StarTech.com 1 Port PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Network Card LP ST1000SPEX2L
The StarTech.com ST1000SPEX2L 1 Port PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Network Card provides a reliable 1000 Mbps network interface, ensuring stable and high-speed data access for critical business operations.
- Gigabit Speed: Delivers 1000 Mbps Ethernet connectivity, eliminating network bottlenecks for faster data transfers and smoother application performance.
- PCIe Interface: Utilizes a PCI Express slot for broad compatibility with modern client PCs, servers, and workstations, ensuring easy integration into existing hardware.
- Low-Profile Design: Engineered for installation in space-constrained systems, making it ideal for small form factor desktops and compact server chassis.
- Jumbo Frame Support: Supports 9K Jumbo Frames, optimizing data throughput and reducing CPU overhead during large file transfers and backup operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com 1 Port PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Network Card, model ST1000SPEX2L, integrates a single 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet port into any compatible PCI Express-enabled client, server, or workstation. This internal network adapter is purpose-built to provide a high-performance, reliable network interface for demanding business applications.
Designed with a low-profile form factor, this card supports 9K Jumbo Frames and VLAN tagging, optimizing network efficiency and enabling secure traffic segmentation. Its Wake on LAN (WOL) capability facilitates remote system management, reducing the need for on-site IT intervention and improving operational flexibility.
- Core Functionality: Adds a 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port, ensuring stable and high-speed wired network access for business-critical applications and data transfers.
- Enhanced Network Efficiency: Supports 9K Jumbo Frames, reducing CPU utilization and improving throughput for large data packets, which is vital for backups and file server access.
- Remote Management Ready: Features Wake on LAN (WOL) support, allowing IT teams to remotely power on systems for maintenance or updates, minimizing downtime and saving energy.
- Flexible Deployment: Its low-profile design ensures compatibility with a wide range of desktop and server chassis, including compact systems where space is a premium.
- Operational Value: Compliant with IEEE 802.3/u/ab standards and supporting VLAN tagging, this NIC integrates seamlessly into existing managed network infrastructures, enhancing security and traffic control.
This Gigabit Ethernet Network Card is an essential upgrade for businesses seeking to enhance network performance and reliability across their client PCs, workstations, and servers.
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What This Solves
Enhance Workstation Connectivity
Many older business workstations or specialized PCs may lack modern Gigabit Ethernet ports or require an additional network interface for specific applications. This product provides a dedicated 1000 Mbps Ethernet port, ensuring fast and stable network access for data-intensive tasks.
Small business offices, engineering firms, graphic design studios, call centers, administrative departments.
Upgrade Server Network Performance
Entry-level servers or those with aging network interfaces can experience performance bottlenecks, impacting file sharing, database access, and backup operations. Deploying this card upgrades server network capabilities to Gigabit speeds, improving overall data throughput and system responsiveness.
SMB data centers, branch office servers, dedicated application servers, network-attached storage (NAS) systems.
Enable Remote System Management
Managing distributed IT assets often requires the ability to remotely power on systems for maintenance, updates, or troubleshooting, even when they are powered off. With Wake on LAN (WOL) support, this network card allows IT teams to remotely activate compatible systems, streamlining remote administration.
Distributed retail chains, multi-site organizations, IT operations teams, facilities management.
Key Features
10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Port
Provides high-speed wired network access, eliminating bottlenecks for critical business applications and ensuring rapid data transfer.
PCI Express Host Interface
Ensures broad compatibility with modern desktop PCs, workstations, and servers, simplifying integration into existing hardware infrastructure.
9K Jumbo Frames Support
Optimizes network efficiency for large data packets, reducing CPU overhead and improving throughput for file transfers and backup operations.
Wake on LAN (WOL)
Enables remote power-up of systems, allowing IT staff to perform maintenance or updates outside business hours without requiring physical presence.
Low-Profile Design
Facilitates installation in space-constrained systems, making it suitable for compact desktops, small form factor PCs, and 1U server chassis.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Ensures high-speed, reliable network access for trading workstations and data servers, critical for time-sensitive transactions and regulatory compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Provides stable Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for medical imaging workstations and electronic health record (EHR) systems, supporting rapid data access and patient care.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Facilitates robust network communication for industrial control systems and data acquisition PCs on the factory floor, ensuring operational continuity and data integrity.
Legal & Professional Services
Enhances network performance for legal research databases and document management systems on client workstations, improving attorney and staff productivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What operating systems are compatible with this network card?
This network card supports a wide range of operating systems, including Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, and Server versions (2003-2019), as well as Mac OS X (10.4-10.9) and various Linux distributions.
Can this card be used in a standard desktop PC, or is it only for servers?
The StarTech.com ST1000SPEX2L is designed for versatility and can be installed in any client PC, workstation, or server that has an available PCI Express slot, regardless of its form factor due to its low-profile design.
Does this network card support VLANs for network segmentation?
Yes, this network card supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging, allowing businesses to segment network traffic for enhanced security, improved performance, and more efficient network management.
What is the benefit of Jumbo Frame support for my business network?
Jumbo Frame support (up to 9000 bytes) allows larger data packets to be transmitted, which reduces the number of packets processed by the network card and CPU. This improves network throughput and reduces CPU utilization, especially beneficial for file servers and data backups.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
2 Year Warranty
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.