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ZDE ZP598 PCIe to 5GbE Ethernet Network Port HAT Expansion Board 5G 5Gb 5Gbps with Aluminum Alloy Case ZC506 and Heatsink for Raspberry Pi 5 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB
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ZDE ZP598 PCIe to 5GbE Ethernet Network Port HAT Expansion Board 5G 5Gb 5Gbps

Bottom line: The ZDE ZP598 PCIe to 5GbE Ethernet Network Port HAT Expansion Board 5G is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the single-board computers 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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About this item This kit includes a ZP598 PCIe Peripheral Board and a ZC506 aluminum alloy case. It is compatible with the latest Raspberry Pi 5 2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB board. This expansion board adds one 5GbE network port for Raspberry Pi 5, which can meet your various needs for those who need to use Raspberry Pi 5 as a Router, Gateway, Firewall, Robot, Smart Home, NAS, VOIP, Industrial Equipment, Telecommunications Equipment and other network devices that need more than one network port. PCIe to 5G Ethernet Port HAT expansion board, able to achieve high-speed reading/writing. Through the RTL8126…

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SpecPicks scored ZDE ZP598 PCIe to 5GbE Ethernet Network Port HAT Expansion Board 5G… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the single-board computers category. ZDE's single-board computers 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 single-board computers 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

  • This kit includes a ZP598 PCIe Peripheral Board and a ZC506 aluminum alloy case. It is compatible with the latest Raspberry Pi 5 2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB board.
  • This expansion board adds one 5GbE network port for Raspberry Pi 5, which can meet your various needs for those who need to use Raspberry Pi 5 as a Router, Gateway, Firewall, Robot, Smart Home, NAS, VOIP, Industrial Equipment, Telecommunications Equipment and other network devices that need more than one network port.
  • PCIe to 5G Ethernet Port HAT expansion board, able to achieve high-speed reading/writing. Through the RTL8126 chip to achieve the expansion of 5Gbps Ethernet. Comes with aluminum alloy heatsink for better heat dissipation effect and more stable operation performance.
  • After power on, the board can be automatically recognised as eth1 without installing driver under Raspberry Pi official OS system. When you use OpenWrt, you need to compile the RTL8126 driver into the firmware.
  • The enclosure is specifically designed for HAT expansion boards with Ethernet Port. It is made of lightweight and durable aluminum alloy material, which can offer excellent protection and heat dissipation for the Raspberry Pi 5 board and expansion board.

Full Specifications

ASINB0G4ZWBT55
BrandZDE
Item Weight115 Grams
ManufacturerZDE
Built-In MediaVHS
Mfr Part NumberZP006
Processor BrandARM
CPU ManufacturerARM
Included ComponentsVHS
Warranty Description1 month
Full listing titleZDE ZP598 PCIe to 5GbE Ethernet Network Port HAT Expansion Board 5G 5Gb 5Gbps with Aluminum Alloy Case ZC506 and Heatsink for Raspberry Pi 5 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB

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