High Quality Intel I210 4-Port PoE+ PCIe Card Supplier | Future Robot
This high-quality 4-port PoE+ PCIe card with Intel i210 and TSN, supporting GigE Vision at up to 1Gb/s per port without frame loss, with 0–70°C operation.
Industrial 4-Port PoE+ PCIe Expansion Card with Intel I210 (Model: C100-100)
If your machine vision or automation system requires deterministic packet transmission and multi-camera power delivery, selecting the right 4 port poe PCIe expansion card is critical to eliminating acquisition bottlenecks. The Future Robot C100-100 is an industrial-grade PoE+ PCIe expansion card with Intel I210 controllers, purpose-built to deliver uncompressed image streams with zero dropped frames.
As an official Intel Prestige Alliance Partner and certified high quality manufacturer, Future Robot pairs native Intel silicon with Tier-1 production standards. Backed by 40+ patents and over 500,000 units deployed across 300+ global automation systems, this card is available directly from our factory-direct supply chain, providing equipment builders with an agile alternative to costly legacy brands.
C100-100 Engineering Specifications & Product Matrix
To help system integrators evaluate bus throughput and power budgeting, the table below outlines the core hardware specifications of our 4-port PoE PCIe expansion card:
| Hardware Parameter | Engineering Specification (Model: C100-100) |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Industrial 4 port poe PCIe expansion card for Vision & TSN |
| Ethernet Controller | 4x Independent Intel® I210-AT Gigabit Controllers (Dedicated PCIe lanes) |
| Bus Interface | PCI Express (PCIe) Gen 2.1 x4 (Electrically compatible with x8/x16 slots) |
| PoE Standards & Power | IEEE 802.3at (PoE+, up to 30W/port) & IEEE 802.3af (PoE, 15.4W/port) |
| Total PoE Power Budget | Up to 100W aggregate PoE output via onboard auxiliary power input |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) Continuous Full-Load Industrial Operation |
| Advanced Protocols | Hardware-based TSN (IEEE 802.1AS & IEEE 802.1Qbv), 9.5KB Jumbo Frames |
| Form Factor & Brackets | Full-height bracket pre-installed; low-profile bracket included in package |
| Driver & OS Support | Windows 10/11 IoT Enterprise, Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, ROS / ROS2 |
As an experienced industrial hardware supplier, Future Robot provides Low MOQ evaluation units so your engineering team can benchmark real-world camera bandwidth before committing to wholesale volume production.
Dedicated Intel I210 Topology: Zero Frame Drop & Hardware TSN Synchronization
When evaluating any multi-camera interface, the internal controller topology makes the difference between consistent inspection accuracy and catastrophic frame drops. The C100-100 PoE+ PCIe expansion card with Intel I210 is engineered around an independent bus architecture.
4x Independent Controllers: Eliminating Bandwidth Throttling
Many commercial-grade add-in cards cut costs by routing four external network ports through an internal switch chip linked to a single controller. When four high-resolution vision cameras trigger at the same millisecond, this shared link saturates, causing immediate packet loss.
Non-Blocking Architecture: Our 4 port poe PCIe expansion card integrates four discrete Intel® I210-AT controllers, dedicating a separate PCIe lane directly to each RJ45 port.
Independent DMA Channels: Because each camera streams through an unshared direct memory channel, this PoE+ PCIe expansion card with Intel I210 guarantees full gigabit line-rate throughput across all four ports simultaneously.
Native TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking) for Deterministic Motion
Industrial automation increasingly relies on synchronized sensor feedback:
Built on genuine Intel architecture, this 4-port PoE PCIe expansion card natively supports IEEE 802.1AS Precision Time Protocol for microsecond-level clock synchronization across robotic arms and inspection stations.
The integrated IEEE 802.1Qbv Time-Aware Shaper prioritizes vision trigger packets over non-critical data, minimizing latency jitter in high-speed motion control environments.
100W High-Power PoE+ Management & Industrial Thermal Endurance
Supplying clean Power over Ethernet to multiple high-draw devices requires heavy-duty power regulation. The C100-100 solves common field power issues through robust electrical engineering.
100W Smart Power Delivery for Multi-Camera Setups
A standard motherboard PCIe slot is legally limited to 75W of total bus power—insufficient to drive four 25.5W PoE+ cameras concurrently.
Auxiliary Power Input: This 4 port poe PCIe expansion card features an onboard industrial auxiliary power connector that draws direct current from the system power supply, providing up to 100W of stable PoE output.
Intelligent Power Negotiation: Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3at/af, the card detects connected load demands dynamically, safely delivering up to 30W to high-power PTZ or thermal cameras while protecting lower-power optical sensors.
0°C to 70°C Thermal Stability in Fanless IPCs
High PoE output generates heat that can destabilize commercial network cards.
To ensure reliability within enclosed industrial box PCs (such as our E7201 and E512 series), this PoE+ PCIe expansion card with Intel I210 is fitted with an oversized aluminum alloy heatsink.
The optimized thermal interface guarantees sustained continuous operation from 0°C up to 70°C without thermal throttling or dropped packets.
Tier-1 Manufacturing Standards: The Future Robot Quality Advantage
For overseas integrators, reliability starts with authentic silicon and transparent production controls.
Intel Prestige Partner: 100% Brand-New Original Component Guarantee
Component counterfeiters frequently repackage reclaimed chips that fail prematurely under industrial thermal stress.
As an official Intel Prestige Alliance Partner, Future Robot sources all Intel I210-AT controllers directly through certified franchised distribution.
We enforce a strict 100% Original Component Guarantee with zero refurbished parts. Every production batch undergoes automated optical inspection (AOI) and X-Ray structural flaw detection, ensuring you receive a truly high quality 4 port poe PCIe expansion card.
Factory-Direct SMT Assembly & 24-Hour Thermal Burn-In
Our circuit boards are populated across 12 fully automated SMT lines operated by our strategic manufacturing facility—the same world-class lines that manufacture systems for Fortune 500 PC enterprises.
Following SMT assembly, each finished board undergoes customized firmware programming and a mandatory in-house 24-hour dynamic burn-in test under 100% data transmission and PoE loading.
Dealing with an authentic Factory Direct manufacturer means your expansion cards arrive fully burned-in, pre-tested, and ready for immediate deployment.
Agile OEM/ODM Engineering: Brackets, Locking Connectors & Longevity
Where legacy hardware vendors enforce rigid minimum order quantities and long design lead times, Future Robot acts as a flexible OEM and ODM partner.
Mechanical Customization: Dual-Profile Brackets & Screw-Locks
Universal Chassis Fit: Each 4-port PoE PCIe expansion card comes equipped with standard full-height brackets and interchangeable low-profile brackets, ensuring immediate compatibility with 1U/2U rackmounts or compact fanless computers.
Screw-Lock RJ45 Security: To prevent cables from vibrating loose in mobile robotics (AGVs/AMRs), we offer industrial RJ45 connectors featuring standard horizontal and vertical locking screws.
Custom Firmware & Long-Term BOM Freeze (5–7 Years)
Custom BIOS & Subsystem IDs: For system builders building a branded solution, our engineering team provides customized vendor IDs, pre-configured MAC ranges, and custom firmware profiles.
5–7 Year BOM Freeze: Once your project is qualified, we freeze the hardware bill of materials (including controller silicon, magnetics, and PCB layer routing) to protect you from unexpected component obsolescence.
Low MOQ Prototyping for Integration Engineers
We eliminate commercial friction during development by supporting Low MOQ prototype orders. Hardware engineers can purchase individual sample cards to validate camera drivers and software algorithms before transitioning into wholesale procurement.
Target Applications: Machine Vision, Automated Inspection & Edge AI
This high-throughput PoE+ PCIe expansion card with Intel I210 is deployed across diverse industrial sectors:
Automated Optical Inspection (AOI): Supplying simultaneous power and gigabit bandwidth to multiple area-scan cameras on high-speed surface-mount assembly lines.
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs): Aggregating stereoscopic obstacle-detection cameras and PoE sensors into a single edge computer with vibration-resistant screw-lock cabling.
Smart Transportation & Security (ITS): Driving external pan-tilt-zoom cameras with up to 30W PoE+ over extended cable runs without requiring local power supplies.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Why is an independent Intel I210 design superior to a shared-controller card?
A shared-controller card splits available bandwidth across all ports. When four industrial cameras trigger concurrently, the shared pipeline chokes, dropping frames. By using four discrete Intel I210 controllers, our 4 port poe PCIe expansion card provides an independent, unshared PCIe pathway for each port, ensuring 100% non-blocking throughput.
Q2: How does this PoE+ PCIe expansion card with Intel I210 deliver 100W safely?
Standard PCIe slots can only supply 75W total. The C100-100 overcomes this by incorporating an onboard auxiliary power input that draws current directly from the system power supply. The card’s onboard power regulation intelligently distributes up to 100W total PoE output, safely delivering up to 30W per port (IEEE 802.3at) while protecting the host motherboard from electrical surges.
Q3: Does this 4 port poe PCIe expansion card support Linux and ROS environments?
Yes. Because it uses genuine Intel I210 silicon, the card is natively supported by the standard Linux kernel driver (igb) across Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, and ROS/ROS2. Drivers load automatically without requiring unverified third-party software patches.
Q4: Can system integrators purchase evaluation units with Low MOQ?
Yes. As an accommodating industrial supplier, Future Robot supports Low MOQ sample orders for technical evaluation. You can order individual benchmark units with complete engineering datasheets and 3D CAD models before placing wholesale orders.
Q5: What OEM/ODM customization services does Future Robot provide?
We provide comprehensive OEM/ODM engineering support, including custom bracket designs, specialized auxiliary power socket angles, customized screw-lock connector orientations, and pre-flashed firmware with custom subsystem IDs for seamless integration into your proprietary chassis.
Deploy Your Vision Project: Request a Sample or Wholesale Quote
Upgrade your machine vision architecture with an industrial 4-port PoE PCIe expansion card engineered on native Intel reliability. Backed by world-class SMT automation, strict 24-hour burn-in testing, and direct-from-the-manufacturer pricing, Future Robot delivers the field reliability your automated machines require.
C100-100 PCIe Ethernet Expansion Card
- Compatible with PCI Express x4 Gen2
- 4 Ethernet ports controlled by independent network controller (4 x Intel i210)
- Supports Time Sensitive Network( TSN )
- Supports IEEE 802.3af/at PoE
- Multiple cards and multiple cameras can be connected in one system
- Power receiving device (PD) automatic detection and classification
- 0°C to 70 °C operating temperature, Supports capturing images in extreme environments without losing frames
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Four Independent GbE Ports with PoE and TSN Support
The C100-100 adds 4 x Intel i210 GbE LAN ports to any PCIe x4 Gen2 slot, each capable of delivering PoE power compliant with IEEE 802.3af/at standards. A dedicated 4-pin power connector supports up to 100W of total PoE output at 12V/8A, allowing engineers to power GigE Vision cameras, access points, and other PoE devices directly from the card without a separate PoE switch or injector. TSN support via IEEE 1588 Precision Clock Synchronization enables time-sensitive network applications where deterministic latency is non-negotiable.

Independent Controllers for Deterministic Network Performance
Each Ethernet port on the card is managed by an independent Intel network controller, ensuring that traffic on one port never affects throughput on another. This architecture is particularly critical in machine vision deployments where GigE camera streams, PLC communication, and control network traffic must remain isolated and deterministic. The card is compatible with PCIe x16, x8, and x4 slots, and multiple cards can be installed in a single system to scale network port density as the application demands.

Price-Optimized, Industrial-Grade Construction
The C-series LAN expansion cards deliver the same Intel controller silicon and ESD 8KV/15KV-rated industrial construction as comparable cards from leading automation vendors, at a significantly more competitive price point — without restriction in compatibility, quality, or durability. Operating continuously from 0 to 70°C across the full thermal range of factory and outdoor deployments, the cards carry CE and FCC certification for regulated industrial environments. Windows and Linux are both supported out of the box.
Specifications
| Item | Discription |
| Slot | PCIe 2.0 x4 |
| Ethernet | 4 x Intel i210 GbE LAN |
| Function | Supports PoE, compatible with IEEE 802.3at/af |
| Supports 9 KB jumbo frames | |
| PoE Power management | |
| Link Aggregation, IEEE 1588 (Precision Clock Synchronization Protocol Standard) | |
| Supports multiple cards and multiple cameras | |
| PoE Protection | |
| Power Supply | Use 4-pin power connector, Max. 100W PoE power supply (+12V@8A) |
| Use PCIe slot, Max. 20W PoE power (+12V@2.1A) | |
| Environment | 60W PoE: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 150°F) |
| Humidity: 5% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing | |
| Physical Characteristics | 168 x 112 mm (L x W x H) |
| Certification | CE, FCC |
| OS | Windows 7/8/10, Linux |
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