StarTech.com 1 Port 5G NBase-T 4 Speed PCI Express Network Card

Product Description

Add an Ethernet port to a PC client, server or workstation supporting four network speeds: 5G/2.5G/1G/100 Mbps. This 4-speed NBASE-T PCIe network card offers an inexpensive network upgrade solution, providing access to your network at multiple speeds up to 5G, using your existing Cat 5e copper cabling. Fully compliant with 2.5GBASE-T, 5GBASE-T, & NBASE-T (Draft IEEE802.3bz) specifications, the PCIe NIC offers a cost-effective & versatile networking solution. It provides additional bandwidth at multiple speeds, to meet your network needs without the expense of overhauling your existing cable infrastructure. The featured NBASE-T technology & multi-gigabit speeds support Cisco campus switches, including Catalyst 4500E, 3850 & 3560-CX. The Marvell 88E2010 chipset is optimized for achieving 2.5 & 5G rates over your existing Cat 5e copper cable setup without upgrading to the more expensive Cat 6A cabling required for 10 Gbps speeds. The Tehuti Networks TN4010 chipset, compliant with IEEE 802.3az, ensures peak operating efficiency with reduced power consumption. The network card also supports 9K jumbo frames, 802.1q VLAN tagging & is backward compatible with 1000BASE-T. For additional versatility, the controller card is equipped with a standard-profile bracket &

Includes:: a low-profile bracket for installation in small form-factor computers.