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Gray quad-port PCIe network card with two brackets

STARTECH

STARTECH PR42GI-NETWORK-CARD 4-Port 2.5Gbps PCIe Network Card

SKU CH-G50E-1CWAE

Four-port PCIe card adds 2.5 GbE links using Intel I225-V controllers over existing Cat5e cabling

  • ColorGray
  • Dimensions5.920 x 8.520 x 1.480
  • Weight0.4400
  • Four 2.5 Gbps ports boost throughput for data-intensive workloads
  • Dual Intel I225-V chipsets give each port an independent controller for reliable performance
  • x4 PCIe 2.0 slot fits standard and low-profile systems with included brackets
  • NBASE-T support lets existing Cat5e cabling carry multi-gigabit speeds
  • Intel vPro enables remote management and troubleshooting across all four connections

Quad-port 2.5Gbps NIC for servers and workstations

This quad-port PCIe network card adds four independent 2.5GbE connections to a server or workstation. Each port uses its own Intel I225-V controller for dedicated throughput. It targets administrators upgrading rackmount or tower systems that need more wired bandwidth.

Requires an x4 PCI Express 2.0 slot or wider

The card installs in an x4 PCI Express 2.0 (or higher) expansion slot. Without that physical and electrical interface the four ports cannot operate. Verify the motherboard or riser provides the required slot before purchase.

Includes both standard and low-profile brackets

Two mounting brackets ship with the card so it fits full-height and low-profile chassis. This flexibility lets the same card serve different form factors without extra parts. Driver support covers Windows, Windows Server, VMware and Linux.

Highlights

  • Four 2.5 Gbps ports boost throughput for data-intensive workloads
  • Dual Intel I225-V chipsets give each port an independent controller for reliable performance
  • x4 PCIe 2.0 slot fits standard and low-profile systems with included brackets
  • NBASE-T support lets existing Cat5e cabling carry multi-gigabit speeds
  • Intel vPro enables remote management and troubleshooting across all four connections

Specifications

BrandStarTech
ModelPR42GI-NETWORK-CARD
ColorGray
Dimensions5.920 x 8.520 x 1.480
Weight0.4400

Questions about this item

What does the 2.5 Gbps rating deliver inside a real system?

Each port can reach 2.5 Gbps using Cat5e or better cabling, with multispeed fallback to 1 Gbps, 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps for legacy gear.

Which PCIe interface does the card use and what throughput does that provide?

The card installs in an x4 PCI Express 2.0 slot or higher, giving enough lane bandwidth for all four 2.5 Gbps ports.

What brackets and slot space are needed to mount the card?

Both a standard-profile and a low-profile bracket are included, so the card fits full-height or slim chassis with a single x4 slot.

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