StarTech.com PEX10000SFPI Quick Start Manual

Quick-start guide
1-Port 10G Open SFP+ Network Card - PCIe - Intel Chip - MM/SM
PEX10000SFPI
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Introduction
To experience reliable high-performance network connectivity, you
can use the PEX10000SFPI to add an open SFP+ slot to your server or
workstation. This SFP+ network card offers up to 10Gbps of network
speed and features the Intel® 82599 chipset.
The PEX10000SFPI can be mounted in both low-profile and
full-profile computer systems.
Product diagram
Mounting bracket
(full-profile pictured)
SFP+ slot
Link or activity LED
Bracket screw
Bracket screw
For the latest information, technical specifications, and support for
this product, please visit www.StarTech.com/PEX10000SFPI.
Package contents
• 1 x 10G open SFP+ fiber network card
• 1 x low-profile bracket
• 1 x quick-start guide
System requirements
• PCI Express® enabled computer with an available PCI Express slot
(x8 or x16)
• One 10G SFP+ transceiver module
• Any of the following operating systems:
• Phillips head screwdriver (optional)
System requirements are subject to change. For the latest
requirements, please visit www.StarTech.com/PEX10000SFPI.
Install the low-profile bracket
The PEX10000SFPI can be mounted in both low-profile and
full-profile computer systems. The full-profile bracket comes
preinstalled in the SFP+ network card but you can install the
low-profile bracket instead.
1. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the two bracket screws
PCIe x8 connector
2. Remove the full-profile bracket from the SFP+ network card.
*actual product may vary from photos
3. Line up the low-profile bracket with the bracket holes on the back
4. Insert the two bracket screws that you removed in step 1 and
Install the network card in a computer
Warning! PC components can be severely damaged by static
electricity. If an anti-static strap isn't available, discharge any
built-up static electricity by touching a large, grounded metal
surface for several seconds.
1. Turn off your computer and any devices or peripherals that are
2. Unplug the power cable from the back of your computer.
3. Disconnect any peripheral devices that are connected to your
• Windows® 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows Server® 2008 R2
• Windows Server 2012
• Linux® Kernel 2.6.24 and later
• Microsoft® Hyper-V®
from the PEX10000SFPI.
of the SFP+ network card.
tighten them into place.
connected to it (for example, printers, external storage, and
so on).
computer.
Manual Revision: 07/15/2016