Sonnet Solo2.5G PCIe Card

Sonnet Solo2.5G PCIe Card

Single-Port 2.5GbE Networking Over Standard RJ45 Cabling

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.

  • Single 2.5GbE RJ45 port.
  • 2.5Gbps, 1Gbps and 100Mbps network support.
  • Realtek 8125B Ethernet controller.
  • Low-profile PCIe x1 design with both mounting brackets included.
Category: Ethernet NICs, Ethernet PCIe Cards
SKU: SONG2A5E1XE
Brand: Sonnet Technology

Original price was: £ 16.00.Current price is: £ 15.95. | £ 19.14 inc VAT

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Sonnet Solo2.5G PCIe Card – Product Overview

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.


2.5 Gigabit Ethernet

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.


Up To 100 Metres Over Cat 5e

Sonnet specifies network distances up to 100 metres using Cat 5e or better cabling, making the card suitable for conventional structured copper Ethernet installations.


Realtek 8125B Controller

The card uses a Realtek 8125B 2.5GbE controller and supports jumbo frames with a maximum packet size of up to 16,128 bytes.


Compact PCIe x1 Installation

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.


Current Windows And Linux Support

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.

Sonnet Solo2.5G PCIe Card – Key Features

  • Sonnet part number G2A5E-1X-E.
  • Single 2.5GbE RJ45 port.
  • Supports 2.5GBASE-T.
  • Supports 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet.
  • Supports 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet.
  • Data rates of 2.5Gb/s, 1Gb/s and 100Mb/s.
  • Up to 100 metres over Cat 5e or better cabling.
  • Realtek 8125B Ethernet controller.
  • Jumbo frames up to 16,128 bytes.
  • Low-profile PCIe x1 form factor.
  • PCI Express 2.1 bus interface.
  • Full-height and low-profile mounting brackets included.
  • RoHS 3 compliant.
  • 2-year Sonnet warranty.

Sonnet Solo2.5G PCIe Card – Technical Specifications

ManufacturerSonnet Technologies
Manufacturer Part NumberG2A5E-1X-E
Product TypeSingle-port 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe network card
Form FactorLow-profile x1 PCIe card
PCIe InterfacePCI Express 2.1 x1
External Connector1 x RJ45
Ethernet ControllerRealtek 8125B
Network Standards2.5GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
Supported Data Rates2.5Gb/s, 1Gb/s, 100Mb/s
Maximum Cable Distance100m using Cat 5e or better cabling
Maximum Packet SizeUp to 16,128 bytes
Operating Temperature0°C to 35°C
Windows CompatibilityWindows 11
Linux CompatibilityLinux kernel 6.6, 6.12, 6.18 or later
ComplianceRoHS 3; IEC62368-1 / IEC62368-2
Warranty2 years
Package ContentsSolo2.5G PCIe Card, full-height and low-profile mounting brackets

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