BZIZU

10Gb PCIe NIC Network Card, RJ45 Ethernet LAN, Aquantia AQC107 x4

Name: 10Gb PCIe NIC Network Card, RJ45 Ethernet LAN, Aquantia AQC107 x4
Brand: BZIZU
SKU: B0DLVW8TBB

Bottom line: The BZIZU 10Gb PCIe NIC Network Card: Negotiates 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G or 100M, so it runs on a 2.5G switch now and 10G later; main trade-off: windows Update driver can link at 1G or drop out; the Marvell AQtion package is required.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Negotiates 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G or 100M, so it runs on a 2.5G switch now and 10G later
✓ Needs only PCIe x4 (Gen2 or newer) and seats in any x4, x8 or x16 slot
✓ Full-height bracket fitted plus a spare low-profile bracket for SFF cases
✓ Linux and Proxmox load the atlantic kernel module with no extra setup
✓ Jumbo frames to 16K, 802.1Q VLAN, 802.1p QoS and 802.3az EEE at 5.3W full load

Cons

✗ Windows Update driver can link at 1G or drop out; the Marvell AQtion package is required
✗ A few older server boards refuse to POST with the card fitted
✗ Wake-on-LAN is not dependable on the AQC107 controller
✗ Copper RJ45 only, with no SFP+ cage for fiber or DAC links

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored BZIZU 10Gb PCIe NIC Network Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro networking cards category. BZIZU'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.

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Key Features

FIVE SPEEDS, NOT JUST TEN GIG: Links at 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G or 100M and takes the fastest the far end offers, so it runs on a 2.5G switch today and a 10G switch later without swapping the card
INSTALL THE MARVELL DRIVER, NOT THE ONE WINDOWS PICKS: Owners report the driver Windows Update picks can link at 1G instead of 10G or drop in and out; the Marvell AQtion package for Windows 11, 10 and Server fixes it
CHECK THE BOARD BEFORE YOU BUY: Modern UEFI desktops and workstations post normally, and Linux and Proxmox load the atlantic kernel module with no setup; a few older server boards refuse to post with it fitted
FOUR LANES, ANY LONG SLOT: Pulls only x4 on a PCIe Gen2 or newer board and seats in an x4, x8 or x16 slot; a full height bracket is fitted and a spare low profile one ships for small form factor cases
AQC107 WITH THE FEATURE SET: Jumbo frames to 16K, 802.1Q VLAN, 802.1p QoS and 802.3az EEE, drawing 5.3W at full 10G load; Wake-on-LAN is not something to rely on with this controller

Full Specifications

Brand	BZIZU
Weight	10g
Unit Count	1 Count
Model Number	10G-1T(1xRJ45)
Compatibility	Switch, Linux
Built-In Media	10G Network Adapter PCI-E x4 Card, Driver CD, Short bracket
Mfr Part Number	TXA305
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Data Link Protocol	Ethernet
Data Transfer Rate	10 gigabits_per_second
Hardware Interface	PCI Express 3.0
Warranty Description	One-year warranty
Item Dimensions L x W x H	5.35"L x 0.87"W x 4.72"H

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