Add a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port (10 Gbps) to a client, server or workstation through a PCI Express slot. The ST10000SPEX PCI Express 10 Gbps Network Card lets you add a 10-Gigabit Ethernet port to your server or high-powered workstation through a PCI Express x4 (or higher) slot.
With rising demand on network resources due to large file transfers, increase in network users and multimedia content, more bandwidth is often required at various levels of your infrastructure. This 10 Gb NIC offers a cost-effective solution for your file or application server or even a high-powered workstation to transfer more data, faster.
Fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3an 10GBASE-T standard, the card offers added bandwidth over standard Cat 6a cabling, to meet your network needs without an overhaul of your infrastructure wiring, or a costly upgrade to fiber. The 10 Gbps network card also offers compatibility with VMWare® ESXi 5.0/5.1 and Microsoft Hyper-V® virtualization software and iSCSI support to combine LAN and SAN functions.
For peak operating efficiency, the 10GBASE-T card features the Tehuti TN4010 chipset, compliant with 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet and with significantly reduced power consumption versus the popular Intel® X540-AT1 chipset. The reduced power consumption also helps to minimize heat generated by the card, to avoid increasing the operating temperature within your server case.
Power Consumption Benchmark
ST10000SPEX
(Tehuti TN4010)
Intel X540-AT1
Speed
Power Consumption
4.50W
10.8W
@ 10 Gbps
3.3.W
7.7W
@ 1 Gbps
2.48W
6.4W
@ 100 Mbps
The card also supports 16K Jumbo Frames, 802.1q VLAN tagging and is backward compatible with 1 Gbps and 100 Mbps network connections. For added versatility, the controller card is equipped with a standard profile bracket and includes a low-profile/half-height bracket for installation in small form-factor computers.
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Warranty Information
Warranty: 2 Years
Hardware
Ports: 1
Interface: RJ45 (10 Gigabit Ethernet)
Bus Type: PCI Express
Card Type: Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
Industry Standards: IEEE 802.3an (10GBASE-T), IEEE 802.3ab (1GBASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-T), IEEE 802.3az (EEE – Energy Efficient Ethernet) PCI Express Rev 2.0
Chipset ID:
Tehuti - TN4010
Marvell - 88X3110
Connector(s)
Connector Type(s): 1 - PCI Express x4 Male
External Ports: 1 - RJ-45 Female
Performance
Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 10 Gbps
Compatible Networks: 100/1000/10000 Mbps (10Gb)
Full Duplex Support: Yes
Jumbo Frame Support: 16K max.
Supported Protocols: IEEE 802.3ad (link aggregation), IEEE 802.1q (VLAN tagging), RFC 2819 (RMON MIB statistics)
Software
OS Compatibility:
Windows® 8 / 8.1 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64)
Windows Server® 2012, 2008 R2
Linux 2.6.24 and up (Tested up to 3.5)
VMWare® ESXi 5.0/5.1 and Microsoft Hyper-V®
Special Notes / Requirements
System and Cable Requirements: Available PCI Express x4 slot
Physical Characteristics
Product Length: 3.3 in [83 mm]
Product Width: 0.7 in [19 mm]
Product Height: 4.7 in [120 mm]
Product Weight: 1.7 oz [49 g]
Packaging Information
Shipping (Package) Weight: 5.2 oz [146 g]
What's in the Box
Included in Package:
1 - 1 Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Network Card
1 - Low Profile Bracket
1 - Driver CD
1 - Instruction Manual
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