StarTech.com 2.5Gbps 2.5GBASE-T PCIe Network Card

£25.76 £21.47
StarTech.com 1 Port PCIe Network Card - 2.5Gbps 2.5GBASE-T PCIe Network Card x4 PCIe - PCI Express LAN Card - RTL8125 (ST2GPEX)

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Connectivity technology Wired
Host interface PCI Express
Interface Ethernet
Maximum data transfer rate 2500 Mbit/s
SKU ST2GPEX
EAN 0065030882040
Manufacturer StarTech.com
Availability Y
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Description

PCI Express LAN Card | Windows ®, MacOS & Linux | Realtek RTL8125| x4 PCIe

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.

The StarTech.com Advantage

- Multi-Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with four network speeds: 2.5G, 1G, 100Mbps, 10Mbps
- Compatible with both 2.5GBASE-T and NBASE-T specifications
- Supports 2.5Gbps network speeds on CAT5e cabling and CAT6a

Specifications

Ports & interfaces
InternalYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
InterfaceEthernet
Host interfacePCI Express
Connectivity technologyWired
Bandwidth
Full duplexYes
Maximum data transfer rate2500 Mbit/s
Network
ChipsetRealtek RTL8125
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANYes
Networking standardsIEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u
Auto MDIX IEEEYes
Full duplexYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate2500 Mbit/s
Technical details
Product colourBlack
Auto MDIX IEEEYes
Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
Compliance certificatesRoHS
Design
Product colourBlack
ChipsetRealtek RTL8125
CertificationCE, FCC, REACH
InternalYes
LED indicatorsYes
Component forPC
Software
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Indication
LED indicatorsYes
System requirements
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions
Width120 mm
Depth80 mm
Height20 mm
Weight138 g
Package width170 mm
Package depth142 mm
Package height30 mm
Packaging data
Low-profile bracketYes
Package width170 mm
Package depth142 mm
Package height30 mm
Quick start guideYes
Performance
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Auto MDIX IEEEYes
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Certificates
CertificationCE, FCC, REACH
Other features
ChipsetRealtek RTL8125
Quick start guideYes
Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
Packaging content
Low-profile bracketYes
Quick start guideYes
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code85176990

Delivery Details

  • UK distributors.
  • Order before 4 pm for next-day delivery.
  • Standard (2-3 days) £7.50
  • Next Day £9.99
  • Free standard delivery over £100

There are deivery surcharges to these postcodes:

Postcode Charge
IV3-40 £20
IV52-54 £20
IV63 £20
KW1-14 £20
PA10-40 £20
PH19-40 £20
PH50 £20
HS £50
IV41-51 £50
IV55-56 £50
KA27-28 £50
KW15-17 £50
PA41-49 £50
PA60-62 £50
PA76-78 £50
PH41-44 £50
ZE £50
IM £50
JE £50
GY £50
TR21-25 £50
BT £20
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SKU
ST2GPEX
USBETHGW
TL-WN722N
TL-WN781ND
179300
USB31000S
Manufacturer
StarTech.com
Microconnect
TP-LINK
TP-LINK
Manhattan
StarTech.com
Interface
Ethernet
Ethernet
WLAN
WLAN
Ethernet
Ethernet
Internal
Y
N
N
Y
N
N
Connectivity technology
Wired
Wired
Wireless
Wireless
Wired
Wired
Host interface
PCI Express
USB
USB
PCI Express
USB
USB