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StarTech.com 2-Port 5G Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter Card, 5G/2.5G/1G/100M/10M PCI Express LAN Card, Realtek RTL8126, Windows and Linux, TAA Compliant

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StarTech 2-Port 5G Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter Card, PCI Express LAN Card, Realtek RTL8126, Windows and Linux, TAA

Part PR25GR-NETWORK-CARD · UPC 065030911344

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  • TAA-COMPLIANT MULTI-GIGABIT ETHERNET CARD: Add two high-speed Ethernet ports to a desktop/server with this Network Card featuring a Realtek RTL8126 chip; 2.5G/5G speeds enable Multi-Gig performance over Cat5e infrastructure without costly 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 2-port network card is backed for 2-years, including free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance

About this product

Add two 5 Gbps Ethernet Ports to a PCI Express-enabled computer

This TAA-compliant 2-port 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 2-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.

Manufacturer warranty information

2 Years

Ports & interfaces

Connectivity technology
Wired
Host interface
PCI Express
Interface
Ethernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
2

Network

Maximum data transfer rate
5000 Mbit/s
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
Ethernet LAN
Yes
Ethernet interface type
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Wake-on-LAN ready
Yes
Jumbo frames support
Yes
Jumbo frames
9000
VLAN tagging
Yes

Design

Component for
PC/Laptop
Product colour
Black
Internal
Yes
Chipset
Realtek RTL8126
LED indicators
Yes

System requirements

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
Server operating systems supported
Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022

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
86 mm
Depth
121 mm
Height
18 mm
Weight
58.8 g

Packaging data

Package width
142 mm
Package depth
170 mm
Package height
30 mm
Package weight
119.9 g

Packaging content

Mounting brackets included
Yes
Manual
Yes

Technical details

Compliance certificates
CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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)

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