This StarTech.com PEX1394B3 PCI Express FireWire adapter provides two FireWire 800 (9-pin) ports and one FireWire 400 (6-pin) port to add external FireWire connectivity via a PCI Express slot. It is plug-and-play and hot-swap compatible, compliant with IEEE 1394b and backward compatible with IEEE 1394a/1394-1995 standards. The adapter features a native PCI Express chipset (no bridge chip), optional external power support for high-powered FireWire devices, and includes a low-profile / half-height installation bracket for small form factor systems. Typical transfer rates: up to 800 Mbps for FireWire 800 ports and up to 400 Mbps for the FireWire 400 port. Backed by StarTech support and warranty (manufacturer warranty information: Limited Lifetime or 2-year support depending on SKU listing). Eco certifications noted: RoHS, WEEE, REACH. Dimensions and weight information vary by listing: product dimensions reported ~7.8 x 5.98 x 2.28 inches (item) and packaging/product database dimensions approx. 7.75 x 5.75 x 2.5 inches; item/net weight and package weight vary by listing.
- Internal power connector for high powered FireWire devices
- Includes low profile/half-height installation bracket
- Built with a native PCI Express chipset, no bridge chip
- One 6-pin FireWire 400 port, each with transfer rates up to 400Mbps
- Two 9-pin FireWire 800 ports, each with transfer rates up to 800Mbps