Startech 3 Port 2b 1a 1394 PCI Express FireWire Card Adapter PEX1394B3
Features
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Startech's MPN:
PEX1394B3
Add 2 native FireWire 800 ports to your computer through a PCI Express expansion slot
Two 9-pin FireWire 800 ports, each with transfer rates up to 800Mbps
One 6-pin FireWire 400 port, each with transfer rates up to 400Mbps
Built with a native PCI Express chipset, no bridge chip
This 3 Port PCI Express FireWire adapter card can be installed in a PCI Express slot to add two IEEE1394b (FireWire 800 - 9 pin) ports and one IEEE1394a (FireWire 400 - 6 pin) port, providing broad compatibility with a wide range of FireWire devices (e.g. DV camcorders, external hard drives, digital cameras, etc.).
The 2b, 1a card features a native (single chip) PCI Express chipset - resulting in faster, more reliable and cost effective performance than expansion cards that utilize a "bridge" chip.
The StarTech.com Advantage
Add 3 FireWire ports to a standard or small form factor (SFF) computer with support for high-powered FireWire devices
Utilizes a native PCI Express chipset design rather than a bridge chip, ensuring a fast, reliable and cost-effective FireWire expansion
Backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support
Applications
Add a high speed FireWire port to a desktop without any FireWire ports
Connect a digital camera to a desktop with a PCI Express slot to download photos and video
Connect a high-speed external hard drive to a PCI Express-enabled system
Warranty Information
Warranty
Lifetime
Hardware
Bus Type
PCI Express
Card Type
Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
Chipset ID
LSI/Agere - FW643
Industry Standards
IEEE-1394/1394A/1394B
OHCI
PCI 2.2
Interface
FireWire 800 (1394b)
Ports
3
Performance
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
800 Mbps
Connector(s)
Connector Type(s)
1 - PCI Express x1 Male
External Ports
1 - FireWire 400 (6 pin, IEEE 1394a) Female
2 - FireWire 800 (9 pin, IEEE 1394b) Female
Internal Ports
1 - SP4 (4 pin, Small Drive Power) Male
Software
OS Compatibility
Windows® 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2016
Mac OS® 10.6 to 10.12
Linux 3.5.x to 4.4.x LTS Versions Only
Special Notes / Requirements
Note
The software included with this product supports a "typical" driver install only. Custom driver setup requires software purchase from a 3rd party
System and Cable Requirements
PCI Express enabled computer with an available PCI Express x1 slot or higher
Environmental
Humidity
0~90% RH
Operating Temperature
0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°C)
Storage Temperature
-20°C to 90°C (-4°F to 194°C)
Physical Characteristics
Product Height
4.7 in [120 mm]
Product Length
3.5 in [90 mm]
Product Weight
1.8 oz [50 g]
Product Width
0.7 in [18 mm]
Packaging Information
Shipping (Package) Weight
0.5 lb [0.2 kg]
What's in the Box
Included in Package
1 - PCI Express FireWire Card
1 - FireWire cable
1 - Low Profile Bracket
1 - Software CD
1 - Instruction Manual
3 Port 2b 1a 1394 PCI Express FireWire Card Adapter - 1394 FW PCIe FireWire 800 / 400 Card
Brand Name : StarTech.com
Form Factor : Plug-in Card
Host Interface : PCI Express
Product Type : FireWire Adapter
Total Number of FireWire/i.LINK Ports : 3
Basic
Brand Name:
StarTech.com
Form Factor:
Plug-in Card
Host Interface:
PCI Express
Product Type:
FireWire Adapter
Total Number of FireWire/i.LINK Ports:
3
General Information
Brand Name:
StarTech.com
Manufacturer Part Number:
PEX1394B3
Manufacturer Website Address:
http://www.startech.com/au
Manufacturer:
StarTech.com
Package Contents:
2 Port FireWire 800 + 1 Port FireWire 400 PCI Express Card
Software
Product Model:
PEX1394B3
Product Name:
3 Port 2b 1a 1394 PCI Express FireWire Card
Product Type:
FireWire Adapter
Interfaces/Ports
Host Interface:
PCI Express
Number of FireWire/i.LINK 400 Ports:
1
Number of FireWire/i.LINK 800 Ports:
2
Total Number of FireWire/i.LINK Ports:
3
Miscellaneous
Additional Information:
Add 3 FireWire ports to a standard or small form factor (SFF) computer with support for high-powered FireWire devices.
Utilizes a native PCI Express chipset design rather than a bridge chip, ensuring a fast, reliable and cost-effective FireWire expansion.
Form Factor:
Plug-in Card
Package Contents:
2 Port FireWire 800 + 1 Port FireWire 400 PCI Express Card
Software
Platform Supported:
PC
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor:
Plug-in Card
Platform Supported:
PC
Product Information
Form Factor:
Plug-in Card
Platform Supported:
PC
Technical Information
Host Interface:
PCI Express
Platform Supported:
PC
Warranty
Limited Warranty:
2 Year
Information
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Stock Information
Our Qty in Stock Availability and ETA
Our own stock 0 Usually 1-3 days (when supplier has stock)
Supplier's Qty in Stock Availability and ETA Updated
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