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GigE Interface Cards#

GigE interface cards allow you to connect any Basler GigE camera to your computer.

The interface cards are tested for seamless operation with Basler GigE cameras and the Basler pylon Software Suite resulting in enhanced performance and stability.

Basler GigE Interface Cards

General Specifications#

Specification
Operating System Windows 10/11
Linux stable kernel versions used in Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or later

The following tables include the names of the available Basler GigE Interface Cards, their compliances with Base-T transmission rate categories, the kinds of brackets present, and the required unoccupied PCIe slots on the computer's motherboard.

Model GigE,
1 Port		 GigE,
2 Port		 GigE,
4 Port		 5GigE,
4 Port		 10GigE,
1 Port
10
Base‑T		 x x x x x
100
Base‑T		 x x x x x
1000
Base‑T		 x x x x x
2.5G
Base‑T		 x x
5G
Base‑T		 x x
10G
Base‑T		 x
Low
Profile
Bracket		 x x x
PoE
PCIe Slot Req. ≥2.1x1 ≥2.1x2 ≥2.1x4 ≥2.1x4 ≥2.1x1
Model GigE,
1 Port PoE		 GigE,
2 Port PoE		 GigE,
4 Port PoE		 5GigE,
4 Port PoE+
10
Base‑T		 x x x x
100
Base‑T		 x x x x
1000
Base‑T		 x x x x
2.5G
Base‑T		 x
5G
Base‑T		 x
10G
Base‑T
Low
Profile
Bracket		 x x
PoE x x x x
PCIe Slot Req. ≥2.1x1 ≥2.1x2 ≥2.1x4 ≥2.1x4

The PoE GigE interface cards support the IEEE 802.3at, 2009 PoE standard (25.5 W per port).
The PoE interface cards listed in the tables above receive power via the PCIe slots.
For 1-Port and 2-Port PoE cards, the power is supplied over PCIe only.
For 4-Port 1GigE and 5GigE PoE cards, the power is also supplied over PCIe. In addition, for the 4-Port 1GigE and 5GigE PoE interface cards, the power can also be supplied via a 4-pin 5.25" Molex receptacle of the Molex 8981 series (AUX connector). Usually, PCIe delivers enough power for Basler cameras. When using devices that require high power, ensure that PCIe delivers enough power. For the 4-Port 1GigE and 5GigE PoE interface cards, the AUX connector can be used instead of PCIe if PCIe doesn't provide enough power.

Maximum Cable Lengths#

Basler offers high-quality cables and plugs that are specifically designed for connecting Basler interface cards and cameras.

The maximum specified cable lengths differ according to transmission rates and shielding category, as indicated in the following table. Basler recommends not to exceed the indicated cable lengths.

Transmission Rate Max. Cable Length (Cat 5e) Max. Cable Length (Cat 6) Max. Cable Length (Cat 6a) Max. Cable Length (Cat 7)
1000Base-T 100 m 100 m 100 m 100 m
2.5GBase-T approx. 75 ma approx. 100 ma 100 m 100 m
5GBase-T - approx. 50 ma 100 m 100 m
10GBase-T - approx. 30 ma approx. 55 m 100 m

  1. Not specified; if you consider using them, test these cable lengths beforehand.

Basler GigE Interface Cards (without PoE)#

Basler GigE Interface Cards (with PoE+)#