StarTech.com PEX10GSFP Quick Start Manual

1 Port PCI Express 10GbE SFP+ Network Adapter Card

Product Diagram (PEX10GSFP)

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Component
1 SFP+ Slot
2 Link/Activity LED
PCI Express Connector
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(x4)

Requirements

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PCI Express enabled computer with an available PCI Express x4 slot
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10G SFP+ Transceiver Module
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Operating System:
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Windows® 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
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Windows Server® 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, or 2019
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Linux 3.10 - 4.14 (LTS versions only)
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VMWare® ESXi 6.0, 6.5, or 6.7
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Microsoft Hyper-V®
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Function
Connect a 10G SFP+ Transceiver Module to the
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PCI Express Card.
Solid Green: A link to a Network Device has
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been established.
Flashing Green: Indicates network activity.
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Used to connect the PCI Express Card to the
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Host Computer.
Gen 3 connection.
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Hardware Installation

Installing the Low Profile Bracket

By default the Full Profile Bracket is attached to the PCI Express Card. Depending
on your system configuration you may need to remove the Full Profile Bracket and
replace it with the Low Profile Bracket (included).
Using a Small Phillips Head Screwdriver, remove the two Bracket Screws securing
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the Full Profile Bracket to the PCI Express Card.
Align the Screw Holes on the PCI Express Card with the Screw Holes on the Low
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Profile Bracket. Making sure the PCI Express Card is sitting on-top of the Screw
Holes on the Low Profile Bracket.
Insert the Bracket Screws through the PCI Express Card and into the Screw Holes
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on the Low Profile Bracket.
Using the Small Phillips Head Screwdriver, tighten the Bracket Screws, being
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careful not to over-tighten.

Installing the PCI Express Card

Warnings: PCI Express Cards can be severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure
you are properly grounded before touching the PCI Express Card. It is recommended
that you wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer component or
discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal
surface for several seconds.
Make sure to handle the PCI Express Card by its edges and not the gold connectors.
Turn off the Host Computer and any Peripherals Devices connected to the
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computer (e.g. printers, external hard drives, etc.).
Unplug the Power Cable from on the back of the Host Computer and disconnect all
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Peripheral Devices.
Remove the Cover from the Host Computer Case (refer to the documentation that
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came with the Host Computer for further details).
Locate an open PCI Express x4 Slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of
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the Computer Case (See documentation for your computer system for details).
Note: This card will work in PCI Express Slots of additional lanes (e.g. x8, or x16
slots).
Gently insert the PCI Express Card into an open PCI Express Slot and fasten the
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Bracket to the rear of the Computer Case.
Place the Cover back onto the Computer Case.
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Quick-Start Guide
Manual Revision: May 15, 2020 9:51 AM