StarTech.com 2-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PoE Network Card

Slow, unreliable connections can cripple your office or home lab, especially when you need power for cameras, access points or kiosks. The StarTech.com 2-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PoE Network Card adds fast 2.5 Gbps Ethernet and Power-over-Ethernet to any PCI-Express-enabled PC, letting you upgrade existing cabling while eliminating separate power supplies.

Upgrade your network with StarTech.com 2-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PoE Network Card

Legacy Ethernet speeds and separate power injectors are common bottlenecks in growing environments. When you try to run multiple high-bandwidth devices over 1 Gbps links, you experience lag, dropped packets and cluttered cable trays. This card solves those issues by delivering 2.5 Gbps throughput over standard Cat5e/6 cables and supplying up to 25.5 W of PoE per port, so you can power devices directly from the NIC without extra hardware. The result is a cleaner, faster, and more reliable network that scales with your needs.

Usages of StarTech.com 2-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PoE Network Card

Ideal for modern wired setups that still rely on existing cabling.

• Powering IP security cameras in a surveillance system.
• Supplying PoE to wireless access points in a busy office.
• Connecting remote kiosks or digital signage without extra power cords.
• Enhancing a home lab with high-speed links for virtual machines.
• Upgrading legacy servers to handle larger data transfers and backups.

Key Features of StarTech.com 2-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PoE Network Card

• Ports: 10M/100M/1G/2.5 Gigabit Ethernet x 2. Two versatile ports that auto-negotiate to the fastest speed your cable can support.
• Data Transfer Rate: 2.5 Gbps. Provides a noticeable boost over standard gigabit cards for data-intensive tasks.
• PoE Standards: IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at (Type 1 & 2). Allows you to power compliant devices directly from the card.
• Power Output: up to 48 V DC and 25.5 W per port. Sufficient to run most cameras, APs and small IoT devices.
• Interface (Bus) Type: PCI Express 2.0 x2. Fits into any modern desktop or server with a free PCIe slot.
• Cabling Type: Ethernet 2.5GBase-T. Works with existing Cat5e or higher cabling, avoiding costly rewiring.
• Advanced Features: VLAN tagging, QoS, PXE boot, Wake-on-LAN, 9K jumbo frames, Auto-MDIX. Gives you granular control and remote management capabilities.
• Compatibility: Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2019/2022, VMware ESXi 7.0, Linux 5.8+ (LTS). Ensures the card works with the major operating systems used in business and lab environments.
• Form Factor: Plug-in card with standard and low-profile brackets. Allows installation in full-size towers or compact servers.
• Built-in Heatsink: Provides passive cooling to maintain stable performance under continuous load.

Benefits of StarTech.com 2-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PoE Network Card

You gain faster data transfers for backups, media streaming and large file moves, reducing wait times and improving productivity. The integrated PoE removes the need for separate injectors, cutting costs and simplifying cable management. Dual ports let you connect multiple devices while keeping a tidy rack, and the Intel vPro technology offers remote diagnostics, so you can troubleshoot without physical access. Finally, the card’s compatibility with existing Cat5e/6 infrastructure means you upgrade performance today without a full cabling overhaul.

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