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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 (PR42GI-NETWORK-CARD)
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.
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StarTech.com PR42GI-NETWORK-CARD network card Internal Ethernet 2500 Mbit/s
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Key Features
- 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
Description
Quad-port PCIe network card with Intel® I225-V chip features multi-Gigabit speeds with NBASE-T supportThis 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.
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Specifications
| Ports & interfaces | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Yes |
| PCI version | 2.0 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 4 |
| Interface | Ethernet |
| Host interface | PCI Express |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Bandwidth | |
| Full duplex | Yes |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 2500 Mbit/s |
| Network | |
| Chipset | Intel I225-V |
| VLAN tagging | Yes |
| Ethernet interface type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet |
| Jumbo frames | 9000 |
| Quality of Service (QoS) support | Yes |
| 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 |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| Auto MDIX IEEE | Yes |
| Jumbo frames support | Yes |
| Full duplex | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000,2000,2500 Mbit/s |
| Copper ethernet cabling technology | 10BASE-TX, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T, 2500BASE-T |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 2500 Mbit/s |
| Antenna | |
| Quality of Service (QoS) support | Yes |
| Technical details | |
| Quality of Service (QoS) support | Yes |
| Product colour | Black |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| Auto MDIX IEEE | Yes |
| Design | |
| Product colour | Black |
| Chipset | Intel I225-V |
| Internal | Yes |
| LED indicators | Activity, Link |
| Component for | PC/server |
| Software | |
| 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 |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Indication | |
| LED indicators | Activity, Link |
| System requirements | |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022 |
| 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 |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 55 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -10 - 70 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 90% |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 7.09" (180 mm) |
| Depth | 4.72" (120 mm) |
| Height | 0.866" (22 mm) |
| Weight | 3.53 oz (100 g) |
| Package width | 6.69" (170 mm) |
| Package depth | 5.59" (142 mm) |
| Package height | 1.18" (30 mm) |
| Package weight | 4.59 oz (130 g) |
| Packaging data | |
| Low-profile bracket | Yes |
| Package width | 6.69" (170 mm) |
| Package depth | 5.59" (142 mm) |
| Package height | 1.18" (30 mm) |
| Package weight | 4.59 oz (130 g) |
| Quick installation guide | Yes |
| Packaging content | |
| Quick installation guide | Yes |
| Low-profile bracket | Yes |
| Performance | |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022 |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| Auto MDIX IEEE | 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 |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Other features | |
| Chipset | Intel I225-V |
| Jumbo frames | 9000 |
| Logistics data | |
| Master (outer) case width | 23.8" (605 mm) |
| Master (outer) case length | 12.8" (325 mm) |
| Master (outer) case height | 15.2" (385 mm) |
| Products per master (outer) case | 80 pc(s) |