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StarTech.com 5G PCIe Network Adapter Card - NBASE-T & 5GBASE-T 2.5BASE-T PCI Express Network Interface Adapter - 5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE Multi Gigabit Ethernet Worksta vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 to 10GBase-T Ethernet Adapter

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 13identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • 5G PCIe Network Adapter Card - NBASE-T & 5GBASE-T 2.5BASE-T PCI Express Network Interface Adapter - 5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE Multi Gigabit Ethernet Worksta:PCI Express
    • Thunderbolt 3 to 10GBase-T Ethernet Adapter:USB Type-C
  • Interface
    • 5G PCIe Network Adapter Card - NBASE-T & 5GBASE-T 2.5BASE-T PCI Express Network Interface Adapter - 5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE Multi Gigabit Ethernet Worksta:Ethernet
    • Thunderbolt 3 to 10GBase-T Ethernet Adapter:Thunderbolt 3
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 5G PCIe Network Adapter Card - NBASE-T & 5GBASE-T 2.5BASE-T PCI Express Network Interface Adapter - 5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE Multi Gigabit Ethernet Worksta:5000 Mbit/s
    • Thunderbolt 3 to 10GBase-T Ethernet Adapter:10000 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 5G PCIe Network Adapter Card - NBASE-T & 5GBASE-T 2.5BASE-T PCI Express Network Interface Adapter - 5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE Multi Gigabit Ethernet Worksta:10,100,1000,2500,5000 Mbit/s
    • Thunderbolt 3 to 10GBase-T Ethernet Adapter:1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s
  • Internal
    • 5G PCIe Network Adapter Card - NBASE-T & 5GBASE-T 2.5BASE-T PCI Express Network Interface Adapter - 5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE Multi Gigabit Ethernet Worksta:Yes
    • Thunderbolt 3 to 10GBase-T Ethernet Adapter:No
  • LED indicators
    • 5G PCIe Network Adapter Card - NBASE-T & 5GBASE-T 2.5BASE-T PCI Express Network Interface Adapter - 5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE Multi Gigabit Ethernet Worksta:Activity, Link
    • Thunderbolt 3 to 10GBase-T Ethernet Adapter:Link
  • Certification
    • 5G PCIe Network Adapter Card - NBASE-T & 5GBASE-T 2.5BASE-T PCI Express Network Interface Adapter - 5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE Multi Gigabit Ethernet Worksta:CE, FCC
    • Thunderbolt 3 to 10GBase-T Ethernet Adapter:CE, FCC, TAA, REACH
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 5G PCIe Network Adapter Card - NBASE-T & 5GBASE-T 2.5BASE-T PCI Express Network Interface Adapter - 5GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE Multi Gigabit Ethernet Worksta:0 - 70 °C
    • Thunderbolt 3 to 10GBase-T Ethernet Adapter:5 - 35 °C

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Comparison of ST5GPEXNB, TB310G
50 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersPCI ExpressUSB Type-C
InterfaceDiffersEthernetThunderbolt 3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PCI versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Network5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers5000 Mbit/s10000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit Ethernet5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500,5000 Mbit/s1000,2500,5000,10000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyDiffers100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T10GBASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Auto MDIX IEEEYesYes
Full duplexYesYes
Auto-negotiationYesYes
Jumbo frames90009000
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
VLAN taggingYesYes
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10GBase-T
Design4 differ
InternalDiffersYesNo
Product colourBlackBlack
ChipsetDiffersTehuti - TN4010, Marvell - 88E2010PIntel - Alpine Ridge DSL6340, Tehuti TN4010, Marvell 88X3310PA1
LED indicatorsDiffersActivity, LinkLink
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCCE, FCC, TAA, REACH
System requirements3 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7Windows 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 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 MojaveMac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 70 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 85 °C-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers120 mm75 mm
DepthDiffers80 mm102 mm
HeightDiffers20 mm29 mm
WeightDiffers138 g322 g
Packaging data2 differ
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Low-profile bracketKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers142 mm136 mm
Package depth170 mm170 mm
Package heightDiffers30 mm75 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source482 g
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThunderbolt
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Logistics data4 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code8517699085176990
Master (outer) case widthDiffers310 mm365 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers590 mm390 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers360 mm315 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers80 pc(s)20 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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