This fibre network card delivers reliable, high-performance network connectivity, by adding an open SFP+ slot to your server or high-powered workstation. It provides an easy and cost-effective way to upgrade your server or workstation to a 10 Gigabit fibre network using the SFP+ module of your choice and gives you the flexibility to use either multimode or single-mode fibre.<br><br>Increase your network speed. Several factors drive the need for more bandwidth in your network infrastructure. An increase in the number of network users and data-intensive applications, such as multimedia streaming and large file transfers all contribute to the need for more bandwidth in your network infrastructure. This fibre NIC lets you take advantage of the increased speed and stability of a 10 Gigabit network, withdata transfers of up to10Gbps.<br>Add scalablenetwork connections to your server or workstation<br><br>The fibre NIC is compatible with most 10GbE SFP+ transceivers. This gives you flexible and scalable configuration options for connecting your computer directly to a fibre network, at greater distances.<br><br>The card features an open SFP+ slot with support forone interchangeable 10GBase SFP+ module. This gives you the option to use the fibre transceiver module that best suitsyour network needs based on distance and connector type. StarTech.com offers a variety ofSFP+ transceiver modules includingthe SFP10GLRSTsingle-mode SFP+the SFP10GLRMSTmulti-mode SFP+, and SFP10GSRSTmultimode LC with DDM.<br><br>In addition, StarTech.comSFP+ Cablesprovide a dependable solution for linking telecom and data communications equipment, such as routers and switches.<br><br>Enhance your network capabilities<br>The 10 Gigabit network card features the Intel 82599 chipset, delivering the power, performance and enhanced capabilities you need for reliable network connections to your server or computer. The Intel chip offers many advanced features including Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity, PXE network boot support and up to 15K jumbo frame support.<br><br>The PEX10000SFPI is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.