StarTech.com PEX20000SFPI 10Gb SFP+ Network Card – 2-Port – Fiber PCIe

StarTech PEX20000SFPI

10Gb SFP+ Network Card 2-Port – Fiber PCIe

The StarTech PEX20000SFPI is a high-performance **10 Gigabit SFP+ Network Card** that provides two fiber optic network connections for a server or workstation. This **PCI Express (PCIe)** add-in card is an ideal solution for upgrading an older PC or building a new one that needs to connect to a high-speed fiber network. It’s a perfect choice for demanding applications such as big data analysis, virtualization, cloud computing, and high-speed data backups, where fast and reliable network connectivity is essential.

This Network Card is a versatile and reliable component for any professional IT environment. It supports a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and VMware, ensuring broad compatibility with your existing infrastructure. The **two SFP+ ports** provide the flexibility to use various fiber optic transceivers, allowing you to customize your network connection for different distances and fiber types.

Features :

The PEX20000SFPI is a feature-rich networking solution. It provides **two SFP+ slots**, allowing you to use a variety of 10Gb SFP+ modules (not included) for different fiber optic cables. This gives you the flexibility to connect to multi-mode or single-mode fiber networks over a wide range of distances. The card uses a **PCI Express 2.0 x8** interface, which provides more than enough bandwidth to support the full 10Gbps speed of both ports, ensuring a high-speed, low-latency connection to your computer. The card also supports a variety of advanced features, including **VLAN tagging**, **Jumbo frames**, and **checksum offload**, which help to improve network performance and reduce CPU utilization. Its durable design and quality construction ensure long-term reliability in a demanding environment.

Advanced Options :

For IT professionals and network administrators, the **StarTech** PEX20000SFPI is a strategic investment for building a high-performance network infrastructure. The ability to add two 10Gbps fiber connections on a single card is incredibly valuable for applications that require high bandwidth and redundancy. You can use the two ports for **link aggregation** to increase throughput, or for **failover** to ensure continuous network uptime. The SFP+ form factor provides a cost-effective and flexible solution for migrating to a 10Gbps network. This card is an essential tool for any business that needs to eliminate network bottlenecks and ensure fast, reliable data transfer for its most critical applications.