StarTech PCIe 10G Fiber Optic Ethernet Network Adapter - 10GBASE-SR

The PEX10000SFP 10 Gigabit Fiber Network Card is a cost-effective solution that delivers fast and reliable 10 Gbps network access at longer distances than copper-based networks. Using the SFP+ transceiver of your choice, you can connect your PCI Express-based server or workstation directly to your 10G fiber optic network.

Faster Networking Speed

With the rising strain on network resources due to large file transfers, multimedia content, and an increase in network users, more bandwidth is often required at various levels of your networking infrastructure. With up to 10 Gbps bandwidth, this fiber NIC lets you transfer more data at faster speeds, and is an ideal low-cost addition to your server or high-powered workstation.

Greater Flexibility &; Distance

The PEX10000SFP adapts to your network fiber connection and distance requirements to offer flexible configuration via an open SFP+ slot, and is compatible with most 10GbE SFP+ transceivers. With broad SFP+ compatibility this cost-effective fiber card lets you use your preferred SFP+ module, giving you more options to connect your computer directly to a fiber network at greater distances.

Superior Power Efficiency

For improved operating efficiency, the PEX10000SFP features an energy-efficient Tehuti TN4010 chipset that offers significantly reduced power consumption versus most comparable cards, including the Intel(R) 82599 chipset cards. Superior power efficiency also helps minimize heat generated by the card, in turn avoiding an increase in the operating temperature within your server case.

Power Consumption Benchmark

ChipsetPower ConsumptionSpeedApproximately 40% less power consumption compared to the Intel 82599 chipset

Tehuti TN4010 - PEX10000SFP <2.0W @ 10 Gbps Intel 82599 3.4W @ 10 GbpsThis versatile 10 Gbps network card offers 16K Jumbo Frame and 802.1q VLAN tagging support, as well as compatibility with VMWare(R) ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V(R) virtualization software, and iSCSI support to combine LAN and SAN functions.

Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Connector(s) Connector Type(s) PCI Express x4 Male External Ports SFP+ Slot Female Environmental Humidity 20~80% RH (Non-Condensing) Operating Temperature 0C to 70C (32F to 158F) Storage Temperature -20C to 85C (-4F to 185F) Hardware Bus Type PCI Express Card Type Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.) Chipset ID Tehuti - TN4010
AMCC - QT2025 Industry Standards IEEE 802.3ae (10GBASE-LR/SR only), IEEE 802.3aq (10GBASE-LRM)
PCI Express Rev 2.0 Interface Fiber (10 Gigabit Ethernet) Ports 1 Indicators LED Indicators Link/Activity (Green) Packaging Information Shipping (Package) Weight 147 g [5.2 oz] Performance Compatible Networks 10 Gbps Full Duplex Support Yes Jumbo Frame Support 16K max. Maximum Data Transfer Rate 20000 Mbps (20 Gbps) - Full-Duplex MTBF 38,400 hours Supported Protocols IEEE 802.3ad (Link Aggregation)
IEEE 802.1Q (VLAN Tagging)
IEEE 802.1P (Layer 2 Priority Encoding)
IEEE 802.3x (2005 Flow Control Support)
RFC 2819 (RMON MIB Statistics) Physical Characteristics Product Height 120 mm [4.7 in] Product Length 84 mm [3.3 in] Product Weight 50 g [1.8 oz] Product Width 18 mm [0.7 in] Power Power Consumption (In Watts) 4.12W Max Software OS Compatibility Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016
Mac OS X 10.10.3 to 10.12
Linux 2.6.24 to 4.4.x LTS Versions only
VMWare ESXi 5.0/5.1/6.0
Microsoft Hyper-V Special Notes / Requirements Note Fiber data transfer speeds and distances are dependent on the SFP used (sold separately) System and Cable Requirements Available PCI Express x4 slot Not compatible with 10/100/1000 Mbps SFP transceivers, 10 Gigabit SFP+ transceiver required What's in the Box Included in Package 1 Port PCI Express 10GBase-LR/SR/LRM Fiber Network Card Driver CD Instruction Manual Low-Profile Bracket