NICs / Network Adapters
Lantronix N-GXE-xx-02 Series PCIe Gigabit Fiber Network Adapters
The N-GXE-xx-02 Series are PCIe x1 Gigabit Ethernet network interface cards with a fiber port, either fixed 1000Base-SX multimode optics or an open SFP slot, for connecting desktops and servers directly to a fiber network.
From $242.00
Overview
About the Lantronix N-GXE-xx-02 Series
The N-GXE-xx-02 Series (also written NGXE, for example N-GXE-SFP-02) puts a fiber port directly in a PC or server, so the computer connects to a fiber network without a separate media converter. Lantronix positions it as a fully IEEE 802.3z and 1000Base-SX compliant adapter for high-end servers, and it suits any desktop or server where fiber is run to the endpoint.
Fixed-optic cards use 1000Base-SX at 850 nm with SC, LC or ST connectors, reaching 220 m on 62.5/125 μm and 550 m on 50/125 μm fiber with an 8.0 dB link budget. The N-GXE-SFP-02 has an open 100/1000Base-X SFP slot with auto-negotiation. All cards use a PCIe v2.1 x1 interface and provide up to 2000 Mbps full-duplex bandwidth, with VLAN, LACP, smart load balancing and failover, TSO, checksum offload and 9014-byte jumbo frames.
PXE and UEFI boot, Wake-on-LAN with Magic Packet and ACPI power management are supported, and an LED on the bracket shows link, activity and speed. Drivers cover Windows 7 through 11, Windows Server 2008 to 2016, Linux and FreeBSD. A standard bracket is fitted, a low-profile bracket is included, and the card operates from 0°C to 50°C.
Key capabilities
- Fiber direct to the PC
- A 1000Base-SX or SFP fiber port on the card removes the need for an external media converter at each workstation or server.
- SC, LC, ST or SFP
- Fixed multimode cards come with SC, LC or ST connectors; the SFP version accepts 100 or 1000 Mbps modules for other fiber types.
- Teaming and failover
- LACP link aggregation, smart load balancing and failover let multiple cards share traffic or protect a server link.
- PXE and UEFI boot
- PXE and UEFI network boot over fiber support centrally imaged deployments, alongside full Wake-on-LAN with Magic Packet wake-up.
- Low-profile ready
- Each card ships with a standard bracket installed and a low-profile bracket included for small form factor chassis.
How to choose the right N-GXE-xx-02 Series part number
All four cards are PCIe x1 Gigabit fiber NICs; the middle code sets the fiber port. N-GXE-SC-02, N-GXE-LC-02 and N-GXE-ST-02 have fixed 1000Base-SX 850 nm multimode optics with SC, LC or ST connectors, reaching 550 m on 50/125 μm fiber. N-GXE-SFP-02 has an open 100/1000Base-X SFP slot, with the SFP sold separately, for single-mode, longer reach or 100 Mbps links. The SFP version draws about 1.66 W versus 0.87 W for fixed-optic cards.
Configure & order
Find your N-GXE-xx-02 Series part number
Every orderable N-GXE-xx-02 Series configuration, filtered by the specs that actually differ between them. Pick what you need on the left and the matching part numbers appear here.
N-GXE-SC-02
$330.00
Ships on backorder
N-GXE-LC-02
$385.00
43 in stock
N-GXE-ST-02
$412.50
Ships on backorder
Where the N-GXE-xx-02 Series is used
- Desktop PCs connected directly to a fiber LAN
- Servers with multimode fiber uplinks to a switch
- Single-mode links to PCs using the SFP version
- PXE network boot over fiber for imaging
N-GXE-xx-02 Series datasheets & documentation
N-GXE-xx-02 Series FAQ
What is the difference between N-GXE-LC-02 and N-GXE-SFP-02?
The N-GXE-LC-02 has fixed 1000Base-SX multimode optics with an LC connector, reaching 550 m on 50/125 μm fiber. The N-GXE-SFP-02 has an empty SFP slot that accepts 100 or 1000 Mbps modules, so you can choose single-mode or other optics. The SFP is sold separately.
Which operating systems support the N-GXE-xx-02?
Lantronix lists Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11, Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012 and 2016, Linux and FreeBSD, with drivers available for download for each.
Does the N-GXE-xx-02 fit low-profile PCs?
Yes. A standard-height bracket is attached and a low-profile bracket is included in the box. The card uses a PCIe v2.1 x1 slot, so it fits any x1 or larger PCIe slot in a desktop or server.
Does the N-GXE-xx-02 support PXE boot and Wake-on-LAN?
Yes. It supports PXE and UEFI boot for network installs and imaging, full Wake-on-LAN with Magic Packet wake-up, APM and ACPI v2.0c power management. The card can also be identified when several NICs are installed.
