StarTech.com 1-Port 5G Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter Card, PCI Express LAN Card, Realtek RTL8126, Windows and Linux, TAA

Key Features

• TAA-COMPLIANT MULTI-GIGABIT ETHERNET CARD: Add a high-speed Ethernet port to a desktop/server with this Network Card featuring a Realtek RTL8126 chip; 2.5G/5G speeds maximize Cat5e infrastructure, providing multi-Gig performance without cabling upgrades
• PLUG AND PLAY INSTALLATION: Network Interface Card auto-installs drivers in most major OS, including Windows 10/11; Linux Ubuntu 20.04/above and WinServer 22/19; Compatible with Intel and AMD systems via PCI Express x1, x2, x4, x8, or x16 slot
• HIGH-SPEED AND EFFICIENT: PCIe Network Adapter Card supports auto-negotiation between 5G/2.5G/1G/100M/10M; Futureproof your devices by ensuring your system is ready as more devices become 5G compatible; 9K jumbo frames, VLAN tagging and Wake-on-LAN (WoL)
• UNIVERSAL FIT: PCI Express NIC includes both full-height (pre-installed) and low-profile (accessory in the box) brackets for installation in compact and standard desktops or servers; Supports PCI Express 3.1
• THE IT PRO'S CHOICE: Designed and built for IT Professionals, this 1-port low-profile network card is backed for 2-years, including free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance

Description

Add a 5 Gbps Ethernet Port to a PCI Express-enabled computer

This TAA-compliant 5G Gigabit Ethernet card with Realtek RTL8126 chip adds a gigabit Ethernet interface to a desktop or server. 2.5G and 5G speeds maximize Cat5e infrastructure, providing multi-Gig performance without cabling upgrades.

Plug And Play Compatible

This 1-port network interface card is plug-and-play compatible, with drivers that auto-install on major operating systems such as Windows, Windows Server, and Linux. It is compatible with Intel and AMD hardware platforms equipped with PCI Express x1, x2, x4, x8, or x16 slots.

Performance and Management

This network card features link speed and activity LED indicators for visual network speed verification and issue diagnosis.

This PCIe network adapter supports 9K jumbo frames to minimize packet overhead, Wake-on-LAN (WoL) for remote system booting, auto-negotiation between 10/100M/2.5G/5G, and VLANs for streamlined network management. This network card supports virtually any environment, accommodating both the latest and slower legacy network connections. Futureproof your devices by ensuring your system is ready as more devices become 5G compatible.

Universal Fit

The PCI Express NIC includes full-height (pre-installed) and low-profile (accessory in the box) brackets for installation in compact and standard desktops or servers.

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Specifications

Ports & interfaces
Internal	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Interface	Ethernet
Host interface	PCI Express
Connectivity technology	Wired
Bandwidth
Maximum data transfer rate	5000 Mbit/s
Network
Chipset	Realtek RTL8126
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Jumbo frames	9000
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Networking standards	IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1Qav, IEEE 802.1ad, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes
Auto MDIX IEEE	Yes
Jumbo frames support	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000,2500,5000 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate	5000 Mbit/s
Technical details
Product colour	Black, Silver
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes
Auto MDIX IEEE	Yes
Compliance certificates	CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Design
Product colour	Black, Silver
Chipset	Realtek RTL8126
Internal	Yes
LED indicators	Speed, Status
Component for	PC/Server
Software
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 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64
Linux operating systems supported	Yes
Indication
LED indicators	Speed, Status
System requirements
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022
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 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64
Linux operating systems supported	Yes
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 65 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-30 - 90 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80%
Weight & dimensions
Width	120 mm
Depth	72 mm
Height	18 mm
Weight	40.5 g
Package width	142 mm
Package depth	170 mm
Package height	30 mm
Package weight	103.9 g
Packaging data
Package width	142 mm
Package depth	170 mm
Package height	30 mm
Package weight	103.9 g
Mounting brackets included	Yes
Quick installation guide	Yes
Packaging content
Mounting brackets included	Yes
Quick installation guide	Yes
Performance
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes
Auto MDIX IEEE	Yes
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 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64
Linux operating systems supported	Yes
Other features
Chipset	Realtek RTL8126
Jumbo frames	9000
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width	685 mm
Master (outer) case length	345 mm
Master (outer) case height	306 mm
Products per master (outer) case	75 pc(s)