SMUGDESK Dual Port Gigabit PCIe 2.1 X1 Ethernet Card Intel 82576 Low Profile Bracket

Dual-Port Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

This SMUGDESK network interface card adds two independent RJ45 ports to a desktop, server or workstation through a single PCIe 2.1 x1 slot. The Intel 82576 controller delivers stable, low-latency throughput at 10, 100 and 1000 Mbps with automatic speed negotiation. A low-profile bracket is included for installation in slim or half-height chassis.

Suited For Link Aggregation And Redundancy

IT administrators building file servers, NAS appliances or multi-homed workstations can use the dual ports for link aggregation, fail-over or separate network segments. The card works with Windows desktop, Windows Server and mainstream Linux distributions without extra driver hunting. Buyers who require fibre connectivity or more than two copper ports should consider a different controller.

Intel 82576 Controller With PCIe 2.1 X1 Interface

The Intel 82576 chip provides hardware-level checksum offload, interrupt moderation and RSS for consistent performance under load. PCIe 2.1 x1 electricals fit any x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot on current motherboards, so the adapter installs in standard towers and compact systems alike. This single specification determines whether the card matches the available slot and performance target.