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i-tec USB 3.0 Slim Metal Gigabit Ethernet Adapter vs StarTech.com 2-Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Ethernet Network Card - with Intel X540 Chip

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 7identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • USB 3.0 Slim Metal Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:USB
    • 2-Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Ethernet Network Card - with Intel X540 Chip:PCI Express
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • USB 3.0 Slim Metal Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:1
    • 2-Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Ethernet Network Card - with Intel X540 Chip:2
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • USB 3.0 Slim Metal Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:1000 Mbit/s
    • 2-Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Ethernet Network Card - with Intel X540 Chip:20000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • USB 3.0 Slim Metal Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • 2-Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Ethernet Network Card - with Intel X540 Chip:10,1000,100 Mbit/s
  • Jumbo frames
    • USB 3.0 Slim Metal Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:9000
    • 2-Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Ethernet Network Card - with Intel X540 Chip:15000
  • Internal
    • USB 3.0 Slim Metal Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:No
    • 2-Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Ethernet Network Card - with Intel X540 Chip:Yes
  • Product colour
    • USB 3.0 Slim Metal Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:Metallic
    • 2-Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Ethernet Network Card - with Intel X540 Chip:Black, Stainless steel
  • Chipset
    • USB 3.0 Slim Metal Gigabit Ethernet Adapter:Realtek RTL8153
    • 2-Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Ethernet Network Card - with Intel X540 Chip:Intel - X540

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Comparison of U3GLANSLIM, ST20000SPEXI
60 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSBPCI Express
InterfaceEthernetEthernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
USB versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
Network4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1000 Mbit/s20000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3q, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3ab
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000BaseT(X)10/100/1000BaseT(X)
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Jumbo framesDiffers900015000
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneIPv4/IPv6Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto MDIX IEEEKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto-negotiationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VLAN taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design4 differ
InternalDiffersNoYes
Product colourDiffersMetallicBlack, Stainless steel
ChipsetDiffersRealtek RTL8153Intel - X540
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersYesActivity, Speed
Poweridentical
Output voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
USB poweredKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterpri
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroidUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 40 °C5 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 80 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers66 mm20 mm
DepthDiffers25 mm163 mm
HeightDiffers17 mm120 mm
WeightDiffers37 g160 g
Packaging data4 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneBlisterUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers180 mm208 mm
Package depthDiffers105 mm147 mm
Package heightDiffers50 mm40 mm
Package weightDiffers130 g242 g
Low-profile bracketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Housing materialKnown for oneMetalUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB data transfer ratesKnown for one480,5000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176990
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source420 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source308 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 pc(s)

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