StarTech.com 2-Port GbE SFP Network Card, PCIe 2.0 x1, Intel I350-AM2 2X 1GbE Controller, 1000BASE Copper/Fiber Optic, Dual-Port Gigabit Ethernet NIC, Desktop/Server Backplanes (P021GI-NETWORK-CARD)

Add up to two 1GbE SFP modules to a PCI Express (PCIe) 2.0 x1 (or higher) slot in an IT Administrator workstation or server backplane, using this 2-Port SFP Network Controller. 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. The network interface controller connects to an available x1 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). The card features two 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. We offer a wide variety of SFP transceiver modules to meet many GbE network applications. This product is backed for 2-years with free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance.

INTEL I350 SERIES NETWORK CARD: High-performance 2-port PCIe network card featuring Intel I350-AM2 chipset adds two gigabit open SFP slots to a desktop or server; Supports IPv4, IPv6, TCP/UDP offloading, link aggregation
UNLOCKED 1GB SFP SLOTS: Works with any Singlemode/Multimode MSA-compliant or branded SFP/direct attach copper cable (DACC) module; 1Gbps (full-duplex) bandwidth per port; Fiber enables longer cable runs than copper cabling while being immune to EMI
COMPATIBILITY: Works with Windows Server 2012 & up, Windows 10 & up, Linux, VMware ESXi 7.x, and Microsoft Hyper-V; PCI Express Ethernet NIC is compatible with PCIe version 2.1/2.0 and works in PCI Express x1 or larger expansion slots
THOUGHTFUL DESIGN: LED indicators for port status/activity monitoring, and to assist with troubleshooting; Features a built-in heatsink to keep controller chip at optimal temperatures, ensuring sustained performance; Low-Profile bracket included
IT MANAGEABILITY: PXE boot enabled for centralized OS deployment and updates; 9K jumbo frame support for reduced packet overhead; VLAN tagging support for efficient network management; Supports Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-c, VMDq, SR-IOV)