StarTech 2-Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Ethernet Network Card with Intel X540 Chip

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.

• Add two 100/1000/10Gbase-T RJ45 ports, providing cost-effective network connectivity for high bandwidth workstations and servers
• Intel X540 chipset with Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity
• Up to 20Gbps (full duplex) bandwidth per port
• Compliant with PCI Express Rev2.0 specification, using PCIe x4 (or higher) slot
• PXE network boot support
• Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
• Support for 802.3ad Link Aggregation
• Auto-MDIX support
• Auto negotiation support
• Up to 15K jumbo frame support
• Wake-on-LAN support
• IEEE802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
• Supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging
• Full or low-profile (LP bracket included) installation

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.

Applications
• Upgrades to servers or workstations in need of enhanced performance, advanced features and greater reliability
• Upgrade a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port on your computer to 10GbE networking
• Ideal for high-demand database servers and mission-critical systems that need redundant network connectivity
• Add networking capabilities to an old system with no Ethernet port