STARTECH 2-PORT PCIE 10GB ETHERNET NIC ST20000SPEXI

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. It’s 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.

Easy installation

With a dual-profile design, the PCI Express network card installs easily into a wide range of computer/server chassis, regardless of form factor. The card comes equipped for installation in a full-sized chassis, and includes a low-profile/half-height installation bracket that you can use as needed.

The ST20000SPEXI is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

 

 









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 x8 Male





External Ports

2 - RJ-45 Female





Software





OS Compatibility

Windows® 10 (32/64), 8 / 8.1 (32/64), 7 (32/64)Windows Server® 2012, 2012 R2, 2008 R2Linux 2.4.x/ 2.6.x / 3.x (Tested up to 3.5)ESXi 5.1/5.5





Special Notes / Requirements





System and Cable Requirements

Available PCI Express x4 slot





Indicators





LED Indicators

2 - Link Speed





 

2 - Link Activity





Environmental





Humidity

20~80% RH





Operating Temperature

5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F)





Storage Temperature

-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)





Physical Characteristics





Color

Black





Product Height

4.7 in [120 mm]





Product Length

6.4 in [163 mm]





Product Weight

5.6 oz [160 g]





Product Width

0.8 in [20 mm]





Packaging Information





Shipping (Package) Weight

8.8 oz [250 g]





What's in the Box





Included in Package

1 - PCI Express 10GBase-T Ethernet card





 

1 - low-profile bracket





 

1 - instruction manual