StarTech.com 3 Port PCI Low Profile 1394a FireWire Adapter Card (PCI1394

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Mfr#:	PCI1394_2LP

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Description

Add 2 external and 1 internal FireWire400 port to any computer with a low profile PCI slot. This 3 Port PCI Low-Profile/Half-Height 1394a FireWire Adapter Card turns a motherboard PCI slot into two external IEEE 1394a FireWire slots (1x6-pin, 1x4-pin), and provides an internal (6-pin) FireWire port that can be used in place of the external 6-pin connector - a cost-effective solution that lets you connect any FireWire 400 device to your desktop computer.

Compatible with either Mac or PC computers, the 1394a FireWire card can be installed in small/micro form factor computer cases, and includes both standard and low profile/half-height brackets for easy installation.

A practical solution for connecting iPods, MP3 players, portable drives, digital camcorders and more to your desktop computer, the FireWire 400 adapter card supports hot-swappable connectivity, allowing you to plug, unplug, and swap your FireWire peripherals with ease.

A versatile FireWire video editing solution, the adapter card can be installed in a PCI 5V or PCI-x 3.3V slot.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description: StarTech.com 3 Port PCI Low Profile 1394a FireWire Adapter Card - FireWire adapter - PCI - 3 ports

Device Type: FireWire adapter

Form Factor: Plug-in card - low profile

Interface (Bus) Type: PCI

Ports Qty: 3 ports

Data Link Protocol: Firewire

Data Transfer Rate: 400 Mbps

System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Linux, Microsoft Windows 2000, Apple MacOS X, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32/64-bits), Windows 8 (32/64 bits)

Manufacturer Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty

Detailed Specification

General

Device Type: FireWire adapter - 3 ports

Form Factor: Plug-in card - low profile

Interface (Bus) Type: PCI

Networking

Connectivity Technology: Wired

Data Link Protocol: IEEE 1394 (FireWire)

Data Transfer Rate: 400 Mbps

Expansion / Connectivity

Interfaces: 2 x FireWire - 6 PIN FireWire (external) , 1 x FireWire - 6 PIN FireWire (internal)

Compatible Slots: 1 x PCI - low-profile

Miscellaneous

Cables Included: 1 x IEEE 1394 cable - 1.8 m

Software / System Requirements

OS Required: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Linux, Microsoft Windows 2000, Apple MacOS X, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32/64-bits), Windows 8 (32/64 bits)

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support: Limited warranty - lifetime

Customer reviews

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Great Firewire card for slimline desktops

By Grumpy.
Posted 16/07/2007

Having spoken to 8 Dell 'customer service' people who didn't know what a Dell Dimension 3100c was I contcted dabs who suggested a low profile firewire card might fit as i had already tried a full size one that didn't. Fitted perfectly and is now up and running. Great product and as usual great service.

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Vista 64 plug & play

By Sam.
Posted 02/12/2008

I did have some concerns regarding this card and Vista64, however upon receipt I installed the card and it was immediately recognised by the OS and installed without any hassle whatsoever. I was up and running within 2 minutes, direct integration into Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 (I have not yet tried the included software) allowing me DV camera access and control. The low profile nature meant that I did not in any way obstruct the fan of my neighbouring graphics card, as all my other PCI slots were in use.

If a product does exactly what I want and causes me no hassle - then I can't rate it lower than 5/5!

Definitely recommended.

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