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We’ve locked down selected products to 2021’s lowest price for your business. And they’re guaranteed not to rise for 30days!*

*Selected top tech guaranteed to match or be lower than last year’s lowest price. Our price lock means selected prices will not increase during a 30 day promotion period. There are three promotion periods planned, period 1 - 20/07/22 - 18/08/22, period 2 - 19/08/22 - 17/09/22 and period 3 18/09/22 - 17/10/22. Promotion subject to product availability, Currys reserves the right to cancel the promotion at any time.

Startech 1 Port PCIe Network Card - 2.5Gbps 2.5GBASE-T PCIe Network Card x4 PCIe - PCI Express LAN Card - RTL8125 (ST2GPEX) - network adapter - PCIe x4 - 10M/100M/1G/2.5 Gigabit Ethernet x 1

Product code:
P272518P | ST2GPEX

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  • Product Data Sheet
  • User Manual
  • Startech 1 Port PCIe Network Card
  • 2.5Gbps 2.5GBASE-T PCIe Network Card x4 PCIe
  • PCI Express LAN Card
  • RTL8125 (ST2GPEX)
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Startech 1 Port PCIe Network Card - 2.5Gbps 2.5GBASE-T PCIe Network Card x4 PCIe - PCI Express LAN Card - RTL8125 (ST2GPEX) - network adapter - PCIe x4 - 10M/100M/1G/2.5 Gigabit Ethernet x 1

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Product information

Startech 1 Port PCIe Network Card - 2.5Gbps 2.5GBASE-T PCIe Network Card x4 PCIe - PCI Express LAN Card - RTL8125 (ST2GPEX) - Network adapter - PCIe x4 low profile - 10M/100M/1G/2.5 Gigabit Ethernet x 1

Specifications

Basic Specifications

Manufacturer's Part Number
ST2GPEX
EAN
0065030882040
System Requirements
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2016 R2, Linux 2.4.20 - 4.x LTS versions only
Interface (Bus) Type
PCI Express x4
Device Type
Network adapter
Form Factor
Plug-in card - low profile
Dimensions (WxDxH)
12 cm x 8 cm x 2 cm
Manufacturer Warranty
2-year warranty
Ports
10M/100M/1G/2.5 Gigabit Ethernet x 1
Weight
138 g
Data Transfer Rate
2.5 Gbps
Cabling Type
Ethernet 10Base-T, Ethernet 100Base-TX, Ethernet 1000Base-T, Ethernet 2.5GBase-T, NBase-T
Product Description
Startech 1 Port PCIe Network Card - 2.5Gbps 2.5GBASE-T PCIe Network Card x4 PCIe - PCI Express LAN Card - RTL8125 (ST2GPEX) - network adapter - PCIe x4 - 10M/100M/1G/2.5 Gigabit Ethernet x 1
Model
Startech 1 Port PCIe Network Card - 2.5Gbps 2.5GBASE-T PCIe Network Card x4 PCIe - PCI Express LAN Card - RTL8125 (ST2GPEX)
Data Link Protocol
10Mb LAN, 100Mb LAN, 1GbE, 2.5GbE
Processor
Realtek Semiconductor RTL8125
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3bz

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
5 °C
Max Operating Temperature
50 °C
Humidity Range Operating
20 - 80%

Networking

Ports
10M/100M/1G/2.5 Gigabit Ethernet x 1
Connectivity Technology
Wired
Cabling Type
Ethernet 10Base-T, Ethernet 100Base-TX, Ethernet 1000Base-T, Ethernet 2.5GBase-T, NBase-T
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Data Transfer Rate
2.5 Gbps
Status Indicators
Status
Features
Full duplex mode, Jumbo Frames support, PXE support
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3bz

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

Shipping Width
17 cm
Shipping Depth
14.2 cm
Shipping Height
3 cm

General

Device Type
Network adapter
Form Factor
Plug-in card - low profile
Interface (Bus) Type
PCI Express x4

Expansion / Connectivity

Interfaces
1 x 2.5Gb Ethernet - RJ-45 - female

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
Limited warranty - 2 years

Dimensions & Weight

Width
12 cm
Depth
8 cm
Height
2 cm
Weight
138 g

Processor / Memory

Processor
Realtek Semiconductor RTL8125

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories
Low-profile bracket
Compliant Standards
FCC, RoHS, REACH

Software / System Requirements

OS Required
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2016 R2, Linux 2.4.20 - 4.x LTS versions only
Delivery FAQs

Cost:

Standard delivery is free on small items over £40 ex VAT. Large items (large kitchen appliances and some TVs over 40") do not qualify for standard delivery. There are a variety of free and chargeable delivery options for these items detailed during the checkout process.

How long does delivery take?

  • Well send your order ASAP and give you a heads-up on delivery times before you check out
  • For large items, select your preferred date and time at checkout
  • Easily track your order or get a text message ETA (when available)

Installation and recycling information

  • Get hassle-free installation and recycling on large items at checkout
  • For recycling, please disconnect your old appliance before our team arrives (unless you've also purchased an installation)
  • For installations, our expert team will disconnect your old appliance, install your new item and connect it to existing services within one meter. Magic.

Please note: We can only install items on domestic premises, as our installers aren't authorised to install any items commercially

Price Match

We'll match against any other UK retailer store or website price including offer-code discounts.

How to request a business price match
We promise to match the competitor’s price available when you contact us. To request a price match for:

  • Online purchases: Contact us here.
  • In store purchases: Contact us here.

Information you’ll need
If you have already purchased you’ll need your receipt, the competitor you want us to match and details of any relevant voucher offers.
If you have not yet purchased you’ll need; the product code (available on the product page), our price, the competitor you want us to match and details of any relevant voucher offers.

We’ll even price match 7 days after your purchase!
Here’s how to get a price match if you’ve already bought:
If you see the same item cheaper elsewhere, within 7 days of buying from us we’ll refund you the difference.
If you bought online: call us on 0344 561 6789 and have your receipt handy.

Price Promise terms & conditions
We'll match against any other UK retailer store or website price including offer-code discounts. We’ll match the prices of any products (not delivery, installation charges, product protection plans or other services) offered on identical terms and where we can check the price and stock position. Our competitor’s product must be the same model number as ours. Both us and the competitor must have the product in stock and ready for delivery. We do not match competitor’s ink prices, trade, membership & 3rd party market place sellers.

Limited to maximum five units per order or transaction. Cannot be used with any other offer.