The MERCUSYS MA310E is a wired network adapter for desktop PCs with a PCI Express slot. It suits home users upgrading a Gigabit connection, as well as people moving large files between a PC and a NAS or working with a 2.5 Gbps internet connection.

Its 2.5GBase-T connection supports speeds up to 2.5 Gbps and automatically negotiates with slower network connections, including Gigabit Ethernet and Fast Ethernet. That lets it work with a range of network equipment while providing faster transfers when the rest of the network supports 2.5 Gbps. Wake-on-LAN enables remote PC power management, while Energy-Efficient Ethernet helps reduce power use.

Key features

• Provides wired network speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps.
• Automatically negotiates with slower 1 Gbps, 100 Mbps and 10 Mbps connections.
• Connects to a wired network through an RJ45 port.
• Supports NAS connections for high-speed local data transfers.
• Wake-on-LAN supports remote PC power management.
• Energy-Efficient Ethernet helps reduce power consumption.
• Link and activity LEDs show the network connection status.
• Includes standard and low-profile brackets for different PC chassis.

Compatibility

Install the card in a desktop PC with a PCI Express slot and connect it to Ethernet equipment using an RJ45 cable. It can negotiate with 2.5 Gigabit, Gigabit and Fast Ethernet connections; actual speed depends on the connected network equipment and connection. Good to know: the adapter does not include an Ethernet cable, and a 2.5 Gbps connection requires the other network devices and cabling to support that speed.

In the box

• MERCUSYS MA310E
• Standard bracket
• Low-profile bracket

Specifications

For a desktop upgrade that adds a fast wired connection, the MA310E combines multi-speed Ethernet, NAS support and flexible bracket options in one PCIe card.