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Green PCIe card with three FireWire ports and low-profile bracket

Dell 101664209901 data adapter 3x 1394A ports 2x6 pin 1x4 pin low-profile

SKU CH-MDRF-R6P0G MPN 101664209901

Adds three FireWire 1394A ports via a PCI Express x1 slot, supporting 400, 200 and 100 Mbps rates with a low-profile bracket included

  • Cable length5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Units per package1
  • Details16.8 L x 5.8 W x 1.5 H inches, 1 lb, 3.8 L x 13.6 W x 14.6 H
  • Product dimensions14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D
  • Product weight1 lb (0.45 kg)
  • Adds three FireWire ports to a desktop via a single PCIe x1 lane
  • Low-profile bracket fits slim chassis without extra tools
  • VIA controller delivers 2.5Gb/s full-duplex PCIe bandwidth
  • Supports 400, 200 and 100Mbps IEEE 1394 speeds for legacy devices
  • Hot-plug and plug-and-play operation across Windows 98SE to 8.1

PCIe FireWire adapter for legacy devices

This Dell adapter adds three IEEE 1394A ports to a desktop through a single-lane PCI Express slot. It targets users who still connect DV cameras, external drives or audio interfaces that rely on the FireWire standard. The card fits both standard and low-profile chassis thanks to the included bracket.

VIA controller with mixed port layout

The onboard VIA chip provides two 6-pin and one 4-pin external connectors, allowing simultaneous use of different FireWire cable types. Compliance with IEEE 1394 OpenHCI 1.0 and 1.1 ensures broad device compatibility, while hot-plug support lets you attach or remove peripherals without rebooting.

Check slot height and OS version first

Verify that your motherboard has a free x1 PCI Express slot and enough rear-panel clearance for the chosen bracket. The supplied drivers cover Windows releases up to 8.1; newer operating systems may require manual driver sourcing or may not be supported at all.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Product linese-pcie-1394a-3e1i-via
Model name101664209901
Part number101664209901
Size & build
Cable length5 in (12.7 cm)
Product dimensions14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D
Product weight1 lb (0.45 kg)
In the box
Units per package1
In the boxNo

Questions about this item

Does the VIA controller chip on this adapter need a firmware update or driver reinstall after a Windows feature upgrade?

The card uses a VIA controller compliant with IEEE 1394 OpenHCI 1.0 and 1.1, so the in-box Microsoft OHCI driver handles it automatically; no separate firmware or vendor driver is required.

What limits throughput first when all three 1394A ports run at 400 Mbps simultaneously?

Each port tops out at 400 Mbps, but the x1 PCI-Express 1.0a link provides 2.5 Gb/s full-duplex, so the bus has ample headroom and the per-port 400 Mbps ceiling is the practical limit.

How much extra heat or noise does the card add inside a slim case running all day?

The low-profile bracket fits slim chassis, and with no fan or active cooling the adapter adds negligible heat and zero audible noise during continuous operation.

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