Intel I226-T1 PCIe Gen3 (x1) Single Port 2.5GbE RJ45 Network Adapter Low Profile
Intel Ethernet Network Adapter I226-T1, PCIe Gen3.1 (x1), 1x 2.5GbE LAN, Low Profile, Wake-on-LAN , CAT5e, CAT6
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Step Up from Gigabit
The Intel® Ethernet Network Adapter I226-T1 delivers dependable 2.5GbE speeds over standard cabling, making it ideal for modern desktops, creative rigs, and business systems that have outgrown 1GbE. Compact and practical, this PCIe 3.1 x1 adapter supports 10/100/1000/2.5GBASE-T(X) through a standard RJ45 port—no need to upgrade your CAT5e or CAT6 wiring.
Cool, Clean, and Efficient
A ventilated bracket keeps airflow moving while the ultra-compact design fits comfortably into tight spaces. With lead-free, low-halogen materials and support for energy-saving features like ASPM and full MAC-level power controls, the I226-T1 quietly does its job without dragging down your system’s power budget.
Engineered for Smarter Traffic Handling
Hardware-based offloads (TSO, checksums, RSS) and 4 dedicated Tx/Rx queues keep packet flow efficient and CPU load low, even when handling high volumes of data. Prioritised traffic, intelligent queueing, and low-latency interrupt support all contribute to faster transfers and smoother performance—especially on multi-core setups.
Dynamic Speed with Broad Compatibility
From 10Mbps to 2.5Gbps, the I226-T1 shifts automatically to match your network conditions. Jumbo frame support (up to 9.5KB) improves throughput for larger file transfers, while full IEEE compliance and PXE boot support make it well-suited for a wide range of OS environments.
Features
Interface: PCIe Gen3.1 (x1).
Ports: 1 x RJ45 (10/100/1000/2.5GBASE-T).
Bracket Height: Full-Height by default, Low-Profile option included.
Cable Support: CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A (up to 100m).
Wake on LAN: Yes (PXE 2.1 compliant).
Power Efficiency: ASPM, MAC power controls, low halogen.
Power States: ACPI D0 and D3 support.
Auto-Negotiation: IEEE 802.3 compliant.
Flow Control: IEEE 802.3x, 802.3z with software Rx/Tx control.
Jumbo Frames: Up to 9.5KB.
RSS: Receive Side Scaling (Windows).
Queues: 4 Tx / 4 Rx.
Checksum Offload: IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP (Tx/Rx).
TSO: Transmit Segmentation Offload (IPv4, IPv6).
