Cervoz MEC-LAN-2631i PCIe Expansion Card is Designed to add 2.5GbE Connectivity with M.2 Port

Cervoz MEC-LAN-2631i is a PCIe Ethernet expansion card in an M.2 2230 A+E key form factor. The card is industrial grade and provides 2.5GbE Ethernet capabilities with a PCIe x1 interface. With this design, the card can provide a 2.5GbE port in case you need an additional port on your PC.

The card is powered by an Intel I226-IT 2.5Gbps Ethernet controller and can operate industrial temperature range of -40°C to 85°C. This feature makes this device useful for applications like Home NAS server-based video editing and much more.

Cervoz MEC-LAN-2631i PCIe Expansion Card Specifications

• Interface:
  • Single isolated 2.5GbE LAN port
  • M.2 2230 (A+E key) form factor
  • PCI Express x1 classification
• Chipset: Intel I226 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
• Network Speed:
  • 10/100/1000/2500Mbps auto-negotiation
  • Supports IEEE 802.3x and IEEE 802.3z flow control
• Features:
  • Wake-on-LAN support
  • MECFIX versatile mounting system (includes various brackets and mounting options)
• Compatibility:
  • Any host computer with M.2 slots
  • Ideal for industrial automation, embedded computing, in-vehicle/transportation, and telecommunication networks
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Dimensions: 30 x 22 mm; M.2 2230 (A+E key) Form Factor

The company provides abundant drives for Windows 10 and Windows 11 but after searching  for some time I can’t find any drivers for Linux it should work with Linux as we have seen the Intel I226 chip is widely used

Similar cards with different chips are available online for $10-$20. Cervoz hasn’t announced a price but offers a 3-year warranty. You can find more information on their website and in the press release.

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