StarTech.com ST2000PEXPSE User Manual

Manual Revision: 09/05/2012

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ST2000PEXPSE

2 Port PCI Express Gigabit POE
Network Adapter

*actual product may vary from photos

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FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver

is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................1

Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1

System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1

Installation ..............................................................................................3

Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 3

Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 4

Verify Installation .......................................................................................................................................4

Specications ..........................................................................................5

Technical Support ..................................................................................6

Warranty Information ............................................................................6

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Introduction

The ST2000PEXPSE Dual Port PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Network Card with Power
over Ethernet (PoE) provides two 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet ports that can
also provide up to 25.5W of power each. Combining data and power on a single cable
for less clutter and convenient installations in remote locations. This full/low prole
Gigabit server adapter supports the IEEE 802.3at (Type 1 and 2) standard for a Power
Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device that can provide 48V DC power to a compliant
Powered Device (PD). This eliminates the need for a separate power source and cable
for remote networked devices such as IP cameras, IP phones and wireless access
points. Suitable for any PCI Express-enabled client, server or workstation, the network
adapter supports features such as Jumbo Frames, VLAN tagging and Wake on LAN
(WOL). This PCIe NIC is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime
technical support.

Packaging Contents

• 1x PCI Express Network Card

• 1x Low Prole Bracket

• 1x Driver CD

• 1x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• PCI Express enabled computer system with available PCI Express slot

• Available SATA power or LP4 Molex connector from the computer power supply

• Microsoft® Windows® XP/ Server 2003/ Server 2008 R2/ Vista/ 7/ 8 (32/64-bit), Linux

kernel 2.4.x and later

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RJ45 Ethernet

Ports

PoE Enabled

LP4 Molex

Power

SATA Power

Connector

Link/Activity

LED Color Status

Link/Activity Green Solid On: Link detected

Flashing: Data transmission

O: No link detected

PoE Enabled Yellow Solid On: PoE enabled (Powered Device detected)

O: PoE disabled (Powered Device not detected)

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Installation

WARNING! PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged
by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your
computer case or touching your PCI Express card. StarTech.com recommends that you
wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static
strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a
large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds. Also be
careful to handle the PCI Express card by its edges and not the gold connectors.

Hardware Installation

1. Turn your computer o and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e. Printers,
external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power
supply on the back of the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.

2. Remove the cover from the computer case. See documentation for your computer
system for details.

3. Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the
computer case (Refer to documentation for your computer system for details.). Note
that this card will work in PCI Express slots of additional lanes (i.e. x4, x8 or x16 slots).

4. Connect either an LP4 Molex or SATA Power connector from the computer power
supply to the appropriate connector on the card.

5. Gently insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket to the
rear of the case.

NOTE: If installing the card into a small form factor/low prole system, replacing the
pre-installed full prole bracket with the included low prole installation bracket may
be necessary.

6. Place the cover back onto the computer case.

7. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other
connectors removed in Step 1.

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Driver Installation

Windows

1. Upon starting Windows, if the “Found New Hardware” wizard appears on the screen,
cancel/close the window and insert the included Driver CD into the computer’s CD/
DVD drive.

2. AutoPlay should give you the option to browse the les on the CD or automatically
open the CD. If AutoPlay does not start, Go into “My Computer” and access the CD/
DVD drive that the CD is in (e.g. D:).

3. Navigate to the location “LAN/Realtek/RTL8111B_8111C_8111E” and then access the
folder for the appropriate operating system version.

4. Double-click the le “Setup.exe” to start the driver installation program.

5. Complete the wizard and this will automatically install all of the drivers/software.
Restart the computer if prompted.

Verify Installation

Windows

From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7), then
select “Manage”. In the new Computer Management window, select “Device Manager”
from the left window pane.

In the Device Manager, under the “Network Adapters” category, you should see two
new Realtek PCIe GBE devices listed.

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Specications

Host Interface PCI Express1.1 (x1 slot connector)

Form Factor Full/Low Prole

Chipset ID Realtek RTL8111E

External Connectors 2x RJ45 Ethernet Female

Internal Connectors

1x LP4 Molex Male

1x SATA Power Male

LEDs

2x PoE enabled
2x Link/Activity

Supported Standards

IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE

802.3at

Compatible Networks 10/100/1000 Mbps

Power over Ethernet Output 25.5W

Auto MDIX Support Yes

Full Duplex Support Yes

Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 55°C (32°F ~ 131°F)

Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 85°C (-4°F ~ 185°F)

Humidity 5% ~ 95% RH

Dimensions 195.0mm x 68.0mm x 19.0mm

Weight 150g

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows XP/ Server 2003/ Server 2008 R2/

Vista/ 7/ 8 (32/64-bit), Linux kernel 2.4.x

and later

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Technical Support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to
provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.

For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two year warranty.

In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials
and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.
During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with
equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.
StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

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ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions
contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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