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OWC 10GbE Network Card 

with full-height bracket

Low-profile bracket

Quick start guide

1.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Hardware:

-  Any 2019 Mac Pro, PC, Thunderbolt PCIe Expansion Chassis,  

or NAS solution with an available 4-Lane PCIe slot of Gen 2 or later.

Operating System: 

- macOS 12.2.1 or later

- Windows 8.1 or later

- Linux 3.1 or later
Driver:

- Required for Windows and Linux.

1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

1.3 ABOUT THIS MANUAL

The images and descriptions may vary slightly between this manual and the unit shipped. Functions and  

features may change depending on the firmware version. The latest product details and warranty information 

can be found on the product web page. OWC’s Limited Warranty is not transferable and subject to limitations.

1.4 OVERVIEW

LED

DESCRIPTION

A

Link Speed LED

Indicates link speed:

Solid Green = 10G 

Solid Amber = 5G, 2.5G, 1G, 100Mbps, 10 Mbps 

B

Link/Activity LED

Indicates network card activity:

Solid Green = Network port is connected 

Flashing Green = Network port is active 

Summary of Contents for PCIE10GB

Page 1: ...10GbE NETWORK CARD Add up to 10Gb s Ethernet Speed to Macs PCs NAS solutions and PCIe Expansion Chassis USER GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...INTRODUCTION 1 1 System Requirements 3 1 2 Package Contents 3 1 3 About This Manual 3 1 4 Overview 3 USAGE 2 1 Installation 4 2 2 Usage Notes and Best Practices 5 SUPPORT RESOURCES 3 1 Troubleshooting 6 3 2 Contacting Technical Support 6 ...

Page 3: ... INTRODUCTION 1 3 ABOUT THIS MANUAL The images and descriptions may vary slightly between this manual and the unit shipped Functions and features may change depending on the firmware version The latest product details and warranty information can be found on the product web page OWC s Limited Warranty is not transferable and subject to limitations 1 4 OVERVIEW LED DESCRIPTION A Link Speed LED Indi...

Page 4: ...rew to the side as it will be used to secure the installed 10GbE Network Card 3 Determine if your host requires a low profile bracket If it does replace the pre installed full profile mounting bracket with the included low profile mounting bracket Use a Phillips Head Screwdriver to remove the bracket screws 2 from the Network Card Remove the full profile bracket Line up the low profile bracket wit...

Page 5: ... the cable type 2 5GBASE T and 5GBASE T requires NBASE T IEEE 802 3bz multi Gigabit compatible switch router Use of AVB requires AVB compatible switch router 6 Download the appropriate driver if using the 10GbE Network Card with Windows or Linux Windows Visit go owc com 10gethernetpciecard drivers Download the driver Follow the on screen instructions to finish installing the driver Linux Visit go ...

Page 6: ...e results will vary depending on the cable type and host port supported speeds Consult your host manufacturer for performance capabilities OWC support is here to help you Please have your serial number ready which can be located on the rear side of your 10GbE Network Card and printed on the original packaging 3 2 CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT SUPPORT RESOURCES Phone M F 8am 6pm CT 1 866 692 7100 N ...

Page 7: ...ee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference with radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off 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 an...

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