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StarTech.com 10g Network Card - 2 port - 10GBase-T - Dual 100/1000/10g RJ45 Ports - Intel X540 chipset - PCIe Ethernet Card - Intel NIC Card
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.
Enhance Productivity and Device Management with the StarTech.com Connectivity Tools Application
Developed to improve performance and security, StarTech.com Connectivity Tools is the only software suite on the market that works with a wide range of IT connectivity accessories. The software suite includes:
•
Mac Address Pass-Through Utility : To improve network security.
•
Wi-Fi Auto Switch Utility : Enabling users to quickly access faster network speeds via wired LAN.
For more information and to download the StarTech.com Connectivity Tools application, please visit: www.StarTech.com/Connectivity-Tools
The ST20000SPEXI is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
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StarTech.com ST20000SPEXI network card Internal Ethernet 20000 Mbit/s
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Description
Add two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports (10Gbps) to a client, server or workstation through one PCI Express slotNow, 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.
Enhance Productivity and Device Management with the StarTech.com Connectivity Tools Application
Developed to improve performance and security, StarTech.com Connectivity Tools is the only software suite on the market that works with a wide range of IT connectivity accessories. The software suite includes:
•
Mac Address Pass-Through Utility : To improve network security.
•
Wi-Fi Auto Switch Utility : Enabling users to quickly access faster network speeds via wired LAN.
For more information and to download the StarTech.com Connectivity Tools application, please visit: www.StarTech.com/Connectivity-Tools
The ST20000SPEXI is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
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Specifications
| Ports & interfaces | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 2 |
| Interface | Ethernet |
| Host interface | PCI Express |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Bandwidth | |
| Full duplex | Yes |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 20000 Mbit/s |
| Network | |
| Chipset | Intel - X540 |
| VLAN tagging | Yes |
| Jumbo frames | 15000 |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000BaseT(X) |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3q, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3ab |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| Auto MDIX IEEE | No |
| Jumbo frames support | Yes |
| Full duplex | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,1000,100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 20000 Mbit/s |
| Auto-negotiation | Yes |
| Technical details | |
| Product colour | Black, Stainless steel |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| Auto MDIX IEEE | No |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
| Compliance certificates | CE, RoHS |
| Design | |
| Product colour | Black, Stainless steel |
| Chipset | Intel - X540 |
| Internal | Yes |
| LED indicators | Activity, Speed |
| 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 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 supported | Yes |
| Indication | |
| LED indicators | Activity, Speed |
| System requirements | |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 |
| 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 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 supported | Yes |
| 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 compliance | Yes |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 0.787" (20 mm) |
| Depth | 6.42" (163 mm) |
| Height | 4.72" (120 mm) |
| Weight | 5.64 oz (160 g) |
| Package width | 8.19" (208 mm) |
| Package depth | 5.79" (147 mm) |
| Package height | 1.57" (40 mm) |
| Package weight | 8.54 oz (242 g) |
| Packaging data | |
| Low-profile bracket | Yes |
| Package width | 8.19" (208 mm) |
| Package depth | 5.79" (147 mm) |
| Package height | 1.57" (40 mm) |
| Package weight | 8.54 oz (242 g) |
| Manual | Yes |
| Packaging content | |
| Manual | Yes |
| Low-profile bracket | Yes |
| Performance | |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| Auto MDIX IEEE | No |
| 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 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 supported | Yes |
| Auto-negotiation | Yes |
| Other features | |
| Chipset | Intel - X540 |
| Manual | Yes |
| Jumbo frames | 15000 |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
| Logistics data | |
| Master (outer) case width | 16.5" (420 mm) |
| Master (outer) case length | 16.9" (430 mm) |
| Master (outer) case height | 12.1" (308 mm) |
| Products per master (outer) case | 40 pc(s) |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |