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TP-Link TX401 US V2.6

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TX401 (US V2.6)

Interface:
PCI Express 3.0 x4 slot, one 10GBASE-T RJ45 port
Link rates:
10G/5G/2.5G/1000/100 Mbps, auto-negotiated with Fast and Gigabit Ethernet fallback
Duplex data rates (maker):
Full-duplex: 10 Gbps; half-duplex: 5 Gbps at 10GBASE-T

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Package details

Model: TX401

Single-port 10GBASE-T PCIe 3.0 x4 adapter.

Condition:
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Quantity:
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Included essentials:
TX401 adapter, standard and low-profile brackets, quick installation guide, resource CD, 1.5 m Cat6a Ethernet cable

Important limit: Needs a PCIe 3.0 x4 (or larger) slot and a compatible power/cooling setup

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Specifications checked November 5, 2026. Full product details

Size and package

Size and placement

Dimensions (W x D x H)
4.8 x 3.9 x 0.8 in (120.8 x 98.2 x 21.5 mm)

In the box

TX401 adapter, standard and low-profile brackets, quick installation guide, resource CD, 1.5 m Cat6a Ethernet cable

Manufacturer specifications

TP-Link TX401 10 Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter (TX401 US V2.6)

A 10GBASE-T PCIe 3.0 x4 network card that adds a 10 GbE RJ45 port to a desktop or server, with 5G, 2.5G and gigabit fallback and both full- and low-profile brackets.

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Selected package: TX401 (US V2.6).

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  • TX401

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    Model: TX401

    What differs
    Single-port 10GBASE-T PCIe 3.0 x4 adapter.
    Best for
    Adding a 10 GbE port to a desktop, server or NAS host.

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Watch out

  • TX402 is the two-port version of this card, not a newer generation.

Why people pick it

  • 10 GbE port for multi-gig internet plans or fast LAN transfers between 10 GbE-capable machines
  • Backwards compatibility down to 100 Mbps means it works on any Ethernet network
  • Low-profile bracket included, so it fits small-form-factor PCs
  • Included Cat6a cable removes the usual wrong-cable bottleneck at 10 Gbps

Know before you buy

  • Needs a PCIe 3.0 x4 (or larger) slot and a compatible power/cooling setup
  • A driver install is required after an OS update on some systems
  • Real throughput depends on the CPU, the slot and the cable quality

Full specifications

InterfacePCI Express 3.0 x4 slot, one 10GBASE-T RJ45 port
Link rates10G/5G/2.5G/1000/100 Mbps, auto-negotiated with Fast and Gigabit Ethernet fallback
Duplex data rates (maker)Full-duplex: 10 Gbps; half-duplex: 5 Gbps at 10GBASE-T
StandardsIEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3bz, 802.3an, 802.3az, 802.3x
Flow controlIEEE 802.3x
LEDSeparate link/activity LEDs for 10 Gbps and for 5/2.5/1 Gbps and 100 Mbps
BracketsStandard full-height and low-profile brackets both included for tower or mini-ITX cases
System supportWindows 11/10/8.1/8/7, Windows Server 2019/2016/2012 R2, and Linux
Cable (maker)1.5 m Cat6a cable included, rated for 10 Gbps; Cat5e tops out at gigabit
Dimensions (W x D x H)4.8 x 3.9 x 0.8 in (120.8 x 98.2 x 21.5 mm)
EnvironmentOperating 0-40 C (32-104 F), 10-90% non-condensing humidity
CertificationFCC, CE
In the boxTX401 adapter, standard and low-profile brackets, quick installation guide, resource CD, 1.5 m Cat6a Ethernet cable

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