Startech ST10GSPEXNB User Manual

1-Port PCIe 10GBase-T / NBASE-T Ethernet Network Card

StarTech ID: ST10GSPEXNB

This 5-speed network adapter card offers versatile and cost-efficient network connectivity. It 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.

Cost-effective, multimode network connectivity

Designed for low-power, single-port network applications, the PCIe NIC offers a cost-effective and versatile
networking solution by providing additional bandwidth to meet your network needs, without having to overhaul
your infrastructure wiring. Fully compliant with 10GBase-T and NBASE-T™ specifications, the network card lets
you add an Ethernet port to your server or high-powered workstation through a PCI Express x4 (or higher) slot.
(10G network speeds require Cat6a cable. All other speeds require Cat5e cable.)

Advanced technology for optimal performance

The network controller card features advanced NBASE-T technology, supporting the latest multi-gigabit,
including new Cisco® campus switches and Aruba Networks® access points. The card enables you to connect
to NBASE-T based equipment at network speeds of 2.5Gbps or 5Gbps, over your existing Cat5e infrastructure,
without having to upgrade to more expensive Cat6a.

NBASE-T technology accelerates the speed of twisted pair Cat5e copper cabling over a distance of up to 100
meters. The Ethernet network card also supports the more common 10G over copper, and 1G network
connections using existing Cat 6/Cat5e or better cabling.

The 5-speed Ethernet network card is a powerful combination of the Tehuti™ TN4010 controller and the
Aquantia™ AQR105 transceiver, providing low-power and high-performance NBASE-T solutions. The Tehuti
10GbE controller supports autonegotiation, which ensures the optimal speed over Cat5e/Cat6 is selected:
10GbE, 5GbE, 2.5GbE, GbE or 100Mbps (Fast Ethernet). The network card also offers compatibility with
Microsoft Hyper-V® virtualization software and iSCSI support to combine LAN and SAN functions.

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Operating efficiency and flexible use

The Tehuti TN4010 chipset, compliant with 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet, ensures peak operating efficiency
with reduced power consumption versus the popular Intel® X540 chipset. The decreased power
consumption helps to minimize heat generated by the card, to avoid increasing the operating temperature within
your server case.

The network card also supports advanced features including 16K Jumbo Frames and 802.1q VLAN tagging.
For additional versatility, the controller card is equipped with a standard profile bracket and includes a low­profile/half-height bracket for installation in small form-factor computers.

The ST10GSPEXNB is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Applications

A cost-effective way to add an Ethernet port to your server or desktop computer, with 5-speed network
access
The controller card utilizes advanced NBASE-T technology, enabling multigigabit connections over your
existing Cat5e cabling
Supports the latest multigigabit technology including new Cisco campus switches and Aruba Networks
access points

Features

Cost-effective and versatile Ethernet connectivity supporting five network speeds: 10G, 5G, 2.5G 1G and
100Mbps
Compliant with 10GBase-T and NBASE-T specifications
IEEE 802.3az compliant energy-efficient chipset
Virtualization (Microsoft Hyper-V®) and iSCSI support
PCIe 2.0 x4 interface
Supports 2.5 and 5Gbps network speeds on Cat5e cabling, and 10Gbps on Cat6a
Up to 16K jumbo frame support
Supports 802.1q VLAN Tagging
Full-duplex support
Supports Auto-MDIX
Supports Checksum Offload (IP, TCP, UDP) and Large Send Offload
Configured with a standard profile bracket, includes a low profile/half-height bracket

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