TRENDnet TEG-10GECTX 10 Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter

The TRENDnet TEG-10GECTX is a high-speed network interface card designed to add a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port to a server or workstation with an available PCI Express slot. It addresses critical network performance bottlenecks in environments that rely on rapid access to storage, high-resolution video streams, or large dataset transfers. This adapter provides a direct and reliable upgrade path from standard gigabit networking. A key feature of this adapter is its multi-gigabit capability, supporting five distinct speeds: 10 Gbps, 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, and 100 Mbps. This versatility, enabled by NBASE-T technology, allows organizations to leverage existing Cat5e cabling for 2.5 Gbps or 5 Gbps speeds, deferring the cost of a full Cat6A infrastructure upgrade until necessary. Support for 16KB jumbo frames further enhances throughput by reducing the number of packets required for large data transmissions. Designed for broad compatibility, the TEG-10GECTX fits into a PCIe 3.0 x4 slot and includes both standard and low-profile brackets to accommodate various server and desktop chassis designs. Integration into the network is seamless, with support for features like IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging for traffic segmentation and management. The card is compatible with a range of operating systems, including Windows, Windows Server, and Linux distributions.

• Five-speed port supports 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G, 100Mbps.
• Utilizes a high-bandwidth PCI Express 3.0 x4 interface.
• Boosts performance by supporting jumbo frames up to 16KB.
• Includes standard and low-profile brackets for installation.
• Supports IEEE 802.1Q for virtual LAN (VLAN) tagging.