StarTech.com PEX1000MMSC2 Realtek PCIe Gigabit Fibre Network Card SC Connector 550m Multimode
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About This Item
- PCI Express slot installation with SC multimode fibre optic connector
- Full duplex Gigabit bandwidth up to 550 metres operating distance
- Broad operating system support across Windows 7 to 10 Mac OS X and Linux
- Standard and low-profile half-height brackets included for small form-factor PCs
- Wake-on-LAN readiness with Jumbo frames and IEEE 802.3z networking standards
- Realtek RTL8168E chipset with 3.2 W power consumption
- RoHS compliant backed by 2-year warranty and lifetime technical support
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StarTech.com PEX1000MMSC2 Realtek PCIe Gigabit Fibre Network Card SC Connector 550m Multimode Overview
We stock the StarTech.com PEX1000MMSC2 Realtek PCIe Gigabit Fibre Network Card SC Connector 550m Multimode. It supports robust network expansion. This card suits desktops and servers requiring reliable long-distance connections. It delivers full Gigabit bandwidth up to 550 metres away. Fibre optics ensure immunity to electronic interference found in copper setups.
Core technical metrics
| Metric | Spec. |
|---|---|
| Host Interface | PCI Express |
| Fibre Connector | SC |
| Max Operating Distance | 550 m |
| Max Data Transfer Rate | 2000 Mbit/s |
| Chipset | RTL8168E |
Extending network reach effectively
This StarTech.com PEX1000MMSC2 Realtek PCIe Gigabit Fibre Network Card SC Connector 550m Multimode extends connections significantly. It links PCs to network sources over great distances. The design supports multimode cabling for flexible infrastructure planning. You avoid complex cabling runs typically needed for Ethernet.
Immunity to electronic interference
Fibre links remain stable where copper might struggle. They resist electromagnetic interference common in industrial environments. This stability helps maintain secure network setups. IT teams prefer this reliability for critical data transfers.
Flexible installation options
Installation fits standard desktops or compact servers easily. The package includes a low-profile/half-height bracket. It also features a standard profile bracket. You can adapt to various chassis types efficiently.
Remote management capabilities
Wake-on-LAN functionality simplifies server power schedules. Systems can power up for updates automatically. This reduces overall energy consumption during idle times. Administrators maintain control over remote devices seamlessly.
What you receive
- The PCIe network card itself
- Standard and low-profile brackets
- Installation documentation
Worth checking first
- Confirm your motherboard has an available PCIe slot.
- Confirm your fibre cabling uses SC connectors.
- Confirm your operating system supports legacy network drivers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the maximum cable distance?
A: It supports up to 550 metres on 50/125 micron fibre.
Q: Which operating systems work with this card?
A: It supports Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux distributions.
Q: Is this card suitable for rackmount servers?
A: Yes, the included brackets fit 1U server applications.
Q: Does the card require an external power source?
A: No, it draws sufficient power directly from the PCIe slot.
Our final recommendation
We recommend this unit for reliable fibre network upgrades. It balances performance with ease of installation for UK businesses. You benefit from stable connectivity immune to interference. It comes with a two-year warranty.
| Ports & interfaces | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Yes |
| Fibre optic connector | SC |
| Interface | Ethernet / Fibre |
| Host interface | PCI Express |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Bandwidth | |
| Buffer size | 48 KB |
| Full duplex | Yes |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 2000 Mbit/s |
| Network | |
| Chipset | RTL8168E |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| Maximum operating distance | 550 m |
| LAN controller | Realtek RTL8168E |
| Jumbo frames support | Yes |
| Full duplex | Yes |
| Fibre ethernet cabling technology | 1000BASE‑SX |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 2000 Mbit/s |
| Technical details | |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
| Power | |
| Power supply | 3.2 W |
| Design | |
| Chipset | RTL8168E |
| Internal | Yes |
| LED indicators | Activity, Link |
| Component for | PC |
| Software | |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Indication | |
| LED indicators | Activity, Link |
| System requirements | |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 45 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 70 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95% |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 118 mm |
| Depth | 120 mm |
| Height | 18 mm |
| Weight | 66 g |
| Package width | 215 mm |
| Package depth | 175 mm |
| Package height | 51 mm |
| Package weight | 208 g |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 215 mm |
| Package depth | 175 mm |
| Package height | 51 mm |
| Package weight | 208 g |
| Manual | Yes |
| Packaging content | |
| Manual | Yes |
| Performance | |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Other features | |
| Chipset | RTL8168E |
| Manual | Yes |
| Buffer size | 48 KB |
| Power supply | 3.2 W |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
| Logistics data | |
| Master (outer) case width | 550 mm |
| Master (outer) case length | 595 mm |
| Master (outer) case height | 367 mm |
| Products per master (outer) case | 50 pc(s) |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
| Identifiers | |
| Additional EANs | 5054533704442 |
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