The ST1000SMPEX Mini PCI Express Gigabit Network Adaptor Card adds 1000Mbps network connectivity to a Mini PCI Express (PCI Express Mini Card, Mini PCIe) enabled computer system, such as Mini-ITX motherboards. Supporting features such as NDIS5 checksum and large send offload for lower CPU utilization, Wake-on-LAN (WOL) and Remote Wake-up power management, jumbo frames and VLAN tagging, this Mini PCI Express Gigabit Adaptor is ready to handle a wide variety of scenarios. Perfect for small form factor or embedded systems that originally lack Gigabit networking capability, or for adding a network connection without taking up a full-sized PCI Express slots, this high quality Mini PCIe Network Adaptor includes a low profile/half-height bracket for additional installation options. Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. Full length mini PCI Express (PCI Express Mini Card, Mini PCIe) form factor fits in many Mini-ITX or embedded systems. Built-in NDIS5 Checksum and Large Send Offload support and Jumbo Frames minimize system resource usage. Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. Add a Gigabit networking port to a small form factor mini-ITX system with a mini PCI Express slot. Add a Gigabit networking port to a Mini-ITX system through mini PCIe instead of taking up the full PCIe slot. Replacement for a failed built-in Gigabit Ethernet port.