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StarTech.com 2-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Dual-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et 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

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 26identical
  • 1known for one product only

Key differences

  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • 2-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Dual-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et:2
    • 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:4
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 2-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Dual-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et:10,1000,2500,100,2000 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:10,100,1000,2000,2500 Mbit/s
  • Width
    • 2-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Dual-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et:112 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
  • Height
    • 2-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Dual-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et:18 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
  • Weight
    • 2-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Dual-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et:60 g
    • 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:100 g
  • Package width
    • 2-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Dual-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et:156 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:151 mm
  • Package depth
    • 2-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Dual-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et:218 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:216 mm
  • Package height
    • 2-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Dual-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et:38 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:36 mm

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Comparison of PR22GI-NETWORK-CARD, PR42GI-NETWORK-CARD
43 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfacePCI ExpressPCI Express
InterfaceEthernetEthernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers24
PCI version2.02.0
Network4 differ
Maximum data transfer rate2500 Mbit/s2500 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 1588, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1as, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.1xIEEE 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 LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,2500,100,2000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2000,2500 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyDiffers100BASE-TX, 10BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T, 2500BASE-T10BASE-TX, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T, 2500BASE-T
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Auto MDIX IEEEYesYes
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Jumbo frames90009000
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
VLAN taggingYesYes
Designidentical
InternalYesYes
Component forPC/ServerPC/Server
Product colourBlackBlack
ChipsetIntel I225-VIntel I225-V
LED indicatorsActivity, LinkActivity, Link
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 10, Windows 11 Home, Windows 10 Education, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 11 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 PWindows 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 supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 55 °C0 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 70 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers112 mm180 mm
Depth120 mm120 mm
HeightDiffers18 mm22 mm
WeightDiffers60 g100 g
Packaging data4 differ
Low-profile bracketYesYes
Package widthDiffers156 mm151 mm
Package depthDiffers218 mm216 mm
Package heightDiffers38 mm36 mm
Package weightDiffers66 g130 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideYesYes
Logistics data3 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers450 mm451 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers380 mm378 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers330 mm326 mm
Products per master (outer) case40 pc(s)40 pc(s)

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