MicroConnect MC-M.2-A+E-I210AS-S - Network Card

The MicroConnect PCIe M.2 A+E 1GbE SFP Fibre Network Card is an expansion board designed to provide dedicated optical connectivity for compatible PCs. Connecting via a PCI Express host interface, the adapter slots into M.2 A+E motherboard sockets. It operates at a maximum data transfer rate of 1000 Mbit/s, establishing a consistent Gigabit Ethernet link. By using optical transmission rather than standard copper cables, the hardware remains unaffected by electromagnetic interference. This physical isolation makes the card well-suited for industrial computing systems and embedded devices operating in electrically noisy environments.

As a wired Ethernet LAN device, this component omits Wi-Fi capabilities to focus on secure physical connections. Integrating the hardware allows system builders to bypass external dongles in favour of a cleanly embedded setup. It is designed for small-form-factor NUCs or bespoke desktops where external port availability is restricted. Users must supply their own networking transceiver to complete the data link. All network traffic routes through the motherboard, keeping the installation free of additional data cables.

• Dedicated Intel I210AS network controller for data processing
• Single SFP fibre optic port supporting interchangeable transceiver modules
• Hardware-level VLAN tagging for network traffic segmentation
• IEEE 1588 PTP standard compatibility for precise clock synchronisation
• Bare circuit board weighing 40 grams to minimise motherboard strain