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STARTECH

STARTECH PR12GI-NETWORK-CARD 2.5GbE PCIe 2.0 x1 network card

SKU CH-PHS0-H4KEB MPN PR12GI-NETWORK-CARD

Adds a single 2.5 GbE port via PCIe 2.0 x1 using an Intel I225-V chipset

  • FeaturesTechnical Information Chipset Manufacturer: Intel Chipset Mo

Ports 1 Port, 2.5G NBase-T PCIe

  • 5 Gbps throughput for data-intensive tasks using Intel I225-V chipset
  • Up to 500 MB/s transfer rate over PCI Express 2.0 x1 interface
  • Works with existing Cat5e or Cat6 cables up to 100 meters distance
  • Fits standard and low-profile brackets for versatile system installation
  • Compatible with Windows, Windows Server, VMware and Linux operating systems

STARTECH 2.5GbE PCIe 2.0 x1 NIC

This StarTech.com network interface card adds a single 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port through a PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot. It uses the Intel I225-V chipset with Intel vPro technology for remote management capabilities. The adapter supports NBASE-T (802.3bz) operation over existing Cat5e or Cat6 cabling up to 100 meters. It includes both standard and low-profile brackets for flexible installation.

Suits upgrades on Cat5e or Cat6 runs

This card suits owners of desktop PCs or servers with a free x1 PCIe 2.0 slot who want 2.5 Gbps throughput on current copper cabling. Multi-speed support at 2.5/1 Gbps and 100/10 Mbps handles mixed network environments. Builders needing more than one RJ-45 port or fibre connectivity should look at a different adapter. Systems without an available PCIe slot cannot use this card.

Single-port 2.5GBase-T over copper

The defining specification is the single 2.5GBase-T RJ-45 port driven by the Intel I225-V controller on a PCIe 2.0 x1 interface. Variable multispeed options enable integration with both new and legacy network hardware at 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps. This port count and media type decide whether the card matches the connection requirement.

Highlights

  • 5 Gbps throughput for data-intensive tasks using Intel I225-V chipset
  • Up to 500 MB/s transfer rate over PCI Express 2.0 x1 interface
  • Works with existing Cat5e or Cat6 cables up to 100 meters distance
  • Fits standard and low-profile brackets for versatile system installation
  • Compatible with Windows, Windows Server, VMware and Linux operating systems

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
Part NumberPR12GI-NETWORK-CARD
FeaturesTechnical Information
Chipset Manufacturer:
Intel
Chipset Model:
I225-V
Interfaces/Ports
Host Interface:
PCI Express 2.0 x1
Total Number of Ports:
1
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports:
1
Media & Performance
Media Type Supported:
Twisted Pair
Maximum Data Transfer Rate:
2.50 Gbit/s
Network & Communication
Network Technology:
2.5GBase-T
Physical Characteristics
Color Family:
Black
Product Color:
Black
Bracket Height:
Low-profile
Height:
0.6"
Width:
3.5"
Weight (Approximate):
3.50 oz
Miscellaneous
Package Contents:
2.5Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
1 x Low-profile Bracket
1 x Quick-start Guide
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Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size211 × 155 × 36 mm

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Questions about this item

What does 2.5 GbE actually deliver inside my PC?

The Intel I225-V chipset moves data at up to 500 MB/s across the PCI Express 2.0 x1 link, so the bus does not throttle the 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port.

How does the PCIe 2.0 x1 slot limit this card?

PCI Express 2.0 x1 provides 500 MB/s bandwidth, matching the card's 2.5 Gbps line rate so the slot does not create a bottleneck.

Will the card fit in a small-form-factor case?

The card ships with both a standard-profile bracket and a low-profile bracket for installation in compact systems or servers.

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