Introduction

Connect a PCI Express-based desktop or rackmount PC directly to a fiber optic network using the Gigabit SFP of your choice

The PEX1000SFP2 PCI Express Gigabit Fiber Network Card lets you connect a PCI Express-based computer directly to a fiber optic network using the Gigabit SFP of your choice.

This Gigabit fiber card adapts to your network fiber connection and distance requirements to offer flexible configuration via an open SFP slot, and is compatible with most . With broad SFP compatibility the fiber network card lets you use your preferred SFP, giving you more options to connect your computer directly to a fiber network.

With fiber connectivity, your network is not susceptible to electronic interference, often problematic with standard RJ45 copper networks, making this versatile fiber card ideal for secure network setups.

Plus, the card is equipped with a standard profile bracket and includes a low-profile/half-height bracket, perfect for installation in small form-factor computers or 1U server and rackmount applications.

Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage

- Adapts to your network configuration using the fiber transceiver of your choice, through an open SFP slot
- No electronic interference provides a secure fiber network infrastructure through a direct fiber-to-desktop connection
- Fits into full or low-profile/small form factor (SFF) systems, with a dual profile design

Ports & interfaces

Connectivity technology

Wired

Host interface

PCI Express

Interface

Fiber

Fiber ports quantity

1

Fiber optic connector

SFP

Network

Maximum data transfer rate

2000 Mbit/s

Networking standards

IEEE 802.1p,IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.3x,IEEE 802.3z

Design

Internal

Y

Chipset

Realtek RTL8168E, Marvell 88E1111B1

LED indicators

Activity, Link

Power

Power consumption (typical)

3.2 W

System requirements

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 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 10 x64,Windows 7,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 Home Basic,Windows 7 Home Basic x64,Windows 7 Home Premium,Windows 7 Home Premium x64,Windows 7 Professional,Windows 7 Professional x64,Windows 7 Starter,Windows 7 Starter x64,Windows 7 Ultimate,Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 8,Windows 8 Enterprise,Windows 8 Enterprise x64,Windows 8 Pro,Windows 8 Pro x64,Windows 8 x64,Windows 8.1,Windows 8.1 Enterprise,Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64,Windows 8.1 Pro,Windows 8.1 Pro x64,Windows 8.1 x64,Windows Vista,Windows Vista Business,Windows Vista Business x64,Windows Vista Enterprise,Windows Vista Enterprise x64,Windows Vista Home Basic,Windows Vista Home Basic x64,Windows Vista Home Premium,Windows Vista Home Premium x64,Windows Vista Ultimate,Windows Vista Ultimate x64,Windows Vista x64,Windows XP,Windows XP Home,Windows XP Home x64,Windows XP Professional,Windows XP Professional x64

Mac operating systems supported

Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks

Linux operating systems supported

Y

Server operating systems supported

Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2016

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)

0 - 45 °C

Storage temperature (T-T)

-20 - 70 °C

Operating relative humidity (H-H)

20 - 80%

Weight & dimensions

Width

18 mm

Depth

128 mm

Height

118 mm

Weight

57 g

Packaging data

Quantity

1

Package width

171 mm

Package depth

217 mm

Package height

52 mm

Package weight

200 g

Packaging content

Manual

Y