StarTech 3 Port 2b 1a 1394 Mini PCI Express FireWire Card Adapter

SKU: STMPEX1394B3 MFR: MPEX1394B3
$89.99
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Key Features

  • Add FireWire 800 and 400 ports to your system with this Mini PCI Express card.
  • Experience reliable data transfers at up to 800Mbps with this FireWire adapter.
  • This low profile FireWire card is perfect for compact computer systems.
  • Enhance your video editing capabilities with this 3-port FireWire solution.
  • Enjoy broad OS compatibility, including Windows, Mac, and Linux systems.
  • Connect various FireWire devices, from cameras to external hard drives, easily.
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StarTech 3 Port 2b 1a 1394 Mini PCI Express FireWire Card Adapter Specifications

  • Bus Type

    Mini PCI Express

  • Card Type

    Low Profile

  • Chipset ID

    LSI/Agere - FW643

  • Interface

    FireWire 800 (1394b)

  • Ports

    3

  • Type and Rate

    FireWire 400 IEEE-1394a - 400 Mbit/s
    FireWire 800 IEEE-1394b - 800 Mbit/s

  • Connector Type

    1x Mini PCI Express x1 (52 pin) Male

  • External Ports

    1x Firewire 400 (6 pin; IEEE 1394a) Female
    2x Firewire 800 (9 pin; IEEE 1394b) Female

  • OS Compatibility

    Windows 10 (32/64), 8 / 8.1 (32/64), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64), 2000
    Windows Server 2012, 2008 R2, 2003
    Mac OS 10.10 and later (tested up to 10.11)
    Linux

  • System and Cable Requirements

    Available Mini PCI Express expansion slot (full length)

  • Operating Temperature

    0 to 70 deg. C / 32 to 158 deg. F

  • Storage Temperature

    -54 to 150 deg. C / -65 to 302 deg. F

  • Certifications

    RoHS Complaint
    CE
    FC

  • Dimensions (H x L x W)

    0.2 x 2 x 1.2" / 5.08 x 50.80 x 30.48mm

  • Weight

    0.2oz / 5.67g

  • UPC Code

    065030842914

About StarTech 3 Port 2b 1a 1394 Mini PCI Express FireWire Card Adapter

Become a master of connectivity with the MPEX1394B3 3-Port Mini PCI Express FireWire Card Adapter. This compact yet powerful device is a PCI Express to FireWire-800/FireWire-400 adapter, designed to enhance your system's external FireWire connectivity, even in very small form factor or embedded systems.

The PCIe FireWire card is equipped with two FireWire-800 ports and one FireWire-400 port. These ports are designed to support the latest external FireWire storage devices, offering data transfer speeds of up to 800 Mbps and 400 Mbps respectively. This ensures rapid and efficient data transfer, making it an ideal solution for high-speed data requirements.

This adapter card is compliant with PCI Express Mini Card specification 1.2, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of systems. It also offers optional external power support, making it suitable for high-powered FireWire devices.

The MPEX1394B3 is compliant with IEEE 1394b and is backward compatible with IEEE 1394a - 2000 as well as 1394-1995 standards. This ensures that it can work seamlessly with a wide range of FireWire devices, both old and new.

Featuring Plug-and-Play functionality and hot-swap compatibility, this adapter card is easy to install and use. It is designed in a Mini PCI Express (Mini Card) form factor, making it suitable for use in the latest very small form factor computer systems, such as Mini-ITX or custom embedded solutions where a full-sized PCI Express card would not fit.

Whether you're a system builder creating a small form factor HTPC with external FireWire storage or A/V equipment, or you're working on custom embedded systems with no room for full or even low profile PCI Express cards, the MPEX1394B3 3-Port Mini PCI Express FireWire Card Adapter offers a compact and reliable solution.

Please note: Ensure your computer case has an available expansion card slot before purchasing this product.

StarTech 3 Port 2b 1a 1394 Mini PCI Express FireWire Card Adapter Features

  • High-speed data transfer with two FireWire-800 ports and one FireWire-400 port
  • Compliant with PCI Express Mini Card specification 1.2 and IEEE 1394b standards
  • Backward compatible with IEEE 1394a - 2000 and 1394-1995 standards
  • Plug-and-Play and hot-swap compatible for easy installation and use
  • Compact Mini PCI Express form factor suitable for small form factor or embedded systems
  • Optional external power support for high-powered FireWire devices

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

Key Features

  • Add FireWire 800 and 400 ports to your system with this Mini PCI Express card.
  • Experience reliable data transfers at up to 800Mbps with this FireWire adapter.
  • This low profile FireWire card is perfect for compact computer systems.
  • Enhance your video editing capabilities with this 3-port FireWire solution.
  • Enjoy broad OS compatibility, including Windows, Mac, and Linux systems.
  • Connect various FireWire devices, from cameras to external hard drives, easily.

What's in the box:

  • StarTech 3 Port 2b 1a 1394 Mini PCI Express FireWire Card Adapter
  • Internal Data Cable
  • 4-Pin LP4 Molex Adapter Cable
  • Full Profile Bracket
  • Video Editing Software CD
  • StarTech 2 Year Warranty