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Belkin

Belkin F5U502 PCI to 1394a expansion card 3 ports 400/200/100 Mbps

SKU CH-76YQ-RSX8Y MPN F5U502

Adds three FireWire 1394 ports to a desktop PC via a PCI slot, supporting 400, 200 and 100 Mbps transfer rates

  • External 1394 ports3x 1394 Ports
  • Transfer speed400/200/100 Mbit/s
  • Product typePCI to 1394 Card
  • Key featuresFully compliant with PCI 2.1, OCHI 1.0, and current IEEE 139
  • Adds three FireWire ports for camcorders and drives
  • Transfers at 400/200/100 Mbps for fast file moves
  • Hot-swaps peripherals without rebooting the PC
  • Compliant with PCI 2.1 and OHCI 1.0 standards
  • Brand-new Belkin F5U502 card ready to install

What this card adds

The Belkin F5U502 is a PCI expansion card that provides three external IEEE 1394a ports. It connects legacy FireWire devices such as DV camcorders, external drives and audio interfaces to a desktop computer with an available PCI slot.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This card suits users who need to add FireWire 400 connectivity to a system that still has a free PCI slot. Builders working with newer motherboards that lack PCI slots, or anyone requiring faster transfer speeds than 400 Mbps, will not be able to use this adapter.

The specification that decides fit

The card delivers data rates of 400, 200 and 100 Mbps and is compliant with PCI 2.1 and OHCI 1.0. If your workflow depends on those speeds and your motherboard offers a standard PCI slot, this part will work; otherwise it will not.

How it compares

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Price $26.99
Cheaper than about 57% of the 891 comparable items (median $30.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBELKIN
Model nameF5U502
Product typePCI to 1394 Card
Performance
Transfer speed400/200/100 Mbit/s
Ports & slots
External 1394 ports3x 1394 Ports
Size & build
Shipping weight0.33 kg
Package size178 × 127 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the F5U502 into a PCI 2.1 slot?

Power off the PC, open the case, align the card with a free PCI 2.1 slot, press down firmly until seated, then secure the bracket screw.

What maintenance will the three 1394 ports need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required; keep ports dust-free and reseat cables if connections become intermittent.

What limit appears first during sustained 400 Mbps transfers?

The PCI 2.1 bus bandwidth becomes the bottleneck before the 1394 interface reaches its 400 Mbps ceiling.

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