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product_id: 534652594
title: "IO Crest 2.5 Gigabit POE+ PCI-e x1 Ethernet Network Card"
brand: "io crest"
price: "VT13482"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "Io Crest"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/534652594-io-crest-2-5-gigabit-poe-pci-e-x1-ethernet
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region: Vanuatu
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# 30W POE+ power delivery 2.5 GbE blazing speed PCI-e x1 low profile fit IO Crest 2.5 Gigabit POE+ PCI-e x1 Ethernet Network Card

**Brand:** io crest
**Price:** VT13482
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Power your network at 2.5GbE speeds — no extra cables, just pure performance!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** IO Crest 2.5 Gigabit POE+ PCI-e x1 Ethernet Network Card by io crest
- **How much does it cost?** VT13482 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/534652594-io-crest-2-5-gigabit-poe-pci-e-x1-ethernet)

## Best For

- io crest enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted io crest brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart & Efficient:** Advanced VLAN, jumbo frames, and Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) optimize your network for performance and sustainability.
- • **Plug & Play Versatility:** Compact PCI-e x1 form factor with low profile brackets fits effortlessly into desktops and servers alike.
- • **Power Up Without Clutter:** Eliminate extra power cables with 30W POE+ support, powering devices directly through your network.
- • **Turbocharge Your Network:** Experience lightning-fast 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet speeds for seamless streaming, gaming, and data transfers.
- • **Future-Proof Compatibility:** Intel i225 chipset ensures reliable connectivity with broad OS support, including Windows 11 and updated Linux kernels.

## Overview

The IO Crest 2.5 Gigabit POE+ PCI-e x1 Ethernet Network Card leverages Intel's i225 chipset to deliver ultra-fast 2.5 GbE connectivity combined with 30W Power over Ethernet capability. Designed for both desktop and server environments, its low profile design and advanced networking features like VLAN and jumbo frames make it ideal for modern professional setups. Compatible with Windows 11 out of the box and increasingly supported on Linux, this card streamlines your network infrastructure by powering devices directly through Ethernet, reducing cable clutter and boosting efficiency.

## Description

The Intel i225 chipset POE+ PCI-e x1 network card is a high-performance networking solution designed for modern business and home computing environments. This card is equipped with Intel's latest i225 chipset, providing fast and reliable network connectivity with speeds of up to 2.5 GbE. The POE+ (Power over Ethernet) capability of the card allows for powering of devices such as IP cameras and wireless access points directly from the network, eliminating the need for additional power cables and making installations more convenient. The PCI-e x1 form factor of the Intel i225 chipset POE+ network card ensures compatibility with a wide range of desktop and server motherboards. The card is also equipped with advanced features such as VLAN, jumbo frames, and Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), making it suitable for a wide range of applications including home and small office networks, virtualized environments, and data centers. The card comes with low profile brackets, making it easy to install in both desktop and server computers.

Review: Gets HOT, but pulls data at 10GbE. Requires Thunderbolt, not just USB 4! - Have not used it for extended periods of time, but seems to work correctly when combined with a USB4 or Thunderbolt4 port. It does get HOT, so don't put anything on top of it. Windows 11 driver worked just fine out of the box, but I did tweak some settings. I do this on all my Ethernet adapters. If your USB4 port is not also Thunderbolt, this device will not show up as a network adapter. It uses the Aquantia chip. It will show up as a USB device with no function.
Review: Is revision 03, but be wary of Linux/BSD use - Edit: as of XigmaNAS 13.1.0.5.9725 this adapter is now recognized and works as-expected! Thanks to ms49434 and zoon01 for applying a kernel patch to accept the PHY that is present. Original review follows. The adapter arrived in a small, cardboard box. The heatsink is attached securely. A hardware check indicates that the chip is revision 03. Under Windows 10/11, the adapter is usable with no additional effort or configuration on the user's side. Under Linux/FreeBSD, the adapter may or may not work depending on the version of the driver used to attempt init. Under FreeBSD specifically, support for the I225 was added in 13.1 via 𝚒𝚐𝚌, however the driver performs an unnecessary PHY vendor ID check, which may fail if the adapter reports an ID that isn't listed in an internal table. The fix (recommended by Intel themselves) is to no longer perform this check and instead assume a PHY for all I225 adapters. This fix is available in FreeBSD 13.2 and/or 14, and would need to be backported if using anything earlier. Examples; TrueNAS Scale 22.12.0 supports this adapter, while XigmaNAS 13.1.0.5.9687 (latest as of this review) includes 𝚒𝚐𝚌, but fails to init with the adapter I received.

## Features

- Equipped with Intel's i225 chipset for fast and reliable network connectivity. Supports speeds up to 2.5 GbE.
- POE+ (Power over Ethernet) capability for powering devices directly from the network.
- Supports POE+ up to 30w with 12v power from SATA port
- Advanced features such as VLAN, jumbo frames, and Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) for versatile application.
- Low profile brackets for easy installation in both desktop and server computers.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BWSKVBXC |
| Best Sellers Rank | #44 in Internal Computer Networking Cards |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (1,090) |
| Date First Available | February 24, 2023 |
| Item Weight | 4.6 ounces |
| Manufacturer | IO Crest |
| Package Dimensions | 6.93 x 5.67 x 1.54 inches; 4.59 ounces |
| Release date | February 24, 2023 |
| Type of item | Electronics |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** IO CREST
- **Hardware Interface:** PCI, Ethernet
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop
- **Data Link Protocol:** Ethernet
- **Data Transfer Rate:** 2.5 Gigabits Per Second
- **Item Weight:** 0.13 Kilograms
- **UPC:** 850039353192
- **Manufacturer:** IO Crest

## Images

![IO Crest 2.5 Gigabit POE+ PCI-e x1 Ethernet Network Card - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61hoPrDklyL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gets HOT, but pulls data at 10GbE. Requires Thunderbolt, not just USB 4!
*by T***Y on June 22, 2025*

Have not used it for extended periods of time, but seems to work correctly when combined with a USB4 or Thunderbolt4 port. It does get HOT, so don't put anything on top of it. Windows 11 driver worked just fine out of the box, but I did tweak some settings. I do this on all my Ethernet adapters. If your USB4 port is not also Thunderbolt, this device will not show up as a network adapter. It uses the Aquantia chip. It will show up as a USB device with no function.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Is revision 03, but be wary of Linux/BSD use
*by E***Y on February 25, 2023*

Edit: as of XigmaNAS 13.1.0.5.9725 this adapter is now recognized and works as-expected! Thanks to ms49434 and zoon01 for applying a kernel patch to accept the PHY that is present. Original review follows. The adapter arrived in a small, cardboard box. The heatsink is attached securely. A hardware check indicates that the chip is revision 03. Under Windows 10/11, the adapter is usable with no additional effort or configuration on the user's side. Under Linux/FreeBSD, the adapter may or may not work depending on the version of the driver used to attempt init. Under FreeBSD specifically, support for the I225 was added in 13.1 via 𝚒𝚐𝚌, however the driver performs an unnecessary PHY vendor ID check, which may fail if the adapter reports an ID that isn't listed in an internal table. The fix (recommended by Intel themselves) is to no longer perform this check and instead assume a PHY for all I225 adapters. This fix is available in FreeBSD 13.2 and/or 14, and would need to be backported if using anything earlier. Examples; TrueNAS Scale 22.12.0 supports this adapter, while XigmaNAS 13.1.0.5.9687 (latest as of this review) includes 𝚒𝚐𝚌, but fails to init with the adapter I received.

### ⭐ Linux/Fast/Stable
*by D***N on July 28, 2025*

Linux plug and play. Works great on 6x kernels. 600MB/s to and from my TruNAS machine running four Hitachi 10TB platter drives in zraid. Performance is steady and stable. EDIT Nov.25 Updated to 1 star. Less if I could. I've had two of these burn out this year and had to return them. Still recognized as present but fail to connect or get an IP. Real pain too because I have to remove my 4090 bracket to remove the card. Truly happy this works because it's the only x1 card I could find. Most of my board is blocked off by my RTX4090 and brace. Only other exposed slot is x8 but it has a card with 4x m.2 nvme drives on it. EDIT 8/16/2025 The card lasted less than three weeks and died. Does not recognize that a cable is even plugged in. I bought two and the second is working in place of the failed nic. We will see how long that lasts.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-25*