StarTech.com 2-Port PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Network Card ST1000SPEXD4
The StarTech.com ST1000SPEXD4 2-Port PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Network Card provides essential network expansion, delivering two 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports to enhance server or workstation connectivity.
- Dual Gigabit Ports: Adds two 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connections, enabling network segmentation or failover redundancy for critical systems.
- PCIe 2.0 Interface: Utilizes a single PCI Express slot to deliver dedicated bandwidth, ensuring reliable, high-speed data transfer without bottlenecks.
- Jumbo Frame Support: Handles large 9000-byte data packets, optimizing network efficiency and reducing CPU overhead during extensive file transfers.
- Wake-on-LAN (WoL): Allows remote system power-up, simplifying IT management and enabling scheduled maintenance without on-site intervention.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com ST1000SPEXD4 is a purpose-built PCI Express Dual-Port Gigabit Network Card, engineered to add two 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports to client, server, or workstation systems through a single PCIe slot. Each port is fully compatible with IEEE 802.3/u/ab standards, ensuring broad network interoperability.
This internal network adapter supports full-duplex flow control, enabling maximum data transfer speeds of up to 2000 Mbps, which is ideal for high-demand applications and efficient data handling. It also features Jumbo Frame support up to 9000 bytes, optimizing performance for large data packet transfers.
- Enhanced Network Redundancy: Provides two independent Gigabit Ethernet ports, allowing for network failover configurations that ensure continuous uptime for critical applications.
- Optimized Data Throughput: Supports full-duplex flow control for up to 2000 Mbps total bandwidth, accelerating large file transfers and reducing network congestion.
- Efficient Network Segmentation: Enables VLAN tagging (IEEE 802.1Q), allowing IT teams to logically separate network traffic for improved security and resource management.
- Simplified Remote Management: Features Wake-on-LAN (WoL) readiness, empowering IT staff to remotely power on systems for updates or troubleshooting, reducing on-site visits.
- Broad System Compatibility: Supports a wide range of Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems, including Windows Server editions, ensuring seamless integration into diverse IT environments.
For businesses requiring reliable, high-performance network expansion and enhanced management capabilities, the StarTech.com ST1000SPEXD4 delivers essential operational value.
Technical Specifications
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What This Solves
Enhancing Server Network Redundancy
Critical business servers require uninterrupted network access to prevent costly downtime and maintain service availability. The dual Gigabit Ethernet ports enable failover configurations, ensuring that if one network path fails, the server automatically switches to the secondary connection, maintaining operational continuity.
Data center operators, enterprise infrastructure teams, organizations with mission-critical applications
Implementing Network Segmentation
Businesses need to isolate different types of network traffic, such as management, storage, or departmental data, for improved security and performance. With VLAN tagging support, this card allows IT administrators to logically segment network traffic on a single physical adapter, enhancing security and optimizing resource allocation.
Mid-market companies, government agencies, educational institutions, businesses with compliance requirements
Upgrading Workstation Connectivity
Professional workstations require additional high-speed network ports for specific tasks like connecting to a dedicated storage network or running virtual machines with separate network interfaces. This PCIe card provides two dedicated Gigabit Ethernet connections, offering the necessary bandwidth and flexibility for demanding workstation applications without compromising performance.
Engineering firms, media production studios, financial trading desks, IT development teams
Key Features
Dual 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Ports
Provides two independent network connections, enabling network redundancy or dedicated access for different services to ensure continuous operations.
PCI Express 2.0 Host Interface
Delivers a high-bandwidth connection to the system, ensuring that both Gigabit ports operate at full speed without performance degradation.
Jumbo Frame Support (up to 9000 bytes)
Optimizes data transfer efficiency for large files and database operations, reducing CPU utilization and improving overall network throughput.
VLAN Tagging (IEEE 802.1Q)
Allows for logical network segmentation, enhancing security by isolating traffic and improving network management within a single physical adapter.
Wake-on-LAN (WoL) Ready
Enables remote power-up of connected systems, simplifying IT maintenance and reducing energy costs by allowing systems to be powered off when not in use.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Enhances connectivity for industrial control systems or data acquisition servers, ensuring reliable data flow for production monitoring.
Legal & Professional Services
Provides dedicated network ports for secure client data access or segmented internal networks, meeting stringent data privacy requirements.
Finance & Insurance
Supports network redundancy for trading platforms or financial data servers, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous transaction processing.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Enables secure network segmentation for patient data systems or medical imaging servers, adhering to HIPAA compliance and data isolation needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What operating systems are compatible with the ST1000SPEXD4?
This network card supports a broad range of operating systems, including Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Windows Server 2003 to 2019, various Mac OS X versions, and Linux distributions.
Can this card be used in a low-profile server chassis?
Yes, the StarTech.com ST1000SPEXD4 includes a low-profile bracket in the package, ensuring it can be installed in both standard and small form-factor server or workstation cases.
Does this network card support network teaming or link aggregation?
While the card provides two independent ports, network teaming or link aggregation capabilities are typically managed by the operating system's network adapter settings or specific driver features, which this card is compatible with.
What is the maximum data transfer speed supported by each port?
Each port on the ST1000SPEXD4 supports Gigabit Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of up to 1000 Mbps in half-duplex mode and up to 2000 Mbps in full-duplex mode for efficient data handling.
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.