. Width. 180 mm. Packaging data. Package weight. 130 g. Package height. 30 mm. Package depth. 142 mm. Package width. 170 mm. Low-profile bracket. Yes. Packaging content. Quick installation guide. Yes. Logistics data. Products per master (outer) case. 80 pc(s). Master (outer) case height. 385 mm. Master (outer) case length. 325 mm. Master (outer) case width. 605 mm. manual pdf. leaflet

Full specifications

Marque StarTech.com
Référence fabricant pr42ginetworkcard
G ETHERNET CARD High-performance PCIe 2.5Gbps quad-port network card with Intel I225-V chip
IT MANAGEABILITY Intel vPro for remote management and troubleshooting
BUILD QUALITY LAN card features: built-in heatsink to keep controller chips running cool and f
Compatibilité 2.5GBASE-T variable speed options (2.5 G/1 G/100 M/10 M) with auto-negotiation
SPECIFICATIONS 4x RJ45 Ports
The Following Advanced Features PXE Boot

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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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