StarTech.com 2-Port 10G Fiber Network Card with Open SFP+ -PCIe PEX20000SFPI

Get fast, high-bandwidth connectivity with this cost-effective fiber network card. It adds two open SFP+ slots to your server or high-powered workstation, giving you an easy way to connect your server or workstation to a 10 Gigabit fiber network using the SFP+ modules of your choice.

Transfer files at faster speeds
Large file transfers, multimedia content and increased numbers of network users create constant pressures for more bandwidth in your network infrastructure. This fiber NIC lets you harness the speed and stability of a 10 Gigabit network. The NIC supports data transfers at up to 10Gbps per port, or up to 20Gbps per port in full-duplex mode.

Add scalable network connections to your server or workstation
The fiber NIC is compatible with most 10GbE SFP+ transceivers, giving you flexible configuration options to connect your computer directly to a fiber network at greater distances.

The card features two open SFP+ slots with support for interchangeable SFP+ modules, including the StarTech.com 10GBase-SR SFP+ Fiber Transceiver Module (SKU: SFP10GSRST). This gives you the option to use the modules that best suit your network needs based on distance and connector type. StarTech.com SFP+ Cables provide a dependable solution for linking telecom and data communications equipment, such as routers and switches.

Enhance your network capabilities
The 10 Gigabit network card features the Intel� 82599 chipset, designed to deliver the power, performance and enhanced capabilities you need for reliable network connections to your server or computer. The Intel chip offers many advanced features including Intel� Virtualization Technology for connectivity, PXE network boot support and up to 15K jumbo frame support.

The PEX20000SFPI is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Features


Add two 10GbE SPF+ slots to server or workstation for fast, high bandwidth connectivity


Intel 82599 chipset with Intel Virtualization Technology for connectivity


Up to 20Gbps (full duplex) bandwidth per port


PXE network boot support


Compliant with IEEE 802.3ae (10GBASE-LR/SR only) and IEEE 802.3aq (10GBASE-LRM)


Compliant with PCI Express Rev 2.0 specification, using PCIe x4 (or higher) slot


Supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging


Support for 802.3ad Link Aggregation


Up to 15K jumbo frame support


Dual profile (LP bracket included)



Design


Chipset

Intel� 82599


Product colour

Black, Metallic


Internal

Yes


Component for

PC/Server



Weight & dimensions


Height

120 mm


Width

18 mm


Depth

135 mm


Weight

102 g



Packaging content


Mounting brackets included

Yes


Quick installation guide

Yes



Logistics data


Master (outer) case width

359 mm


Master (outer) case height

310 mm


Products per master (outer) case

40 pc(s)


Harmonized System (HS) code

85176990


Master (outer) case length

586 mm



Sustainability


Sustainability compliance

Yes


Sustainability certificates

CE, RoHS



Network


Networking standards

IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3aq, IEEE 802.3x


Jumbo frames

15000


VLAN tagging

Yes


Maximum data transfer rate

20000 Mbit/s


Jumbo frames support

Yes



Other features


Flow control support

Yes



Operational conditions


Operating temperature (T-T)

5 - 50 �C


Operating relative humidity (H-H)

20 - 80


Storage temperature (T-T)

-20 - 60 �C



Ports & interfaces


PCI version

2.0


Host interface

PCI Express


Fiber ports quantity

2


Fiber optic connector

SFP+


Connectivity technology

Wired


Interface

Fiber



System requirements


Server operating systems supported

Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016


Linux operating systems supported

Yes



Packaging data


Package height

30 mm


Low-profile bracket

Yes


Package depth

170 mm


Package width

143 mm


Package weight

178 g