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

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


Connectivity technology
Wired


Host interface
PCI Express


Interface
Ethernet


Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
1



Network


Maximum data transfer rate
2500 Mbit/s


Networking standards
IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u


Ethernet LAN
Yes


Ethernet interface type
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet


Ethernet LAN data rates
10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s


Auto MDIX IEEE
Yes


Full duplex
Yes



Design


Internal
Yes


Component for
PC


Product colour
Black


Chipset
Realtek RTL8125


LED indicators
Yes


Certification
CE, FCC, REACH



System requirements


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


Linux operating systems supported
Yes


Server operating systems supported
Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016



Operational conditions


Operating temperature (T-T)
5 - 50 °C


Storage temperature (T-T)
-20 - 60 °C


Operating relative humidity (H-H)
20 - 80%



Sustainability

Sustainability certificates
RoHS


Weight & dimensions


Width
120 mm


Depth
80 mm


Height
20 mm


Weight
138 g



Packaging data


Low-profile bracket
Yes


Package width
170 mm


Package depth
142 mm


Package height
30 mm



Technical details

Compliance certificates
RoHS


Other features


Quick start guide
Yes


Harmonized System (HS) code
85176990