StarTech.com 4-Port 2.5GBASE-T PCIe Network Card with Intel I225-V - Quad Ethernet Adapter for Servers & PCs

StarTech.com 4-Port 2.5G NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Computer Network Card Interface, Intel® I225-V, Quad-Port Ethernet, Multi-Gigabit NIC

Upgrade your network with the StarTech.com 4-Port 2.5GBASE-T PCIe Network Adapter, featuring four independent Intel I225-V chipsets designed for high-performance connectivity. This quad-port NIC allows users to leverage existing Cat5e or higher cabling infrastructure to achieve up to 2.5Gbps speeds per port, supporting both modern and legacy network hardware. With NBASE-T (802.3bz) compatibility, it ensures seamless integration into diverse network environments. The card's PCIe 2.0 x4 interface enables reliable and fast data transfer for demanding applications, including data sharing, streaming, backups, and online content delivery. Each port operates independently, providing stable bandwidth distribution to optimize network performance across multiple devices or virtual machines. The inclusion of a heatsink and LED indicators helps maintain optimal operation and simplifies troubleshooting, while LAN transformers reduce EMI for consistent signal quality. Designed to fit into standard and small form factor systems, the card comes with both a full-height and low-profile bracket, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of hardware. It supports advanced features such as PXE boot, Wake-on-LAN, VLAN tagging, and jumbo frames up to 9K, making it suitable for enterprise deployments, data centers, and high-performance workstations. Compatibility extends across Windows, Windows Server, VMware, and Linux platforms, facilitating versatile network management and deployment. The package includes the PCIe network card, a low-profile bracket, and a quick-start guide, backed by a 2-year limited warranty for peace of mind. Enhance your existing network infrastructure with this multi-gigabit NIC designed for reliability, manageability, and scalability.

Features:

• High-performance PCIe 2.5Gbps quad-port network card with Intel I225-V chipset, supporting existing Cat5e/Cat6 cabling and NBASE-T (802.3bz) compatibility.

• Supports independent operation of four Ethernet ports, enabling reliable bandwidth distribution for data-intensive applications and virtualized environments.

• Includes Intel vPro technology for remote management and troubleshooting, PXE boot for faster deployment, Wake-on-LAN, VLAN tagging, and jumbo frames for optimized network performance.

• Built-in heatsink and LED indicators ensure consistent operation and simplified troubleshooting, while LAN transformers maintain high signal quality and reduce EMI.

• Compatible with Windows, Windows Server, VMware, and Linux, with both standard and low-profile brackets included for versatile hardware installation.