PCI Express LAN Card | Windows ®, MacOS & Linux | Realtek RTL8125| x4 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 x4 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.

The StarTech.com Advantage

- Multi-Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with four network speeds: 2.5G, 1G, 100Mbps, 10Mbps
- Compatible with both 2.5GBASE-T and NBASE-T specifications
- Supports 2.5Gbps network speeds on CAT5e cabling and CAT6a

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 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	Y
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technology	Wired
Host interface	PCI Express
Interface	Ethernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Weight & dimensions
Width	120 mm
Depth	80 mm
Height	20 mm
Weight	138 g
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%
Network
Maximum data transfer rate	2500 Mbit/s
Networking standards	IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet LAN	Y
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Auto MDIX IEEE	Y
Full duplex	Y
Packaging data
Low-profile bracket	Y
Package width	170 mm
Package depth	142 mm
Package height	30 mm
Other features
Quick start guide	Y
Design
Internal	Y
Component for	PC
Product colour	Black
Chipset	Realtek RTL8125
LED indicators	Y
Certification	CE, FCC, REACH
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990
Sustainability
Sustainability certificates	RoHS