ULANSeN Dual-Port PCIe X4 Gigabit Network Card 1000M PCI Express Ethernet Adapter
Bottom line: The Dual-Port PCIe X4 Gigabit Network Card 1000M PCI Express Ethernet: Dual RJ45 Gigabit ports driven by the Intel 82576 controller; main trade-off: no support for VMware ESXi 7.0 or newer hypervisors.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Dual RJ45 Gigabit ports driven by the Intel 82576 controller
- ✓ PCIe 2.0 x4 card fits x4, x8, x16 and low-profile slots
- ✓ Broad OS support: Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris, DOS
- ✓ Server-ready: PXE boot, SR-IOV, iSCSI boot, VLAN filtering, WoL
- ✓ Alloy heat sink dissipates heat for stable sustained operation
Cons
- ✗ No support for VMware ESXi 7.0 or newer hypervisors
- ✗ PCIe 2.0 2.5 GT/s lane, slower than PCIe 3.0/4.0 NICs
- ✗ Caps at 1GbE, no 2.5G or 10G for faster modern LANs
- ✗ Low-profile bracket may need swapping in full-height cases
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Dual-Port PCIe X4 Gigabit Network Card 1000M PCI Express Ethernet… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the sound cards category. ULANSeN's sound 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 sound 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
- PCI Express 2.0 2.5 GT/s x4 Lane. Compatible with x4, x8, x16 standard and low-profile PCI Express slots.
- Supports Windows 7/8/2000/XP/Vista/Windows Server 2003/2008/2012; Novell Netware 5.x/6.x; Linux; FreeBSD 7.x or later; DOS; SCO Open Server; UnixWare / OpenUnix 8; Sun Solaris x86; OS Independent Vmware ESX (Does not support VMware ESXi 7.0 or above)
- Compatible with IPMI pass-through (SMBus or NC-SI), iSCSI boot, WoL, PXE remote boot, VLAN filtering,SR-IOV
- Support Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Remote Network Monitoring (RMON).
- Imported alloy heat sink , can effectively remove excess heat , keep the network card at normal operating temperature and double stable operatio
Full Specifications
| Brand | ULANSeN |
|---|---|
| Color | JL82576EB |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Compatibility | Linux |
| Built-In Media | 1 x PCIe Network card 1 x User’s Manual 1 x CD Driver 1 x Low profile bracket |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ab, |
| Data Transfer Rate | 1000 Megabytes Per Second |
| Hardware Interface | PCI Express x4, PCIE x 4 |
| Warranty Description | 1-YEAR Warranty |
| Full listing title | Dual-Port PCIe X4 Gigabit Network Card 1000M PCI Express Ethernet Adapter with Intel 82576 Two Ports LAN NIC Card for Support PXE SR-IOV for Windows/Windows Server/Linux/Freebsd/DOS with Low Profile |
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