StarTech.com PEX10GSFP User manual

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Manual Revision: May 15, 2020 9:51 AM
Product Diagram (PEX10GSFP)
Component Function
1SFP+ Slot • Connect a 10G SFP+ Transceiver Module to the
PCI Express Card.
2Link/Activity LED
• Solid Green: A link to a Network Device has
been established.
• Flashing Green: Indicates network activity.
3PCI Express Connector
(x4)
• Used to connect the PCI Express Card to the
Host Computer.
• Gen 3 connection.
Requirements
For the latest requirements, please visit www.startech.com/PEX10GSFP
• PCI Express enabled computer with an available PCI Express x4 slot
• 10G SFP+ Transceiver Module
• Operating System:
• Windows® 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
• Windows Server® 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, or 2019
• Linux 3.10 - 4.14 (LTS versions only)
• VMWare® ESXi 6.0, 6.5, or 6.7
• Microsoft Hyper-V®
1 Port PCI Express 10GbE SFP+ Network Adapter Card
Hardware Installation
Installing the Low Prole Bracket
By default the Full Prole Bracket is attached to the PCI Express Card. Depending
on your system conguration you may need to remove the Full Prole Bracket and
replace it with the Low Prole Bracket (included).
1. Using a Small Phillips Head Screwdriver, remove the two Bracket Screws securing
the Full Prole Bracket to the PCI Express Card.
2. Align the Screw Holes on the PCI Express Card with the Screw Holes on the Low
Prole Bracket. Making sure the PCI Express Card is sitting on-top of the Screw
Holes on the Low Prole Bracket.
3. Insert the Bracket Screws through the PCI Express Card and into the Screw Holes
on the Low Prole Bracket.
4. Using the Small Phillips Head Screwdriver, tighten the Bracket Screws, being
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.
1. Turn o the Host Computer and any Peripherals Devices connected to the
computer (e.g. printers, external hard drives, etc.).
2. Unplug the Power Cable from on the back of the Host Computer and disconnect all
Peripheral Devices.
3. Remove the Cover from the Host Computer Case (refer to the documentation that
came with the Host Computer for further details).
4. Locate an open PCI Express x4 Slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of
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).
5. Gently insert the PCI Express Card into an open PCI Express Slot and fasten the
Bracket to the rear of the Computer Case.
6. Place the Cover back onto the Computer Case.
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FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
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and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which
this manual applies by the third-party company in question. StarTech.com hereby acknowledges that all trademarks, registered
trademarks, service marks, and other protected names and/or symbols contained in this manual and related documents are the
property of their respective holders.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two-year warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their ocers, directors, employees or agents)
for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of
business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations
or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.
Safety Measures
• If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
Mesures de sécurité
• Si l’un des circuits imprimés du produit est visible, ne pas touchez le produit lorsqu’il est sous tension.
安全対策
•  製品に露出した状態の回路基盤が含まれる場合、電源が入っている状態で製品に触らないでください。
Misure di sicurezza
• Se il prodotto ha un circuito stampato visibile, non toccare il prodotto quando è acceso.
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7. Insert the 10G SFP+ transceiver module of your choice, compatible with your
network, into the SFP+ slot on the PCI Express Card.
8. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other
connectors removed in Step 1.
Note: The 10G ber card is compatible with 10G SFP+ transceiver modules only.
Driver Installation
When the PCI Express Card is installed the drivers should install automatically. If the
drivers do not automatically install, navigate to www.startech.com/PEXUSB314A2V2 to
download the appropriate driver package.
1. Click on the Support tab, under Drivers, select the appropriate driver package for the
Operating System running on the Host Computer.
2. When you have downloaded and unzipped the driver. Click on the Installation Guide
PDF and follow the instructions.
Connecting to a Network
1. Insert a compatible 10G SFP+ Transceiver Module, into the SFP+ Slot on the PCI
Express Card.
2. Connect a Fiber Network Cable or Cat5e/6 Cable to the 10G SFP + Transceiver Module
and the other end to a 10G Fiber Port or RJ45 Port on a Network Device.