AXA1926A11050
AXON DUAL PORT 2.5 GIGABIT PCIE X 1 POWER NETWORK CARD
AXON Dual-Port 2.5Gbps PCIe x1 Ethernet Network Card, Realtek RTL8125-Series + ASM1806, 2× RJ45 LAN, Aluminum Heatsink, Full-Height Bracket
AXON Dual-Port 2.5Gbps PCIe x1 Ethernet Network Card, Realtek RTL8125-Series + ASM1806, 2× RJ45 LAN, Aluminum Heatsink, Full-Height Bracket
50 $
EXPERT FEATURES
- Dual 2.5GbE RJ45 Ports: Two independent copper Ethernet connections, each rated up to 2.5Gbps when the connected network equipment and cabling support it.
- Backward-Compatible Networking: Supports 10/100/1000/2500Mbps link speeds for mixed-speed Ethernet environments.
- PCIe x1 Expansion: Fits a compatible PCI Express x1 slot, and can fit mechanically into a suitable open x4, x8, or x16 PCIe slot.
- Realtek Ethernet Controllers: Uses RTL8125-family networking technology; the physical chip is marked “RTL8125G,” while the supplied seller describes an RTL8125BG-based design.
- ASMedia PCIe Switching: The ASM1806 chip routes PCIe connectivity to multiple downstream controllers through the card’s shared host interface.
- Passive Aluminum Heatsink: An onboard aluminum heatsink helps dissipate heat from the network card; adequate case airflow remains important.
- Gold-Plated PCIe Contacts: Gold-plated edge contacts are specified for the PCIe interface.
- Dual-Port Network Applications: Provides additional wired interfaces for compatible NAS, firewall, router, server, and industrial-PC setups; software and driver support must be checked.
- Link and Speed Indicators: RJ45 status LEDs provide a visual indication of network connection status and speed, as described in the supplied listing.
- Driver-Dependent Operating-System Support: The RTL8125 family has official driver downloads for Windows and Linux, but exact OS version, installation and hypervisor compatibility depend on the actual card and driver.
- Shared PCIe Bandwidth: Both ports share one PCIe x1 upstream link; simultaneous combined throughput is not guaranteed to reach 5Gbps.
EXPERT SPECS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product type | Dual-port PCIe Ethernet network interface card (NIC) |
| Brand / exact retail SKU | AXON AXA1926A11050 |
| Chip marking reported on physical card | ASM1806; RTL8125G |
| Seller-listed chipset | Realtek RTL8125BG + ASMedia ASM1806 |
| Ethernet ports | 2 × RJ45 copper Ethernet |
| Advertised speed per port | Up to 2.5Gbps (2500Mbps); NOT 2.5GB/s |
| Negotiated Ethernet speeds | 10 / 100 / 1000 / 2500Mbps |
| Ethernet cabling | Cat5e or better recommended for compatible 2.5GbE links |
| Host connector | PCI Express x1 card edge |
| Compatible slot sizes | PCIe x1; mechanically compatible with suitable x4 / x8 / x16 slots |
| Host PCIe version | Matching RTL8125BG + ASM1806 card listings specify PCIe 2.0 x1; verify exact board revision |
| PCIe architecture | ASM1806 PCIe switch; ports share a single upstream PCIe connection |
| RJ45 link indicators | Link/speed LEDs |
| Cooling | Aluminum heatsink |
| PCIe contacts | Gold-plated |
| Mounting brackets | Full-height (12cm) bracket |
| Potential uses | Compatible desktop, server, NAS, firewall, soft-router, or industrial PC |
| Windows and Linux | Realtek provides RTL8125-family drivers; installation/version support requires confirmation |
| VMware ESXi | confirmed for this exact board or specific ESXi versions |
| PXE / network boot | board firmware and system BIOS/UEFI support |
| Link aggregation / bonding | Depends on OS, switch, configuration and shared PCIe bandwidth; 5Gbps aggregate |
