StarTech.com 4-Port 2.5GBase-T PCIe Network Card - Intel I225-V Quad-Port Ethernet Adapter

StarTech 4-Port 2.5G NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Computer Network Card Interface, Intel® I225-V, Quad-Port Ethernet, Multi-Gigabit NIC

Enhance your network connectivity with the StarTech.com PR42GI-NETWORK-CARD, a high-performance PCIe 2.5Gbps quad-port Ethernet adapter designed to deliver reliable and faster data transfer speeds. Featuring four independent Intel I225-V chipsets, this card ensures optimized performance across all ports, supporting multi-gigabit speeds with auto-negotiation options for 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, 100 Mbps, and 10 Mbps connections. Its compatibility with existing Cat5e or higher cabling infrastructure allows seamless upgrades without the need for new wiring, making it a practical solution for expanding network capacity in servers and workstations.

The PCIe interface (PCI Express 2.0 x4) provides flexible installation options, and the card ships with both standard and low-profile brackets to fit a variety of hardware configurations, including small form factor systems. Built with durability in mind, the card features a built-in heatsink to keep the controller chips cool during operation, LED indicators for link status and speed, and LAN transformers that maintain signal integrity while reducing electromagnetic interference. These features contribute to consistent, high-quality network performance suitable for bandwidth-intensive applications such as data sharing, backups, streaming, and online collaboration.

Advanced management features include Intel vPro technology, enabling remote troubleshooting and management, PXE boot for rapid deployment, and VLAN tagging to optimize network traffic. The support for 9K jumbo frames reduces packet overhead, improving efficiency for large data transfers. Additionally, Wake-on-LAN (WoL) capability allows remote system waking, further enhancing manageability. Compatible with Windows, Windows Server, VMware, and Linux operating systems, this multi-gigabit NIC is versatile and suitable for enterprise and small business environments. With a two-year warranty, the StarTech.com 4-Port 2.5GBase-T Ethernet Network Adapter guarantees long-term reliability and performance.

Features:

• High-performance PCIe 2.5Gbps quad-port network card with four independent Intel I225-V chipsets for reliable multi-gigabit Ethernet connectivity

• Supports existing Cat5e/Cat6 cabling infrastructure with NBASE-T (802.3bz) compatibility and auto-negotiation for flexible speed options

• Enables remote management and troubleshooting with Intel vPro technology, PXE boot, Wake-on-LAN, and VLAN tagging for efficient network administration

• Built-in heatsink, LED indicators, and LAN transformers ensure optimal performance, signal quality, and reduced electromagnetic interference

• Includes standard and low-profile brackets for versatile installation in various hardware setups, compatible with Windows, Linux, VMware, and Windows Server