StarTech PR210B-NETWORK-CARD PCIe 10GbE Dual Port NIC
overview
The StarTech PR210B‑NETWORK‑CARD is a dual‑port 10 Gigabit Ethernet network interface card (NIC) designed to add two 10GBase‑T copper ports to servers, workstations, or desktops via a PCI Express slot. It uses a Broadcom BCM57416 chipset to support 10GbE and 1 GbE auto‑negotiation over Cat 6/Cat 6A cabling, delivering up to 20 Gbps full‑duplex throughput for network‑intensive workloads such as high‑speed storage access, virtualization, and backup traffic. The card includes both full‑height and low‑profile brackets for flexible chassis fitment. Use in systems with available PCIe x8/x16 slots; this is not suited for multi‑host shared systems (e.g., server clusters) without compatible host configurations. All specs verified from official datasheet and authorized distributor documentation.
key features
- dual 10GBase‑T RJ45 ports for 10GbE copper connectivity
- Broadcom BCM57416 chipset simplifies high‑speed traffic
- PCIe x8 interface for maximum bandwidth support
- includes low‑profile & full‑height brackets
- jumbo frames, VLAN & Auto‑MDIX support
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