Cervoz Introduces New 2.5GbE M.2 2230 (A+E) Ethernet Card

[Nomad76]

As 4K streaming and IoT applications strain traditional Gigabit networks, Cervoz, a leader in industrial-grade storage, memory, and expansion cards, introduces its new 2.5GbE M.2 2230 (A+E key) PCIe Ethernet Card. Extremely compact in size, this solution delivers powerful speeds up to 2.5 times faster than standard Gigabit networks, providing seamless connectivity and reduced latency for high-bandwidth demands such as 4K streaming and high-performance NAS systems.

Why Opt for 2.5GbE?
Choosing 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (2.5GbE) offers a balance of speed and cost-effectiveness. This technology delivers speeds up to 2.5 times faster than traditional networks, making it ideal for 4K streaming and large-scale data transfers. It remains cost-efficient due to its backward compatibility with existing infrastructure, such as Cat5e cabling. While upgrading to 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) is becoming popular, it requires investment in new hardware. Therefore, 2.5GbE provides a cost-effective solution that boosts network performance using existing setups, making it a smart choice for current needs and future expansions.





Minimal Footprint, Seamless Upgrade
The new 2.5GbE M.2 2230 Ethernet card, also available in M.2 2280 (B+M keys) versions, enhances connectivity in space-constrained settings like embedded systems, mini PCs, mini servers. Its compact design fits easily into tight spaces, providing flexible and robust connectivity without sacrificing performance. Moreover, its A+E key configuration utilizes slots typically reserved for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth purposes, which are often unused, thereby optimizing system capabilities seamlessly.

Enhanced Robustness and Versatility
Heat is a common challenge in space-constrained and high-performance devices. Cervoz's 2.5GbE M.2 Ethernet Expansion Solutions perform reliably under harsh conditions, featuring a wide operation temperature range of -40°C to 85°C and surge protection up to 2kV to ensure network integrity. Additionally, Cervoz's innovative MECFIX mounting mechanism simplifies installation and enhances compatibility by allowing flexible connections to the daughterboard of modular expansion cards. This technology supports integration with both standard and low-profile PCI/PCIe brackets or internal PC mounting, ensuring a perfect fit for your needs.

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[JasBC]

How could it never dawn on me before that a wired nic could be attached to a M.2-card?

 

[ymdhis]

I wish they made this but with 10GbE. But the currently existing 10GbE chipsets are still too hot to put them on a 2230 card.

 

[Hjadams973514]

Waste of an M.2 slot

 

[TheinsanegamerN]

How could it never dawn on me before that a wired nic could be attached to a M.2-card?

Probably because M.2 is used for storage expansion 99% of the time, and on desktops we have the more convenient PCIe lanes for expansion. Mos tlaptops dont have ethernet, and even then, not swappable ethernet.

It does suggest an interesting idea: a new mobo standard with M.2 slots for everything but the GPU, and the GPU using that asus design that allowed no external power. Would be an interesting design.

 

[hsew]

Probably because M.2 is used for storage expansion 99% of the time, and on desktops we have the more convenient PCIe lanes for expansion. Mos tlaptops dont have ethernet, and even then, not swappable ethernet.

It does suggest an interesting idea: a new mobo standard with M.2 slots for everything but the GPU, and the GPU using that asus design that allowed no external power. Would be an interesting design.

I’ll leave you with this little gem…

Aww, this tiny M.2 GPU is sooo cute!

Asrock Rack just made an M.2 graphics card—just don't expect to run Cyberpunk 2077 on it

www.pcworld.com

 

[randomTPUreader]

M.2 NICs are nothing new. They've been around for a while.

I do love how the press release states "While upgrading to 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) is becoming popular, it requires investment in new hardware." which assumes that most businesses and users already have 2.5 Gbe switches. For some businesses that may be true but probably far from a majority, home users even less so.

 

[LabRat 891]

Handy, for those of us w/ Wi-Fi enabled mobos that couldn't care less for the feature.

2 things will make/break this one:
1. Intel or RTL? If Intel, fail.
2. Cost? Too much more than the 2.5G A/E M.2 AliExpress/eBay offerings already on the market, fail.

 

[trsttte]

Handy, for those of us w/ Wi-Fi enabled mobos that couldn't care less for the feature.

2 things will make/break this one:
1. Intel or RTL? If Intel, fail.
2. Cost? Too much more than the 2.5G A/E M.2 AliExpress/eBay offerings already on the market, fail.

Website says Intel I226-IT

 

[DaemonForce]

Waste of an M.2 slot

And on boards with a Wi-Fi E-Key, a waste of an adapter. This looks like a good way to obsolete that problem.
Some of us don't like or trust Wi-Fi when we need a high speed bandwidth guarantee.
If it's for an Internet gateway, 1GbE is still fine. I don't have 2.5GbE or 10GbE switches and neither do most people.
This is definitely for the purpose of a direct connection, using high bandwidth apps.

 

[R-T-B]

Website says Intel I226-IT

I've actually had good luck with the final revisions of foxville, but there is no denying realtek would be preferable here.

 

[TheLostSwede]

Handy, for those of us w/ Wi-Fi enabled mobos that couldn't care less for the feature.

2 things will make/break this one:
1. Intel or RTL? If Intel, fail.
2. Cost? Too much more than the 2.5G A/E M.2 AliExpress/eBay offerings already on the market, fail.

It'll cost a lot, as it's intended for industrial use down to -40 and up to 85 degrees C.