• Overview
  • Tech Specs

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 Server PCIe dual-port Gigabit Ethernet adapter card for for an advanced networking solution! This 4-lane (x4) PCI Express card supports link aggregation (teaming)(1) 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 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.

Presto Gigabit Server PCIe Usage

Whether you need to add more Gigabit Ethernet ports to your computer for improved performance and reliability or the ability to connect to more networks, get a Sonnet Presto Gigabit Server PCIe dual-port Gigabit Ethernet adapter card for PCI Express for an advanced networking solution!

 

Key Features

Simple way to add dual-port Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to any compatible computer

Supports gigabit speeds on common CAT-5e cabling—no need for costly cable replacement

Supports link aggregation(1) on its own and with onboard Gigabit Ethernet ports

Supports transparent failover

Full/half duplex

1000/100/10BaseT auto-negotiation

PCI Express (PCIe) x4 host bus interface for maximum performance

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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-5e 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® towers, Xserve(3), 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.

Part No.  
GE1000LA2XA-E Discontinued
Hardware  
Warranty 1-year
Form Factor PCIe computer card
Network Connectors Two RJ-45 connectors support 1000Mbps, 100Mbps, 10Mbps network speed
Bus Interface PCI Express 1.1, x4
Standard IEEE 802.3ad 1000BaseT; IEEE 802.3u 100BaseT; IEEE 802.3 10BaseT
Network Gigabit Ethernet (1000BaseT, 100BaseT, 10BaseT)
Network Power UTP x 2 (Auto-MDI/MDI-X)
Transmission Rates 1000Mbps, 100Mbps, 10Mbps
Link Aggregation Supported on macOS, Windows Server Editions, and Windows 7(1)
Packets Maximum packet size:
9000 bytes (Jumbo packets)
RoHS Compliant Yes
Package Contents
  • Presto Gigabit Server PCIe Computer Card
  • Low profile mounting bracket
  • Documentation

 

Specifications subject to change without notice.

 

 

 

Mac® Compatibility

Mac Pro tower (with card slots)(2)

Xserve® (with PCIe slots)

OS X® 10.5.8+

macOS Sierra compatible

Windows® Compatibility

PC (with PCIe x4 slots)

PC server (with PCIe x4 slots)

Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista®, XP (SP2)

Windows Server 2016, 2012, 2008 R2, 2008, 2003


Technical Notes

  1. Switch/router must support link aggregation (teaming) and ports must be configured for link aggregation. Windows 7 link aggregation support requires an Intel driver download. Link aggregation not supported by Windows 8 or 10.
  2. Not compatible with Mac Pro 1,1.


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