StarTech PR22GIP-NETWORK-CARD 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Card with Intel I350-AM2

Overview :

The StarTech PR22GIP-NETWORK-CARD is an enterprise-class dual-port PCIe network interface card (NIC) designed for servers, workstations, and high-availability networking environments. It is utilized by infrastructure engineers and IT procurement teams to provide reliable copper-based Ethernet connectivity for load balancing, network teaming, and virtualization traffic management.

Technically, the adapter is powered by the Intel I350-AM2 controller, providing hardware-level offloading and advanced features such as Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity (VT-c). It supports VMDq (Virtual Machine Device Queues) to reduce CPU overhead in high-density virtualized workloads. The card facilitates full-duplex throughput, Jumbo Frames up to 9K, and 802.1Q VLAN tagging to maintain efficient data flow and network isolation.

Deployment is versatile across various hardware platforms, as the card includes both standard and low-profile mounting brackets. It utilizes a PCIe 2.1 x4 interface to ensure non-blocking bandwidth for both Gigabit ports simultaneously. This NIC is highly recommended for mission-critical systems requiring long-term stability and extensive driver support across Windows, Linux, and VMware hypervisors.

Key Features :

• Intel I350-AM2 chipset ensures high-reliability server-grade networking.

• Dual RJ45 ports support Link Aggregation and redundant failover.

• VMDq and Intel VT-c offloading optimizes performance for virtual machines.

• 9K Jumbo Frame support improves throughput for large data transfers.

• Energy Efficient Ethernet (802.3az) lowers power consumption during idle.