The Sonnet Solo2.5G PCIe Card adds a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port to compatible Windows and Linux computers using an available PCIe slot.
It supports 2.5GbE, Gigabit Ethernet and 100Mb Ethernet over Cat 5e or better cabling at distances up to 100 metres.
Original price was: £ 16.00.£ 15.95Current price is: £ 15.95. | £ 19.14 inc VAT
In Stock
The Sonnet Solo2.5G PCIe Card, part number G2A5E-1X-E, is a compact low-profile Ethernet adapter for adding multi-Gigabit copper networking to a compatible computer.
Its standard RJ45 interface works with widely available Cat 5e or better cabling, providing an economical step beyond Gigabit Ethernet without requiring optical transceivers or specialist cabling.
Solo2.5G supports 2.5GBASE-T at up to 2.5Gb/s and automatically supports 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet and 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet for compatibility with lower-speed network infrastructure.
Sonnet specifies network distances up to 100 metres using Cat 5e or better cabling, making the card suitable for conventional structured copper Ethernet installations.
The card uses a Realtek 8125B 2.5GbE controller and supports jumbo frames with a maximum packet size of up to 16,128 bytes.
The low-profile card uses a PCI Express 2.1 x1 bus interface and therefore consumes only a single PCIe lane. Both full-height and low-profile mounting brackets are supplied.
Sonnet currently lists compatibility with Windows 11 and Linux systems using kernel 6.6, 6.12, 6.18 or later, subject to the host computer having an available compatible PCIe slot.
| Manufacturer | Sonnet Technologies |
| Manufacturer Part Number | G2A5E-1X-E |
| Product Type | Single-port 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe network card |
| Form Factor | Low-profile x1 PCIe card |
| PCIe Interface | PCI Express 2.1 x1 |
| External Connector | 1 x RJ45 |
| Ethernet Controller | Realtek 8125B |
| Network Standards | 2.5GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX |
| Supported Data Rates | 2.5Gb/s, 1Gb/s, 100Mb/s |
| Maximum Cable Distance | 100m using Cat 5e or better cabling |
| Maximum Packet Size | Up to 16,128 bytes |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 35°C |
| Windows Compatibility | Windows 11 |
| Linux Compatibility | Linux kernel 6.6, 6.12, 6.18 or later |
| Compliance | RoHS 3; IEC62368-1 / IEC62368-2 |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Package Contents | Solo2.5G PCIe Card, full-height and low-profile mounting brackets |
Generally, next working day delivery services (UK Mainland) are available on standard Sonnet Technology Delivery orders placed before 2 pm (subject to stock availability).
Non-timed deliveries should be delivered between 9 am and 6 pm.
Orders placed after 2 pm on Fridays and weekends will be processed as normal the following Monday.
Orders placed on Bank Holidays will be processed the next working day.
If urgent, please call one of our helpful account managers so they may double check everything for you, enabling you to place your order with confidence.
Please note: these product details are for guide purposes only, and may contain errors.
We always recommend double-checking the product specs and features on the manufacturer website, or contact us if unsure before ordering.
