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

Upgrade your connectivity with the StarTech.com 2.5Gbps 2.5GBASE-T PCIe Network — ports, speeds and interface details are in the spec table.

PCI Express LAN Card | Windows ® & Linux | Realtek RTL8125| x1 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 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).

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.

Specifications

Ports & interfaces
Internal	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Interface	Ethernet
Host interface	PCI Express
Connectivity technology	Wired
Bandwidth
Full duplex	Yes
Maximum data transfer rate	2500 Mbit/s
Network
Chipset	Realtek RTL8125
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Networking standards	IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u
Auto MDIX IEEE	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Technical details
Product colour	Black
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990
Compliance certificates	RoHS
Design
Certification	CE, FCC, REACH
LED indicators	Yes
Component for	PC
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 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
System requirements
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%
Weight & dimensions
Width	120 mm
Depth	80 mm
Height	20 mm
Weight	138 g
Package width	142 mm
Package depth	171 mm
Package height	30 mm
Packaging data
Low-profile bracket	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width	308 mm
Master (outer) case length	592 mm
Master (outer) case height	362 mm
Products per master (outer) case	80 pc(s)

Downloads

• Datasheet (PDF)
• Product manual / brochure (PDF)