Cudy PE10G Network Adapter 10Gbps PCI Express

Cudy PE10G 10 Gbps PCIe Network Adapter

The Cudy PE10G network adapter is a practical upgrade for home lab setups, content creators, and small businesses running a local NAS or server. Ten-gigabit Ethernet eliminates the storage network bottleneck at an accessible price point.

The Cudy PE10G network adapter brings 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to desktop PCs and servers via a standard PCIe slot. If you are pushing large files across a local network, editing footage from a NAS drive, or hosting a server that demands high bandwidth, the PE10G eliminates the bottleneck of standard Gigabit Ethernet. Downloading and transferring data at up to 10 Gbps reduces wait times dramatically for bandwidth-intensive tasks.

The Cudy PE10G network adapter supports six auto-negotiated speeds: 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G, 100M, and 10M. This means it connects at the highest speed your switch or router supports, and automatically negotiates down to a compatible speed on older infrastructure. No configuration is needed. The RJ45 connector works with standard Ethernet cabling. For full 10G throughput, use a CAT6A or better cable — a 1.5m CAT6 cable is included in the box.

Power Efficient and Versatile

The Cudy PE10G network adapter includes Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE), which automatically puts the adapter into a low-power idle state when network traffic is light. This reduces electricity consumption during periods of inactivity without sacrificing performance when traffic resumes. Wake-on-LAN (WoL) lets you power on your PC or server remotely from the network, a useful feature for home server and IT management setups.

Both standard-height and low-profile brackets are included, enabling installation in full tower cases and compact chassis. Compatible operating systems include Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022, Linux, and Synology DSM 7.2+. Browse our networking range for switches and routers. Explore the full Cudy range at Cudy.