IO CREST
IO CREST 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express PCI-E Network Interface Card 10/100/1000/25000 Mbps RJ45 LAN Intel I225 Chipset, Black (SY-PEX24076)
Bottom line: The IO CREST 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express PCI-E Network Interface is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro networking cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Backed by IO CREST's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
This PCI Express controller with Base-T copper networking interface, provides compact, single-port integrated multi-gigabit (up to 2.5G) - MDI (Copper) standard IEEE 802.3 Ethernet interface for 2500BASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-TE connections (IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab). The Intel Ethernet Controller I225 is designed for use on any mobile, desktop, workstation, value-server, or industrial designs that have critical space constraints. Also supports the latest time sensitive networking (TSN) features, along with best in class power management and Operating System Support
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored IO CREST 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express PCI-E Network Interface… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro networking cards category. IO CREST'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
- The Intel Ethernet Connection I225 includes advanced interrupt-handling features to reduce CPU overhead. Other performance-enhancing features include offloading TCP/UDP (for both IPv4 and IPv6) checksum calculations and performing TCP segmentation. Other performance-enhancing features include offloading TCP/UDP (for both IPv4 and IPv6) checksum calculations and performing TCP segmentation.
- Advanced features such as Jumbo Frame support for extra-large packets and Receive Side Scaling (RSS) are also supported. Additionally, I225 builds on prior controller solutions to add Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) features including IEEE 802.1Qbu, 802.3br, 802.1Qbv, 802.1AS-REV, 802.1p/Q, and 802.1Qav on select operating systems. These features support advanced time critical, and synchronized applications prevalent in audio/video, embedded, and industrial applications.
- Advanced interrupt-handling features manage multiple interrupts simultaneously. Combining interrupt-handling features with intelligent filtering, ordering, and directing packets to specific queues and cores, enables load-balancing network traffic flows to improve throughput in multi-core platforms.
- Other performance-enhancing features include IPv4 and IPv6 checksum offload, TCP/UDP checksum offload, extended Tx descriptors for more offload capabilities, up to 256 KB TCP segmentation (TSO v2), 40 KB packet buffer size, and 9.5 KB Jumbo Frame support.
- What You Get: IO Crest 2.5 Gigabit PCI-E Network Card x1, Driver Disk x1, 8cm Low-profile Bracket x1. Backed by Syba 3 Year Hassle-free Warranty and Lifetime Customer Service. Important Note: Only work with PCI-E slot, Not for PCI Slot.
Full Specifications
| Brand | IO CREST |
|---|---|
| Color | 2.5G |
| Model Number | SY-PEX24076 |
| Built-In Media | PCI-Express 2.5G Card |
| Mfr Part Number | SY-PEX24076 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Data Link Protocol | Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.3 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 2.5 gigabits_per_second |
| Hardware Interface | PCI Express x1 |
| Warranty Description | 3 Year Warranty |
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