PCIe, RJ45
PCIe Network Cards
320 PCIe network cards from TP-Link, Intel, 10Gtek and more. Most cost $14 to $1,425, and half cost less than $58.
Top brands: Intel (18)TP-Link (13)StarTech.com (5)BrosTrend (4)
+PCIe x1 slot fits many desktop motherboards
+RJ45 port works with standard Ethernet cables
+Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet speeds
−Limited to 1 Gbps speed
$9.50
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OLurkthu Network Card PCI Express X1 1Gbps RJ45 10/100/1000 for
$9.50as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+PCIe x1 slot fits many desktop motherboards
+RJ45 port works with standard Ethernet cables
+Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet speeds
Cons−Limited to 1 Gbps speed
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5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek
+5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit cards
+PCIe interface for desktop and server use
+RJ45 port works with standard Ethernet cabling
−Requires a cable and switch that support 5 Gbps
$17.85
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OLurkthu PCIe Network Card 5GbE RTL8126 RJ45 Adapter for Desktop and Server
$17.85as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit cards
+PCIe interface for desktop and server use
+RJ45 port works with standard Ethernet cabling
+Realtek RTL8126 chipset listed
Cons−Requires a cable and switch that support 5 Gbps
Compared with the 320 Network Cards on this page−5 speed: 132 of the 206 here have a higher speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
1 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek
+Gigabit speed of 1 Gbps for fast wired networking
+Internal PCIe slot keeps the desktop connection clean
+Realtek chip, a widely used networking chipset
−Requires an open PCIe slot inside the desktop
$5.99
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RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet PCIE Networking Card 10/100 / 1000Mbps RJ45 Adapter for Desktop PC Gigabit Desktop Adapter
$5.99as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Gigabit speed of 1 Gbps for fast wired networking
+Internal PCIe slot keeps the desktop connection clean
+Realtek chip, a widely used networking chipset
+Also supports 10/100 Mbps for older networks
Cons−Requires an open PCIe slot inside the desktop
Compared with the 320 Network Cards on this page−1 speed: 174 of the 206 here have a higher speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
10 Speed, PCIe, SFP, Intel
+10 Gbps network speed for high-bandwidth connections
+Uses a PCIe x1 slot for installation in a server or PC
+Intel chipset for the network controller
−Requires a PCIe slot in the host system
$59.09
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SENECESLI 10GB PCIe X1 SFP Network Card for Servers
$59.09as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+10 Gbps network speed for high-bandwidth connections
+Uses a PCIe x1 slot for installation in a server or PC
+Intel chipset for the network controller
+SFP port for fiber or direct-attach connections
Cons−Requires a PCIe slot in the host system
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
1 Speed, PCIe, RJ45
+2.5Gb RJ45 Ethernet on a single port
+Uses existing Cat 5e cabling
+Low-profile form factor fits small cases
−Requires a PCIe slot in the computer
$29.99
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Sonnet Solo2.5G PCIe 2.5Gb Ethernet RJ45 Network Card Windows Linux NBASE-T | Uses existing Cat 5e cabling; 1Gbps and
$29.99as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+2.5Gb RJ45 Ethernet on a single port
+Uses existing Cat 5e cabling
+Low-profile form factor fits small cases
+Works with 1Gbps networks as well
Cons−Requires a PCIe slot in the computer
Compared with the 320 Network Cards on this page−1 speed: 174 of the 206 here have a higher speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
10 Speed, PCIe, RJ45
+Two 10GbE RJ45 ports on one card
+Supports link aggregation
+Low-profile form factor fits small cases
−Requires a PCIe slot in the computer
$199.99
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Sonnet Twin10G PCIe Dual 10GbE RJ45 Ethernet Network Card Mac Windows Linux | Link aggregation and transparent$199.99as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Two 10GbE RJ45 ports on one card
+Supports link aggregation
+Low-profile form factor fits small cases
+Works with Mac, Windows and Linux
Cons−Requires a PCIe slot in the computer
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
25 Speed, PCIe, SFP28
+Two 25GbE optical ports on one card
+Includes two 25GBASE-SR optical transceivers
+Low-profile form factor fits small cases
−Uses short-range optical transceivers only
$599.99
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Sonnet Twin25G PCIe Dual 25GbE SFP28 Optical Network Card Mac Windows Linux | Two 25GBASE-SR optical transceivers$599.99as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Two 25GbE optical ports on one card
+Includes two 25GBASE-SR optical transceivers
+Low-profile form factor fits small cases
+Works with Mac, Windows and Linux
Cons−Uses short-range optical transceivers only
Compared with the 320 Network Cards on this page+25 speed: only 26 of 206 here have a higher speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
PCIe
+Provides dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless
+Uses a PCI Express interface
+Low profile design fits small-form-factor cases
−Wireless speed is limited to AC1200 class
$29.99
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TP-Link AC1200 PCIe WiFi Card(Archer T4E)- 2.4G/5G Dual Band Wireless PCI Express Adapter, Low Profile, Long Range
$29.99as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Provides dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless
+Uses a PCI Express interface
+Low profile design fits small-form-factor cases
Cons−Wireless speed is limited to AC1200 class
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
PCIe
+PCIe 2.1 interface for desktop installation
+Low profile bracket fits compact computer cases
+Two 1000Base-SX fiber optic ports
−Fiber ports need compatible multimode fiber cabling
$7,021.04
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Transition Networks N-GXE-LC-02-S25 N-GXE-LC-02 - Network Adapter - PCIe 2.1 Low Profile - 1000Base-SX x 2-850 nm (Pack$7,021.04as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+PCIe 2.1 interface for desktop installation
+Low profile bracket fits compact computer cases
+Two 1000Base-SX fiber optic ports
+Operates at 850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber
Cons−Fiber ports need compatible multimode fiber cabling
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
10 Speed, PCIe, RJ45
+10 Gigabit Ethernet speed over an RJ45 port
+Uses a x4 PCIe lane connection
+Low-profile design fits compact PC cases
−Requires a free PCIe slot in the computer
$69.99
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TRENDnet 10G PCIe Network Adapter, TEG-10GECTX | Convert a PCI Express Slot Into a 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port, 802.1Q
$69.99as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+10 Gigabit Ethernet speed over an RJ45 port
+Uses a x4 PCIe lane connection
+Low-profile design fits compact PC cases
Cons−Requires a free PCIe slot in the computer
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
1 Ports, PCIe, SFP, Intel
+Single SFP port for fiber network connections
+PCIe interface fits desktop computer expansion slots
+Intel chip for network connectivity
−Requires an SFP module to connect
$287.52
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TXA078 82599EN Desktop Networking Card with Single SFP Port PCIE Fiber
$287.52as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Single SFP port for fiber network connections
+PCIe interface fits desktop computer expansion slots
+Intel chip for network connectivity
+Single port card for one network link
Cons−Requires an SFP module to connect
Compared with the 320 Network Cards on this page−1 ports: 91 of the 121 here have more ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
1 Speed, PCIe, RJ45
+Installs in a PCIe slot for a permanent wired connection
+Gigabit speed of 1 Gbps for fast wired networking
+Single-lane x1 PCIe interface fits common slots
−Requires an open PCIe slot inside the computer
$11.99
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[Upgrade] PCIe Ethernet Card Nic 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit PCI-Express Network Card (WIN10/11 Driver-Free) RJ45 Network
$11.99as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Installs in a PCIe slot for a permanent wired connection
+Gigabit speed of 1 Gbps for fast wired networking
+Single-lane x1 PCIe interface fits common slots
Cons−Requires an open PCIe slot inside the computer
Compared with the 320 Network Cards on this page−1 speed: 174 of the 206 here have a higher speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
10 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Realtek
+10Gb speed for high-bandwidth wired networking
+Single RJ45 port for standard copper cabling
+Supports PCIe x4, x8 and x16 slots
−Requires a PCIe slot with at least four lanes
$69.99
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WAVLINK 10G PCIe Network Adapter, 10Gb PCIe Network Card with RTL8127AT Controller, PCIe x4/x8/x16 Ethernet Card for
$69.99as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+10Gb speed for high-bandwidth wired networking
+Single RJ45 port for standard copper cabling
+Supports PCIe x4, x8 and x16 slots
+Low-profile form factor fits compact chassis
Cons−Requires a PCIe slot with at least four lanes
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
2.5 Speed, PCIe, RJ45
+PCIe card adds a wired 2.5 Gbps port to desktops
+RJ45 port connects directly to standard Ethernet cables
+Low-profile design fits small form factor PCs
−Wired-only card with no wireless connectivity
$19.99
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WAVLINK 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet PCIE Network Card, 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps RJ45 LAN Adapter for Desktop PC, Win10/11
$19.99as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+PCIe card adds a wired 2.5 Gbps port to desktops
+RJ45 port connects directly to standard Ethernet cables
+Low-profile design fits small form factor PCs
+Supports 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps speeds
Cons−Wired-only card with no wireless connectivity
Compared with the 320 Network Cards on this page−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
PCIe, Intel
+PCIe card adds WiFi 6E wireless to desktops
+Tri-band wireless with 6 GHz support
+Includes Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity
−Wireless-only card with no wired Ethernet port
$49.99
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WAVLINK AXE5400 PCIe WiFi 6E WiFi Card with Magnetic Antennas, 2026 Tri-Band Wireless Network Card with Bluetooth 5.3,
$49.99as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+PCIe card adds WiFi 6E wireless to desktops
+Tri-band wireless with 6 GHz support
+Includes Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity
+Magnetic antennas can be repositioned
+Low-profile design fits small form factor PCs
Cons−Wireless-only card with no wired Ethernet port
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
10 Speed, PCIe, Intel
+10 Gbps speed for fast network throughput
+Intel chip for the network card
+PCIe bus connects to standard expansion slots
−Optical fiber ports need compatible transceivers or cables
$126.92
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X520-DA2 E10G42BTDA SR2 82599ES Dual Optical Port 10G Gigabit Fiber Optic | Network Card PCIE Black Group(2SFPAOC and
$126.92as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+10 Gbps speed for fast network throughput
+Intel chip for the network card
+PCIe bus connects to standard expansion slots
Cons−Optical fiber ports need compatible transceivers or cables
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
10 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Intel
+Two RJ45 ports for dual network connections
+Supports 10, 5, 2.5 and 1 Gb speeds
+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface fits smaller slots
−Speed of 10 Gbps is shown only as a maximum
$399.32
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X550-T2 X550AT2 Chipset 10Gb/5Gb/2.5Gb/1Gb Ethernet Adapter | PCIe 3.0 x4 2Port RJ45 10Gbase-T NIC
$399.32as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Two RJ45 ports for dual network connections
+Supports 10, 5, 2.5 and 1 Gb speeds
+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface fits smaller slots
+Intel X550 chipset for the network card
Cons−Speed of 10 Gbps is shown only as a maximum
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.3
25 Speed, PCIe, SFP28, Mellanox
+Dual 25 Gbps SFP28 fiber ports
+PCIe x8 interface for high-bandwidth server use
+SR-IOV support for virtualization
−Requires SFP28 transceivers or fiber cabling
No price recorded yet.
Product details
CX4121A Dual 25Gb/s SFP28 Fiber Ports Intelligent RDMA Ethernet Adapter for Virtualization and Storage Servers,No price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score8.3
Pros
+Dual 25 Gbps SFP28 fiber ports
+PCIe x8 interface for high-bandwidth server use
+SR-IOV support for virtualization
+RDMA capable for storage workloads
Cons−Requires SFP28 transceivers or fiber cabling
Compared with the 320 Network Cards on this page+SR-IOV: only 20 of 320 here have one
+25 speed: only 26 of 206 here have a higher speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.4
2.5 Speed, 4 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+Four RJ45 ports for four wired connections
+2.5 Gbps speed per port
+PCIe interface for desktop expansion
−Requires an available PCIe slot
No price recorded yet.
Product details
I226 4 Port 2.5Gbe Pcie Network Card Quad Rj45 Port Lan Adapter 1000m | 2500m Nic(Long Bracket)No price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score7.4
Pros
+Four RJ45 ports for four wired connections
+2.5 Gbps speed per port
+PCIe interface for desktop expansion
Cons−Requires an available PCIe slot
Compared with the 320 Network Cards on this page+4 ports: only 3 of 121 here have more ports
−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.1
2.5 Speed, 1 Ports, PCIe, RJ45
+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit
+Realtek RTL8125 chip
+Low-profile bracket for compact PCs
−Single port limits to one network connection
No price recorded yet.
Product details
H!Fiber 2.5Gbase-T PCIe NIC with Realtek RTL8125 Chip, 2.5Gb Network Card, 2500/1000/100 Mbps,Single RJ45 Port, PCIeNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score7.1
Pros
+2.5 Gbps speed, faster than standard gigabit
+Realtek RTL8125 chip
+Low-profile bracket for compact PCs
+Uses only an x1 PCIe lane
Cons−Single port limits to one network connection
Compared with the 320 Network Cards on this page−1 ports: 91 of the 121 here have more ports
−2.5 speed: 143 of the 206 here have a higher speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
25 Speed, PCIe, SFP28, Broadcom
+Four SFP28 ports in one card
+25 Gbps port speed
+Uses a x16 PCIe lane connection
−Requires SFP28 modules for connections, which are sold separately
No price recorded yet.
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Broadcom NetXtreme E-Series P425G - Adaptateur réseau - PCIe 4.0 x16 profil bas - 10/25 Gigabit SFP28 x 4No price recorded yet.View on AmazonPros
+Four SFP28 ports in one card
+25 Gbps port speed
+Uses a x16 PCIe lane connection
+Low profile design fits compact cases
Cons−Requires SFP28 modules for connections, which are sold separately
Compared with the 320 Network Cards on this page+25 speed: only 26 of 206 here have a higher speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
PCIe
+Wi-Fi 6E with triple band support
+4200Mbps maximum rate listed
+PCIe interface for desktop installation
−Requires an open PCIe slot inside a desktop
No price recorded yet.
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Ejoyous WiFi 6E PCIe Card, 4200Mbps Triple Band for Desktop GamingNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Pros
+Wi-Fi 6E with triple band support
+4200Mbps maximum rate listed
+PCIe interface for desktop installation
Cons−Requires an open PCIe slot inside a desktop
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
PCIe
+Half-size PCIe form factor for compatible laptop slots
+Provides 150Mbps wireless network speed
+Replacement WLAN module for listed CQ and G7 HP laptop models
−Limited to 150Mbps wireless speed
No price recorded yet.
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GANYKQ 150Mbps Ralink Rt5390 Half PCIe WLAN WiFi Card Module Replacement for CQ56 57 62 G7 4230S 4330S 4530S 4730SNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Pros
+Half-size PCIe form factor for compatible laptop slots
+Provides 150Mbps wireless network speed
+Replacement WLAN module for listed CQ and G7 HP laptop models
Cons−Limited to 150Mbps wireless speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
25 Speed, PCIe, Mellanox
+Mellanox ConnectX-6 Lx chip for Ethernet networking
+Rated at 25 gigabit speed per connection
+Uses a PCIe x8 interface for server and desktop slots
−Requires a free PCIe x8 slot in the computer
No price recorded yet.
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Mellanox Technologies NVIDIA MCX631102AN-ADAT ConnectX-6 Lx EN Adapter Card 25GbE Crypto DisabledNo price recorded yet.View on AmazonPros
+Mellanox ConnectX-6 Lx chip for Ethernet networking
+Rated at 25 gigabit speed per connection
+Uses a PCIe x8 interface for server and desktop slots
+Crypto functions are disabled on this version
Cons−Requires a free PCIe x8 slot in the computer
Compared with the 320 Network Cards on this page+25 speed: only 26 of 206 here have a higher speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
PCIe
+Half-size PCIe form factor for compact builds
+Ralink RT5390 wireless chipset
+Listed speed of 150 Mbps
−Lower listed speed than most current wireless cards
No price recorded yet.
Product details
MOLKASIA 150Mbps Ralink Rt5390 Half Pcie WLAN WiFi Card Module Replacement for CQ56 57 62 G7 4230S 4330SNo price recorded yet.View on AmazonPros
+Half-size PCIe form factor for compact builds
+Ralink RT5390 wireless chipset
+Listed speed of 150 Mbps
Cons−Lower listed speed than most current wireless cards
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
10 Speed, PCIe, RJ45, Marvell (Aquantia)
+10 Gbps speed for very fast wired networking
+Low-profile design fits compact desktop cases
+Multi-gig support at 5G, 2.5G and 1G speeds
−Requires an open PCIe x4 slot inside the desktop
No price recorded yet.
Product details
SABRENT 10Gb PCIe Network Card, 10GBASE-T, Multi-Gig NIC (NT-10PE) | PCIe 3.0 x4; Marvell AQC113; 5G/2.5G/1G; aluminumNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Pros
+10 Gbps speed for very fast wired networking
+Low-profile design fits compact desktop cases
+Multi-gig support at 5G, 2.5G and 1G speeds
+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface for high bandwidth
+Marvell AQC113 chip for 10GBASE-T connections
Cons−Requires an open PCIe x4 slot inside the desktop
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
100 Speed, PCIe, QSFP, Mellanox
+Dual QSFP56 ports for 100GbE connections
+PCIe 4.0 x16 interface for high-bandwidth throughput
+Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx controller chip
−Requires a PCIe x16 slot to install
−Requires QSFP56 cables or transceivers for connections
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Vogzone for MCX623106AN-CDAT ConnectX-6 Dx 100GbE 2xQSFP56 PCIe4.0 x16 NIC | 100GbE Ethernet Adapter, SupportsNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Pros
+Dual QSFP56 ports for 100GbE connections
+PCIe 4.0 x16 interface for high-bandwidth throughput
+Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx controller chip
Cons−Requires a PCIe x16 slot to install
−Requires QSFP56 cables or transceivers for connections
Compared with the 320 Network Cards on this page+100 speed: only 14 of 206 here have a higher speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
PCIe
+Provides AC1900 wireless speed
+Uses a PCIe interface for desktop installation
+Includes beamforming technology
$88.95
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TP-Link Archer T9E AC1900 Wireless WiFi PCIe Network Adapter Card for PC, with Beamforming and Heatsink Technology
$88.95as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Provides AC1900 wireless speed
+Uses a PCIe interface for desktop installation
+Includes beamforming technology
+Includes a heatsink
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Compare specs
| network card | Speed | Interface | Port type | Controller | Spec score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe | RJ45 | n/a | $9.50 as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details | |||
| 5 | PCIe | RJ45 | Realtek | n/a | $17.85 as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details | |
| 1 | PCIe | RJ45 | Realtek | n/a | $5.99 as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details | |
| 10 | PCIe | SFP | Intel | n/a | $59.09 as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details | |
| 1 | PCIe | RJ45 | n/a | $29.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details | ||
| 10 | PCIe | RJ45 | n/a | $199.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details | ||
| 25 | PCIe | SFP28 | n/a | $599.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details | ||
| PCIe | n/a | $29.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details | ||||
| PCIe | n/a | $7,021.04 as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details | ||||
| 10 | PCIe | RJ45 | n/a | $69.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details |




















