StarTech Network ST20000SPEXI 2Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Ethernet Network Card with Intel X540 Chip Retail

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. Its 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, Wake-On LAN 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 (x4 or higher) PCI Express slot.

Hardware
Bus Type
PCI Express
Card Type
Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
Chipset ID
Intel X540
Industry Standards
IEEE 802.3an (10GBASE-T), IEEE 802.3ab (1GBASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-T), IEEE 802.3az (EEE - Energy Efficient Ethernet)
PCI Express Rev 2.0
Interface
RJ45 (10 Gigabit Ethernet)
Port Style
Integrated on Card
Ports
2
Performance
Auto MDIX
Yes
Compatible Networks
100/1000/10000 Mbps (10Gb)
Full Duplex Support
Yes
Jumbo Frame Support
15K max.
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
20Gbps (full-duplex), 10Gbps (half-duplex)
Supported Protocols
IEEE 802.3ad (link aggregation), IEEE 802.1q (VLAN tagging)
Connector(s)
Connector Type(s)
1 - PCI Express x4 Male
External Ports
2 - RJ-45 Female