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Green PCB PCIe network card with silver RJ45 port and silver bracket

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Vszerda 2.5Gbps PCIe Network Card Intel I225-V

SKU CH-17SV-7DA7V

Adds 2.5 Gbps Ethernet over PCIe using the Intel I225-V chip with auto-negotiation down to 10 Mbps and broad OS support

  • 5 Gbps throughput with Intel I225-V chip
  • Auto-negotiates 2500, 1000, 100 and 10 Mbps speeds
  • Fits PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slots
  • Supports Windows 10, 11, Server, Linux and VMware
  • IEEE 802.3 compliant with Intel vPro on select platforms

Desktop networking upgrade

This PCIe network card adds a 2.5Gbps Ethernet port to desktop PCs using the Intel I225-V controller. It targets users who have moved to multi-gig switches or routers but still rely on 1Gbps onboard LAN. Compatible with Windows 10/11, Windows Server, VMware and Linux. Fits any PCI Express x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot.

Thermals and power

The Intel I225-V chip runs cool under typical desktop loads and does not require active cooling. Power draw stays low enough for standard PCIe slot delivery without extra connectors. Auto-negotiation across 2.5G, 1G, 100M and 10M speeds keeps the link stable without driver tuning. Wake-on-LAN support allows remote power-up for managed environments.

When to add this card

Replaces a motherboard’s 1Gbps port when file transfers, backups or local streaming saturate the older link. The jump is worth it if your switch, router or NAS already supports 2.5GBASE-T and cabling is Cat5e or better. Not for buyers who need fibre connectivity, additional ports or Wi-Fi capability.

Highlights

  • 5 Gbps throughput with Intel I225-V chip
  • Auto-negotiates 2500, 1000, 100 and 10 Mbps speeds
  • Fits PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slots
  • Supports Windows 10, 11, Server, Linux and VMware
  • IEEE 802.3 compliant with Intel vPro on select platforms

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the Vszerda 2.5Gbps PCIe Network Card in a PCI Express x1 slot without blocking the latch?

Insert the card at a slight angle so the bracket clears the case rear, then press straight down until the gold fingers seat fully and the retention screw lines up with the chassis hole.

What maintenance will the Intel I225-V controller need after a year of continuous operation?

No scheduled maintenance is required; keep the heatsink fins clear of dust with occasional compressed air to maintain thermal performance.

At what throughput does the 2.5GBASE-T link hit its ceiling during sustained transfers?

The link caps at 2.5 Gbps full-duplex; auto-negotiation will drop to 1 Gbps if the partner switch or cable cannot sustain 2.5 G signalling.

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