Startech PEX1394B3 User Manual
3 Port 2b 1a 1394 PCI Express FireWire Card Adapter
StarTech ID: PEX1394B3
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.
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
Features
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
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Technical Specifications
Warranty Lifetime
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]
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
Maximum Data
Transfer Rate
800 Mbps
Connector Type(s) 1 - PCI Express x1 Male
External Ports 1 - Firewire 400 (6 pin; IEEE 1394a) Female
External Ports 2 - Firewire 800 (9 pin; IEEE 1394b) Female
Internal Ports 1 - SP4 (4 pin; Small Drive Power) Male
OS Compatibility Windows® 10 (32/64), 8 / 8.1 (32/64), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64), 2000, ME,
98SE
Windows Server® 2012, 2008 R2, 2003
Mac OS® 10.x (tested up to 10.11)
Linux
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
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)
Shipping (Package)
Weight
0.5 lb [0.2 kg]
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