StarTech.com PEX1000MMSC2 PCIe Gigabit Fiber Network Card with Multimode SC Port for Desktop and Server

StarTech PCI Express (PCIe) Gigabit Ethernet Multimode SC Fiber Network Card Adapter NIC, 550m, TAA

The StarTech.com PEX1000MMSC2 PCIe Gigabit Fiber Network Card provides a reliable and high-performance fiber optic connection for desktop PCs and servers. Designed to add a multimode SC fiber port via a standard PCI Express slot, this card enables fast and secure network connectivity over extended distances. It supports Gigabit bandwidth, delivering data transfer rates up to 1 Gbps, with a maximum fiber reach of 550 meters using multimode 50/125 micron duplex SC fiber cable. When used with multimode 62.5/125 micron cabling, the card can effectively support network distances up to 220 meters, making it suitable for a variety of enterprise and data center applications. The fiber connection's immunity to electromagnetic interference ensures a stable and secure network environment, which is especially important for sensitive or high-security setups. The card features a standard profile bracket, along with a low-profile/half-height bracket, allowing easy installation in small form-factor computers, 1U rackmounts, or compact servers. This versatility makes it ideal for integrating into existing fiber infrastructure or deploying new high-speed networks. Backed by a two-year warranty and free lifetime technical support from StarTech.com, this network card is a dependable choice for professional network setups.

Features:

• Advanced Configuration Power Management Interface (ACPI) 2.0 for efficient power management

• Supports Wake-on-LAN for remote system wake-up

• Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) 2.1 for network booting

• Jumbo Frame Support for improved network performance

• Supports PCI Message Signaled Interrupt (MSI) for efficient interrupt handling

• Supports RFC 1157 SNMP v1 for remote management capabilities

• Compliant with IEEE 802.3z 1000Base-SX, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging, IEEE 802.1P Layer 2 Priority Encoding, IEEE 802.3x full duplex flow control standards

• Includes a low-profile/half-height installation bracket for space-constrained setups

• Maximum fiber distance of 550 meters for extended network reach

• Supports Full and Half-duplex Auto-Negotiation for optimal link performance