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Green low-profile PCIe card with two 9-pin and one 6-pin FireWire ports

STARTECH

STARTECH PEX1394B3LP 3-port 1394b/a low-profile expansion card

SKU CH-1CN0-51172 MPN PEX1394B3LP

Low-profile PCI Express card adds two FireWire 800 ports and one FireWire 400 port

  • External 1394 ports2 × 1394b 1 × 1394a
  • Supported standards1394A x 1/1394B x 2
  • Transfer speedFireWire 800 IEEE-1394b - 800 Mbit/s
  • Supported operating systemsWindows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, Windows Server 2003,
  • Product typePCI Express to 1394 Card
  • Key featuresTwo 9-pin FireWire 800 ports, each with transfer rates up to
  • Adds two FireWire 800 ports at up to 800 Mbit/s each
  • Includes one FireWire 400 port running at up to 400 Mbit/s
  • Native PCI Express chipset for direct bus connection
  • Low-profile bracket fits small-form-factor chassis
  • Supports Windows from 2000 to 10 plus Mac OS 10.6 to 10.12

Low-Profile FireWire Card

The StarTech PEX1394B3LP is a PCI Express expansion card that adds three FireWire ports to low-profile or small-form-factor computers. It provides two 1394b ports running at 800 Mbit/s and one 1394a port at 400 Mbit/s. A standard-profile bracket is included for use in full-height chassis. The card uses a native PCI Express chipset for direct bus connection.

Suited For Legacy Peripherals

This card suits users who need to connect DV cameras, external hard drives or audio interfaces that rely on the 1394 interface. It supports Windows from 2000 through 10, Server 2003 to 2016, Mac OS 10.6 to 10.12 and Linux kernels 3.5.x to 4.4.x LTS. Builders without a free PCI Express slot or who require modern high-speed interfaces such as USB 3 should consider other connectivity options.

Three Ports With Mixed Speeds

The two 9-pin 1394b ports each deliver up to 800 Mbps bandwidth for demanding devices like high-definition video cameras. The single 6-pin 1394a port handles legacy 400 Mbps peripherals. Total throughput is shared across the PCI Express lane, so simultaneous heavy transfers on all three ports will saturate the available bandwidth.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model namePEX1394B3LP
Product typePCI Express to 1394 Card
Performance
Transfer speedFireWire 800 IEEE-1394b - 800 Mbit/s
Connectivity
Supported standards1394A x 1/1394B x 2
Ports & slots
External 1394 ports2 × 1394b
1 × 1394a
Size & build
Product dimensions0.8 in × 2.3 in × 3.5 in
Product weight1.4 oz
Shipping weight0.73 kg
Package size305 × 254 × 229 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, Windows Server 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2016, Mac OS 10.6 to 10.12, Linux 3.5.x to 4.4.x LTS Versions Only

Questions about this item

Do I need a PCI Express slot available in my computer to install this card?

Yes, the card uses a native PCI Express chipset and must be seated in a free PCIe expansion slot.

Will my existing 6-pin FireWire 400 devices work with the single 1394a port on this adapter?

The 6-pin FireWire 400 port supports legacy 1394a devices at up to 400 Mbit/s alongside the two 9-pin 1394b ports.

How can I verify the card is operating at 800 Mbit/s after installation?

Check the device manager or system profiler to confirm the 1394b ports are linked at 800 Mbit/s and run a file transfer to a FireWire 800 drive.

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