Add four 2.5 GbE connections to a single PCIe slot and keep high-traffic systems moving without replacing your switching layer. This StarTech network card uses the Intel I225-V controller to support 2.5GBASE-T, with fallback speeds of 1G, 100M, and 10M through auto-negotiation. It is built for environments that need more throughput than 1 GbE can provide, but do not yet require a full 10 GbE migration. The quad-port design is well suited to virtualization hosts, compact servers, and workstations that need multiple isolated links for storage, management, or segmented access. Support for PXE boot, 9K jumbo frames, VLAN tagging, Wake-on-LAN, and QoS gives infrastructure teams the controls they expect from a serious deployment card. LED indicators around the NIC and a LAN transformer help support stable communication and reduced EMI. Compatibility with Windows, VMware, and Linux makes integration straightforward across mixed fleets. The included low-profile bracket helps fit dense chassis where space is limited. For teams standardizing on multi-Gig Ethernet, this card offers a practical way to increase port count, preserve cabling, and extend the life of existing infrastructure.