StarTech - PEX1394A2 - 2 Port PCI Express 1394a FireWire Card

This FireWire 400 adapter card can be installed in any PCI Express slot in order to add 2 IEEE 1394a ports, making it an ideal selection for connecting a broad range of FireWire 400 compatible devices such as external storage, DV camcorders, HD video cameras, personal multimedia devices and more.

The FireWire adapter card is designed based on a native PCI Express (PCIe) single chipset that harnesses the full capability of PCI Express, allowing for greater performance, reliability and cost-effectiveness.

Plus, the adapter card includes an optional low profile/half-height bracket that makes it easy to add 2 FireWire 400 ports to any computer, regardless of the computer case form factor.

StarTech.com Advantage

• Add 2 FireWire ports to a standard or small form factor (SFF) computer
• Uses a native PCI Express chipset design rather than a bridge chip, ensures a fast, reliable and cost-effective FireWire solution
• Backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support

Features

• Two 6-pin FireWire 400 ports, each with transfer rates up to 400Mbps
• Built with a native PCI Express chipset, no bridge chip
• Includes low profile/half-height installation bracket
• Compliant with provisions of IEEE Std 1394-1995 for a high-performance serial bus and IEEE Std 1394a -2000
• Plug-and-Play and hot-swap compatible

Applications

• Add a high speed FireWire port to a desktop/server 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