StarTech.com ST1000SPEXI PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Network Card Intel I210-AT 2000 Mbit/s
The StarTech.com ST1000SPEXI PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Network Card provides a stable 2000 Mbit/s maximum data transfer rate, eliminating network bottlenecks in critical business IT infrastructure.
- Gigabit Performance: Delivers 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet speeds, ensuring rapid data transfer and reducing latency for business applications.
- Intel I210-AT Chipset: Offers enterprise-grade reliability and broad operating system compatibility, minimizing downtime and simplifying IT management.
- VLAN Tagging Support: Enables network segmentation for enhanced security and efficient traffic management within a corporate network.
- Wake-on-LAN Ready: Allows remote system power-up, facilitating off-hours maintenance and reducing the need for on-site IT intervention.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com ST1000SPEXI is a single-port PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Network Card, engineered with the Intel I210-AT chipset to deliver a maximum data transfer rate of 2000 Mbit/s, ensuring robust and high-speed network connectivity for business servers and workstations.
This internal network adapter supports essential enterprise features like VLAN tagging for network segmentation and Wake-on-LAN for remote system management, providing a reliable and manageable solution for upgrading or adding network capabilities to existing IT infrastructure.
- Enhanced Throughput: Provides 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet data rates, optimizing network performance for demanding business applications and large file transfers.
- Reliable Intel Chipset: Features the Intel I210-AT chipset, ensuring stable and consistent network operation across various Windows and Linux server environments.
- Network Segmentation: Supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging, allowing IT teams to logically separate network traffic for improved security and resource allocation.
- Remote Management: Includes Wake-on-LAN (WoL) functionality, enabling administrators to remotely power on systems for updates or troubleshooting, reducing operational costs.
- Operational Value: Engineered for long-term reliability and broad compatibility, this card extends the useful life of existing hardware by providing modern network capabilities.
This network card is a strategic upgrade for any business seeking to improve network reliability and performance without significant infrastructure overhaul.
Technical Specifications
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What This Solves
Upgrading Legacy Workstations
Older business workstations often have slower network interfaces that bottleneck productivity when accessing shared resources or cloud applications. This card provides a modern Gigabit Ethernet connection, significantly boosting data transfer speeds and ensuring employees can work efficiently.
Small business offices, design studios, engineering firms, administrative departments
Enhancing Server Connectivity
Servers handling file shares, databases, or virtual machines require reliable, high-throughput network access to support concurrent user demands. Deploying this card ensures stable Gigabit connectivity, preventing network-related performance degradation and maintaining application responsiveness.
Mid-market data centers, branch office servers, internal IT infrastructure teams, network operations centers
Implementing Network Segmentation
Organizations need to segment their networks to isolate sensitive data, improve security, and manage traffic efficiently for different departments or guest access. With VLAN tagging support, this card enables logical network separation, enhancing security posture and optimizing network resource allocation.
Corporate campuses, educational institutions, government agencies, healthcare systems
Key Features
Intel® I210-AT Chipset
Provides enterprise-grade reliability and broad operating system support, minimizing network downtime and simplifying IT management across diverse environments.
2000 Mbit/s Maximum Data Transfer Rate (Full Duplex)
Ensures high-speed, bidirectional data flow, eliminating network bottlenecks and accelerating critical business operations and large file transfers.
IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging
Enables logical network segmentation, enhancing security by isolating traffic and optimizing network performance for different departments or applications.
Wake-on-LAN (WoL) Ready
Allows remote power-up of systems, facilitating off-hours maintenance, software updates, and reducing the need for on-site IT intervention.
PCI Express Host Interface
Offers a standard, high-bandwidth connection to the motherboard, ensuring compatibility with modern servers and workstations for easy integration and reliable performance.
Industry Applications
Legal & Professional Services
This card provides the stable, high-speed network access essential for secure document management and client data exchange in law firms and accounting practices.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Clinics and medical labs rely on dependable network connectivity for Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and diagnostic equipment, often segmenting traffic with VLANs.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Factories and warehouses require robust network links for integrating operational technology (OT) and managing inventory systems with consistent data flow.
Finance & Insurance
Banks and insurance carriers demand high-reliability network connections for secure transaction processing and compliance-driven network segmentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What operating systems are compatible with the StarTech.com ST1000SPEXI network card?
This network card supports a wide range of Windows operating systems, including Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11, as well as Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012 R2, 2016, and 2019. It also provides Linux operating system support.
Can this network card be used to segment network traffic for different departments?
Yes, the StarTech.com ST1000SPEXI supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging. This feature allows IT administrators to create virtual local area networks, enabling logical segmentation of network traffic for enhanced security and efficient resource management.
What is the maximum data transfer speed supported by this network card?
The card supports a maximum data transfer rate of 2000 Mbit/s when operating in full duplex mode. It is compatible with 10, 100, and 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN data rates, ensuring robust Gigabit connectivity.
Does this network card support remote system power-up?
Yes, the StarTech.com ST1000SPEXI is Wake-on-LAN (WoL) ready. This feature allows network administrators to remotely power on compatible systems, which is beneficial for scheduled maintenance or troubleshooting without physical presence.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
2 Years
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.