Add two high-bandwidth 40 Gigabit fiber Ethernet ports to your server or workstation, using the QSFP+ transceiver of your choice

Get fast, high-bandwidth connectivity with this dual-port QSFP+ Network Interface Card. It adds two open QSFP+ slots to your server or workstation. The 40G NIC features an Intel® controller and provides redundant network links with reliable performance. It’s ideal for high-demand database servers, virtualized servers and agile data centers that require infrastructure updates with no downtime.

Increase your network speed

This dual port QSFP+ server NIC card lets you take advantage of the speed and stability of a 40 Gigabit network, with data transfers of up to 40Gbps.

Add redundant connections in zero-downtime environments

With two QSFP+ ports, the PCIe NIC helps to prevent network downtime by adding fault-tolerant connections using two modules, to provide high-bandwidth network links to your mission-critical servers or workstations.

Add scalable network connections

With its open QSFP+ slots, the network interface card supports QSFP+ transceiver modules and is compatible with multimode and single-mode fiber, providing a scalable networking solution.

Enhance your network capabilities

The 40G NIC uses an Intel XL710 chipset providing reliable connectivity and convergent network features. It offers many advanced features including Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity.

Enhance Productivity and Device Management with the StarTech.com Connectivity Tools Application

Developed to improve performance and security, StarTech.com Connectivity Tools is the only software suite on the market that works with a wide range of IT connectivity accessories. The software suite includes:

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Mac Address Pass-Through Utility : To improve network security.

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Wi-Fi Auto Switch Utility : Enabling users to quickly access faster network speeds via wired LAN.

For more information and to download the StarTech.com Connectivity Tools application, please visit: www.StarTech.com/Connectivity-Tools

The PEX40GQSFDPI is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage


StarTech.com PEX40GQSFDPI. Internal. Connectivity technology: Wired, Host interface: PCI Express, Interface: Fiber. Maximum data transfer rate: 40000 Mbit/s. Product color: Black

Connectivity technology	Wired
Host interface	PCI Express
Interface	Fiber
Fiber ports quantity	2
Fiber optic connector	QSFP+
PCI version	3.0
Maximum data transfer rate	40000 Mbit/s
Networking standards	IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ba, IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet LAN	No
Fiber ethernet cabling technology	40GBASE-LR4, 40GBASE-SR4
Full duplex	Yes
Jumbo frames support	Yes
Jumbo frames	9000
VLAN tagging	Yes
Internal	Yes
Component for	PC/server
Product color	Black
Chipset	Intel - XL710-BM2
LED indicators	Activity, Link
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 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 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 7 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
Linux operating systems supported	Yes
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 57 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 85 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%
Width	4.76" (121 mm)
Depth	7.13" (181 mm)
Height	0.827" (21 mm)
Weight	4.48 oz (127 g)
Low-profile bracket	Yes
Package width	5.71" (145 mm)
Package depth	8.15" (207 mm)
Package height	1.57" (40 mm)
Package weight	7.48 oz (212 g)
Compliance certificates	CE, RoHS
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990
Master (outer) case width	16.5" (420 mm)
Master (outer) case length	17.3" (440 mm)
Master (outer) case height	12.6" (320 mm)
Quantity per master (outer) case	40 pc(s)
Quick start guide	Yes
Flow control support	Yes
Sustainability compliance	Yes