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IT Vendor Management: How to Get the Best Deals
11 Mar, 2026
£54.50 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
For £39.92 ex‑VAT, this Intel 1Gb RJ45 NIC is the kind of “just works” replacement or add‑on card you buy when you don’t want to think too hard. Intel’s drivers tend to be painless, performance is consistent for basic business networking, and it’s a sensible choice for desktops, small office PCs, or spare/backup hardware where reliability matters more than features. If you’re moving files, using it for standard LAN access, or plugging into an existing gigabit switch, it’ll do the job without drama.
That said, I wouldn’t buy it if you’re trying to future‑proof—1Gb tops out quickly for heavier workloads or server‑type throughput needs. Also, if your target machine already has a good onboard NIC, you’ll only be spending money for peace of mind or for specific compatibility/reliability reasons. Net: buy it for budget-friendly, dependable gigabit connectivity on non-critical hardware; skip it if you need higher speeds, advanced networking features, or you’re already covered with onboard Ethernet.

ALLIED TELESIS
Allied Telesis AT-2914SX/LC - Network adapter - PCIe - 1000Base-SX x 1 - federal government

STARTECH
StarTech.com 4 Port Gigabit NIC PCIe Network Card - Quad Port Adapter (ST1000SPEX43) - Network adapter - PCIe - Gigabit Ethernet x 4 - yellow

Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkSystem Broadcom 57414 - Network adapter - OCP - 10Gb Ethernet / 25Gb Ethernet SFP28 x 2 - for ThinkAgile VX3330 Appliance, VX3530-G Appliance, VX7330-N Appliance, VX75XX Certified Node

Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkSystem Emulex LPe36002 - Host bus adapter - PCIe 4.0 x8 low profile - 64Gb Fibre Channel Gen 7 (Short Wave) x 2 - for ThinkStation P920 Rack, ThinkSystem SR650, SR650 V2, SR665, SR850 V2, SR850P, SR860 V2