This fiber network card delivers reliable, high-performance network connectivity, by adding an open SFP+ slot to your server or high-powered workstation. It provides an easy and cost-effective way to upgrade your server or workstation to a 10 Gigabit fiber network using the SFP+ module of your choice and gives you the flexibility to use either multimode or single-mode fiber.Increase your network speedSeveral factors drive the need for more bandwidth in your network infrastructure. An increase in the number of network users and data-intensive applications, such as multimedia streaming and large file transfers all contribute to the need for more bandwidth in your network infrastructure. This fiber NIC lets you take advantage of the increased speed and stability of a 10 Gigabit network, with data transfers of up to 10Gbps.Add scalable network connections to your server or workstationThe fiber NIC is compatible with most 10GbE SFP+ transceivers. This gives you flexible and scalable configuration options for connecting your computer directly to a fiber network, at greater distances.The card features an open SFP+ slot with support for one interchangeable 10GBase SFP+ module. This gives you the option to use the fiber transceiver module that best suits your network needs based on distance and connector type. StarTech.com offers a variety of SFP+ transceiver modules including the SFP10GLRST single-mode SFP+ the SFP10GLRMST multi-mode SFP+, and SFP10GSRST multimode LC with DDM. In addition, StarTech.com SFP+ Cables provide a dependable solution for linking telecom and data communications equipment, such as routers and switches.Enhance your network capabilitiesThe 10 Gigabit network card features the Intel® 82599 chipset, delivering the power, performance and enhanced capabilities you need for reliable network connections to your server or computer. The Intel chip offers many advanced features including Intel® Virtualization Technology for Connectivity, PXE network boot support and up to 15K jumbo frame support.The PEX10000SFPI is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
| Ports & interfaces | |
| Connectivity technology: | Wired |
| Host interface: | PCI Express |
| Interface: | Fiber |
| Fiber ports quantity: | 1 |
| Fiber optic connector: | SFP+ |
| PCI version: | 2.0 |
| Network | |
| Maximum data transfer rate: | 10000 Mbit/s |
| Networking standards: | IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3aq, IEEE 802.3x |
| Fiber ethernet cabling technology: | 10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE-LRM, 10GBASE-SR |
| Full duplex: |  |
| Jumbo frames support: | |
| Jumbo frames: | 15000 |
| VLAN tagging: | |
| Design | |
| Internal: | |
| Component for: | PC |
| Product colour: | Black |
| Chipset: | Intel® 82599 |
| Certification: | CE, FCC, REACH |
| System requirements | |
| Windows operating systems supported: | Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64 |
| Linux operating systems supported: | |
| Server operating systems supported: | Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T): | 5 - 50 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T): | -20 - 60 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H): | 20 - 80% |
| Sustainability | |
| Sustainability compliance: | |
| Sustainability certificates: | CE, RoHS |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width: | 18 mm |
| Depth: | 135 mm |
| Height: | 120 mm |
| Weight: | 102 g |
| Packaging data | |
| Low-profile bracket: | |
| Package width: | 142 mm |
| Package depth: | 172 mm |
| Package height: | 32 mm |
| Package weight: | 178 g |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code: | 85176990 |
| Master (outer) case width: | 359 mm |
| Master (outer) case length: | 585 mm |
| Master (outer) case height: | 309 mm |
| Products per master (outer) case: | 80 pc(s) |
| Other features | |
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