StarTech.com 1-Port 2.5Gbps PCIe PoE Network Card with Intel I225-V Chipset

StarTech.com 1-Port 2.5Gbps PCI Express PoE Network Card, Intel I225-V, PCIe 802.3af/at PoE+ Multi-Gigabit NIC, SATA Powered Ethernet Card

Enhance your network infrastructure with the StarTech.com PR12GIPNETWORKCARD, a high-performance PCIe 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet adapter designed for reliable and fast connectivity. Featuring the Intel I225-V chipset, this network interface card supports NBASE-T technology, allowing for variable speeds of up to 2.5Gbps over existing Cat5e or Cat6 cables, making it compatible with both new and legacy network hardware. Its support for 2.5GBase-T ensures that users can maximize their current cabling infrastructure without additional investments in new cabling or external converters. The card's plug-in form factor fits into PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots, and it comes with both full-profile and low-profile brackets, ensuring compatibility with a variety of desktop and server systems. This makes it suitable for enterprise, small business, or advanced home networking environments. The design includes a built-in heatsink to maintain optimal operating temperatures, along with LED indicators for link status and speed, which facilitate easy network troubleshooting and management.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) support is a key feature of this NIC, compliant with IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at standards, allowing it to deliver up to 30W to connected devices such as IP cameras, wireless access points, and RFID readers. This eliminates the need for separate power supplies or PoE injectors, simplifying network deployment and reducing clutter. The card supports up to 48V DC and 25.5W of power, making it ideal for remote devices that require reliable power and network connectivity. Additionally, the adapter includes advanced management features like Intel vPro for remote troubleshooting and management, PXE boot for centralized OS deployment, VLAN tagging for network segmentation, and support for 9K jumbo frames to improve data transfer efficiency.

Designed for durability and reliable performance, this Ethernet card features high-quality LAN transformers that reduce electromagnetic interference and maintain signal integrity. Compatibility spans Windows, Windows Server, and Linux operating systems, providing flexible integration options. Whether upgrading an existing system or building a new network, the StarTech.com PR12GIPNETWORKCARD offers robust features, easy installation, and a two-year warranty, ensuring long-term reliability and performance for demanding network environments.

Features:

• 2.5G PoE Ethernet Card: High-performance PCIe 2.5Gbps network card with Intel I225-V chipset; supports existing Cat5e/Cat6 cabling; NBASE-T compatible (802.3bz); PCI Express 2.0 x1 interface

• PoE+ Compliant: Delivers up to 30W PSE and 25.5W PD at 48V DC; supports IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards for powering remote devices like IP cameras and access points

• IT Management: Equipped with Intel vPro for remote management and troubleshooting; supports PXE boot for OS deployment; features VLAN tagging, 9K jumbo frames, and Wake-on-LAN

• Build Quality: Features built-in heatsink to maintain optimal operating temperatures; includes LED indicators for link status and speed; LAN transformers reduce EMI and maintain signal quality

• Compatibility: Supports variable speeds of 2.5G/1G/100M/10M; compatible with Windows, Windows Server, and Linux systems; includes full and low-profile brackets for versatile installation