StarTech 4-Port PCIe Gigabit Network Adapter Card, Yellow

Enhance your network's efficiency and performance with the 4-Port PCIe Gigabit Network Adapter Card, a reliable and durable solution for high-bandwidth workstations and servers. This high-performance, efficient, and user-friendly network card allows you to add four separate Gigabit network ports through a single PCI Express slot, optimizing connectivity without compromising your budget.With four independent Gigabit RJ45 ports, this adapter card enables you to connect to multiple networks simultaneously, ensuring seamless data transfer and communication across various platforms. The card's robust Realtek RTL8111G chipset guarantees dependable performance, supporting full-duplex flow control for smooth bidirectional data transmission.The adapter card is fully compliant with IEEE standards, including IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, and IEEE 802.3ab, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of network protocols. It also supports auto-negotiation with next-page capacity, crossover detection, and auto-correction (Auto-MDIX), allowing for hassle-free network integration.Designed for demanding network environments, the card boasts up to 9K jumbo frame support, enhancing data flow and reducing CPU usage for large data transfers. It also features advanced functionalities such as IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging and IEEE 802.1P layer 2 priority encoding, which are essential for managing network traffic and improving security.The adapter card's Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support provide added convenience, allowing for remote management and maintenance of systems. Additionally, it offers Microsoft NDIS5 checksum offload (IP, TCP, UDP) and large send offload support, which minimizes the load on the CPU for data packet processing, resulting in improved overall system performance.This versatile quad-port network card is an ideal solution for businesses looking to upgrade their servers or workstations, providing a cost-effective way to expand network capabilities. It is compatible with a broad range of operating systems, making it suitable for SMB and Enterprise applications, including virtualized environments that require multiple NICs.The 4-Port PCIe Gigabit Network Adapter Card is not only a practical choice for providing simultaneous access to multiple networks for desktop PC clients, servers, and workstations with limited PCI Express slots but also maximizes the number of RJ45 ports within a system. It is perfect for VM environments with multiple operating systems, requiring shared or dedicated NICs, and offers redundant connectivity to ensure an uninterrupted network connection.Elevate your network's capability with this efficient and scalable networking solution, designed to meet the needs of a dynamic and high-performing business infrastructure.