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M.2 network card with LC fiber port and flat flex cable

Transition Networks

Transition Networks M.2 Gigabit Fiber Network Card

SKU CH-9Q81-B6W59 GTIN 648177041305

M.2 Gigabit Ethernet fiber NIC for Dell OptiPlex 7040 and 7050 Micro PCs and Wyse 7000 Series thin clients with 1000Base-SX LC or open SFP interface

  • M.2 form factor fits Dell OptiPlex 7040 and 7050 Micro PCs
  • A+E keyed M.2 interface installs directly into the E-key slot
  • 1000Base-SX multimode LC fiber connector provides gigabit fiber connectivity
  • Jumbo frame support up to 9014 bytes improves large-packet throughput
  • Supports PXE boot for network-based system deployment

Compatible Dell and Wyse systems

The Transition Networks 648177041305 M.2 Gigabit Fiber Network Card installs in Dell OptiPlex 7040 and 7050 Micro PCs plus Wyse 7000 Series thin clients using the M.2 E-key slot and option port with the supplied 20-pin flat flex cable.

Thermals noise and power draw

The card operates as a passive PCI Express M.2 device with no onboard fan so it adds no audible noise and draws minimal power from the host system during full-duplex gigabit traffic.

Build quality and daily connectivity

A plus E keyed M.2 interface and rugged LC or open SFP fiber adapter mount securely in the micro chassis while jumbo frame support up to 9014 bytes and PXE boot capability simplify managed deployments.

Highlights

  • M.2 form factor fits Dell OptiPlex 7040 and 7050 Micro PCs
  • A+E keyed M.2 interface installs directly into the E-key slot
  • 1000Base-SX multimode LC fiber connector provides gigabit fiber connectivity
  • Jumbo frame support up to 9014 bytes improves large-packet throughput
  • Supports PXE boot for network-based system deployment

Specifications

BrandTransition Networks
ModelNM2-GXE-2230-LC-01
Part NumberNM2-GXE-2230-LC-01
Shipping weight0.07 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the M.2 NIC and the fiber adapter into the OptiPlex Micro, and which step is often missed?

Insert the M.2 NIC into the E-keyed M.2 2230 slot, mount the fiber adapter in the Option port, then connect both with the 20-pin FFC; the FFC connection is the step most often forgotten.

What part will need replacement first if the LC connector is damaged or I want a different fiber type?

The fiber adapter with the 1000Base-SX LC optic is a separate module; replace only that adapter or swap to the open SFP version and add a compatible SFP module.

What limit appears first when the card runs at full 1000 Mbps continuously?

The 1000Base-SX multimode LC interface caps sustained throughput at 1000 Mbps full duplex, so the fiber link itself is the first bottleneck under constant load.

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