Product ID: ST2GPEX
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.
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).
The network adapter card adds one Ethernet port to your workstation through a x1 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).
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.
Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
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Connector(s) | 1 - Connector Type(s) | PCI Express x1 |
1 - External Ports | RJ-45 | |
Environmental | Operating Temperature | 5°C to 50°C |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 60°C | |
Humidity | 20% ~ 80% RH | |
Hardware | Ports | 1 |
Bus Type | PCI Express | |
Card Type | Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.) | |
Industry Standards | IEEE 802.3bz (2.5GBASE-T) | |
IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) | ||
IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX) | ||
IEEE 802.3i (10BASE-TX) | ||
Chipset ID | Realtek RTL8125 | |
Indicators | 1 - LED Indicators | Green LED: 2.5Gbps |
Green LED: 1Gbps/100Mbps/10Mbps | ||
Packaging Information | Package Height | 1.2 in [30.0 mm] |
Package Length | 5.6 in [14.2 cm] | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 2.1 oz [60.0 g] | |
Package Width | 6.7 in [17.0 cm] | |
Performance | Compatible Networks | 2.5G/1G/100Mbps/10Mbps |
Auto MDIX | Yes | |
PXE | Yes | |
Full Duplex Support | Yes | |
Jumbo Frame Support | 16K max. | |
Physical Characteristics | Product Height | 0.8 in [20.0 mm] |
Product Length | 3.1 in [80.0 mm] | |
Weight of Product | 4.9 oz [138.0 g] | |
Product Width | 4.7 in [12.0 cm] | |
Material | Steel | |
Software | OS Compatibility | Windows 10 Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2008 R2 Linux Kernel 2.4.20 - 4.x (LTS versions only) |
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | Network Card |
Low-Profile Bracket | ||
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