Sonnet Technologies
Presto™
Gigabit Server PCIe
2 Port 1000/100/10BaseT Gigabit Ethernet PCIe
Host Adapter
Dual Port Network Connection
Whether you need to add more Gigabit Ethernet ports to your server for improved performance and reliability or the ability to connect your computer to more networks, get a Sonnet Presto™ Gigabit PCIe Server dual-port Gigabit Ethernet adapter card for PCI Express for an advanced networking solution! This 4-lane (x4) PCI Express card supports link aggregation on its own and with your computer's onboard Gigabit Ethernet ports and full duplex communication to achieve up to 2000 Mbps and faster transfer rates-the ideal solution for high-bandwidth data transfer requirements.
Presto Gigabit Ethernet Server PCIe also supports 9000 byte jumbo packet transfers (compared to 1500 byte standard packets) to support higher performance and reduced overhead when transferring large files.
Should a cable get unplugged or a port fail, Presto Gigabit Server PCIe provides transparent failover protection, so your computer remains connected to the network.
Presto Gigabit Server PCIe supports gigabit speeds over common CAT-5 cabling, so costly cable replacement is unnecessary. If your computer already has onboard Gigabit Ethernet, you can add a Presto Gigabit Server PCIe and use it for dedicated connection to a printer, AirPort® Extreme base station, DSL or cable modem, or a video server, while leaving your onboard Gigabit Ethernet port(s) available for other connections.
Presto Gigabit Server PCIe is compatible in Mac Pro®², and Power Mac® G5 & Xserve & PCs and servers with a PCI Express (PCIe) slot. Offering simple configuration, this Sonnet card is easy to use, and its support for 1000/100/10BaseT auto-negotiation and full/half duplex communication enable it to be used in most networks.
Features
- This card adds two RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
- Simple way to add Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to any compatible computer
- Supports gigabit speeds on common CAT-5 cabling-no need for costly cable replacement
- Supports link aggregation on its own and with onboard Gigabit Ethernet ports¹
- Supports transparent failover
- Full/half duplex
- 1000/100/10BaseT auto-negotiation
- PCI Express (PCIe) x4 host bus interface for maximum performance
Product Specifications
Sonnet Part Number
Ports
- Two RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Connections
- External - Up to 2 Devices
Bus Specifications
Form Factor
Data Transfer Rate
- 1000Mbps, 100Mbps, 10Mbps
Standard
- IEEE 802.3ad 1000BaseT
- IEEE 802.3u 100BaseT
- IEEE 802.3 10BaseT
Network
- Gigabit Ethernet (1000BaseT, 100BaseT, 10BaseT)
Network Power
Link Aggregation
Maximum packet size
- 9000 bytes (Jumbo packets)
Operating System Support
- Mac OS X Version 10.5+
- Mac OS X Mountain Lion compatible
- Windows® Server 2008 R2
- Windows Server 2008
- Windows Server 2003
- Windows 8
- Windows 7¹
- Windows Vista®
- Windows XP
External Connectivity
Internal Connectivity
Requires
Agency Approvals & Compliance
Dimensions
- 4.4" x 1.3" x 0.2" (113 x 34 x 4 mm)
Weight
Warranty
Notes
- Link aggregation not supported by Windows® Vista or Mac OS X
- Not compatible with Mac Pro 1,1
Manufacturer provided specifications for Sonnet Technologies p/n GE1000LA2XAE UPC#: 732311006616
NOT COMPATIBLE
Mac Pro 4-core (Mid 2006)
(August, 2006)
Model ID: MacPro1,1
2.0GHz, 2.66GHz, 3.0GHz
Mac Pro 8-core (Early 2007)
(April, 2007)
Model ID: MacPro2,1
3.0GHz
Mac Pro 4-Core (Early 2008)
(January, 2008)
Model ID: MacPro3,1
2.8GHz
Mac Pro 8-Core (Early 2008)
(January, 2008)
Model ID: MacPro3,1
2.8GHz, 3.0GHz, 3.2GHz
Mac Pro 4-Core (Early 2009)
(March, 2009)
Model ID: MacPro4,1
2.66GHz, 2.93GHz, 3.33GHz
Mac Pro 8-Core (Early 2009)
(March, 2009)
Model ID: MacPro4,1
2.26GHz, 2.66GHz, 2.93GHz
Mac Pro 12-Core (Mid 2012)
(June, 2012)
Model ID: MacPro5,1
2.4GHz, 2.66GHz, 3.06GHz
Mac Pro 6-Core (Mid 2012)
(June, 2012)
Model ID: MacPro5,1
3.33GHz
Mac Pro 4-Core (Mid 2012)
(June, 2012)
Model ID: MacPro5,1
3.2GHz
Mac Pro 12-Core (Mid 2010)
(July, 2010)
Model ID: MacPro5,1
2.66GHz, 2.93GHz
Mac Pro 8-Core (Mid 2010)
(July, 2010)
Model ID: MacPro5,1
2.4GHz
Mac Pro 6-Core (Mid 2010)
(July, 2010)
Model ID: MacPro5,1
3.33GHz
Mac Pro 4-Core (Mid 2010)
(July, 2010)
Model ID: MacPro5,1
2.8GHz, 3.2GHz
Power Mac G5 (Late 2005)
(October, 2005)
Model ID: PowerMac11,2
2.0GHz, 2.3GHz, dual 2.5GHz
Xserve (Late 2006)
(August, 2006)
Model ID: Xserve1,1
dual 2.0GHz, dual 2.66GHz, dual 3.0GHz
Xserve (Early 2008)
(January, 2008)
Model ID: Xserve2,1
2.8GHz, dual 2.8GHz, dual 3.0GHz
Xserve Quad-Core (Early 2009)
(April, 2009)
Model ID: Xserve3,1
2.26GHz
Xserve 8-Core (Early 2009)
(April, 2009)
Model ID: Xserve3,1
2.26GHz, 2.66GHz, 2.93GHz
PC Desktops
Compatible with Intel / AMD Process based PCs capable with
the specifications listed above. Memory complies with JEDEC
Specifications, document JESD79-3B.
Includes
- Presto Gigabit Server PCIe Ethernet network adapter card
- Low profile mounting bracket
- Quick start guide