StarTech.com 2-Port 10GbE SFP+ Network Card Intel 82599 PEX20000SFPI
The StarTech.com PEX20000SFPI 2-Port 10GbE SFP+ Network Card delivers high-bandwidth connectivity, providing up to 20 Gbps aggregate throughput for demanding server and workstation environments.
- Dual 10GbE SFP+ Ports: Provides two dedicated 10 Gigabit Ethernet fiber connections, enabling rapid data transfer and reducing network bottlenecks for critical applications.
- Intel 82599 Chipset: Ensures enterprise-grade reliability and performance, supporting advanced features for stable, high-speed network operations in demanding IT infrastructures.
- 20 Gbps Aggregate Throughput: Maximizes data flow for servers and workstations, significantly accelerating large file transfers and improving application responsiveness across the network.
- Jumbo Frame Support (15000): Optimizes data packet handling for increased efficiency, reducing CPU utilization and enhancing overall network performance during heavy traffic.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com PEX20000SFPI is a purpose-built 2-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ Network Card, engineered with the reliable Intel 82599 chipset to deliver up to 20 Gbps aggregate throughput for high-demand server and workstation environments. This internal PCI Express 2.0 interface card adds two open SFP+ slots, allowing flexible fiber connectivity with your choice of SFP+ transceivers.
Designed for operational value, this network card supports critical networking standards like IEEE 802.1Q for VLAN tagging and IEEE 802.3ad for link aggregation, enhancing network segmentation and resilience. Its support for 15000-byte jumbo frames further optimizes data transfer efficiency, reducing CPU overhead and ensuring smooth performance for data-intensive applications.
- Throughput & Security: Delivers 20 Gbps aggregate bandwidth across two SFP+ ports, ensuring rapid data transfer and supporting network segmentation with VLAN tagging for enhanced security.
- Intel 82599 Chipset: Leverages a proven enterprise-grade chipset for stable, high-performance network operations, minimizing downtime and maximizing data processing capabilities.
- PCI Express 2.0 Host Interface: Provides a reliable and widely compatible connection to server and workstation motherboards, ensuring broad system integration and dependable performance.
- Jumbo Frame Support (15000): Optimizes large data packet handling, reducing CPU load and improving network efficiency for applications like virtualization and large file transfers.
- Management & Observability: Supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging and flow control, enabling granular network traffic management and improving overall network stability and monitoring.
Deploy this StarTech.com 10GbE SFP+ network card to equip your critical infrastructure with the high-speed, reliable connectivity required for modern business operations.
Technical Specifications
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What This Solves
Accelerating Data-Intensive Workloads
Businesses handling large datasets, high-resolution media, or complex simulations often face network bottlenecks that slow down operations. This card provides 10GbE fiber connectivity, enabling rapid data transfer and significantly reducing processing times for critical applications.
Data analytics firms, media production studios, engineering design offices, research institutions, financial trading operations
Enhancing Virtualization Performance
Server virtualization environments require robust network I/O to support multiple virtual machines and their demanding traffic. Deploying this 10GbE card ensures each VM has ample bandwidth, preventing resource contention and maintaining optimal performance for virtualized applications.
Data center operators, virtualized server environments, private cloud deployments, IT operations teams, infrastructure teams
Future-Proofing Network Infrastructure
As data volumes grow, existing Gigabit Ethernet networks can become a constraint on productivity and scalability. Upgrading servers and workstations with this 10GbE SFP+ card prepares the network for future demands, ensuring long-term operational efficiency and supporting business growth.
Growing mid-market companies, organizations planning IT expansion, infrastructure upgrade projects, businesses with increasing data demands
Key Features
2-Port 10GbE SFP+ Fiber Interface
Provides high-speed, low-latency fiber optic connectivity, ensuring rapid data transfer and reliable network performance for critical applications.
Intel 82599 Chipset
Leverages an industry-standard, enterprise-grade chipset for proven reliability and advanced features, minimizing network downtime and maximizing operational stability.
20 Gbps Aggregate Throughput
Enables exceptionally fast data processing and transfer, significantly accelerating large file operations and improving application responsiveness across the network.
Jumbo Frames Support (15000 bytes)
Optimizes the efficiency of large data packet transfers, reducing CPU overhead and enhancing network performance for demanding workloads like virtualization.
VLAN Tagging (IEEE 802.1Q)
Allows for network segmentation and traffic prioritization, improving security posture and enabling more efficient management of diverse network services.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Supports high-speed transaction processing and rapid data synchronization across trading platforms or large financial databases, crucial for market operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Enables fast access to large medical imaging files, electronic health records, and research data, ensuring timely patient care and analysis.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Facilitates real-time data acquisition from industrial control systems and rapid transfer of large CAD/CAM files, optimizing production workflows.
Media & Entertainment
Accelerates the transfer of large video files, high-resolution graphics, and audio projects between workstations and storage, improving content creation efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of SFP+ transceivers are compatible with this network card?
This StarTech.com PEX20000SFPI network card features open SFP+ slots, allowing compatibility with a wide range of industry-standard SFP+ transceivers, including those for multimode and singlemode fiber connections.
Can this 10GbE network card be used in a workstation as well as a server?
Yes, the StarTech.com PEX20000SFPI is designed for both servers and high-powered workstations, providing 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for demanding applications in either environment.
Does this network card support link aggregation for increased bandwidth or redundancy?
Yes, this network card supports IEEE 802.3ad (Link Aggregation Control Protocol), allowing its two 10GbE ports to be combined for increased bandwidth or failover redundancy.
What operating systems are supported by the StarTech.com PEX20000SFPI?
The card supports a broad range of operating systems, including Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11, Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, and various Linux distributions.
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.