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Green circuit board with four copper RJ45 ports on a silver bracket

Intel

Intel E1G44ET2BLK PCI-Express 10/100/1000Mbps 4 x RJ45 network card

SKU CH-WJH2-FTFR4 MPN E1G44ET2BLK

Adds four gigabit RJ45 ports over a PCI-Express slot for server networking

  • Speed10/100/1000Mbps
  • Connectors4 x RJ45
  • InterfacePCI-Express
  • Dimensions6.6" x 2.7"
  • Weight0.3
  • Quad-port design expands server connectivity with four RJ45 links
  • PCI Express x4 interface delivers up to 1000Mbps throughput per port
  • Virtualization offload cuts CPU load via VMDq and Intel I/OAT
  • Low-profile 6.6" x 2.7" form factor fits dense rack chassis
  • Lifetime limited warranty backs long-term deployment confidence

Four-Port Gigabit Adapter

The Intel E1G44ET2BLK is a PCI Express network card with four RJ-45 ports operating at 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps. It fits servers and workstations that need multiple copper links from a single slot. The low-profile bracket and 6.6 by 2.7 inch board suit standard chassis. Virtualization features such as VMDq and I/OAT reduce CPU overhead when many virtual machines share the adapter.

Replacing Single or Dual Port Cards

Moving from a one-port or two-port NIC to this quad-port model consolidates cabling and frees expansion slots. The upgrade is worthwhile when a host runs several VLANs, storage networks or backup links that would otherwise require multiple cards. It is not suited for builds that need fibre connectors or speeds beyond 1000 Mbps.

Steady Throughput Under Load

Hardware queues and direct-memory placement keep latency stable when all four ports carry traffic simultaneously. The x4 PCI Express interface supplies enough bandwidth to sustain wire-rate gigabit on every port without head-of-line blocking. The card draws modest power and adds only 0.3 lb, so thermal headroom in dense racks remains generous.

Highlights

  • Quad-port design expands server connectivity with four RJ45 links
  • PCI Express x4 interface delivers up to 1000Mbps throughput per port
  • Virtualization offload cuts CPU load via VMDq and Intel I/OAT
  • Low-profile 6.6" x 2.7" form factor fits dense rack chassis
  • Lifetime limited warranty backs long-term deployment confidence

Specifications

BrandIntel
ModelE1G44ET2BLK
Speed10/100/1000Mbps
Connectors4 x RJ45
InterfacePCI-Express
Dimensions6.6" x 2.7"
Weight0.3
Shipping weight0.15 kg
Package size197 × 135 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 6.6" by 2.7" quad-port card require a PCI-Express x4 slot and a low-profile bracket?

The adapter uses a PCI-Express x4 host interface and measures 6.6" by 2.7", so it needs an x4 or wider slot; the package includes a bracket but the height is 4.7", so verify your chassis clearance before installing.

Which driver step is most often missed when installing the Intel E1G44ET2BLK in a virtualised server?

After seating the card in the x4 slot and attaching the four RJ45 cables, enable Virtual Machine Device Queues and Intel I/OAT in the driver properties or hypervisor settings; skipping this leaves the virtualisation offload features inactive.

The lifetime warranty covers the adapter, but what replaceable part should I budget for after several years of 1000Mbps traffic?

The only field-replaceable items are the RJ45 port dust covers and the retention bracket; the controller and PCB have no user-serviceable components, so plan for cable or SFP module wear instead.

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