• Lekuo 4-port PCIe 2.5G network card with Intel I226 chipset showing front view with ethernet ports
  • Close-up view of four RJ45 ethernet ports on Lekuo 2.5G network adapter
  • PCIe x4 gold-plated edge connector and low-profile bracket mounting holes
  • Product specification label showing Intel I226 chipset and technical details
  • Heatsink design and Intel I226 controller chips layout on PCB
  • Network card compatibility chart showing supported operating systems and platforms
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Lekuo 4-Port PCIe 2.5G Network Card – Intel I226 Chip for NAS & Servers

Lekuo 4-Port PCIe 2.5G Network Card – Intel I226 Chip for NAS & Servers

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PI26R41
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Product Description

🚀 High-Performance 4-Port 2.5G Network Solution

Enterprise-grade multi-gigabit Ethernet powered by Intel I226 chipset

Lekuo 4-port PCIe 2.5G network card with Intel I226 chipset - front viewClose-up view of four RJ45 ethernet ports on Lekuo 2.5G network adapter

⚡ Key Features

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Intel I226 Chipset

Industry-leading controller with proven stability

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4x 2.5GbE Ports

Up to 10Gbps aggregate bandwidth

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PCIe 2.0 x4

Compatible with x8/x16 slots

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Wide Temperature Range

-10°C ~ 70°C operating temperature

PCIe bracket and connector view showing gold-plated contactsProduct specification label with Intel I226 chipset details

📋 Product Parameters

Parameter Specification
Brand Lekuo
Product Name PCIe x4 to 4-Port 2.5G Network Card
Model PI26R41
Chipset Intel I226
Port Speed 2.5Gbps
Interface RJ45 × 4, 10/100/1000/2.5Gbps supported
Bus Type PCI Express 2.0 x4 (Compatible with x8/x16 slots)
Operating Temperature -10°C ~ 70°C
Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 80°C
OS Compatibility Windows, Linux
Network Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3az, 802.3bz, 802.1Qav, 802.1Qbv, 1588
Jumbo Frame Supports up to 9.5 KB
Dimensions 165 mm × 64 mm
Net Weight N.W: 123g / G.W: 220.5g
Warranty 1 year after the shipping date
Side view showing cooling design and component layoutTechnical diagram showing network card architecture

💻 Wide Compatibility

🖥️ Operating Systems

Windows 10/11, Server 2016+, Linux (kernel 4.10+), FreeBSD, ESXi 6.7+

🔧 Platforms

TrueNAS, Unraid, Proxmox, pfSense, OPNsense

☁️ Virtualization

VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, KVM, Xen

🎯 Ideal Use Cases

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NAS Systems

Expand network connectivity for multi-user file servers and storage arrays

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Virtualization Hosts

Dedicated NICs for VM traffic, management, and storage networks

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Media Servers

High-bandwidth streaming for 4K/8K content delivery

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Network Segmentation

Separate VLANs for security, guest networks, and IoT devices


📦 Package Contents

  • 1x Lekuo 4-Port 2.5G PCIe Network Card (Model: PI26R41)
  • 1x Standard height bracket (pre-installed)
  • 1x Low-profile bracket
  • Quick installation guide
Package contents showing network card, low profile bracket, and packaging box

🔧 Advanced Features

✓ TCP/UDP Checksum Offload
✓ Wake-on-LAN Support
✓ PXE Boot Ready
✓ IEEE 802.1Q VLAN
✓ RSS (Receive Side Scaling)
✓ IEEE 1588 PTP Support
✓ Energy Efficient Ethernet (802.3az)
✓ Jumbo Frame up to 9.5KB

✅ Why Choose Lekuo?

Built with premium components and backed by rigorous quality testing, this network card delivers the reliability and performance demanded by professional users. The Intel I226 chipset ensures broad compatibility and long-term driver support across all major operating systems.

📝 Installation Notes

  • ✓ Drivers included in most modern operating systems (plug-and-play)
  • ✓ Latest drivers available from Intel's official website
  • ✓ Supports both standard and low-profile chassis
  • ✓ No external power connector required
  • ✓ Compatible with PCIe x4, x8, and x16 slots
Driver installation tutorial showing step-by-step guide for Windows installation

🚀 Upgrade your network infrastructure today with proven Intel technology and Lekuo quality