ST20000SPEXI | Startech 2-Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Ethernet Network Card

Ports & interfaces
Internal	Yes
Connectivity technology	Wired
Host interface	PCI Express
Interface	Ethernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2
Bandwidth
Maximum data transfer rate	20000 Mbit/s
Full duplex	Yes
Network
Chipset	Intel - X540
VLAN tagging	Yes
Jumbo frames	15000
Maximum data transfer rate	20000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technology	10/100/1000BaseT(X)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3q, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3ab
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes
Auto MDIX IEEE	No
Jumbo frames support	Yes
Full duplex	Yes
Auto-negotiation	Yes
Design
Internal	Yes
Product colour	Black, Stainless steel
Chipset	Intel - X540
LED indicators	Activity, Speed
System requirements
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
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 11, Windows 11 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	Yes
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 50  Â°C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60  Â°C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%
Sustainability
Sustainability compliance	Yes
Weight & dimensions
Width	20 mm
Depth	163 mm
Height	120 mm
Weight	160 g
Package width	208 mm
Package depth	147 mm
Package height	40 mm
Package weight	242 g
Packaging data
Low-profile bracket	Yes
Package width	208 mm
Package depth	147 mm
Package height	40 mm
Package weight	242 g
Manual	Yes
Packaging content
Manual	Yes
Low-profile bracket	Yes
Performance
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes
Auto MDIX IEEE	No
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 11, Windows 11 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	Yes
Auto-negotiation	Yes
Technical details
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990
Sustainability compliance	Yes
Compliance certificates	CE, RoHS
Other features
Chipset	Intel - X540
Manual	Yes
Jumbo frames	15000
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width	420 mm
Master (outer) case length	430 mm
Master (outer) case height	308 mm
Products per master (outer) case	40 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990

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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 Â® 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 Â® 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.

Enhance Productivity and Device Management with the StarTech.com Connectivity Tools Application

Developed to improve performance and security, StarTech.com Connectivity Tools is the only software suite on the market that works with a wide range of IT connectivity accessories. The software suite includes:

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Mac Address Pass-Through Utility : To improve network security.

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Wi-Fi Auto Switch Utility : Enabling users to quickly access faster network speeds via wired LAN.

For more information and to download the StarTech.com Connectivity Tools application, please visit: www.StarTech.com/Connectivity-Tools

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

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