StarTech.com 4-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Quad-Port Network Adapter

Upgrade your connectivity with the StarTech.com 4-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe — ports, speeds and interface details are in the spec table.

Quad-port PCIe network card with Intel® I225-V chip features multi-Gigabit speeds with NBASE-T support

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.

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
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000,2000,2500 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technology	10BASE-TX, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T, 2500BASE-T
Technical details
Product colour	Black
Design
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
System requirements
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022
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	180 mm
Depth	120 mm
Height	22 mm
Weight	100 g
Package width	151 mm
Package depth	216 mm
Package height	36 mm
Package weight	130 g
Packaging data
Low-profile bracket	Yes
Quick installation guide	Yes
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width	451 mm
Master (outer) case length	378 mm
Master (outer) case height	326 mm
Products per master (outer) case	40 pc(s)

Downloads

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