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Green PCI card with metal bracket and three 6-pin FireWire ports

SIIG, Inc

SIIG, Inc NN-400012-S8 3-port 1394A PCI expansion card

SKU CH-TNVP-P9YQ4 MPN NN-400012-S8

Adds three 1394A FireWire ports at 400/200/100 Mbps via a 32-bit PCI slot for DV camcorders and drives

  • External 1394 ports3x 1394 Ports
  • Supported standards1394A
  • Transfer speed400/200/100 Mbit/s
  • Supported operating systemsWindows 98SE/ME/2000/XP (32-/64-bit)/Server 2003 (32-/64-bit
  • Product typePCI to 1394 Card
  • DetailsRegulatory approval(s): FCC Class B (DoC) & CE RoHS-complian
  • Three 6-pin FireWire ports connect DV camcorders and external drives directly
  • PCI 2.2 interface installs in any 32-bit slot without powering down the system
  • Data rates of 400/200/100 Mbps handle video capture and file transfers
  • Hot-swap support lets you change devices while the computer stays on
  • Works with Windows 98SE through Vista and Mac OS 8.6 or later

Three-port FireWire PCI adapter

The SIIG NN-400012-S8 adds three external IEEE 1394 ports to a desktop through a 32-bit PCI slot. It targets owners of legacy PCs or Macs who need to connect DV camcorders, external hard drives, scanners or printers that still rely on the 1394A interface. The card supports Windows 98SE through Vista and Mac OS 8.6 or later, making it a practical choice for reviving older systems.

OHCI 1.1 compliance and hot-swap support

Built around a TI TSB43AB23 single chip, the adapter meets IEEE 1394-1995, 1394a-2000 and OHCI 1.1 standards, enabling plug-and-play device recognition without a reboot. Data rates of 400, 200 and 100 Mbps are available automatically depending on the attached peripheral. Hot-swapping lets users change cameras or drives while the machine stays powered on.

Low-profile bracket and regulatory marks

A compact printed-circuit board with a standard bracket fits typical PCI openings without blocking adjacent slots. The assembly carries FCC Class B and CE approvals and is RoHS-compliant, so it meets common office and home-environment regulations. Three 6-pin ports face the rear panel, providing a clean cable run for audio-video or storage devices.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSIIG
Model nameNN-400012-S8
Product typePCI to 1394 Card
Performance
Transfer speed400/200/100 Mbit/s
Connectivity
Supported standards1394A
Ports & slots
External 1394 ports3x 1394 Ports
Size & build
Shipping weight0.14 kg
Package size218 × 155 × 38 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows 98SE/ME/2000/XP (32-/64-bit)/Server 2003 (32-/64-bit)/Vista (32-/64-bit)
Mac OS 8.6 or later

Questions about this item

Will the three 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports need any firmware or driver updates after installation?

The card uses the TI TSB43AB23 single chip and complies with IEEE 1394-1995, 1394a-2000 and OHCI 1.1; Windows 98SE through Vista and Mac OS 8.6 or later include native drivers, so no separate firmware or driver updates are required for standard operation.

What limits sustained throughput when all three ports are transferring at the same time?

The 32-bit PCI bus (PCI 2.2) and the 1394A standard both cap at 400 Mbps shared bandwidth, so simultaneous high-speed transfers on multiple ports will hit that aggregate ceiling first.

How much heat or fan noise does the card add when it runs all day?

The single-chip TSB43AB23 design has no active cooling and draws minimal power from the PCI slot, so it adds negligible heat and zero fan noise during continuous use.

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