Cost-effective and versatile Ethernet connectivity supporting five network speeds: 10G, 5G, 2.5G 1G and 100Mbps Compliant with 10GBase-T and NBASE-T specifications IEEE 802.3az compliant energy-efficient chipset Virtualization (Microsoft Hyper-V®) and iSCSI support PCIe 2.0 x4 interface Supports 2.5 and 5Gbps network speeds on Cat5e cabling, and 10Gbps on Cat6a Up to 9K jumbo frame support Supports 802.1q VLAN Tagging Full-duplex support Supports Auto-MDIX Supports Checksum Offload (IP, TCP, UDP) and Large Send Offload Configured with a standard profile bracket, includes a low profile/half-height bracket This 5-speed network adapter card offers versatile and cost-efficient network connectivity. It lets you add an Ethernet port to your server or desktop computer and access your network at multiple speeds: 10G, 5G, 2.5G 1G and 100Mbps. Designed for low-power, single-port network applications, the PCIe NIC offers a cost-effective and versatile networking solution by providing additional bandwidth to meet your network needs, without having to overhaul your infrastructure wiring. Fully compliant with 10GBase-T and NBASE-T™ specifications, the network card lets you add an Ethernet port to your server or high-powered workstation through a PCI Express x4 (or higher) slot. (10G network speeds require Cat6a cable. All other speeds require Cat5e cable.) The network controller card features advanced NBASE-T technology, supporting the latest multi-gigabit, including new Cisco® campus switches and Aruba Networks® access points. The card enables you to connect to NBASE-T based equipment at network speeds of 2.5Gbps or 5Gbps, over your existing Cat5e infrastructure, without having to upgrade to more expensive Cat6a. NBASE-T technology accelerates the speed of twisted pair Cat5e copper cabling over a distance of up to 100 meters. The Ethernet network card also supports the more common 10G over copper, and 1G network connections using existing Cat 6/Cat5e or better cabling. The 5-speed Ethernet network card is a powerful combination of the Tehuti™ TN4010 controller and the Marvell 88X3310P transceiver, providing low-power and high-performance NBASE-T solutions. The Tehuti 10GbE controller supports autonegotiation, which ensures the optimal speed over Cat5e/Cat6 is selected: 10GbE, 5GbE, 2.5GbE, GbE or 100Mbps (Fast Ethernet). The network card also offers compatibility with Microsoft Hyper-V® virtualization software and iSCSI support to combine LAN and SAN functions. The Tehuti TN4010 chipset, compliant with 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet, ensures peak operating efficiency with reduced power consumption. The decreased power consumption helps to minimize heat generated by the card, to avoid increasing the operating temperature within your server case. The network card also supports advanced features including 9K Jumbo Frames and 802.1q VLAN tagging. For additional versatility, the controller card is equipped with a standard profile bracket and includes a low-profile/half-height bracket for installation in small form-factor computers. The ST10GSPEXNB is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. A cost-effective way to add an Ethernet port to your server or desktop computer, with 5-speed network access The controller card utilizes advanced NBASE-T technology, enabling multigigabit connections over your existing Cat5e cabling Supports the latest multigigabit technology including new Cisco campus switches and Aruba Networks access points Specifications Warranty Information Warranty 2 Years Connector(s) 1 - Connector Type(s) PCI Express x4 1 - External Ports RJ-45 Environmental Operating Temperature 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F) Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Humidity 20% ~ 80% RH Hardware Ports 1 Interface RJ45 (10 Gigabit Ethernet) Bus Type PCI Express Card Type Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.) Industry Standards IEEE 802.3an (10GBASE-T) IEEE 802.3ab (1000Base-T) IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-T) IEEE 802.3ad (Link Aggregation) IEEE 802.1q (VLAN tagging) PCI Express Rev 2.0 Chipset ID Tehuti - TN4010 Marvell - 88X3310P Indicators 1 - LED Indicators Link/Speed Link/Activity Packaging Information Package Height 1.2 in [30 mm] Package Length 5.7 in [14.4 cm] Shipping (Package) Weight 5.3 oz [150 g] Package Width 6.8 in [17.2 cm] Performance Maximum Data Transfer Rate 10 Gbps Compatible Networks 10 Gbps/5G/2.5G/1G/100 Mbps Auto MDIX Yes PXE No Full Duplex Support Yes Jumbo Frame Support 9K max. Promiscuous Mode Yes Supported Protocols IEEE 802.3ad (link aggregation) IEEE 802.1q (VLAN tagging) Physical Characteristics Weight of Product 1.9 oz [54 g] Color Black Material Steel Product Length 3.3 in [83 mm] Product Width 4.7 in [12 cm] Product Height 0.8 in [2.1 cm] Software OS Compatibility Windows® 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 Windows Server® 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019 Mac OS® 10.12 to 10.14 Linux 3.x to 4.14 LTS Versions only VMWare® ESXi 5.0/5.1/6.0/6.5 Special Notes / Requirements System and Cable Requirements Available PCI Express x4 slot What's in the Box 1 - Included in Package 1 Port PCIe 5-speed Ethernet network card driver CD low profile mounting bracket instruction manual