StarTech PR42GI-NETWORK-CARD 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Card with Intel I350-AM4

Overview :

The StarTech PR42GI-NETWORK-CARD is an enterprise-grade PCIe network interface card (NIC) designed for high-density server environments and virtualization clusters. It is utilized by systems administrators and network engineers who require reliable multi-port connectivity for link aggregation (LACP), redundant failover, or virtual machine traffic isolation.

Technically, the adapter is built on the Intel I350-AM4 controller, known for its stability and advanced offloading capabilities. It supports Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity (VT-c), which reduces I/O bottlenecks and improves CPU efficiency in virtualized environments. The card supports 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames up to 9K, and Layer 2 priority encoding (802.1p) for optimized Quality of Service (QoS).

Deployment is streamlined for standard and small-form-factor (SFF) systems, as the card includes both full-profile and low-profile brackets. It utilizes a PCIe 2.1 x4 interface (compatible with x4, x8, and x16 slots) to ensure sufficient bandwidth across all four ports simultaneously. This card is optimized for server-grade operating systems and hypervisors but is not intended for use in legacy PCI (non-express) slots.

Key Features :

• Intel I350-AM4 chipset delivers reliable multi-port server connectivity.

• Supports Link Aggregation to increase total bandwidth and redundancy.

• Intel VT-c offloading improves performance for VM-heavy workloads.

• Energy Efficient Ethernet (802.3az) reduces power during low activity.

• Includes both standard and low-profile brackets for flexible installation.