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Green PCB card with four FireWire ports, full-height and low-profile brackets included

Dell PCIE-TSB43AB23 4-port PCIe FireWire 400 data adapter

SKU CH-TKR3-6XB3W MPN PCIE-TSB43AB23.

Adds four FireWire 400 ports via PCIe x1 with a Texas Instruments controller, supporting Windows and macOS for legacy device connectivity

  • Cable length5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Units per package1
  • Details4.72 L x 3.54 W x 0.71 H centimeters, 0.12 kg, 5.4102 L x 20
  • Product dimensions14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D
  • Product weight0.12 kg
  • In the box1, false
  • Adds four FireWire 400 ports via a single PCIe x1 slot
  • TI TSB43AB23 controller delivers 400 Mbps per port
  • Works with Windows 98 through 11 and macOS 4.6+
  • Includes full-height and low-profile brackets for any desktop
  • Connects legacy DV cameras, drives and audio gear

What this card adds

This PCIe x1 adapter provides four IEEE 1394a FireWire 400 ports using a Texas Instruments TSB43AB23 controller. It fits any desktop with a free PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot and includes both full-height and low-profile brackets.

Who can use it and who cannot

It suits users who must connect legacy DV camcorders, external hard drives, audio interfaces or other 1394a peripherals to a modern PC or Mac. Buyers whose devices require a faster FireWire standard or a different port type cannot use this adapter.

The deciding specification

The card delivers a maximum of 400 Mbps per port and negotiates down to 100 or 200 Mbps automatically, so the single figure that determines suitability is the 400 Mbps FireWire 400 data rate.

How it compares

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Price $45.99
Pricier than about 86% of the 354 comparable items (median $21.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Product linePCIE-TSB43AB23
Model namePCIE-TSB43AB23
Part numberPCIE-TSB43AB23
Size & build
Cable length5 in (12.7 cm)
Product dimensions14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D
Product weight0.12 kg
In the box
Units per package1
In the box1, false

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the card is running at the full 400 Mbps rate after installation?

Check the negotiated link speed in Device Manager or System Information; it should show 400 Mbps when a FireWire 400 device is connected and active.

Which cables and brackets are included so I know what to buy separately?

The box contains one 4-pin to 6-pin 1394A cable, a full-height bracket and a low-profile bracket; extra 6-pin or 4-pin cables are not included.

Should I choose the 6-pin or 4-pin port for my DV camcorder?

Use the single 4-pin port for bus-powered camcorders; the three 6-pin ports supply power for external drives and other self-powered 1394A devices.

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