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Syba

Syba SY-PEX30016 3-port FireWire expansion card

SKU CH-KN1S-HWF04 MPN SY-PEX30016

Adds two 1394b and one 1394a FireWire ports via a PCIe 1.1 x1 slot with a TI chipset, supporting 800 Mbps transfers on Windows 2000 through 7

  • External 1394 ports2x 1394b (9-pin, Bi-lingual) 1x 1394a (6-pin)
  • Supported standards1394A/1394B
  • Transfer speed800/400/200/100 Mbit/s
  • Supported operating systemsWindows 7 Vista Windows XP Server 2003 SP1 or Above Windows
  • Product typePCI Express to 1394 Card
  • Key featuresTI Chipset Simultaneous Operation of Multiple High-performan
  • Add three FireWire ports to a desktop via a PCIe x1 slot
  • Transfer data at up to 800 Mbps with 1394b and 400 Mbps with 1394a
  • Texas Instruments XIO2213B chipset handles simultaneous high-performance devices
  • Works with Windows 2000 through Windows 7 and Server 2003 or 2008 R2, 32-bit and 64-bit
  • Hot-swap and plug-and-play support for drives, camcorders, cameras and audio/video gear

Three-Port FireWire Card

The Syba SY-PEX30016 adds two 1394b ports and one 1394a port to a desktop through a PCIe x1 slot. It uses a TI XIO2213B chipset and supports data rates of 100, 200, 400 and 800 Mbps. The card targets users who still rely on legacy DV camcorders, audio interfaces or external drives that require a FireWire connection.

PCIe x1 Slot and Legacy OS Support

Installation requires a single PCIe 1.1 or 2.0 x1 lane, leaving larger slots free for graphics or storage controllers. No driver installation is needed for the listed Windows versions from 2000 through 7 and Server 2008 R2, both 32 and 64 bit. Hot-swap and plug-and-play operation lets users connect or disconnect devices without a reboot.

800 Mbps Peak Throughput

The 1394b ports deliver up to 800 Mbps, enough for uncompressed DV capture or multi-track audio streams. The single 1394a port tops out at 400 Mbps for older peripherals. Bandwidth is shared across the three ports, so simultaneous high-speed transfers on all ports will reduce individual device performance.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSYBA
Model nameSY-PEX30016
Product typePCI Express to 1394 Card
Performance
Transfer speed800/400/200/100 Mbit/s
Connectivity
Supported standards1394A/1394B
Ports & slots
External 1394 ports2x 1394b (9-pin, Bi-lingual)
1x 1394a (6-pin)
Size & build
Product dimensionsPackage: 6.75 in × 5.25 in × 1.25 in
Product weightPackage: 0.4 lb
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size171 × 147 × 39 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows 7
Vista
Windows XP
Server 2003 SP1 or Above
Windows 2000
In the box
In the box2x 1394b + 1x 1394a FireWire PCI-e Controller Card
User Manual

Questions about this item

What sustained throughput limit will I hit first when all three ports are transferring video simultaneously?

The PCIe 1.1 x1 link caps total bandwidth at 2.5 Gb/s, so combined FireWire traffic cannot exceed that ceiling.

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

The board uses a passive TI XIO2213B chipset with no fan, so it adds no audible noise and only minimal heat inside the case.

What must my motherboard already provide for this card to work?

An open PCIe x1 slot (compatible with 1.1 or 2.0 signalling) is the only hardware requirement.

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