Introduction

Get fast, high-bandwidth connectivity with this cost-effective fiber network card. It adds two open SFP+ slots to your server or high-powered workstation, giving you an easy way to connect your server or workstation to a 10 Gigabit fiber network using the SFP+ modules of your choice.

Transfer files at faster speeds
Large file transfers, multimedia content and increased numbers of network users create constant pressures for more bandwidth in your network infrastructure. This fiber NIC lets you harness the speed and stability of a 10 Gigabit network. The NIC supports data transfers at up to 10Gbps per port, or up to 20Gbps per port in full-duplex mode.

Add scalable network connections to your server or workstation
The fiber NIC is compatible with most 10GbE SFP+ transceivers, giving you flexible configuration options to connect your computer directly to a fiber network at greater distances.

The card features two open SFP+ slots with support for interchangeable SFP+ modules, including the StarTech.com 10GBase-SR SFP+ Fiber Transceiver Module (SKU: SFP10GSRST). This gives you the option to use the modules that best suit your network needs based on distance and connector type. StarTech.com SFP+ Cables provide a dependable solution for linking telecom and data communications equipment, such as routers and switches.

Enhance your network capabilities
The 10 Gigabit network card features the Intel® 82599 chipset, designed to deliver the power, performance and enhanced capabilities you need for reliable network connections to your server or computer. The Intel chip offers many advanced features including Intel® Virtualization Technology for connectivity, PXE network boot support and up to 15K jumbo frame support.

The PEX20000SFPI is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Ports & interfaces

Connectivity technology

Wired

Host interface

PCI Express

Interface

Fiber

Fiber ports quantity

2

Fiber optic connector

SFP+

PCI version

2.0

Network

Maximum data transfer rate

20000 Mbit/s

Networking standards

IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.3ad,IEEE 802.3ae,IEEE 802.3aq,IEEE 802.3x

Jumbo frames support

Y

Jumbo frames

15000

VLAN tagging

Y

Design

Product colour

Black, Metallic

Internal

Y

Chipset

Intel® 82599

Certification

CE, FCC

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 IOT Core,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 7 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

Linux operating systems supported

Y

Server operating systems supported

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

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)

5 - 50 °C

Storage temperature (T-T)

-20 - 60 °C

Operating relative humidity (H-H)

20 - 80%

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates

RoHS

Weight & dimensions

Width

18 mm

Depth

135 mm

Height

120 mm

Weight

102 g

Packaging data

Low-profile bracket

Y

Package width

143 mm

Package depth

170 mm

Package height

30 mm

Package weight

178 g

Packaging content

Mounting brackets included

Y

Quick installation guide

Y

Other features

Flow control support

Y