Gigabit Dual NIC with Intel 82576, 2 ports, PCIe x1

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2 Pack Gigabit Dual NIC with Intel 82576 Chip, 1Gb Network Card Compare to Intel E1G42ET NIC, 2 RJ45 Ports, PCI Express 2.1 X1, Ethernet Card with Low Profile for Windows/Windows Server/Linux

Dual 1Gb Ethernet NICs with Intel 82576 controller; supports 10/100/1000Mbps over 2 RJ45 ports. Includes low-profile PCIe 2.1 x1 form factor for Windows/Windows Server/Linux. One customer notes plug-and-play on Windows 10

Highlights

  • Intel 82576 controller
  • 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports
  • Low-profile PCIe 2.1 x1 compatibility

Pros

  • Dual RJ45 ports for 1 Gb Ethernet
  • Intel 82576-based controller
  • Low-profile PCIe 2.1 x1 form factor
  • Plug-and-play on Windows 10 (customer insight)
  • Good value for money (customer insight)

Cons

  • Mixed compatibility and driver support (customer insight)
  • Some reports of no ESXi compatibility
  • Lack of drivers for Windows XP (customer insight)

Best For

  • server upgrade for multiple NICs
  • virtualization host (ESXi) setup
  • Windows/Linux desktop or server network expansion
  • low-profile PC builds requiring extra gigabit ports
  • networked storage or homelab connectivity
  • QoS-enabled network traffic handling

Features

  • Two-pack of PCIe network adapters with Intel 82576 controller
  • Dual 1 Gb Ethernet ports; supports 10/100/1000 Mbps over Cat5e
  • PCI Express 2.0 x1 interface; compatible with PCIe x1 x4 x8 slots
  • Range up to 100 meters for Ethernet cabling
  • Intel 82576-based NICs designed for Windows, Windows Server, and Linux systems

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