Add a 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet port to any PC through a PCI Express slot

The ST1000SPEX2L Low-Profile PCIe Gigabit Network Card adds a 10/100/1000 Mbps compatible RJ45 Ethernet port to a PCI Express-enabled client, server or workstation, providing a convenient addition or replacement networking interface.

Compliant with IEEE 802.3/u/ab standards, and with support for 9K Jumbo Frames, VLAN tagging and Wake on LAN (WOL), this versatile Gigabit NIC/Server Adapter offers effective network performance.

The card comes pre-configured with a low-profile/half-height installation bracket and includes a standard profile bracket for installation in a wide range of computer/server chassis, regardless of form factor.

Backed by a 2-year StarTech.com warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage

- Optimize network traffic with support for advanced features such as Jumbo Frames and VLAN tagging
- Saves the time of having to adjust the mounting bracket, with a pre-configured half-height/low-profile bracket

System requirements
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 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, 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, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Linux operating systems supported	Y
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technology	Wired
Host interface	PCI Express
Interface	Ethernet
Weight & dimensions
Width	18 mm
Depth	70 mm
Height	49 mm
Weight	27 g
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	0 - 100 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%
Network
Maximum data transfer rate	1000 Mbit/s
Networking standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet LAN	Y
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology	10/100/1000BaseT(X)
Auto MDIX IEEE	Y
Full duplex	Y
Jumbo frames support	Y
Jumbo frames	9000
Supported network protocols	CSMA/CD
Packaging data
Package width	173 mm
Package depth	144 mm
Package height	31 mm
Package weight	125 g
Packaging content
Manual	Y
Other features
Power LED	Y
Link/Act LED	Y
Design
Internal	Y
Chipset	Realtek - RTL8111H
LED indicators	Activity, Link
Certification	CE, FCC, REACH
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990
Sustainability
Sustainability certificates	RoHS