Detailed Specifications
StarTech PR210B-NETWORK-CARD PCIe 10GbE Dual Port NIC
overview
The StarTech PR210B-NETWORK-CARD is a dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet network interface card (NIC) designed to add two 10GBase-T copper ports to servers, workstations, or desktops via a PCI Express slot. It uses a Broadcom BCM57416 chipset to support 10GbE and 1 GbE auto-negotiation over Cat 6/Cat 6A cabling, delivering up to 20 Gbps full-duplex throughput for network-intensive workloads such as high-speed storage access, virtualization, and backup traffic. The card includes both full-height and low-profile brackets for flexible chassis fitment. Use in systems with available PCIe x8/x16 slots; this is not suited for multi-host shared systems (e.g., server clusters) without compatible host configurations. All specs verified from official datasheet and authorized distributor documentation.
key features
- dual 10GBase-T RJ45 ports for 10GbE copper connectivity
- Broadcom BCM57416 chipset simplifies high-speed traffic
- PCIe x8 interface for maximum bandwidth support
- includes low-profile & full-height brackets
- jumbo frames, VLAN & Auto-MDIX support
specifications
| Specification | Detail |
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| Brand | StarTech.com |
| Part Number | PR210B-NETWORK-CARD |
| Product Type | Dual-port 10GBase-T PCIe Ethernet NIC |
| Chipset | Broadcom BCM57416 |
| Host Interface | PCI Express x8 |
| Network Ports | 2 × RJ45 10GBase-T / 1 GbE |
| Max Data Rate | 20 Gbps total (10 Gbps/port) |
| Supported Standards | IEEE 802.3 10GBase-T, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN |
| Features | Jumbo frames, Auto-MDIX |
| Bracket | Full-height + Low-profile |
| Compatibility | Windows, Linux, most PCIe x8/x16 systems |
| Form Factor | PCIe add-in card |
| Compliance | RoHS, FCC, CE, TAA |
| Operating Temp | 0 °C to 55 °C |
