Product Description:
Break free from the 1 Gigabit bottleneck and supercharge your network with the PCIe to Dual Port 2.5G Ethernet Adapter featuring the Realtek RTL8125B Chipset.
Designed to deliver faster data transfer speeds and boost network efficiency, this adapter is the perfect solution for those looking to upgrade their network performance without breaking the bank.
Why Choose This Adapter?
- Speed that Makes a Difference: Traditional 1Gbps network speeds can be a limitation, especially as Internet Service Providers (ISPs) offer faster connections. With this 2.5G Ethernet adapter, you'll experience 2.5 times faster speeds than your typical 1Gb network, without needing to upgrade your cables or network infrastructure. It's ideal for home offices, small businesses, and DIY enthusiasts looking to enhance their network's performance.
- Affordable Performance Upgrade: Upgrading to 10Gb Ethernet often means a steep price tag, but this PCIe to Dual Port 2.5G adapter offers an affordable solution. For just a small increase in price compared to standard 1Gb adapters, you can easily double your network speed and improve the performance of your ZimaBoard, ZimaBlade, or ZimaCube.
- Simple, Powerful Solution: This easy-to-install card features two high-performance 2.5G Ethernet ports, allowing you to connect multiple devices with ease. It's perfect for streamlining your home server, media setups, or network-intensive applications.
Key Features:
- Dual 2.5Gbps Ethernet Ports: Each port supports 2.5Gbps data transfer speeds, giving you twice the speed of 1Gbps adapters while still running on Cat5e cables.
- Auto-Negotiation for Seamless Connectivity: The adapter automatically negotiates between 10/100/1000Mbps and 2.5Gbps, ensuring seamless compatibility with existing network setups.
- Compatible with ZimaBoard, ZimaBlade, ZimaCube: Perfectly compatible with our Zima series of products, this adapter will allow you to unlock enhanced network performance for your DIY projects, servers, or creative workflows.
- Cost-Effective Performance: Ideal for users who need higher speeds without paying the high cost of 10Gb Ethernet cards, this adapter provides exceptional value for money. It's a smart investment for both home and business networks.
- Supports Jumbo Frames: Improve data transmission efficiency with jumbo frames up to 16K bytes, reducing network overhead for large file transfers.
Ideal For:
- Home Lab Enthusiasts: If you're building a home server, media center, or cloud storage solution with ZimaBoard, ZimaBlade, or ZimaCube, this adapter provides the bandwidth you need to handle high-speed data transfer without bottlenecks.
- Small Businesses & Offices: Great for businesses that require fast data communication between multiple devices, this adapter offers a significant network upgrade while keeping costs down.
- DIY Projects & Custom Builds: Whether you're assembling a DIY NAS, media server, or personal cloud, this 2.5G Ethernet adapter will help you enhance network efficiency and speed.
Specifications:
- Chipset ID: Realtek RTL8125B
- Number of Ports: 2 Ports
- Transfer Rate: 2.5G
- PCIe Compatibility: PCIe 1-Lane 2.5/5Gbps
- OS Compatibility:
- Windows OS
- Linux OS
- MAC OS
- DOS
- Dimensions: Low profile bracket included
- Supported Standards:
- IEEE 802.3
- IEEE 802.3u
- IEEE 802.3ab
- Flow Control: Full Duplex (IEEE 802.3x)
- Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 16K bytes
In the Box:
- 1 x PCIe to Dual Port 2.5G Ethernet Adapter Realtek RTL8125B Chipset
- 1 x Low Profile Bracket
Why Upgrade to 2.5G Ethernet with ZimaBoard, ZimaBlade, or ZimaCube?
When building a networked system with ZimaBoard, ZimaBlade, or ZimaCube, network speed is often a limiting factor. Whether you‘re running a home server, managing media workflows, or creating a personal cloud, this adapter ensures that you won’t be held back by slow network speeds. 2.5Gbps Ethernet is the sweet spot—fast enough to handle high data loads without the expense and complexity of 10Gb systems.
Pair it with your Zima device and watch your network performance soar—without the need for expensive infrastructure upgrades. This dual-port PCIe 2.5G Ethernet adapter is perfect for those who want to experience reliable high-speed data transfer while keeping the costs manageable.