--- product_id: 625411063 title: "2.5Gb PCIe Network Card 2.5GBase-T RJ45 LAN Adapter | Intel I226-V chip, for Win10/11 & Linux, heavy-duty aluminum heatsink, full-height and low-profile brackets for PC, servers" brand: "xikestor" price: "€ 41.40" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Xike Stor" url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/625411063-2-5gb-pcie-network-card-2-5gbase-t-rj45-lan store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # 2.5Gbps blazing speed PCIe x1 slot with gold-plated connectors Heavy-duty aluminum heatsink 2.5Gb PCIe Network Card 2.5GBase-T RJ45 LAN Adapter | Intel I226-V chip, for Win10/11 & Linux, heavy-duty aluminum heatsink, full-height and low-profile brackets for PC, servers **Brand:** xikestor **Price:** € 41.40 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Elevate your network game with 2.5Gbps speed and rock-solid reliability! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 2.5Gb PCIe Network Card 2.5GBase-T RJ45 LAN Adapter | Intel I226-V chip, for Win10/11 & Linux, heavy-duty aluminum heatsink, full-height and low-profile brackets for PC, servers by xikestor - **How much does it cost?** € 41.40 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/625411063-2-5gb-pcie-network-card-2-5gbase-t-rj45-lan) ## Best For - xikestor enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted xikestor brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Blazing 2.5Gbps Ethernet:** Upgrade your network with ultra-fast 2.5GBase-T speeds for seamless streaming, gaming, and data transfers. - • **Universal OS Compatibility:** Effortlessly integrates with Windows 10/11, Linux, and VMware ESXi for versatile professional setups. - • **Advanced Thermal Management:** Stay cool under pressure with a premium alloy heatsink designed for heavy workloads and long uptime. - • **Durable & Reliable Connection:** Gold-plated PCIe connectors ensure longevity and stable data transmission across PCIe x1, x4, x8, and x16 slots. - • **Flexible Installation Options:** Includes both full-height and low-profile brackets to fit any PC, HTPC, or server chassis with ease. ## Overview The XikeStor 2.5Gb PCIe Network Card featuring the Intel I226-V chip delivers up to 2.5Gbps Ethernet speeds, compatible with Windows 10/11, Linux, and VMware ESXi. Its heavy-duty aluminum heatsink ensures stable performance under heavy workloads, while flexible bracket options and gold-plated PCIe x1 connectors guarantee easy installation and durable connectivity for desktops, HTPCs, and servers. ## Description Buy XikeStor 2.5Gb PCIe Network Card 2.5GBase-T RJ45 LAN Adapter | Intel I226-V chip, for Win10/11 & Linux, heavy-duty aluminum heatsink, full-height and low-profile brackets for PC, servers: Network Cards - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Works well with Unraid host through a Unifi Cloud Gateway Max router - I have an older PC that has been repurposed to be my NAS using Unraid. I purchased this to replace an intel based 2x1Gbps card that was running as an aggregated LACP bond. It took a little bit to learn how to get Unraid to make this the primary NIC, but that's not the card's fault (it wasn't really that hard, I am just not familiar with Unraid just yet). After installing the card and getting it connected to my Ubiquiti Unifi Cloud Gateway Max, I ran In iperf3 test to another Unraid system on the network. I am no network engineer, but I'm getting "close enough" to the advertised maximum bandwidth to make me very happy. My iperf3 results are below: iperf3 -c 10.0.20.21 Connecting to host , port 5201 [ 5] local port 58840 connected to port 5201 [ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate Retr Cwnd [ 5] 0.00-1.00 sec 282 MBytes 2.36 Gbits/sec 0 311 KBytes [ 5] 1.00-2.00 sec 278 MBytes 2.34 Gbits/sec 0 308 KBytes [ 5] 2.00-3.00 sec 279 MBytes 2.34 Gbits/sec 0 311 KBytes [ 5] 3.00-4.00 sec 278 MBytes 2.34 Gbits/sec 0 305 KBytes [ 5] 4.00-5.00 sec 280 MBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec 0 308 KBytes [ 5] 5.00-6.00 sec 278 MBytes 2.33 Gbits/sec 0 305 KBytes [ 5] 6.00-7.00 sec 280 MBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec 0 308 KBytes [ 5] 7.00-8.00 sec 278 MBytes 2.33 Gbits/sec 0 311 KBytes [ 5] 8.00-9.00 sec 279 MBytes 2.34 Gbits/sec 0 308 KBytes [ 5] 9.00-10.00 sec 278 MBytes 2.33 Gbits/sec 0 5.66 KBytes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate Retr [ 5] 0.00-10.00 sec 2.72 GBytes 2.34 Gbits/sec 0 sender [ 5] 0.00-10.00 sec 2.72 GBytes 2.34 Gbits/sec receiver I may try to set up jumbo frames (I don't know if that' still a good way to increase throughput, but I seem to remember 'back in tha day' it being one way to improve performance) but I'm not sure. For now, it gave me what I wanted: a very affordable and fast speed boost on my small home network. Review: Terrible Performance - This card reports the connection speed as 2.5Gbps, but it performs close to 100 Mbps. See the iperf3 results: [ 5] 0.00-1.01 sec 7.50 MBytes 62.6 Mbits/sec [ 5] 1.01-2.01 sec 11.5 MBytes 96.5 Mbits/sec [ 5] 2.01-3.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 94.7 Mbits/sec [ 5] 3.00-4.00 sec 11.4 MBytes 95.3 Mbits/sec [ 5] 4.00-5.00 sec 11.4 MBytes 95.2 Mbits/sec [ 5] 5.00-6.01 sec 11.2 MBytes 94.3 Mbits/sec [ 5] 6.01-7.00 sec 11.1 MBytes 93.4 Mbits/sec [ 5] 7.00-8.00 sec 11.1 MBytes 93.5 Mbits/sec [ 5] 8.00-9.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 94.5 Mbits/sec [ 5] 9.00-10.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 94.3 Mbits/sec - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate [ 5] 0.00-10.00 sec 109 MBytes 91.4 Mbits/sec sender [ 5] 0.00-10.05 sec 109 MBytes 90.6 Mbits/sec receiver A different card on the same computer and the same switch perform as expected. [ 7] 0.00-1.00 sec 283 MBytes 2.36 Gbits/sec [ 7] 1.00-2.01 sec 281 MBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec [ 7] 2.01-3.01 sec 280 MBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec [ 7] 3.01-4.01 sec 281 MBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec [ 7] 4.01-5.01 sec 281 MBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec [ 7] 5.01-6.00 sec 280 MBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec [ 7] 6.00-7.01 sec 281 MBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec [ 7] 7.01-8.00 sec 279 MBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec [ 7] 8.00-9.01 sec 282 MBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec [ 7] 9.01-10.01 sec 280 MBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate [ 7] 0.00-10.01 sec 2.74 GBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec sender [ 7] 0.00-10.01 sec 2.74 GBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec receiver ## Features - High-Speed Connectivity: Experience lightning-fast connections with this 2.5G PCIe X1 network card. Powered by the Intel i226-v Ethernet controller chip, it ensures seamless performance and stable connections for your desktop PC(Not an Intel network card). - Multi-System Compatibility: The i226-v PCIe Ethernet card is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows 10/11, Linux kernel 5.16.18/RHEL 8.6, and VMware ESXi 8.0. Enjoy efficient performance across various systems with this internal computer networking solution. - Driver Installation Required: To ensure optimal performance, this 2.5G network card requires driver installation before use. Please visit our official website's(xikestor.com) Download Center to download the appropriate drivers. For detailed installation steps, refer to the instructions in the product description below. - Versatile Design: Featuring standard and low-profile brackets (12cm and 8cm), the network interface card fits seamlessly into various computer cases, from standard computer case to compact HTCPs and 2U servers. - Flexible Slot Compatibility: This 2.5GB PCIe network card with RJ45 interface utilizes a PCI-E X1 slot, compatible with X4, X8, and X16 slots. With gold-plated connectors for enhanced contact performance and longevity, it supports transmission rates of 100M/1G/2.5G, ensuring optimal performance and durability. - Advanced Heat Dissipation: Equipped with a premium alloy heat sink, our network adapter effectively dissipates heat, ensuring reliable and stable operation even under heavy workloads. Say goodbye to overheating concerns with this 2.5GB NIC. - Note: Before purchasing this 2.5G network card featuring the Intel I226-V chip, please ensure that your motherboard is compatible with this specific chip and check the BIOS settings to ensure that the NIC interface is enabled. We recommend checking with your motherboard manufacturer or reviewing the relevant compatibility documentation to confirm that this chip is supported. This will help prevent any potential issues during installation and avoid compatibility-related inconveniences. - Contact Us：If you have any questions, please contact our customer service. We will answer all your inquiries within 24 hours. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0CYB1GSHS | | Best Sellers Rank | #67 in Internal Computer Networking Cards | | Brand | XikeStor | | Built-In Media | Certificate of Compliance, Low Profile Bracket, PCIe Network Card, User Manual | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Desktop | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 207 Reviews | | Data Link Protocol | Fast Ethernet | | Data Transfer Rate | 2.5 Gigabits Per Second | | Hardware Interface | PCIE x 1 | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 3.07"L x 2.36"W x 0.71"H | | Item Weight | 0.11 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Anhui Seeker Electronic Technology Co., LTD | | Mfr Part Number | SKN-PCIE | | Model Number | I226 2.5G RJ45 | | Product Dimensions | 3.07"L x 2.36"W x 0.71"H | | Warranty Description | 1 Year Manufacturer | ## Product Details - **Brand:** XikeStor - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop - **Data Link Protocol:** Gigabit Ethernet - **Data Transfer Rate:** 2.5 Gigabits Per Second - **Hardware Interface:** PCIE x 1 - **Item Weight:** 1.76 ounces - **Manufacturer:** Anhui Seeker Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. - **Product Dimensions:** 3.07"L x 2.36"W x 0.71"H ## Images ![2.5Gb PCIe Network Card 2.5GBase-T RJ45 LAN Adapter | Intel I226-V chip, for Win10/11 & Linux, heavy-duty aluminum heatsink, full-height and low-profile brackets for PC, servers - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61LAlI+sH+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well with Unraid host through a Unifi Cloud Gateway Max router *by B***Y on August 10, 2025* I have an older PC that has been repurposed to be my NAS using Unraid. I purchased this to replace an intel based 2x1Gbps card that was running as an aggregated LACP bond. It took a little bit to learn how to get Unraid to make this the primary NIC, but that's not the card's fault (it wasn't really that hard, I am just not familiar with Unraid just yet). After installing the card and getting it connected to my Ubiquiti Unifi Cloud Gateway Max, I ran In iperf3 test to another Unraid system on the network. I am no network engineer, but I'm getting "close enough" to the advertised maximum bandwidth to make me very happy. My iperf3 results are below: iperf3 -c 10.0.20.21 Connecting to host , port 5201 [ 5] local port 58840 connected to port 5201 [ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate Retr Cwnd [ 5] 0.00-1.00 sec 282 MBytes 2.36 Gbits/sec 0 311 KBytes [ 5] 1.00-2.00 sec 278 MBytes 2.34 Gbits/sec 0 308 KBytes [ 5] 2.00-3.00 sec 279 MBytes 2.34 Gbits/sec 0 311 KBytes [ 5] 3.00-4.00 sec 278 MBytes 2.34 Gbits/sec 0 305 KBytes [ 5] 4.00-5.00 sec 280 MBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec 0 308 KBytes [ 5] 5.00-6.00 sec 278 MBytes 2.33 Gbits/sec 0 305 KBytes [ 5] 6.00-7.00 sec 280 MBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec 0 308 KBytes [ 5] 7.00-8.00 sec 278 MBytes 2.33 Gbits/sec 0 311 KBytes [ 5] 8.00-9.00 sec 279 MBytes 2.34 Gbits/sec 0 308 KBytes [ 5] 9.00-10.00 sec 278 MBytes 2.33 Gbits/sec 0 5.66 KBytes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate Retr [ 5] 0.00-10.00 sec 2.72 GBytes 2.34 Gbits/sec 0 sender [ 5] 0.00-10.00 sec 2.72 GBytes 2.34 Gbits/sec receiver I may try to set up jumbo frames (I don't know if that' still a good way to increase throughput, but I seem to remember 'back in tha day' it being one way to improve performance) but I'm not sure. For now, it gave me what I wanted: a very affordable and fast speed boost on my small home network. ### ⭐ Terrible Performance *by C***X on December 7, 2024* This card reports the connection speed as 2.5Gbps, but it performs close to 100 Mbps. See the iperf3 results: [ 5] 0.00-1.01 sec 7.50 MBytes 62.6 Mbits/sec [ 5] 1.01-2.01 sec 11.5 MBytes 96.5 Mbits/sec [ 5] 2.01-3.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 94.7 Mbits/sec [ 5] 3.00-4.00 sec 11.4 MBytes 95.3 Mbits/sec [ 5] 4.00-5.00 sec 11.4 MBytes 95.2 Mbits/sec [ 5] 5.00-6.01 sec 11.2 MBytes 94.3 Mbits/sec [ 5] 6.01-7.00 sec 11.1 MBytes 93.4 Mbits/sec [ 5] 7.00-8.00 sec 11.1 MBytes 93.5 Mbits/sec [ 5] 8.00-9.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 94.5 Mbits/sec [ 5] 9.00-10.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 94.3 Mbits/sec - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate [ 5] 0.00-10.00 sec 109 MBytes 91.4 Mbits/sec sender [ 5] 0.00-10.05 sec 109 MBytes 90.6 Mbits/sec receiver A different card on the same computer and the same switch perform as expected. [ 7] 0.00-1.00 sec 283 MBytes 2.36 Gbits/sec [ 7] 1.00-2.01 sec 281 MBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec [ 7] 2.01-3.01 sec 280 MBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec [ 7] 3.01-4.01 sec 281 MBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec [ 7] 4.01-5.01 sec 281 MBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec [ 7] 5.01-6.00 sec 280 MBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec [ 7] 6.00-7.01 sec 281 MBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec [ 7] 7.01-8.00 sec 279 MBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec [ 7] 8.00-9.01 sec 282 MBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec [ 7] 9.01-10.01 sec 280 MBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate [ 7] 0.00-10.01 sec 2.74 GBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec sender [ 7] 0.00-10.01 sec 2.74 GBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec receiver ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So far, so good. *by J***M on May 14, 2024* Detected fine in an Asus AMD x570 motherboard. No windows 10 drivers automatically found. Unfortunately Intel's website makes it a bit harder than it should be to find drivers. Search for "Intel Network Adapter Driver for Windows 10". Version 29.1 installed without issue. I ordered a second one and will update review if there are any problems. Edit: Also working fine on another ASUS AMD x570 motherboard on windows 11, a Gigabyte A520 board on windows 10, and an ASUS Intel H770 board running Debian Linux. 2.5 GB link throughput: [ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate [ 5] 0.00-1.00 sec 284 MBytes 2.38 Gbits/sec [ 5] 1.00-2.00 sec 283 MBytes 2.37 Gbits/sec [ 5] 2.00-3.01 sec 284 MBytes 2.37 Gbits/sec [ 5] 3.01-4.01 sec 281 MBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec [ 5] 4.01-5.01 sec 284 MBytes 2.37 Gbits/sec [ 5] 5.01-6.00 sec 279 MBytes 2.37 Gbits/sec [ 5] 6.00-7.00 sec 283 MBytes 2.37 Gbits/sec [ 5] 7.00-8.01 sec 284 MBytes 2.37 Gbits/sec [ 5] 8.01-9.01 sec 281 MBytes 2.35 Gbits/sec [ 5] 9.01-10.01 sec 284 MBytes 2.37 Gbits/sec - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate [ 5] 0.00-10.01 sec 2.76 GBytes 2.37 Gbits/sec sender [ 5] 0.00-10.02 sec 2.76 GBytes 2.37 Gbits/sec receiver 1GB link throughput: [ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate [ 5] 0.00-1.01 sec 115 MBytes 962 Mbits/sec [ 5] 1.01-2.01 sec 107 MBytes 893 Mbits/sec [ 5] 2.01-3.01 sec 113 MBytes 943 Mbits/sec [ 5] 3.01-4.01 sec 113 MBytes 942 Mbits/sec [ 5] 4.01-5.00 sec 111 MBytes 944 Mbits/sec [ 5] 5.00-6.01 sec 112 MBytes 940 Mbits/sec [ 5] 6.01-7.01 sec 111 MBytes 929 Mbits/sec [ 5] 7.01-8.01 sec 112 MBytes 941 Mbits/sec [ 5] 8.01-9.01 sec 112 MBytes 941 Mbits/sec [ 5] 9.01-10.00 sec 111 MBytes 944 Mbits/sec - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate [ 5] 0.00-10.00 sec 1.09 GBytes 938 Mbits/sec sender [ 5] 0.00-10.01 sec 1.09 GBytes 936 Mbits/sec receiver ## Frequently Bought Together - 2.5Gb PCIe Network Card with Intel I226-V Chip, 2.5GBase-T Network Adapter NIC, PCIe 3.1 X1, PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Card for Windows 10/11, Linux Kernel 5.16.18/RHEL8.6, VMware ESXi8.0 - TP-Link 2.5GB PCIe Network Card (TX201) – PCIe to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter, Supports Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7, Win Server 2022/2019/2016, Linux - TP-Link TL-SG108-M2 - 8 Port Multi-Gigabit Unmanaged Network Switch, Ethernet Splitter, 𝟮.𝟱𝗚𝗯 Bandwidth, Plug & Play Desktop/Wall-Mount Fanless Metal Design --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/625411063-2-5gb-pcie-network-card-2-5gbase-t-rj45-lan](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/625411063-2-5gb-pcie-network-card-2-5gbase-t-rj45-lan) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-07-05*