StarTech.com 4-Port GbE SFP Network Card, PCIe 2.0 x2 (x4, x8, x16 Compatible) Network Adapter

Upgrade your connectivity with the StarTech.com 4-Port GbE SFP Network — ports, speeds and interface details are in the spec table.

Add four fiber/copper GbE SFP transceivers or Direct Attach Cables to a workstation or server

Add up to four 1GbE SFP modules to a PCI Express (PCIe) 2.0 x2 (or higher) slot in an IT Administrator workstation or server backplane, using this 4-Port SFP Network Controller.

High Performance Intel Chipset

The network controller features an Intel I350 chip known for its reliability and high-performance capabilities, offering low-latency and low CPU utilization, ensuring smooth and efficient network data transfer, which is critical for business applications and services. Support for VMDq, SR-IOV, and Intel® VT-c technologies allow for enhanced virtual machine performance, reduced CPU overhead, and improved network virtualization capabilities. The PCIe network card supports PXE boot, enabling centralized operating system deployment and updates. It also features 9K jumbo frame support, reducing packet overhead for improved data transmission efficiency. VLAN tagging support allows for efficient network management and segmentation.

Hardware and Operating System Compatibility

The network interface controller connects to an available x2 PCI Express 2.0 (or higher) expansion slot. It is compatible with Windows Server 2012 and newer, Windows 10 and newer, Linux, VMware ESXi 7.x, and Microsoft Hyper-V. This NIC is compatible with both MSA-compliant and branded 1GB SFP modules, as well as direct attach copper cables (DACC).

Flexible Network Connections

The card features four SFP slots for interchangeable SFP modules. Select fiber transceiver modules that best suit the network needs of the application, based on the distance and connector type. StarTech.com offers a wide variety of SFP transceiver modules to meet many GbE network applications.

Specifications

Ports & interfaces
Internal	Yes
PCI version	2.0
Fiber ports quantity	4
Fiber optic connector	SFP
Interface	Fiber
Host interface	PCI Express
Connectivity technology	Wired
Bandwidth
Full duplex	Yes
Maximum data transfer rate	1000 Mbit/s
Technical details
Product colour	Black
Auto MDIX IEEE	Yes
Network
Jumbo frames	9000
Networking standards	IEEE 802.1AX, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ap, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3z
Supported network protocols	IPv4, IPv6, TCP/UDP
Jumbo frames support	Yes
Design
LED indicators	Speed, Status
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 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 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions
Width	83 mm
Depth	167 mm
Height	10 mm
Package width	154 mm
Package depth	218 mm
Package height	38 mm
Package weight	135 g
Packaging data
Quick installation guide	Yes
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width	446 mm
Master (outer) case length	378 mm
Master (outer) case height	325 mm
Products per master (outer) case	40 pc(s)

Downloads

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