StarTech.com Mini PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter 1000Mbps ST1000SMPEX
The StarTech.com ST1000SMPEX Mini PCI Express Gigabit Network Adapter provides essential 1000Mbps wired connectivity, enabling robust network access for specialized industrial and embedded systems.
- Gigabit Performance: Delivers 1000Mbps Ethernet, ensuring high-speed data transfer for critical business applications and efficient network operations.
- Mini PCIe Form Factor: Integrates into compact Mini PCI Express slots, enabling wired connectivity for specialized industrial PCs and embedded devices.
- Remote Management: Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) for remote system power-up, reducing the need for on-site IT intervention and improving operational efficiency.
- Enhanced Reliability: Engineered with a Realtek RTL8111E chipset and high MTBF, providing stable, long-term network access for continuous business operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com ST1000SMPEX is a Mini PCI Express Gigabit Network Adapter, adding a single 1000Mbps Ethernet port to compatible systems like Mini-ITX motherboards. It supports essential networking standards including IEEE 802.1Q for VLAN tagging and IEEE 802.3ab for Gigabit Ethernet, ensuring broad compatibility and robust performance.
This internal adapter is purpose-built for environments demanding stable wired connections in compact form factors. It features NDIS5 checksum and large send offload to reduce CPU utilization, alongside Wake-on-LAN for efficient remote power management, extending the operational lifespan of specialized hardware.
- Optimized CPU Usage: NDIS5 checksum and large send offload capabilities reduce host CPU load, freeing up system resources for core business applications.
- Network Segmentation: VLAN tagging (IEEE 802.1Q) enables secure network segmentation, isolating sensitive traffic and enhancing overall network security posture.
- Jumbo Frame Support: Supports jumbo frames up to 9000 bytes, improving data throughput efficiency for large file transfers and reducing network overhead.
- Wide OS Compatibility: Compatible with a broad range of Windows, Windows Server, Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems, simplifying deployment across diverse IT infrastructures.
- Operational Value: With a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 482,765 hours, this adapter offers exceptional reliability, minimizing downtime and supporting continuous business operations.
This adapter is an ideal solution for businesses requiring a dependable, high-speed wired network connection within specialized or embedded computing platforms.
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What This Solves
Enhance Industrial PC Connectivity
Industrial PCs and embedded systems often require stable, high-speed wired network connections for data acquisition and control. This adapter adds a 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port via Mini PCIe, ensuring reliable and fast communication for critical operational technology.
Manufacturing facilities, logistics warehouses, automated production lines, smart building management
Upgrade Specialized Business Systems
Older or specialized business systems with Mini PCIe slots may lack modern Gigabit Ethernet capabilities, creating network bottlenecks. The ST1000SMPEX provides a cost-effective upgrade, delivering 1000Mbps performance to extend the useful life of existing hardware.
Small office servers, specialized workstations, legacy POS systems, custom embedded solutions
Enable Remote System Management
Managing distributed or hard-to-access systems can be challenging, requiring on-site intervention for basic power control. With Wake-on-LAN (WOL) support, this adapter allows IT teams to remotely power on systems, streamlining maintenance and reducing travel costs.
Remote branch offices, unattended kiosks, digital signage networks, distributed sensor arrays
Key Features
1000 Mbit/s Maximum Data Transfer Rate
Ensures rapid data exchange for bandwidth-intensive applications, minimizing latency and improving operational responsiveness.
Mini PCI Express Host Interface
Allows integration into compact and specialized systems, providing wired connectivity where standard expansion slots are unavailable.
Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Ready
Enables remote power-up of systems, reducing the need for physical access and streamlining IT management for distributed assets.
Jumbo Frames Support (9000 bytes)
Optimizes network efficiency for large data packets, accelerating file transfers and reducing CPU overhead during heavy network traffic.
VLAN Tagging (IEEE 802.1Q)
Facilitates network segmentation for enhanced security and traffic management, isolating sensitive data and improving network performance.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
This adapter provides reliable wired connectivity for industrial PCs and embedded control systems, ensuring stable data exchange on factory floors.
Retail & Hospitality
It enables robust network access for specialized POS terminals, digital signage, and kiosks, supporting critical transaction processing and content delivery.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Deployed in medical diagnostic equipment and specialized workstations, it ensures secure and high-speed data transfer for sensitive patient information.
Government & Public Sector
This adapter offers secure and dependable network integration for specialized government kiosks or embedded security systems requiring compact wired solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of systems are compatible with this Mini PCI Express adapter?
This adapter is compatible with computer systems featuring a Mini PCI Express (Mini PCIe) slot, such as many Mini-ITX motherboards, industrial PCs, and embedded devices. It supports a wide range of Windows, Windows Server, Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems.
Can this adapter improve network performance for large data transfers?
Yes, with a maximum data transfer rate of 1000 Mbit/s and support for jumbo frames up to 9000 bytes, this adapter significantly improves efficiency for large data transfers, reducing network overhead and accelerating file operations.
Does this adapter support remote power management features?
Yes, the ST1000SMPEX is Wake-on-LAN (WOL) ready, allowing IT administrators to remotely power on compatible systems, which is crucial for managing devices in remote or hard-to-access locations.
What is the purpose of VLAN tagging support on this network adapter?
VLAN tagging (IEEE 802.1Q) enables network administrators to segment network traffic, enhancing security by isolating different departments or data types and improving network performance by reducing broadcast domains.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
2 Year
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.