StarTech.com Gigabit Ethernet Card

StarTech.com Gigabit Ethernet Card

Add up to four 1GbE SFP modules to a PCI Express (PCIe) 2.0 x2 (or higher) slot in an IT Administrator workstation or server backplane, using this 4-Port SFP Network Controller.

High Performance Intel Chipset

The network controller features an Intel I350 chip known for its reliability and high-performance capabilities, offering low-latency and low CPU utilization, ensuring smooth and efficient network data transfer, which is critical for business applications and services. Support for VMDq, SR-IOV, and Intel® VT-c technologies allow for enhanced virtual machine performance, reduced CPU overhead, and improved network virtualization capabilities. The PCIe network card supports PXE boot, enabling centralized operating system deployment and updates. It also features 9K jumbo frame support, reducing packet overhead for improved data transmission efficiency. VLAN tagging support allows for efficient network management and segmentation.

Hardware and Operating System Compatibility

The network interface controller connects to an available x2 PCI Express 2.0 (or higher) expansion slot. It is compatible with Windows Server 2012 and newer, Windows 10 and newer, Linux, VMware ESXi 7.x, and Microsoft Hyper-V. This NIC is compatible with both MSA-compliant and branded 1GB SFP modules, as well as direct attach copper cables (DACC).

Flexible Network Connections

The card features four SFP slots for interchangeable SFP modules. Select fiber transceiver modules that best suit the network needs of the application, based on the distance and connector type. StarTech.com offers a wide variety of SFP transceiver modules to meet many GbE network applications.

• Enjoy superfast data transfer of up to 1000 MB/s with PCI Express 2.0 x2 card, between the network card and motherboards


• This quad ports network adapter is designed to meet the multi-port network connectivity needs of today's data centered environments demanding virtualization, converged infrastructure, and power reduction


• Supports optical fiber cable to span longer distances and provides data transmission rates par excellence between servers and network components


• With the 1000Base-T technology get up to 1000Mbps data transfer rate over the optical fiber cable

Product Type: Gigabit Ethernet Card
Environmentally Friendly: Yes
Environmental Certification: WEEE
Product Color: Black
Bracket Height: Standard Profile
Brand Name: StarTech.com
Form Factor: Plug-in Card
Manufacturer: StarTech.com
Product Name: Gigabit Ethernet Card
Device Supported: Computer/Server/Workstation
Manufacturer Part Number: P041GINETWORKCARD
Manufacturer Website Address: http://www.startech.com
Packaged Quantity: 1
Package Contents:

• Gigabit Ethernet Card


• 1 x Quick-Start Guide