QNAP QXG-10G1T Single-Port 5-Speed 10GbE Network Expansion Card

Overview

The QXG-10G1T adds a single 10GBASE-T port to a compatible QNAP NAS or server via a PCIe 3.0 x4 slot, eliminating the Gigabit bottleneck that limits backup throughput, surveillance stream ingestion, and bulk file transfers. Where a standard 1GbE connection tops out at roughly 125 MB/s, this card delivers up to 1,250 MB/s — the difference between a 30-minute backup window and a three-hour one. Auto-negotiation across five speeds (10Gbps / 5Gbps / 2.5Gbps / 1Gbps / 100Mbps) means it integrates cleanly into mixed-speed switch environments without forcing a forklift upgrade on your network infrastructure.

Compatibility

Designed for QNAP NAS systems with an available PCIe 3.0 x4 slot. The card is backward-compatible with PCIe Gen 2 slots — useful when installing into older QNAP enclosures that predate PCIe 3.0. Compatible host families include QNAP TVS-series, TES-series, and TS-series NAS units equipped with PCIe expansion slots; verify your specific enclosure's slot count and lane availability before ordering. The 10GBASE-T interface connects to any Cat 6A (or better) switch port supporting 10GbE — no SFP+ modules or fiber infrastructure required, which reduces deployment cost versus fiber-based network expansion cards. For environments already running a 10GbE-capable switch, this card is the straightforward path to full-speed NAS connectivity using existing copper cabling.

Installation Notes

Install into a PCIe 3.0 x4 (or Gen 2 x4) slot with the NAS powered down. A Cat 6A cable run is required to reach 10Gbps at distances up to 55 meters; Cat 6 supports 10GbE only to 37–55 meters depending on ambient conditions. For QNAP NAS storage deployments pairing this card with a multi-drive array, confirm the enclosure's PCIe slot is not shared bandwidth with an onboard M.2 or SSD cache slot — shared lanes can reduce effective throughput below the card's ceiling. No additional power connector is required; the card draws power entirely from the PCIe slot.