StarTech.com ST2000PEXPSE 2 Port PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Network Card
The StarTech.com ST2000PEXPSE is a purpose-built 2-port PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express network card, delivering up to 25.5W of power per port to streamline network infrastructure and reduce cabling complexity.
- Dual PoE+ Ports: Provides two 10/100/1000 Mbps PoE+ RJ45 ports, enabling power and data delivery over a single cable to simplify deployments.
- Gigabit Performance: Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet data rates, ensuring high-speed network connectivity for demanding business applications.
- PCIe Integration: Installs into any available PCI Express slot, extending server or workstation capabilities with robust network and power options.
- VLAN Tagging: Supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging, allowing for efficient network segmentation and enhanced security for different traffic types.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com ST2000PEXPSE is a robust 2-port PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express network card, engineered to provide both network data and up to 25.5W of power per port. This solution integrates seamlessly into any PCI Express-enabled server or workstation, offering 10/100/1000 Mbps data rates for reliable connectivity.
Designed for operational efficiency, this card supports IEEE 802.3at standards and features VLAN tagging for network segmentation, enhancing security and traffic management. Its full/low-profile design ensures versatile installation in various chassis, while a high MTBF of 140,981 hours guarantees long-term reliability for critical business applications.
- Simplified Deployments: Delivers up to 25.5W of PoE+ power and Gigabit data over a single Ethernet cable, reducing infrastructure complexity and installation time for powered devices.
- Optimized Network Performance: Supports Jumbo Frames and Flow Control, enhancing data transfer efficiency and preventing packet loss during peak network activity, ensuring consistent application performance.
- Flexible Installation: Includes both full and low-profile brackets, allowing for easy integration into diverse server and workstation form factors, maximizing hardware compatibility.
- Enhanced Network Management: Features IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging, enabling IT teams to segment network traffic for improved security, compliance, and bandwidth allocation.
- Operational Value: Boasts a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 140,981 hours, providing exceptional reliability and minimizing potential downtime for business-critical network services.
This StarTech.com PoE+ network card is an essential upgrade for businesses seeking to optimize their network infrastructure with reliable power and data delivery.
Technical Specifications
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What This Solves
Streamlined IP Surveillance
Deploying security cameras often requires both network and power cabling, complicating installation and increasing costs. This card provides PoE+ power and Gigabit data over a single Ethernet cable, simplifying the setup of IP cameras.
Retail locations, warehouse facilities, corporate campuses, property management firms
Efficient VoIP Phone Deployment
Integrating new VoIP phone systems can be challenging due to power requirements at each desk. This network card delivers power directly to VoIP phones, eliminating the need for individual power adapters and reducing cable clutter.
Growing SMB offices, call centers, legal practices, financial brokerages
Simplified Wireless Access Point Integration
Expanding wireless coverage often means installing access points in locations without convenient power outlets. This card enables direct power and data to PoE-compatible access points, facilitating flexible placement and reducing installation complexity.
Educational institutions, hospitality venues, distributed branch offices, healthcare clinics
Key Features
2 x PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Provides two 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports with up to 25.5W of power each, consolidating data and power delivery to simplify device deployments and reduce cabling.
IEEE 802.3at Compliance
Adheres to PoE+ standards, ensuring compatibility and reliable power delivery to a wide range of Powered Devices (PDs) like IP cameras and VoIP phones.
VLAN Tagging (IEEE 802.1Q)
Enables network segmentation, allowing IT teams to isolate traffic for enhanced security, improved network performance, and easier management of different device types.
Jumbo Frame Support
Supports larger Ethernet frames up to 9KB, increasing data throughput and reducing CPU utilization for large data transfers, optimizing network efficiency.
Full/Low Profile Bracket
Includes both standard and low-profile brackets, ensuring versatile installation in various server and workstation chassis sizes, maximizing hardware compatibility and deployment options.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Enables efficient deployment of IP cameras for facility monitoring and VoIP phones on the factory floor, simplifying cabling in complex industrial environments.
Retail & Hospitality
Powers POS systems, security cameras, and wireless access points directly from a central server, reducing infrastructure costs and improving network flexibility in stores and hotels.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Supports the deployment of IP-based medical devices or security cameras in clinics and labs, ensuring reliable power and data for critical healthcare operations.
Legal & Professional Services
Provides streamlined power and data for VoIP phones and surveillance systems in law firms and accounting offices, enhancing communication and security without extensive electrical work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of devices can this PoE+ card power?
This card can power any IEEE 802.3at compliant Powered Device (PD), including IP cameras, VoIP phones, wireless access points, and certain thin clients, delivering up to 25.5W per port.
Is this network card compatible with my existing network infrastructure?
Yes, the card supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet and standard networking protocols like IEEE 802.3, ensuring seamless integration with existing Gigabit Ethernet networks.
Does this card require special drivers for installation?
The package includes necessary drivers for various Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, simplifying the installation process and ensuring immediate functionality.
Can this card be installed in a small form factor PC?
Yes, the card comes with both full-profile and low-profile brackets, allowing it to be installed in standard desktop PCs as well as space-constrained small form factor or rackmount servers.
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.