StarTech.com 2.5Gbps 2.5GBASE-T PCIe Network Card Internal Wired PCI Express Eth ST2GPEX

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

Features


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


IEEE 802.3az and IEEE802.3u compliant energy efficient Realtek RTL8125 chipset


Flexible installation with both standard and low-profile brackets included



Design


Chipset

Realtek RTL8125


Product colour

Black


Internal

Yes


Component for

PC


Certification

CE, FCC, REACH


LED indicators

Yes



Weight & dimensions


Height
mm


Width
0 mm


Depth

80 mm


Weight
8 g



Logistics data


Harmonized System (HS) code

85176990



Technical details


Compliance certificates

RoHS



Network


Networking standards

IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u


Auto MDIX IEEE

Yes


Ethernet LAN

Yes


Maximum data transfer rate

2500 Mbit/s


Full duplex

Yes


Ethernet interface type

2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet


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



Other features


Quick start guide

Yes



Operational conditions


Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 80


Operating temperature (T-T)

5 - 50 C


Storage temperature (T-T)

-20 - 60 C



Ports & interfaces


Host interface

PCI Express


Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

1


Connectivity technology

Wired


Interface

Ethernet



System requirements


Server operating systems supported

Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016


Linux operating systems supported

Yes



Packaging data


Package height

30 mm


Low-profile bracket

Yes


Package depth
2 mm


Package width
0 mm