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10Gtek 1G 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Converged Network Adapter (NIC) with Intel I350AM2 Controller, Ethernet PCI Express Network Card, Dual Copper RJ45 Ports, PCIE 2.0 X4, Compare to Intel I350-T2
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10Gtek 1G 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Converged Network Adapter (NIC)

Bottom line: The 10Gtek 1G 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Converged Network Adapter: Genuine Intel I350AM2 controller, the same chipset as the Intel I350-T2; main trade-off: listing says link aggregation is not supported in Windows 10.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Genuine Intel I350AM2 controller, the same chipset as the Intel I350-T2
  • ✓ Two copper RJ45 ports running over Cat5 or better cabling up to 100m
  • ✓ Supports PXE boot, iSCSI, RSS, jumbo frames and NVGRE
  • ✓ Includes full-height and low-profile brackets for SFF cases and servers
  • ✓ Runs on Windows XP through 11, Server 2008-2019, Linux and VMware ESXi

Cons

  • ✗ Listing says link aggregation is not supported in Windows 10
  • ✗ 1Gbps per port only, with no 2.5GbE or 10GbE support
  • ✗ Needs a PCIe x4 or wider slot, so it will not fit a closed x1 slot
  • ✗ Copper RJ45 only, with no SFP cages for fiber links

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored 10Gtek 1G 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Converged Network Adapter using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro networking cards category. 10Gtek's retro networking cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro networking cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Equipped with original Intel I350AM2 controller chip which supports Auto-negotiation, PXE, Iscsi, RSS, Jumbo Frame and NVGRE make the servers more stable. Compare to Intel I350-T2(NOTE: DON'T SUPPORT LINK AGGREGATION IN WIN10.).
  • Compatible with Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019, Windows7/8/10/11/Vista/XP, Linux, VMware ESX/ESXi*.
  • Dual copper RJ45 ports let you connect to Category-5 and up to 100m for meeting the demands of data center environments. PCI Express v2.0(5.0GT/s) x4 lane.
  • You also can download it from Intel website. With profile bracket and additional low profile bracket that makes it easy to install the card in a small form factor/low profile computer case/server.
  • What You Get: 10Gtek I350-GE-2T-X4 1.25GbE PCI-E X4 Network Card (compare to Intel I350-T2) x1, Low-profile Bracket x1. Backed by 10Gtek 30 Days Free-returned, 3 Year Free Warranty and Lifetime Technology Support.

Full Specifications

Brand10Gtek
ColorX1
Weight1g
Unit Count1 Count
Model NumberI350-GE-2T-X4
CompatibilityLinux
Mfr Part NumberI350-GE-2T-X4-fba
Number of Packs1
Compatible DevicesServer, Desktop
Data Link ProtocolEthernet
Data Transfer Rate1000 megabytes_per_second
Hardware InterfacePCIE x 4
Full listing title10Gtek 1G 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Converged Network Adapter (NIC) with Intel I350AM2 Controller, Ethernet PCI Express Network Card, Dual Copper RJ45 Ports, PCIE 2.0 X4, Compare to Intel I350-T2

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