StarTech 1-Port PCI-E 10Gb Ethernet Network Card with Intel X550-AT Chip

Here's a powerful and cost-effective solution for upgrading your server or workstation to 10 Gigabit Ethernet networking over copper. This PCI Express 10G NIC lets you add an Ethernet port to your server or desktop computer and access your network at multiple speeds: 10G, 5G, 2.5G 1G and 100Mbps.


Reliable, high-performance connectivity

This 10G network card utilizes the Intel® X550-AT chipset, delivering the power, performance and enhanced capabilities you need for dependable network connections. Compliant with IEEE 802.3u/ab/an standards, the 1-port 10G card delivers a dependable way to upgrade or replace your existing network port, providing throughput capability of up to 10Gbps in each direction (20Gbps total). It connects easily through a single, four-lane (x4 or higher) PCI Express slot.

The Intel X550-AT chipset provides many advanced features including Intel® Virtualization Technology for connectivity and PXE network boot support. The Intel chipset provides many advanced features to support load-balancing the flow of network traffic, to enhance throughput and provide greater data reliability. It supports Audio-Video Bridging (AVB) to enable tightly controlled media stream synchronization, buffering and resource reservation. It also lets you take advantage of advanced features such as VLAN tagging, up to 15K jumbo frame support and Auto MDIX.

Bus Type
PCI Express
Card Type
Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
Chipset ID
Intel - X550AT
Industry Standards
IEEE 802.3an (10GBASE-T), IEEE 802.3ab (1GBASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-T)
NBASE-T
PCI Express Rev 2.0
IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging
IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex Flow Control
Interface
RJ45 (10 Gigabit Ethernet)
Port Style
Integrated on Card
Ports
1

Auto MDIX
Yes
Compatible Networks
10 Gbps/5G/2.5G/1G/100 Mbps
Full Duplex Support
Yes
Jumbo Frame Support
9K max.
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
10 Gbps
Promiscuous Mode
Yes
Supported Protocols
IEEE 802.3x (Flow Control Support) 
IEEE 802.1Q (VLAN tagging)

Connector(s)
Connector Type(s)
1 - PCI Express x4 Male
Internal Ports
1 - RJ-45 Female

OS Compatibility
Windows® 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (64-bit only)
Windows Server® 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2 (64-bit only), 2016
Linux 2.4.x to 4.11.x LTS Versions Only
ESXi 5.1/5.5/6.0