Key Details:
- Model: PEX1394B3
- Part #: DD011870
- Warranty: Lifetime
- Brand: StarTech
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StarTech 3 Port 2b 1a 1394 PCI Express FireWire Card - 1x FireWire 400, 2x FireWire 800
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.
- 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
- Includes low profile/half-height installation bracket
- Internal power connector for high powered FireWire devices
- Compliant with IEEE 1394b and backwards compatible with IEEE 1394a - 2000 as well as 1394-1995 standards
- Plug-and-Play and hot-swap compatible
Hardware:
- Bus Type: PCI Express
- Card Type: Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
- Chipset ID: Texas Instruments - XIO2213B
- Industry Standards: IEEE-1394/1394A/1394B, OHCI, PCI Express 1.1
- Interface: FireWire 800 (1394b), FireWire 400 (1394a)
- Ports: 3
Performance:
- Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 800 Mbps, 400 Mbps
Connector(s):
- Connector Type(s): 1x PCI Express x1 Male
- External Ports: 1x FireWire 400 (6 pin, IEEE 1394a) Female, 2x FireWire 800 (9 pin, IEEE 1394b) Female
- Internal Ports: 1x LP4 (4 pin; Molex-type Large Drive Power) Male
Environmental:
- Humidity: 0~90% RH
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)
- Storage Temperature: -20°C to 90°C (-4°F to 194°F)
Physical Characteristics:
- Product Height: 120 mm
- Product Length: 85 mm
- Product Weight: 48 g
- Product Width: 18 mm
- Color: Green
- Material: Steel
Power:
- Input Voltage: 12V DC
- Output Voltage: 12V DC
OS Compatibility:
- Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11
- Windows Server 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2016, 2019
- Mac OS 10.6 to 10.15, 11.0, 12.0, 13.0, 14.0
- Linux 3.5.x and up_LTS Versions only_
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
- 1x PCI Express FireWire Card
- 1x FireWire cable
- 1x Low Profile Bracket
- 1x Software CD
- 1x Instruction Manual
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