Add two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports (10Gbps) to a client, server or workstation through one PCI Express slot

Now, you can add 10 GbE networking, while minimizing your deployment costs. This 10Gbase-T network card (NIC) lets you add two RJ45 ports through a single PCI Express slot, to deliver reliable high-speed network connections to your workstations and servers without draining your budget.

Versatile and cost effective

Compatible with a broad range of operating systems, this versatile dual-port NIC is ideal for many business applications that require upgrades to servers or workstations. It’s a cost-effective way to enhance your server or computer capabilities by adding two powerful 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports, with support for advanced features such as VLAN tagging, jumbo frames, and Auto-MDIX.

Reliable, high-performance connectivity

This 2-port PCI Express 10GBase-T network card features the Intel X540 chipset, designed to deliver the power, performance and enhanced capabilities you need for reliable network connections to your server or computer. The X540 chipset provides many advanced features including Intel Virtualization Technology for connectivity and PXE network boot support.

Compliant with IEEE 802.3/u/ab standards, the network card delivers a dependable way to upgrade or replace your existing network ports with dual 100/1000/10G compatible RJ45 ports, providing throughput capability of up 10Gbps in each direction (20Gbps total). It connects through a single, four-lane (x8 or higher) PCI Express slot.

Easy installation

With a dual-profile design, the PCI Express network card installs easily into a wide range of computer/server chassis, regardless of form factor. The card comes equipped for installation in a full-sized chassis, and includes a low-profile/half-height installation bracket that you can use as needed.

The ST20000SPEXI is backed by a StarTech. com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech. com Advantage

- Add two 100/1000/10Gbase-T RJ45 ports, providing cost-effective network connectivity for high bandwidth workstations and servers
- Intel X540 chipset with Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity
- Up to 20Gbps (full duplex) bandwidth per port

Specification

Product
Product id	524305
Brand	StarTech.com
Partnr	ST20000SPEXI
EAN/UPC code	065030860598
Warranty (months)	2 Years
Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technology	Wired
Host interface	PCI Express
Interface	Ethernet
Ethernet LAN	Y
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2
Network
Maximum data transfer rate	20000 Mbit/s
Networking standards	IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3q, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3ab
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 1000, 100 Mbit/s
Cabling technology	10/100/1000BaseT(X)
Wake-on-LAN ready	Y
Auto MDIX IEEE	N
Full duplex	Y
Auto-negotiation	Y
Jumbo frames support	Y
VLAN tagging	Y
Design
Internal	Y
Product colour	Black, Stainless steel
Chipset	Intel - X540
LED indicators	Activity, Speed
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80 procent
Packaging content
Manual	Y
Packaging data
Low-profile bracket	Y
Package width	208 mm
Package depth	147 mm
Package height	40 mm
Package weight	242 g
System requirements
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 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista Home Premium x64
Linux operating systems supported	Y
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Weight & dimensions
Width	20 mm
Depth	163 mm
Height	120 mm
Weight	160 g
Other features
Jumbo frames	15000