StarTech.com 2-Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Ethernet Network Card - with Intel X540 Chip

Manufacturer: Startech | Model: ST20000SPEXI | Product ID: 5293 | Warranty: 2 Years
£359.68 (inc. VAT)
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Product Technical Specification

Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technologyWired
Host interfacePCI Express
InterfaceEthernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports2
Network
Maximum data transfer rate20000
Networking standardsIEEE 802.3ad,IEEE 802.3q,IEEE 802.3u,IEEE 802.3an,IEEE 802.3az,IEEE 802.3ab
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,1000,100
Cabling technology10/100/1000BaseT(X)
Wake-on-LAN readyYes
Auto MDIX IEEENo
Full duplexYes
Jumbo frames supportYes
Auto-negotiationYes
Jumbo frames15000
VLAN taggingYes
Design
Product colourBlack,Stainless steel
InternalYes
ChipsetIntel - X540
LED indicatorsActivity,Speed
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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 11,Windows 11 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,Windows 8.1,Windows 8.1 Enterprise,Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64,Windows 8.1 Pro,Windows 8.1 Pro x64,Windows 8.1 x64,Windows Vista Home Premium x64
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2019
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 50
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80
Sustainability
Sustainability complianceYes
Sustainability certificatesCE,RoHS
Weight & dimensions
Width20
Depth163
Height120
Weight160
Packaging data
Low-profile bracketYes
Package width208
Package depth147
Package height40
Package weight242
Packaging content
ManualYes
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
Master (outer) case width420
Master (outer) case length430
Master (outer) case height308
Products per master (outer) case40

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Add two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports (10Gbps) to a client, server or workstation through one PCI Express slot

Now, you can add 10 GbE networking, while minimizing your deployment costs. This 10Gbase-T network card (NIC) lets you add two RJ45 ports through a single PCI Express slot, to deliver reliable high-speed network connections to your workstations and servers without draining your budget.

Versatile and cost effective

Compatible with a broad range of operating systems, this versatile dual-port NIC is ideal for many business applications that require upgrades to servers or workstations. It’s a cost-effective way to enhance your server or computer capabilities by adding two powerful 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports, with support for advanced features such as VLAN tagging, jumbo frames, and Auto-MDIX.

Reliable, high-performance connectivity

This 2-port PCI Express 10GBase-T network card features the Intel X540 chipset, designed to deliver the power, performance and enhanced capabilities you need for reliable network connections to your server or computer. The X540 chipset provides many advanced features including Intel Virtualization Technology for connectivity and PXE network boot support.

Compliant with IEEE 802.3/u/ab standards, the network card delivers a dependable way to upgrade or replace your existing network ports with dual 100/1000/10G compatible RJ45 ports, providing throughput capability of up 10Gbps in each direction (20Gbps total). It connects through a single, four-lane (x8 or higher) PCI Express slot.

Easy installation

With a dual-profile design, the PCI Express network card installs easily into a wide range of computer/server chassis, regardless of form factor. The card comes equipped for installation in a full-sized chassis, and includes a low-profile/half-height installation bracket that you can use as needed.

The ST20000SPEXI is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage

- Add two 100/1000/10Gbase-T RJ45 ports, providing cost-effective network connectivity for high bandwidth workstations and servers
- Intel X540 chipset with Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity
- Up to 20Gbps (full duplex) bandwidth per port
Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technologyWired
Host interfacePCI Express
InterfaceEthernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports2
Network
Maximum data transfer rate20000
Networking standardsIEEE 802.3ad,IEEE 802.3q,IEEE 802.3u,IEEE 802.3an,IEEE 802.3az,IEEE 802.3ab
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,1000,100
Cabling technology10/100/1000BaseT(X)
Wake-on-LAN readyYes
Auto MDIX IEEENo
Full duplexYes
Jumbo frames supportYes
Auto-negotiationYes
Jumbo frames15000
VLAN taggingYes
Design
Product colourBlack,Stainless steel
InternalYes
ChipsetIntel - X540
LED indicatorsActivity,Speed
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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 11,Windows 11 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,Windows 8.1,Windows 8.1 Enterprise,Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64,Windows 8.1 Pro,Windows 8.1 Pro x64,Windows 8.1 x64,Windows Vista Home Premium x64
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2019
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 50
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80
Sustainability
Sustainability complianceYes
Sustainability certificatesCE,RoHS
Weight & dimensions
Width20
Depth163
Height120
Weight160
Packaging data
Low-profile bracketYes
Package width208
Package depth147
Package height40
Package weight242
Packaging content
ManualYes
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
Master (outer) case width420
Master (outer) case length430
Master (outer) case height308
Products per master (outer) case40

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Please contact us via our contact page with your order number where we will present you with an RMA number and returns label.

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