AddOn 10Gbs Dual Open RJ-45 Port 100m PCIe x8 Network Interface Card

The AddOn 10Gbs Dual Open RJ-45 Port 100m PCIe x8 Network Interface Card is engineered to elevate your networking capabilities with enterprise-grade performance and reliability. Designed for servers, workstations, and demanding virtualization environments, this dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet NIC empowers you to supercharge data flows, accelerate backups, and improve storage throughput. With two RJ-45 10GBASE-T ports, a PCIe x8 interface, and copper cabling that supports long reaches, this card delivers robust throughput while maintaining compatibility and ease of integration in a wide range of setups. Whether you’re consolidating virtual machines, running database workloads, or handling big data transfers, this network interface card is built to keep pace with today’s data-intensive workloads while offering straightforward installation and dependable operation.

• Powerful dual 10GBASE-T ports deliver up to 10 Gbps per port, enabling parallel traffic flows for virtual machines, databases, and backups with minimal contention. This dual-port design helps you segment traffic, isolate workloads, and create dedicated uplinks to switches, storage networks, or backup targets, resulting in smoother performance during peak periods.
• Copper RJ-45 connectivity supports conventional Ethernet cabling (Cat6a/7 recommended) and reaches up to 100 meters, reducing upgrade costs while preserving flexibility. With 10GBASE-T, you can leverage standard networking infrastructure without expensive fiber upgrades, while still enjoying high-speed communication between hosts and storage devices or hypervisor environments.
• PCIe x8 interface ensures high bandwidth and compatibility with modern servers and workstations, with backward compatibility to PCIe generations supported by most motherboards. The PCIe x8 slot provides sufficient lanes to sustain high throughput on both ports, while offering room for future expansion and additional PCIe devices in compact server configurations.
• Easy installation and seamless integration into existing networks, including operating-system independent recognition with driver updates from the vendor’s repository. This card is designed to slot into a typical PCIe chassis with minimal downtime, and the dual ports can be configured in various networking topologies to suit your architecture—from NIC teaming to multi-path configurations for enhanced reliability.
• Reliable construction and comprehensive support from AddOn, complementing your enterprise-grade infrastructure with robust warranty and service options. Build quality and vendor backing help you minimize downtime, simplify troubleshooting, and maximize return on investment in critical data-center or on-premises deployments.

Technical Details of AddOn 10Gbs Dual Open RJ-45 Port 100m PCIe x8 Network Interface Card

• Ports: 2 x RJ-45 10GBASE-T Ethernet ports designed for copper cabling, enabling flexible, broad-compatibility networking across devices and switches that support 10 Gigabit Ethernet.
• Interface: PCIe x8 (PCI Express 3.0/4.0 compatible) to provide ample bandwidth between the NIC and the system, supporting high-throughput data transfers required by virtualization, high-speed storage, and data-intensive workloads.
• Max Speed: Up to 10 Gbps per port; dual-port operation supports aggregate bandwidth under appropriate network configurations, allowing you to scale performance for simultaneous workloads without overwhelming a single link.
• Cable Distance: Up to 100 meters on Cat6a/7 copper cabling, enabling flexible placement of servers, storage, and network devices within typical data-center racks and closets while preserving signal integrity at 10GBASE-T.
• Form Factor: Standard full-height bracket with optional low-profile bracket for slim or compact chassis, giving you deployment flexibility across rack-mounted servers and workstation builds alike.
• Power and Efficiency: Engineered to integrate smoothly with modern servers’ power management, reducing unnecessary overhead while delivering reliable, consistent network performance across heavy workloads.
• Compliance and Compatibility: Built to align with common PCIe standards and widely supported by popular operating systems and virtualization platforms; offers broad compatibility with vendor drivers and generic OS networking stacks.

how to install AddOn 10Gbs Dual Open RJ-45 Port 100m PCIe x8 Network Interface Card

• Power down your system, unplug power, and open the chassis to access the PCIe slots. Remove any cover plates or brackets as needed to accommodate the NIC and maintain proper airflow inside the case.
• Locate an available PCIe x8 slot on your motherboard and remove the slot cover from the corresponding backplane to allow network access from the exterior of the system.
• Align the NIC’s edge with the PCIe slot and firmly press until it is fully seated. Secure the bracket with the retaining screw to ensure stable operation and proper grounding within the chassis.
• Connect two Ethernet cables to the two RJ-45 ports on the card, ensuring solid contact and using Cat6a/7 cabling for best 10GBASE-T performance and reliable signal quality over the 100-meter distance.
• Power on the system and install the latest drivers from the vendor’s website or your operating system’s hardware catalog. Reboot if prompted and verify the new NIC is recognized in the device manager (Windows) or equivalent network configuration utility on your OS. Configure network settings, bonding/teaming if needed, and test throughput to confirm performance targets are met.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What speeds does this card support? A: It features two RJ-45 10GBASE-T ports with up to 10 Gbps per port, enabling independent or aggregated bandwidth depending on your network and switch capabilities.
• Q: Is copper cabling required? A: Yes, this model uses copper RJ-45 10GBASE-T connections and supports distances up to 100 meters with Cat6a/7 cabling.
• Q: Which PCIe slot is needed? A: The card requires a PCIe x8 slot for full performance, but is compatible with PCIe x8 slots on most motherboards (x16 or x4 may work depending on motherboard configuration).
• Q: Do I need special drivers? A: For best results, install the latest drivers from the vendor’s site; many operating systems will recognize the card with basic network functionality, but drivers unlock full features and stability.
• Q: Is there a warranty? A: AddOn typically offers a manufacturer warranty and support services; check the product page for exact terms and duration.