QNAP today introduced the QXG-10G1T, a 10-speed 5GBASE-T / NBASE-T ™ PCI Express NIC card that supports 10GBASE-T / 1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX speeds and also 5GBASE-T / 2.5GBASE-T. (IEEE 802.3bz; NBASE-T). When used with Cat 6a cables, the QXG-10G1T can dramatically improve network connection speeds to maximize transmission performance.

The QXG-10G1T is equipped with the Aquantia AQtion AQC107 NIC that supports speeds of 10/5 / 2.5 / 1Gbps and 100Mbps. The RJ45 connector design also allows users to use their existing cables. By using Cat 5e cables, transmission speeds can reach up to 5 Gbps, while the use of Cat 6a cables can offer connectivity of up to 10 Gbps.

Joan Hsieh, Product Manager of QNAP, commented: “QNAP has leveraged the pioneering Aquantia NBASE-T solution to offer the QXG-10G1T, providing users with a flexible solution to adopt high-speed network infrastructure on their QNAP NAS and PCs.”

The QXG-10G1T requires a PCIe 3.0 × 4 slot and can be installed on a Windows / Linux PC or compatible QNAP NAS. The QXG-10G1T is pre-installed with a low-profile bracket, while the package includes specialized and full-height brackets (for select QNAP NAS). Users can download Windows and Linux drivers from Aquantia, the manufacturer of the NIC. QTS 4.3.4.0486 (or higher) is required to use the QXG-10G1T with a QNAP NAS.

Main Specifications

PCIe 3.0 × 4, low profile, Aquantia AQtion AQC107 NIC, 10GBASE-T / 5GBASE-T / 2.5GBASE-T / 1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX (5 speeds), one RJ45 port, dedicated and full height brackets (for Select QNAP NAS) included in the package.