StarTech.com 2-Port 10GbE PCIe Network Adapter Card, Network Card for PCs/Servers, Six-Speed PCIe Ethernet Card with Jumbo Frame Support, NIC/LAN Interface Card, 10GBASE-T and NBASE-T (ST10GSPEXNDP2)
236.99 CAD
Servers/workstations needing reliable dual-port 10GBASE-T copper networking over existing RJ45 cabling, with vendor driver support and warranty.
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About this product
Key features
- DUAL PORT 10G ETHERNET CARD: High-performance PCIe 10Gbps dual-port network card with dedicated Marvell chips; Leverage existing Cat5e/Cat6 cabling (or better); NBASE-T compatible (802.3bz); Independent Ethernet controllers for reliable performance
- IT MANAGEABILITY: PXE boot enabled to deployment speeds/updates; 16K jumbo frame for reduced packet overhead; Remotely boot a system using WoL; VLAN support for efficient network management
- MULTI-GIGABIT CONNECTIVITY: Network Interface Card supports auto negotiation; Supports 2.5/5Gbps speeds on Cat5e cabling and 10Gbps on Cat6/6a; NBase-T Ethernet Network Card features IP/TCP/UDP checksum offload, secure boot, PTP, and AVB
- COMPATIBILITY: Network Card for PC is compatible with Windows, Windows Server, and Linux; Six network speeds and included low-profile bracket widen the compatibility of the PCIe Network Card with full-height and small form factor (SFF) systems
- SPECIFICATIONS: 2x RJ45 Ports, Six-Speed NIC 10/5/2.5/1Gbps and 100/10Mbps (Independent controllers), 10GBASE-T and NBASE-T (2.5GBASE-T and 5GBASE-T), PCIe 3.0 x4, Marvell AQC113CS, 16K Jumbo Frames, VLAN Tagging, WoL, PXE boot, EEE, Secure Boot
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Specifications
- Model
- StarTech ST10GSPEXNDP2
- Ports
- 2x RJ45 (copper)
- Speed
- 10GBASE-T / NBASE-T (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M)
- Cabling
- Cat6a up to 100m at 10G
- Features
- Jumbo frame support
- Bus Interface
- PCIe (x4)
Pros
- ✓Dual 10GBASE-T copper ports — no transceivers needed
- ✓Multi-speed NBASE-T auto-negotiation (10G/5G/2.5G/1G)
- ✓Reputable StarTech brand with driver support and warranty
- ✓Uses standard RJ45/Cat6a cabling already in many buildings
- ✓Jumbo frame support for storage/AI workloads
Cons
- ×10GBASE-T draws more power and runs hotter than SFP+
- ×Pricey versus generic SFP+ cards
- ×Requires Cat6a for full 100m 10G runs
FAQ
Do I need special cabling?
For full 10G at distance use Cat6a (up to 100m); Cat6 works for shorter runs (~55m) and Cat5e only at lower NBASE-T speeds.
What OSes are supported?
StarTech provides drivers for Windows, Windows Server, Linux and other major platforms; check the product page for current versions.
Does it auto-negotiate with 2.5G/5G gear?
Yes, the NBASE-T support means it links at 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M depending on the switch or peer.