QNAP Dual-Port 2.5GbE PCIe Network Expansion Card

The QNAP QXG-2G2T-I225 is a dual port 2.5 GbE network expansion card that installs in a PCIe 2.0 x2 slot to give desktops, QNAP NAS systems, and servers faster wired connectivity without changing existing cabling. Each RJ45 port negotiates 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, 100 Mbps, or 10 Mbps over Cat 5-class cables, so you can step up performance while keeping the infrastructure you already own.

An Intel Ethernet Controller I225-LM sits at the heart of the card and unlocks features valued by IT administrators and power users alike. PXE boot simplifies remote deployment, while Wake-on-LAN on the first port lets you power systems on or off through the network. Support for jumbo frames to 9 kB, VLAN tagging, Time Sensitive Networking, and Intel AMT provides the flexibility needed for virtualization hosts, media servers, and latency-sensitive workloads.

Installation is straightforward. A low-profile bracket comes pre-installed for small form factor cases, and full-height and QNAP NAS-specific brackets are included in the box. The card works with QTS and QuTS hero NAS firmware, Windows 10 version 1809 or newer, Windows Server 2019, and Linux kernels 4.20 or 5.x, so it integrates easily into most current environments.

Home lab enthusiasts can use the QXG-2G2T-I225 to speed up virtual machine migration and backups. Creative teams benefit when large media files move between workstations and shared storage at 2.5 GbE rates. Small businesses can upgrade their network core in stages, pairing this card with an affordable 2.5 GbE switch to relieve bandwidth bottlenecks without replacing every cable.

• Two NBASE-T RJ45 ports support 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, 100 Mbps, and 10 Mbps
• Connects through a PCIe 2.0 x2 interface
• Powered by an Intel Ethernet Controller I225-LM
• Compatible with existing Cat 5-class cabling
• PXE boot, Wake-on-LAN on the first port, jumbo frames, VLAN, and TSN
• Includes low-profile, full-height, and QNAP NAS brackets
• Works with QTS/QuTS hero, Windows 10 (1809 or later), Linux kernel 4.20/5.x, and Windows Server 2019