The StarTech.com 1 Port 2.5Gbps PCIe Network Card, part number ST2GPEX, provides 2.5GbE network connectivity for servers and desktop computers. This x4 PCIe card adds a single copper Ethernet port, enabling Multi-Gigabit Ethernet access at speeds of 2.5 Gbps, 1G, 100Mbps, and 10Mbps. It is designed for businesses seeking to upgrade network bandwidth without replacing existing CAT5e cabling infrastructure, supporting distances up to 100 meters depending on network configuration. Featuring 2.5GBASE-T technology and the Realtek RTL8125 chipset, this adapter supports advanced Multi-Gigabit systems, including specific Cisco and Aruba Networks equipment. It also includes support for 16K Jumbo Frames, Auto-MDIX, and Wake-on-LAN (WoL), offering a practical solution for enhancing network throughput in a cost-effective manner.
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 ST2GPEX network card supports Windows, MacOS, and Linux operating systems.
The package includes the 2.5Gbps 2.5GBASE-T PCIe Network Card, one low-profile bracket, and a quick-start guide.
This network card requires a PCI Express x4 slot for installation into a server or desktop computer.
Yes, the card is designed to provide 2.5Gbps connectivity over existing CAT5e cabling for distances up to 100 meters, depending on network configuration.
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