As 4K streaming and IoT applications place increasing strain on traditional Gigabit networks, Cervoz has unveiled its new 2.5GbE M.2 2230 (A+E key) PCIe Ethernet Card. This highly compact solution offers speeds up to 2.5 times faster than standard Gigabit networks, ensuring seamless connectivity and reduced latency for high-bandwidth demands such as 4K streaming and high-performance NAS systems.
Opting for 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (2.5GbE) offers a blend of speed and cost-effectiveness. This technology provides speeds up to 2.5 times faster than traditional networks, making it perfect for 4K streaming and large-scale data transfers. Its cost efficiency is maintained through backward compatibility with existing infrastructure, such as Cat5e cabling. While upgrading to 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) is becoming more common, it requires significant investment in new hardware. Therefore, 2.5GbE presents a cost-effective solution that enhances network performance using existing setups, making it a wise choice for current and future needs.
The new 2.5GbE M.2 2230 Ethernet card, also available in M.2 2280 (B+M keys) versions, improves connectivity in space-constrained environments such as embedded systems, mini PCs, and mini servers. Its compact design allows it to fit easily into tight spaces, offering flexible and robust connectivity without compromising performance. The A+E key configuration utilises slots typically reserved for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth purposes, which are often unused, thereby optimising system capabilities seamlessly.
Heat management is crucial in space-constrained and high-performance devices. Cervoz’s 2.5GbE M.2 Ethernet Expansion Solutions are designed to perform reliably under harsh conditions, featuring a wide operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C and surge protection up to 2kV to ensure network integrity. Furthermore, Cervoz’s innovative MECFIX mounting mechanism simplifies installation and enhances compatibility by allowing flexible connections to the daughterboard of modular expansion cards. This technology supports integration with both standard and low-profile PCI/PCIe brackets or internal PC mounting, ensuring a perfect fit for various needs.
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