StarTech.com 4-Port GbE SFP Network Card, PCIe 2.0 x2, Intel I350-AM4 4X 1GbE Controller, 1000BASE Copper/Fiber Optic, Quad-Port Gigabit Ethernet NIC, Desktop/Server Backplanes (P041GI-NETWORK-CARD)

Add up to four 1GbE SFP modules to a PCI Express (PCIe) 2.0 x2 (or higher) slot in an IT Administrator workstation or server backplane, using this 4-Port SFP Network Card. The network interface controller connects to an available x2 PCI Express 2.0 (or higher) expansion slot. It is compatible with Windows Server 2012 and newer, Windows 10 and newer, Linux, VMware ESXi 7.x, and Microsoft Hyper-V. The PCIe network card supports PXE boot, enabling centralized operating system deployment and updates. It also features 9K jumbo frame support, reducing packet overhead for improved data transmission efficiency. VLAN tagging support allows for efficient network management and segmentation. The network controller supports VMDq, SR-IOV, and Intel VT-c technologies for enhanced virtual machine performance, reduced CPU overhead, and improved network virtualization capabilities. The card features four SFP slots for interchangeable SFP modules. Select fiber transceiver modules that best suit the network needs of the application, based on the distance and connector type. We offer a wide variety of SFP transceiver modules to meet many GbE network applications. This product is backed for 2-years and free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance.

INTEL I350 SERIES NETWORK CARD: High-performance PCIe 4-port network card featuring Intel I350-AM4 chipset adds four gigabit open SFP slots to a desktop or server; Supports IPv4, IPv6, TCP/UDP offloading, link aggregation
UNLOCKED 1GB SFP SLOTS: Works with any Singlemode/Multimode MSA-compliant or branded SFP/direct attach copper cable (DACC) module; 1Gbps (full-duplex) bandwidth per port; Fiber enables longer cable runs than copper cabling while being immune to EMI
COMPATIBILITY: Works with Windows Server 2012 & up, Windows 10 & up, Linux, VMware ESXi 7.x, and Microsoft Hyper-V; PCI Express Network Adapter Card is compatible with PCIe version 2.1/2.0 and works in PCI Express x2 or larger expansion slots
THOUGHTFUL DESIGN: LED indicators for port status/activity monitoring, as well as to assist with troubleshooting; Gigabit Ethernet NIC features a built-in heatsink to keep controller chips running cool and ensure reliable, sustained performance
IT MANAGEABILITY: PXE boot enabled for centralized OS deployment and updates; 9K jumbo frame support for reduced packet overhead; VLAN tagging support for efficient network management; Supports Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-c, VMDq, SR-IOV)