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H!Fiber Gigabit PCIe NIC with Intel 82574L Chip, 1Gb Network Card Compare to Intel EXPI9301CT/ EXPI9301CTBLK NIC, Single RJ45 Port, PCI Express X1, Ethernet Card for Windows/Windows Server/Linux
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H!Fiber.com H!Fiber Gigabit PCIe NIC with Intel 82574L Chip

Bottom line: The H!Fiber.com H!Fiber Gigabit PCIe NIC with Intel 82574L Chip: Genuine Intel 82574L controller, a drop-in alternative to the Intel EXPI9301CT; main trade-off: no macOS support and no bypass mode, per the manufacturer.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Genuine Intel 82574L controller, a drop-in alternative to the Intel EXPI9301CT
  • ✓ Ships with both low-profile and full-height brackets for slim or standard cases
  • ✓ Broad OS support: Windows 7-11, Server 2008-2019, RHEL, Ubuntu, Debian, FreeBSD
  • ✓ Listed as VMware ESXi 5/6 compatible for home-lab and hypervisor builds
  • ✓ PCIe 1.1 x1 card fits any x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot

Cons

  • ✗ No macOS support and no bypass mode, per the manufacturer
  • ✗ Tops out at 1 Gbps; no 2.5GbE or 10GbE speeds
  • ✗ Single RJ45 port; multi-port setups need a second card
  • ✗ Drivers are a separate download from Intel or via the on-card QR code

Manufacturer description

Ethernet Controller: 1Gb Network Card equipped with original Intel 82574L Controller, which supports Quality-of-Service (QoS) technology to streamline your online experience and ensure stability; Compare to Intel EXPI9301CT/ EXPI9301CTBLK Widely Compatible OS: Windows 7/8/10/11, Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019, Centos/RHEL 6/7/8, Ubuntu 16/18/19/20, Debian 9/10/11,FreeBSD 10/11/12, Vmware Esxi 5/6, SLSE 11/12. (Not support Mac OS and Bypass Mode) RJ45 PCIe NIC: Single RJ45 Port support 100/1000Mbps data rates and Cat5e Cable, up to 100 meters, simplifying the transition to 1 Gb; PCI…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored H!Fiber.com H!Fiber Gigabit PCIe NIC with Intel 82574L Chip using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro networking cards category. H!Fiber.com'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

  • Ethernet Controller: 1Gb Network Card equipped with original Intel 82574L Controller, which supports Quality-of-Service (QoS) technology to streamline your online experience and ensure stability; Compare to Intel EXPI9301CT/ EXPI9301CTBLK
  • Widely Compatible OS: Windows 7/8/10/11, Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019, Centos/RHEL 6/7/8, Ubuntu 16/18/19/20, Debian 9/10/11,FreeBSD 10/11/12, Vmware Esxi 5/6, SLSE 11/12. (Not support Mac OS and Bypass Mode)
  • RJ45 PCIe NIC: Single RJ45 Port support 100/1000Mbps data rates and Cat5e Cable, up to 100 meters, simplifying the transition to 1 Gb; PCI Express 1.1 (2.5 G T/s) X1 Lane, compatible with PCIE X1, X4, X8, X16 Slot. Support 1 Gbps/ 100 Mbps data rates
  • Easy to Install: Packed with both Low Profile Bracket and Full-height Bracket that support on Standard and Slim computer/server; Download operating systems driver from intel website or scan the QR code on the network card
  • Friendly Service: Provides 24/7 Customer Service, 30 Days Free-returned, 3 Years Free Warranty and Lifetime Technology Support

Full Specifications

SizeIntel 82574 (PCIe x1)
BrandH!Fiber.com
Color1 Pack
Model82574-1T
UnitCount1
ManufacturerH!Fiber.com
ItemPartNumber82574-1T-HF(EU)
Full listing titleH!Fiber Gigabit PCIe NIC with Intel 82574L Chip, 1Gb Network Card Compare to Intel EXPI9301CT/ EXPI9301CTBLK NIC, Single RJ45 Port, PCI Express X1, Ethernet Card for Windows/Windows Server/Linux

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