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.
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
