StarTech.com ST1000SPEX2L - Gigabit Network Card

The StarTech.com ST1000SPEX2L is a low-profile, 1-port PCIe Gigabit Ethernet network card (RTL8111H) that provides wired networking for PCs and servers. It installs into a PCI Express x1 slot and supports data transfer rates of up to 1000 Mbit/s. Designed for compact desktop cases, its low-profile form factor is suited for tight spaces. The RJ-45 port supports standard 10/100/1000Base-T copper Ethernet connections. Please note that this is a wired-only interface and does not include Wi-Fi or Bluetooth support.

Based on the Realtek RTL8111H chipset, the adapter uses hardware flow control to manage data traffic. Activity and link LED indicators on the bracket provide a quick status check. The card is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows XP through Windows 10, Windows Server 2003 through 2019, various Linux distributions, and legacy versions of Mac OS X up to 10.9. This makes the card a practical choice for both modern office workstations and older enterprise systems.

• Supports full-duplex operation for simultaneous two-way data transmission over the local area network.
• Supports jumbo frames up to 9000 bytes to reduce CPU load during large file transfers.
• Includes VLAN tagging for network segmentation and traffic management.
• Features Wake-on-LAN (WoL) to allow for remote power-on by network administrators.
• Uses Auto-MDIX technology to eliminate the need for crossover cables.