Specifications
Manufacturer: StarTech.com
Manufacturer Website Address: http://www.startech.com
Brand Name: StarTech.com
Product Model: ST2GPEX
Product Name: 2.5Gbps 2.5GBase-T PCIe Network Card
Marketing Information:

This single-port 2.5Gbps PCIe network card offers a versatile and low-cost way to deploy 2.5GbE network connectivity. It adds one copper Ethernet port to your server or desktop computer and provides Multi-Gigabit Ethernet access to your network at four speeds: 2.5 Gbps, 1G, 100Mbps, 10Mbps.

Cost-Effective Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Solution

The 2.5GBASE-T NIC provides additional bandwidth using your existing Ethernet infrastructure to help reduce the cost of cabling upgrades. The card enables you to connect to 2.5GBASE-T and NBASE-T equipment at network speeds of 10Mbps, 100Mbps, 1Gbps, 2.5Gbps over your CAT5e cabling (up to 100 m depending on the network configuration).

Optimal Technology for Optimal Performance

The network adapter card adds one Ethernet port to your workstation through a x4 PCIe slot. It features 2.5GBASE-T technology, supporting advanced Multi-Gigabit systems, including Cisco campus switches and Aruba Networks access points. The network card also supports NBASE-T and additional features including 16K Jumbo Frames, Auto-MDIX and Wake-on-LAN (WoL).

Efficient Ethernet

The Realtek RTL8125 chipset, compliant with IEEE 802.3az and IEEE802.3u supports the PCIe 2.0 interface for PC embedded applications. It provides up to a 250% increase in data rate over Gigabit Ethernet and requires no changes to existing cable infrastructure.

The ST2GPEX is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Packaged Quantity: 1
Product Type: 2.5Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Interfaces/Ports
Host Interface: PCI Express x4
Total Number of Ports: 1
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports: 1
Media & Performance
Media Type Supported: Twisted Pair
Network & Communication
Network Technology:

• 2.5GBase-T
• 1000Base-T
• 10/100Base-TX

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor: Plug-in Card
Height: 20.3 mm
Width: 119.4 mm
Depth: 78.7 mm
Weight (Approximate): 138.9 g
Miscellaneous
Device Supported: Server/Switch/Computer/Workstation/Access Point