The Intel I226-T1 is a single-port PCIe Ethernet adapter with an RJ45 connection and speeds up to 2.5Gbps, suitable for desktop or workstation users adding faster wired network connectivity.
Recommended For
- Desktop gamers with a 2.5GbE-capable router or switch who want a wired connection faster than 1GbE for local game downloads, LAN play, or moving large files.
- Workstation users who regularly transfer large project files to or from a 2.5GbE NAS or workstation and have an available PCIe x1 slot.
- Home-lab or small-office PC builders who need one wired 2.5GbE port and use an operating system supported by Intel’s adapter drivers.
- Users upgrading a desktop from 1GbE who have a 2.5GbE network path and want to keep using standard copper Ethernet cabling.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- Moving large files between a desktop and a NAS over a 2.5GbE-capable switch: the faster link can reduce time spent transferring files compared with 1GbE, provided the NAS, switch, storage, and other network links can keep up.
- Upgrading a desktop used with internet service faster than 1Gbps: the adapter can help the PC use more of that bandwidth when the modem or router and the rest of the connection also support multi-gig Ethernet.
- Adding wired bandwidth to a workstation on a home or small-office multi-gig network: large transfers to compatible network storage or other PCs can move faster than over a 1GbE connection, while ordinary web use may feel much the same.
- Adding 2.5GbE to a PC while keeping existing compatible Ethernet cabling: the link can negotiate at a lower supported speed when connected to 1GbE or 100MbE equipment, so replacing the entire network may not be necessary to install the card.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | Adding wired Ethernet connectivity to a computer or workstation through PCIe, with one RJ45 port supporting 2.5 Gbps |
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| Networking Performance | Ethernet data transfer up to 2.5 Gbps over a single RJ45 port |
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| Interface And Connectivity | PCIe 3.1 interface rated at 5 GT/s, with Ethernet and PCI hardware interfaces |
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| Physical And Package Details | Measures 6.8 × 5.7 × 1.2 inches, weighs 0.1 lb, and includes the adapter |
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| Model Identifiers | Intel I226T1 (I226-T1), part number I226T1 |
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