StarTech.com 1-Port 10GbE PCIe Network Card

• Brand: StarTech.com
• Product ID / SKU: ST10000SPEXI
• Product Type: PCI Express 10 Gigabit Ethernet Network Card
• Port Count: 1
• Network Connector: RJ-45
• Network Interface: 10 Gigabit Ethernet
• Host Interface: PCI Express x4
• PCIe Version: PCI Express Rev. 2.0
• Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 10Gbps
• Full-Duplex Bandwidth: Up to 20Gbps total
• Supported Network Speeds: 10Gbps / 5Gbps / 2.5Gbps / 1Gbps / 100Mbps
• Networking Technology: 10GBase-T / NBASE-T
• Chipset: Intel X550-AT
• Jumbo Frames: Up to 9K
• VLAN: IEEE 802.1Q
• Flow Control: IEEE 802.3x
• PXE Boot: Yes
• Wake-on-LAN: Not listed as a specification for this model
• Auto-MDIX: Yes
• Full Duplex: Yes
• Promiscuous Mode: Yes
• Virtualization: Intel VT-c
• AVB: Supported
• Industry Standards: IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, NBASE-T
• 10G Cabling: Cat6a required for 10Gbps
• 5G / 2.5G Cabling: Compatible Cat5e infrastructure supported
• Compatibility: PCIe x4 or higher; supported Windows, Windows Server, Linux and ESXi systems
• Card Profile: Standard profile; low-profile bracket included
• LED Indicators: Link/Activity; 10G/1G Speed
• Input Voltage: 12V DC
• Cable Length: 100mm / 3.9in
• Material: Steel
• Color: Black
• Product Length: 15.2cm / 6.0in
• Product Width: 68.5mm / 2.7in
• Product Height: 12.1cm / 4.8in
• Product Weight: 96g / 3.4oz
• Operating Temperature: 5°C to 50°C
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C

Why Choose This Product?

• 10GbE performance without a platform replacement: Adds high-speed Ethernet to an existing compatible PCIe system, potentially extending the useful life of servers and workstations.
• Flexible migration path: Support for 10Gbps, 5Gbps, 2.5Gbps, 1Gbps and 100Mbps lets the NIC work across multiple network generations. 
• Copper infrastructure advantage: 10GbE uses RJ-45 connectivity, while 5Gbps and 2.5Gbps operation can use compatible Cat5e infrastructure, helping organizations phase network upgrades.
• Designed for bandwidth-intensive workloads: 10GbE is suited to large file transfers, high-demand database systems, network storage and other applications where 1GbE can become a throughput constraint.
• Server-oriented networking functions: VLAN tagging, jumbo frames, PXE boot and Intel VT-c provide capabilities beyond basic Ethernet connectivity.
• Broad chassis deployment: The included low-profile bracket gives IT teams greater flexibility when installing the NIC in different compatible server and workstation form factors.
• Infrastructure standardization: One multi-speed NIC can accommodate different switch and cabling environments, reducing the need to deploy separate adapters for every Ethernet speed tier.
• Vendor-backed lifecycle support: StarTech.com provides a 2-year warranty and lifetime technical support for the ST10000SPEXI.