Interface Card Inter-Tech ST-7214 PCIe RJ-45 10 Gbit/s

The Inter-Tech ST-7214 is an internal PCIe interface card for PCs that provides up to two RJ45 ports with data throughput up to 10 Gbit/s. It integrates an Intel® X540 chipset and an offload processor (ST-7214) to reduce load on the system CPU, making it suitable for high-speed wired network connections in workstation and server environments. The card features passive cooling and a two-tone silver and black finish with compact dimensions (120 × 145 × 23 mm).

Advantages

The card combines the Intel® X540 chipset with an additional ST-7214 offload controller to improve network performance while lowering CPU usage during heavy transfers. With PCIe host interface and support for 10G RJ45 connections, it enables fast data throughput over standard copper cabling without active cooling, reducing noise and maintenance. Its compact form factor fits typical PC expansion slots.

Suitable for

• High-speed wired networking in desktop workstations
• Small servers and network appliances requiring 10G RJ45 connectivity
• Upgrading PCs to 10 Gbit/s Ethernet over copper

Key specifications

• Brand: INTER-TECH
• Model / MPN: 77773009
• EAN: 4260455647526
• Host interface: PCIe
• Network ports: up to two RJ45, 10 Gbit/s
• Chipset: Intel® X540 with ST-7214 offload processor
• Cooling: passive
• Colour: Silver, Black
• Dimensions (W × D × H): 120 × 145 × 23 mm
• Weight: 0.175 kg

How to use

Install the Inter-Tech ST-7214 into an available PCIe slot on a powered-off PC, secure the card to the chassis, and connect standard RJ45 cables to the network ports. After powering on, install appropriate drivers for the operating system in use (Windows drivers supported). Verify link speed and configure network settings in the OS network manager or server application to use the 10 Gbit/s interface.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use certified Cat6a or higher copper cabling and ensure the system BIOS and network drivers are up to date. In server environments, monitor CPU offload and link parameters to confirm the ST-7214 offload processor is reducing host CPU load as expected.