With four independent Gigabit Ethernet ports, the StarTech 4-Port PCIe Gigabit Network Adapter Cardfrom StarTech 4-Port PCIe Gigabit Network Adapter Cardallows you to connect to multiple networks simultaneously through a single PCIe slot. This card features full compliance with 802.3/3u/3ab networking standards and supports corssover detection and auto-correction. Additionally, this card comes equipped with 9K jumbo frame support for increased bandwidth capabilities and data transfer rates of up to 2000 Mbps.

PCI Express Bus Type    Standard Profile Card Type    IEEE 802.3/3u/3ab Standards Compatible    4 x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Ports    Auto MDIX Support    Full Duplex Support    9K Max. Jumbo Frame Support    2000 Mbps Max. Data Transfer Rate    4 x Link / 4 x Activity LED Indicators

This 4-port network card delivers powerful connectivity with support for high-performance, 4-channel networking and a maximum throughput of up to 1000 Mbps in each direction (2000 Mbps total). The network adapter card features the Realtek RTL8111G chipset, which is designed to deliver the performance and enhanced capabilities you need for reliable network connections to your server or computer.

This versatile quad-port network card is ideal for many business applications requiring upgrades to servers or workstations, adding feature-rich Gigabit networking with four independent ports. Compatible with a broad range of operating systems, this PCIe Gigabit NIC is suitable for many SMB and Enterprise applications such as virtualized environments that require multiple NICs (check your VM software for chipset compatibility).

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I just got Xfinity 2gbps internet. Will this card allow it to download fast than say my regular old 1000mb card?

A: If all your devices support up to 10Gbps, you can get speeds up to a 10Gbps. If not, this card also supports 10/5/2.5 and 1 Gbps of speeds. 2.5 Gigabytes will be faster than 1000 megabytes.

Q: 2. if i connect this card to pcie 2.0 is it i will get same speed?

A: It runs 1x on a PCIe 3.0 and 2x on a PCIe 2.0 giving you full speed on either type.

Q: 3. Is this compatible with windows 11?

A: As of March 2023 there is not a Windows 11 driver available directly from Asus for the XG-C100C 10GBase-T PCIe Network Adapter. Third party drivers may be available, but compatibility is not guaranteed.

Q: 4. Does this work with Apple Silicon computers? (via expansion chassis)

A: Yes, the Sonnet Allegro 4-Port USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C PCIe Card works with Apple Silicon computers via expansion chassis.

Q: 5. Will this card work on MAC pro 5.1?

A: I would not recommend using this card with a Mac, as driver issues may render the card inoperable.

Q: 6. expresscard 1 or 2 inspiron 1525 ?

A: This is a Gen. 2.0 product.Max throughput of card is limited by host bus interface. If used with ExpressCard Gen 1.0 enabled computer, max throughput is 2.5 Gb/s. and with Gen 2.0, max throughput is 5 Gb/s.

Q: 7. Compatibility? Will it work with a Sabertooth X79 motherboard? Best to use a 2.0 or 3.0 slot?

A: Yes, this will work on a 2nd generation ASUS Intel motherboard. It will auto negotiate the speeds available on your system.

Q: 8. Is a low profile bracket included in the box?

A: Yes, this model comes with the low profile bracket, as pictured.

Q: 9. Will it work in a 2012 Mac Pro 5,1 running Mojave. If so does it require extra power?

A: Yes, it is compatible macOS 10.12.6 or Later No extra power needed.

Q: 10. Can this operate on Windows 11?

A: In addition to select Qnap units this QNAP QXG-25G2SF-CX6 Dual-Port 25GbE PCIe 4.0 x8 Network Expansion Card can be used on Windows and Linux servers and workstations as well.