10 Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter

TEG-10GECTX (Version v2.0R)

  • Converts a PCIe slot into a 10G Ethernet Port
  • Supports 802.1Q VLAN Tagging
  • Includes standard and low-profile brackets
  • Windows® support
  • IEEE 802.3an and 802.3bz compliant

TRENDnet's 10 Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter, model TEG-10GECTX, converts a free PCI Express slot into a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port. The 10G PCIe adapter includes advanced features such as jumbo frame and VLAN tagging support. The included standard and low profile brackets are compatible with Windows® desktop computer designs.

Illustration of a PCIe Network Adapter with two desktop computers connected to a network switch, highlighting the adapter’s role in providing network connectivity.

10G Port

10G PCIe adapter supports five speeds: 10Gbps, 5Gbps, 2.5Gbps, 1Gbps, and 100Mbps.

Illustration of a network tunnel labeled Jumbo Frame Up to 9KB with icons for music, film, and images, indicating data transfer.

Jumbo Frame

Sends larger packets, or jumbo frames (up to 9KB), for increased performance.

Three computers, including a desktop, server, and laptop, connected in a circular arrangement, representing compatibility with various operating systems.

Operating Systems

Compatible with Windows and Windows Server operating systems.

A control room setup with multiple computer monitors arranged on desks and several server racks in the background. The setup includes two highlighted paths labeled 10G, connecting the servers to the monitors. There is also a close-up of a network interface card labeled TEG-10GECTX, used to facilitate these high-speed connections.
A network interface card (NIC) with various labeled components. The left side of the NIC highlights the LED indicators and the 10Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet slot. The right side shows additional components, including a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface, a standard bracket, and a low-profile bracket.

10G Port

10G PCIe adapter supports five speeds: 10Gbps, 5Gbps, 2.5Gbps, 1Gbps, and 100Mbps

PCI Express

Converts a PCIe 3.0 x4 slot into a 10G Ethernet Port

2.5/5GBASE-T Support

2.5/5GBASE-T specification (802.3bz) supports 2.5G and 5G speeds over standard Cat5e cables at distances up to 100m

Jumbo Frame

Sends larger packets, or jumbo frames (up to 9KB), for increased performance

VLAN Support

IEEE 802.1Q tagged-based VLAN support

Brackets

Supports most installations with included standard and low-profile brackets

Operating Systems

Compatible with Windows and Windows Server operating systems

LED Indicators

LED indicators convey port status, link speed and activity

Standards
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3bz 2.5G/5GBASE-T
  • IEEE 802.3an 10GBASE-T
  • IEEE 802.3ad
  • IEEE 802.1Q
Hardware Interface
  • PCIe 3.0 x4 interface
  • 1 x 10Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet port (Supported Speeds: 10Gbps / 5Gbps / 2.5Gbps / 1Gbps / 100Mbps)
  • LED indicators
Cable Requirements
  • 10GBASE-T (10Gbps): Cat6 twisted pair @ 55m / 180 ft. (max.) / Cat6A or Cat7 twisted pair @ 100 m / 328 ft. (max.)
  • 5GBASE-T (5Gbps): Cat6 twisted pair @ 100m / 328 ft. (max.)
  • 2.5GBASE-T (2.5Gbps): Cat5e twisted pair @ 100m / 328 ft. (max.)
  • 1000BASE-T (1Gbps): Cat5e twisted pair @ 100m / 328 ft. (max.)
  • 100BASE-TX (100Mbps): Cat5 twisted pair @ 100m / 328 ft. (max.)
Compatibility
  • Windows® 10, 8.1, 7
  • Windows® Server 2016, 2012, 2012 R2, 2008 R2
  • VMware® ESXi™ 5.1/5.5/6.5
  • Microsoft® Hyper-V
Jumbo Frames
  • Up to 9KB
Special Features
  • 10GBASE-T (10Gbps) & 2.5G/5GBASE-T (2.5Gbps/5Gbps) support for high speed network connectivity
  • Windows Server support
  • VMware® ESXi™ 5.1/5.5/6.5 & Microsoft® Hyper-V hypervisor support for virtualization
Additional Support
  • 802.3ad LACP NIC teaming
  • 802.1Q VLAN Tagging
  • Microsoft Scalable Networking
  • Receive-side scaling (RSS)
  • Message Signaled Interrupts (MSI)
  • IP, TCP, and UDP checksum offloading
  • Minimize overhead with reduced host bus traffic and CPU utilization
Power
  • Max. consumption: 6.1W
Operating Temperature
  • 0° – 70° C (32° – 158° F)
Operating Humidity
  • Max. 90% non-condensing
Certifications
  • CE
  • FCC
Dimensions
  • 84 x 63 x 18mm (3.3 x 2.5 x 0.7 in.)
Weight
  • 62g (2.2 oz.)
Warranty
  • 3 year

PACKAGE CONTENTS
  • TEG-10GECTX
  • Quick Installation Guide
  • CD-ROM (Driver)
  • Standard & low-profile brackets

All references to speed are for comparison purposes only. Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein.