STARTECH.COM PCI Express network card with 4 2.5 Gigabit ports NBASE-T RJ45 PR42GI-NETWORK-CARD DSP0000033340

Features of the StarTech.com 4-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card
The **StarTech.com PR42GI-NETWORK-CARD** network card is designed for those who need a high-performance connectivity solution for servers, workstations or virtualized environments. With **four 2.5Gbps RJ-45 ports**, this PCIe 2.0 card enables multi-gigabit speeds, ideal for bandwidth-intensive tasks such as virtualization, large data transfers or access to storage networks. Its Intel I225-V chip ensures **compatibility, reliability and energy efficiency** in professional environments.
High-performance Multi-Gigabit connectivity
Thanks to its **4 2.5GBase-T ports**, this card lets you multiply the available bandwidth on a single computer, making it easy to connect to modern network infrastructures. Compatible with 10/100/1000 Mbps and 2.5 Gbps speeds, it automatically adapts to the connected device.

4 RJ-45 ports supporting up to 2.5 Gbps
Intel I225-V chip for optimized performance
Compatible with 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T and 2.5GBase-T Ethernet cabling

Flexible installation and professional design
Includes a **low-profile bracket**, ideal for compact chassis. The PCIe x4 form factor ensures compatibility with a wide range of motherboards. The card is also powered directly by the bus, with no additional power supply required.

PCI Express compatible 2.0 x4
Includes low-profile bracket
Compact design measuring 12 cm x 2.2 cm x 18 cm

Advanced features for business environments
Compatible with technologies such as **Wake-on-LAN (WOL)**, PXE boot, **VLAN Tagging** support and Intel vPro technology, this card is designed to integrate into secure, segmented, high-performance networks. Its compatibility with **jumbo frames** and features such as Auto MDIX and auto-negotiation provide technical versatility.

Supports Jumbo Frames up to 9000 bytes
Compatible with VLAN 802.1Q and PXE Boot
Compatible with Intel vPro and WOL

Operating system and virtualization compatibility
A robust option for Windows, Linux or VMware environments, with support for recent server versions and virtualized systems. Ideal for network consolidation tasks or virtual interface assignment.

Windows 10 / 11, Windows Server 2019 / 2022
Linux Kernel 5.8 or higher (LTS)
VMware ESXi 7.0

Reliability and regulatory compliance
Manufactured by StarTech.com, this card comes with lifetime technical support and complies with standards such as **FCC, WEEE and IEEE 1588**, ensuring safe and responsible use. Its LED indicators provide real-time information on connection status and speed.

Activity and speed LED indicators
Certifications : WEEE, FCC, IEEE 1588
Operating range: 0 °C to 55 °C / 5%-90% RH

Other specifications

Full-duplex capability
Auto MDIX and auto-negotiation
Supported IEEE standards: 802.3bz, 802.3ab, 802.3u, 802.3i, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.1as, 802.1x, P802.3az
Weight: 100 g (130 g with packaging)
Volume (m ³): 0.0025