Product comparison · 2 network cards

StarTech.com 4-Port GbE SFP Network Card, PCIe vs StarTech.com 4-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Quad-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et

32specifications compared
16differ
16identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Interface
- 4-Port GbE SFP Network Card, PCIe:Fiber
- 4-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Quad-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et:Ethernet
Maximum data transfer rate
- 4-Port GbE SFP Network Card, PCIe:1000 Mbit/s
- 4-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Quad-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et:2500 Mbit/s
Component for
- 4-Port GbE SFP Network Card, PCIe:PC
- 4-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Quad-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et:PC/Server
LED indicators
- 4-Port GbE SFP Network Card, PCIe:Speed, Status
- 4-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Quad-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et:Activity, Link
Operating temperature (T-T)
- 4-Port GbE SFP Network Card, PCIe:0 - 50 °C
- 4-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Quad-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et:0 - 55 °C
Width
- 4-Port GbE SFP Network Card, PCIe:83 mm
- 4-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Quad-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et:180 mm
Depth
- 4-Port GbE SFP Network Card, PCIe:167 mm
- 4-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Quad-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et:120 mm
Height
- 4-Port GbE SFP Network Card, PCIe:10 mm
- 4-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Quad-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et:22 mm

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Comparison of P041GI-NETWORK-CARD, PR42GI-NETWORK-CARD
46 specifications	A StarTech.com 4-Port GbE SFP Network Card, PCIe Model P041GI-NETWORK-CARD View product	B StarTech.com 4-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Quad-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et Model PR42GI-NETWORK-CARD View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Host interface	PCI Express	PCI Express
InterfaceDiffers	Fiber	Ethernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
PCI version	2.0	2.0
Fiber optic connectorKnown for one	SFP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fiber ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	1000 Mbit/s	2500 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.1AX, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ap, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3z	IEEE 1588, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1as, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000,2000,2500 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10BASE-TX, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T, 2500BASE-T
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto MDIX IEEE	Yes	Yes
Full duplex	Yes	Yes
Jumbo frames	9000	9000
Jumbo frames support	Yes	Yes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
VLAN taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported network protocolsKnown for one	IPv4, IPv6, TCP/UDP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Internal	Yes	Yes
Component forDiffers	PC	PC/Server
Product colour	Black	Black
ChipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel I225-V
LED indicatorsDiffers	Speed, Status	Activity, Link
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 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 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterp	Windows 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 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterp
Linux operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Server operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022	Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 50 °C	0 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-10 - 70 °C	-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 90%	5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	83 mm	180 mm
DepthDiffers	167 mm	120 mm
HeightDiffers	10 mm	22 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 g
Packaging data4 differ
Low-profile bracketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Package widthDiffers	154 mm	151 mm
Package depthDiffers	218 mm	216 mm
Package heightDiffers	38 mm	36 mm
Package weightDiffers	135 g	130 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Logistics data2 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	446 mm	451 mm
Master (outer) case length	378 mm	378 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	325 mm	326 mm
Products per master (outer) case	40 pc(s)	40 pc(s)

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