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Gigabit Network Card PCIe 1000M PCI Express Ethernet Adapter with Intel I210AT LAN NIC Card for Support PXE for Windows/Windows Server/Linux(Lightning Protection Design)
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ULANSeN Gigabit Network Card PCIe 1000M PCI Express Ethernet Adapter

Bottom line: The ULANSeN Gigabit Network Card PCIe 1000M PCI Express Ethernet Adapter: Intel I210AT controller, a widely supported chipset on Windows and Linux; main trade-off: single 1000Mbps port; no 2.5GbE or 10GbE headroom.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Intel I210AT controller, a widely supported chipset on Windows and Linux
  • ✓ IEEE 1588/802.1AS hardware timestamping for precision clock sync
  • ✓ IEEE 802.1Qav AVB support for tightly synced audio/video streams
  • ✓ PXE boot support for network installs and diskless deployments
  • ✓ Listed for Windows Server 2012-2022, RHEL 8/9, SLES, Ubuntu 22.04 and Debian

Cons

  • ✗ Single 1000Mbps port; no 2.5GbE or 10GbE headroom
  • ✗ No Windows 7 or older OS listed, a limit for retro PC builds
  • ✗ Needs a PCIe slot; will not fit PCI-only vintage motherboards
  • ✗ Warranty runs only 180 days

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored ULANSeN Gigabit Network Card PCIe 1000M PCI Express Ethernet Adapter using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro networking cards category. ULANSeN'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

  • Supports IEEE 1588/802.1AS for precision timestamping of packets. IEEE 1588 provides a mechanism for clock synchronization requirements of measurement and control systems
  • Supports IEEE 802.1Qav Audio-Video Bridging (AVB) for customers that require tightly controlled media stream synchronization, buffering, and reservation
  • Lightning Protection Design:This network card is designed with lightning protection to protect your computer from damage during lightning storms
  • OS Supports:Windows 8.1/10/11，Windows Server 2012/2012 R2/2016/2019/2022 ,Linux*:RHEL9.1 & 8.7， RHEL8.x (8.5 and previous)， SLES15 SP4， SLES15 SP3 and previous ，SLES12 SP5 ，SLES12 SP4 and Previous ，Ubuntu 22.04 LTS， Ubuntu 20.04 LTS ，Debian 11 13 / 12.3 12.2 and Previous
  • 180 day worry-free warranty and friendly customer service. If you have any questions, we will help you solve the problem when you need it, and if it can’t be solved, we will provide a refund and no return is required

Full Specifications

BrandULANSeN
Unit Count1.0 Count
CompatibilityLinux
Built-In Media1 x CD, 1 x Low profile bracket, 1 x PCIe Gagibit Network card Intel I210AT, 1 x User’s Manual
Number of Packs1
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Link ProtocolEthernet, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u,, IEEE802.3ab,IEEE802.3x,IEEE802.3z,IEEE802.3az,IEEE802.1AS,802.1Qav,IEEE 1588
Data Transfer Rate1000 Megabits Per Second
Hardware InterfaceEthernet, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express x1
Warranty Description1YEAR
Item Dimensions L x W x H3.7"L x 0.78"W x 2.2"H
Lightning Protection DesignThis network card is designed with lightning protection to protect your computer from damage during lightning storms
Full listing titleGigabit Network Card PCIe 1000M PCI Express Ethernet Adapter with Intel I210AT LAN NIC Card for Support PXE for Windows/Windows Server/Linux(Lightning Protection Design)

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