StarTech.com
StarTech.com 3 Port 2b 1a 1394 Mini PCI Express FireWire Card Adapter
Expand your computer's connectivity with the StarTech.com 3 Port PCI Express FireWire Adapter Card. This card installs into a PCIe slot, adding two IEEE1394b (FireWire 800) ports and one IEEE1394a (FireWire 400) port for broad compatibility with devices like DV camcorders and external hard drives. It features a native single-chip chipset for enhanced performance and reliability compared to bridge-chip solutions. Supporting hot-swapping and offering high-speed data transfer up to 800 Mbps, it ensures seamless peripheral management without system shutdowns.
$63.93
Owner Satisfaction
4.0
/ 5
Category Rank
988
/ 1154
#988 in Computer Interface Cards & Adapters
Price vs Category Average
-89%
Below average
Type
1394
/ PCI Express to Card
Who it's for
- High-Speed 1394b Support
- Mini PCI Express Form Factor
- Versatile Port Configuration
Who should skip it
- Complex Internal Installation
- Dependent on Available mPCIe Slot
- External Port Routing Challenge
Key Specs
Type
PCI Express to 1394 Card
External 1394 Ports
3x 1394 Ports (2x 1394b, 1x 1394a)
Data Transfer Rate
800/400/200/100 Mbps
Host Interface Type
PCI Express
Supported Protocol
1394 Open Host Controller Interface Specification 1.1
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
0.8 Gbps
Weight
0.45 lbs
Card Form Factor
PCIe Full-Height
Features
- Adds 2 native FireWire 800 ports
- Includes 1 FireWire 400 port
- Native single-chip chipset for reliability
- Supports hot-swapping of devices
- High-speed data transfer up to 800 Mbps
- Broad compatibility with FireWire devices
- Installs via a PCI Express slot
What customers say
This adapter is highly valued by users needing reliable FireWire connectivity for essential legacy devices like professional audio or video gear. The inclusion of a quality chipset ensures stable, low latency data transfer, making it an indispensable solution when it functions correctly. However, the overall experience is often complicated by setup difficulties. Users frequently report significant friction with driver recognition and stability, especially on modern operating systems, requiring advanced technical skill for manual configuration. Despite these installation hurdles, those who successfully navigate the setup find the card delivers excellent performance, fulfilling a crucial niche requirement that justifies the investment.
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