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TP-Link TX401 10 Gigabit PCIe Adapter
A 10GBASE-T PCIe 3.0 x4 Ethernet card with a low-profile bracket and a bundled Cat6A cable.
- Ethernet
- PCIe x4
- 10GBASE-T (also 5G, 2.5G, 1G and 100M)
- 10 Gbps
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8.2
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The short version
The TX401 is TP-Link's single-port 10GBASE-T PCIe 3.0 x4 Ethernet adapter, negotiating 10, 5, 2.5 and 1 Gbps plus 100 Mbps, with Windows 11 and Linux support. TP-Link includes standard and low-profile brackets and a 1.5 m Cat6A cable. ServeTheHome's teardown found a Marvell AQC113 controller and expected iperf3 results. It suits NAS and desktop upgrades needing a fast RJ45 port. It needs a PCIe x4 slot, and the card benefits from case airflow.
Pros
- 10GBASE-T with 5G, 2.5G, 1G and 100M negotiation
- Includes standard and low-profile brackets
- Bundled 1.5 m Cat6A cable
- Windows 11, Windows Server and Linux support
Cons
- Needs a PCIe 3.0 x4 slot for full speed
- ServeTheHome says the heatsink benefits from airflow
- 10 Gbps requires a matching switch or router port
Best for
- Adding 10GbE to a NAS or small-form-factor PC
- Desktops connected to a 10G switch or router
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Full specifications
Core
- Type
- Ethernet
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Standard
- 10GBASE-T (also 5G, 2.5G, 1G and 100M)
Performance
- Top speed
- 10 Gbps
- Chipset
- Marvell AQC113
Compatibility notes
- Uses a PCIe 3.0 x4 slot; both standard and low-profile brackets are included.
- Runs at 10, 5, 2.5 or 1 Gbps depending on the link partner; Cat6A is recommended for 10 Gbps.
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What reviewers and owners say
ServeTheHome
PositiveBought and dismantled a TX401, found a Marvell AQC113 controller, recorded the iperf3 results expected of this class, and noted the small x4 card suits compact systems and NAS boxes.
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Common questions
What chipset does the TX401 use?
ServeTheHome's teardown identified a Marvell AQC113 network controller, a common choice in 10GBASE-T cards.
Which speeds does the TX401 support?
TP-Link lists 10 Gbps, 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps and 100 Mbps operation over RJ45.
Does the TX401 include a cable?
Yes. TP-Link includes a 1.5 m Cat6A Ethernet cable along with standard and low-profile brackets.
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