StarTech.com NBASE-T 2-Port 2.5Gb PoE Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC 802.3af/at PoE+, 2x Intel I225-V. PCI Express LAN Interface, Powered by PCIeAllows you to add a 2.5 Gbps Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) port to a computer that has a PCI Express slot This 2.5GbE Network Card (NIC) features dual Intel I225-V chipsets with Intel vPro technology to improve performance and data integrity. The variable multispeed options (2.5/1Gbps and 100/10Mbps) are compatible with both the latest generation and pre-existing network devices. It can use existing CAT5e or CAT6 infrastructure, adding NBASE-T (802.3bz) compatibility for seamless integration. Power over Ethernet The PCIe Ethernet Card supports the IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at (Type 1 and Type 2) standards for power supply equipment (PSE) and can deliver up to 48 VDC and 25.5 W of power per port to compatible powered devices (PDs). This flexibility eliminates the need for separate power supplies or PoE injectors for networked remote devices, such as IP cameras, access control devices, remote kiosks and access points. Increased Network Speed The PCI Express network interface leverages Intel vPro technology for remote management capabilities for troubleshooting. Improves bandwidth for data-intensive applications, network sharing, FTP, online or local storage/backup, and online content streaming, while reducing network slowdowns. Access speeds up to 2.5GBASE-T using Cat5e (or better) cabling, to optimize existing networks and equipment. Improving Existing Hardware This network controller connects through a PCI Express x2 2.0 (or higher) expansion slot. The card comes with a standard profile bracket pre-installed and includes a low profile bracket for installation in small form factor systems and servers. This Ethernet NIC is compatible with Windows, Windows Server, VMware and Linux. This card supports the following advanced features: PXE Boot, WoL, VLAN tagging, 9K jumbo frame, full-duplex and Intel vPro technology. The StarTech.com Advantage