StarTech.com 1 Port 2.5GbE PoE+ PCI-Express Network Card

The StarTech.com 1 Port 2.5GbE PoE+ PCI-Express Network Card provides a powerful upgrade to your network, delivering high-speed connectivity and Power over Ethernet capabilities directly from a desktop or server PCIe slot. Designed around the high-performance Intel I225-V chipset with integrated Intel vPro technology, this card enhances data throughput, integrity, and offers advanced remote management features for IT professionals.

This network interface card (NIC) supports multi-Gigabit NBASE-T (802.3bz) speeds, allowing it to automatically negotiate connections at 2.5Gbps, 1Gbps, 100Mbps, or 10Mbps. This flexibility lets you maximise your existing Cat5e or CAT6 cabling infrastructure without needing a full upgrade to Cat6a, making it a cost-effective solution for boosting network bandwidth.

A key feature is its comprehensive Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) support. The card complies with IEEE 802.3af (PoE) and IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) standards, functioning as Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE). It can deliver up to 48V DC and 25.5W of power to compatible Powered Devices (PDs). This eliminates the need for separate power adapters or injectors for devices like IP security cameras, wireless access points, VoIP phones, and access control systems, simplifying installations and reducing cable clutter.

Advanced Features & Compatibility

• Leverages Intel vPro technology for out-of-band remote management and troubleshooting, ideal for maintaining business-critical systems.
• Supports essential networking protocols including PXE Boot for diskless workstation deployment, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), VLAN tagging for network segmentation, and 9K jumbo frames to improve data transfer efficiency.
• Features a built-in LAN transformer for reliable signal communication and reduced electromagnetic interference (EMI).
• Clear Link and Activity LEDs provide instant visual status of the network connection.<a