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StarTech.com 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Card

StarTech.com 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Card

MPN: PR42GI-NETWORK-CARD
StarTech.com
RS-232 Adapter Cards PCI Express
Active59 in stock

Overview

The PR42GI-NETWORK-CARD is a PCI Express 2.0 x4 network interface card providing four independent Gigabit Ethernet ports via RJ45 connectors. Based on Intel server-grade technology, it supports advanced networking features like 9K jumbo frames, VLAN tagging, and Intel vPro for remote management and stability.

Why Choose This Part

This card features Intel vPro technology and PXE boot support, making it ideal for remotely managed environments. It supports 9K jumbo frames for reduced CPU overhead during large data transfers and includes a low-profile bracket for installation in compact 2U server chassis.

Applications

Industrial Server Gateway
Providing multiple physical network interfaces for isolating industrial control networks from management networks.
Virtualization Environments
Utilizing the four independent ports to dedicate physical bandwidth to specific virtual machines or containers.
Network Monitoring
Acting as a multi-port capture or analysis node in a rack-mount system for monitoring high-traffic local networks.

Key Specifications

Type RS-232
Interface PCI Express
Number of Ports 4

Getting Started

Install the card into an available PCIe x4 or larger slot and download the latest Intel I350 drivers for Windows or Linux. For advanced features like VLAN tagging or Wake-on-LAN, configure the settings through the Intel PROSet utility or the system BIOS.

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