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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, 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.
Connector(s) | |
Connector Type(s) | PCI Express x8 Male |
External Ports | RJ-45 Female |
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) |
Hardware | |
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 |
Indicators | |
LED Indicators | Link Activity |
Link Speed | |
Packaging Information | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 250 g [8.8 oz] |
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) |
Promiscuous Mode | Yes |
Supported Protocols | IEEE 802.3ad (link aggregation), IEEE 802.1q (VLAN tagging) |
Physical Characteristics | |
Color | Black |
Product Height | 120 mm [4.7 in] |
Product Length | 163 mm [6.4 in] |
Product Weight | 160 g [5.6 oz] |
Product Width | 20 mm [0.8 in] |
Software | |
OS Compatibility | Windows? 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server? 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016 Linux 2.4.x to 4.4.x LTS versions only ESXi 5.1/5.5 |
Special Notes / Requirements | |
System and Cable Requirements | Available PCI Express x4 slot |
What's in the Box | |
Included in Package | instruction manual |
low-profile bracket | |
PCI Express 10GBase-T Ethernet card |
Ports & interfaces | |
Connectivity technology The technology that enables connectivity of the device, e.g. wired or wireless. | Wired |
Host interface Interface that enables a host controller to communicate with a driver. | PCI Express |
Interface Interface ports to connect pieces of equipment. USB (Universal Serial Bus) has become the most popular wired interface to connect peripherals. USB 2.0 supports speeds up to 480 Mbit/s (USB 1: 12 Mbit/s). The interface FireWire is also known as the IEEE 1394 standard. Enhanced IDE (EIDE)is sometimes referred to as Fast ATA, Fast IDE or ATA-2. | Ethernet |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports allow a computer to connect to the ethernet. | 2 |
Network | |
Maximum data transfer rate The maximum speed with which data can be transmitted from one device to another. | 20000 Mbit/s |
Networking standards The way in which the network is working, e.g. IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g. | IEEE 802.3ad,IEEE 802.3q,IEEE 802.3u,IEEE 802.3an,IEEE 802.3az,IEEE 802.3ab |
Ethernet LAN An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable. |
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Ethernet LAN data rates The different speed levels of the Ethernet LAN connection. | 10,1000,100 Mbit/s |
Cabling technology Type of cable technology performance. | 10/100/1000BaseT(X) |
Wake-on-LAN ready |
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Auto MDIX IEEE |
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Full duplex A full-duplex system allows communication in both directions, and unlike half-duplex, allows this to happen simultaneously. |
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Auto-negotiation |
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Jumbo frames support |
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VLAN tagging |
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Design | |
Product colour The colour e.g. red, blue, green, black, white. | Black,Stainless steel |
Internal The product is built in. |
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Chipset Set of electronic components in an integrated circuit that manages the data flow between the processor, memory and peripherals. It is usually found in the motherboard of a computer. Chipsets are usually designed to work with a specific family of microprocessors. Because it controls communications between the processor and external devices, the chipset plays a crucial role in determining system performance. | Intel - X540 |
LED indicators | Activity,Speed |
Operational conditions | |
Operating temperature (T-T) The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely operated. | 5 - 50 °C |
Storage temperature (T-T) The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely stored. | -20 - 60 °C |
Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
System requirements | |
Windows operating systems supported Windows vesions wich can be used with the device. | Windows 10,Windows 10 Education,Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 IOT Core,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 10 x64,Windows 7,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 Home Basic,Windows 7 Home Basic x64,Windows 7 Home Premium,Windows 7 Home Premium x64,Windows 7 Professional,Windows 7 Professional x64,Windows 7 Starter,Windows 7 Starter x64,Windows 7 Ultimate,Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 7 x64,Windows 8,Windows 8 Enterprise,Windows 8 Enterprise x64,Windows 8 Pro,Windows 8 Pro x64,Windows 8 x64,Windows 8.1,Windows 8.1 Enterprise,Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64,Windows 8.1 Pro,Windows 8.1 Pro x64,Windows 8.1 x64,Windows Vista Home Premium x64 |
Linux operating systems supported 8 RT. Linux (9.4, 9.5), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 (supported with a pre-built package); SUSE Linux (10.3, 11.0, 11, 11.1, 11.2), Fedora (9, 9.0, 10, 10.0, 11.0, 11, 12, 12.0), Ubuntu (8.04, 8.04.1, 8.04.2, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04), Debian (5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3) |
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Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2019 |
Weight & dimensions | |
Width The measurement or extent of something from side to side. | 20 mm |
Depth The distance from the front to the back of something. | 163 mm |
Height The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top. | 120 mm |
Weight Weight of the product without packaging (net weight). If possible, the net weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please note that sometimes the manufacturer leaves out the weight of accessories and/or supplies. | 160 g |
Packaging data | |
Low-profile bracket |
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Package width The distance from one side of the packaging to the other. | 208 mm |
Package depth The distance from the front to the back of the packaging. | 147 mm |
Package height The distance from the top to the bottom of the packaging. | 40 mm |
Package weight Weight of the packaged product. | 242 g |
Other features | |
Manual |
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Jumbo frames | 15000 |
SKU | 216174 |
MPN | ST20000SPEXI |
Brand | Startech |
Product Condition | Brand New/Unused |
Stock Availability | Available for Shipping |
Warranty Period | 2 Years Warranty |
Warranty Contact | https://www.startech.com/ |