StarTech.com 2-Port 5G Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter Card, PCI Express LAN Card, Realtek RTL8126, Windows and Linux, TAA
Key Features
- TAA-COMPLIANT MULTI-GIGABIT ETHERNET CARD: Add two high-speed Ethernet ports to a desktop/server with this Network Card featuring a Realtek RTL8126 chip; 2.5G/5G speeds enable Multi-Gig performance over Cat5e infrastructure without costly cabling upgrades
- PLUG AND PLAY INSTALLATION: Network Interface Card auto-installs drivers in most major OS, including Windows 10/11; Linux Ubuntu 20.04/above and WinServer 22/19; Compatible with Intel and AMD systems via PCI Express x1, x2, x4, x8, or x16 slot
- HIGH-SPEED AND EFFICIENT: PCIe Network Adapter Card supports auto-negotiation between 5G/2.5G/1G/100M/10M; Futureproof your devices by ensuring your system is ready as more devices become 5G compatible; 9K jumbo frames, VLAN tagging and Wake-on-LAN (WoL)
- UNIVERSAL FIT: PCI Express NIC includes both full-height (pre-installed) and low-profile (accessory in the box) brackets for installation in compact and standard desktops or servers; Supports PCI Express 3.1
- THE IT PRO'S CHOICE: Designed and built for IT Professionals, this 2-port network card is backed for 2-years, including free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance
Description
Add two 5 Gbps Ethernet Ports to a PCI Express-enabled computer
This TAA-compliant 2-port 5G Gigabit Ethernet card with Realtek RTL8126 chip adds a gigabit Ethernet interface to a desktop or server. 2.5G and 5G speeds maximize Cat5e infrastructure, providing multi-Gig performance without cabling upgrades.
Plug And Play Compatible
This 2-port network interface card is plug-and-play compatible, with drivers that auto-install on major operating systems such as Windows, Windows Server, and Linux. It is compatible with Intel and AMD hardware platforms equipped with PCI Express x1, x2, x4, x8, or x16 slots.
Performance and Management
This network card features link speed and activity LED indicators for visual network speed verification and issue diagnosis.
This PCIe network adapter supports 9K jumbo frames to minimize packet overhead, Wake-on-LAN (WoL) for remote system booting, auto-negotiation between 10/100M/2.5G/5G, and VLANs for streamlined network management. This network card supports virtually any environment, accommodating both the latest and slower legacy network connections. Futureproof your devices by ensuring your system is ready as more devices become 5G compatible.
Universal Fit
The PCI Express NIC includes full-height (pre-installed) and low-profile (accessory in the box) brackets for installation in compact and standard desktops or servers.
Specifications
| Ports & interfaces |
|---|
| Internal |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
2 |
| Interface |
Ethernet |
| Host interface |
PCI Express |
| Connectivity technology |
Wired |
| Bandwidth |
|---|
| Maximum data transfer rate |
5000 Mbit/s |
| Network |
|---|
| Chipset |
Realtek RTL8126 |
| VLAN tagging |
Yes |
| Ethernet interface type |
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet |
| Jumbo frames |
9000 |
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Networking standards |
IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1Qav, IEEE 802.1ad, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x |
| Wake-on-LAN ready |
Yes |
| Jumbo frames support |
Yes |
| Maximum data transfer rate |
5000 Mbit/s |
| Technical details |
|---|
| Product colour |
Black |
| Wake-on-LAN ready |
Yes |
| Compliance certificates |
CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) |
| Design |
|---|
| Product colour |
Black |
| Chipset |
Realtek RTL8126 |
| Internal |
Yes |
| LED indicators |
Yes |
| Component for |
PC/Laptop |
| Software |
|---|
| Windows operating systems supported |
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 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64 |
| Linux operating systems supported |
Yes |
| Indication |
|---|
| LED indicators |
Yes |
| System requirements |
|---|
| Server operating systems supported |
Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022 |
| Windows operating systems supported |
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 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64 |
| Linux operating systems supported |
Yes |
| Operational conditions |
|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
5 - 65 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-30 - 90 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) |
10 - 80% |
| Weight & dimensions |
|---|
| Width |
3.39" (86 mm) |
| Depth |
4.76" (121 mm) |
| Height |
0.709" (18 mm) |
| Weight |
2.07 oz (58.8 g) |
| Package width |
5.59" (142 mm) |
| Package depth |
0.264" (6.7 mm) |
| Package height |
1.18" (30 mm) |
| Package weight |
4.23 oz (119.9 g) |
| Packaging data |
|---|
| Package width |
5.59" (142 mm) |
| Package depth |
0.264" (6.7 mm) |
| Package height |
1.18" (30 mm) |
| Package weight |
4.23 oz (119.9 g) |
| Mounting brackets included |
Yes |
| Manual |
Yes |
| Packaging content |
|---|
| Mounting brackets included |
Yes |
| Manual |
Yes |
| Performance |
|---|
| Server operating systems supported |
Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022 |
| Wake-on-LAN ready |
Yes |
| Windows operating systems supported |
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 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64 |
| Linux operating systems supported |
Yes |
| Other features |
|---|
| Chipset |
Realtek RTL8126 |
| Manual |
Yes |
| Jumbo frames |
9000 |
| Logistics data |
|---|
| Master (outer) case width |
27" (685 mm) |
| Master (outer) case length |
13.6" (345 mm) |
| Master (outer) case height |
12" (306 mm) |
| Products per master (outer) case |
75 pc(s) |
