Product ID: EC13942A2
The EC13942A2 (2 Port) ExpressCard Laptop 1394a Firewire Adapter Card provides a stable platform for virtually any FireWire 400 device connection.
Ensuring seamless operation with peripherals connected through FireWire 400, the ExpressCard 1394a FireWire Adapter supports data transfer rates at up to 400Mbps - an ideal solution for connecting FireWire-capable multimedia devices, editing multimedia content or simply transferring large volumes of data from a computer to FireWire-connected external storage.
As an added convenience, the 2-port FireWire card is packaged with a FireWire cable.
This 2 port ExpressCard IEEE 1394a FireWire 400 Laptop adapter card is designed to fit a 34mm ExpressCard slot and is backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty.
| Warranty Information | Warranty | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| Connector(s) | 1 - Connector Type(s) | ExpressCard (34mm) |
| 2 - External Ports | FireWire 400 (6 pin, IEEE 1394a) | |
| Environmental | Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) | |
| Humidity | 5~85% RH | |
| Hardware | Ports | 2 |
| Interface | FireWire 400 (1394a) | |
| Bus Type | ExpressCard | |
| Card Type | 34mm ExpressCard | |
| Chipset ID | VIA/VLI - VT6315 | |
| Packaging Information | Package Height | 30 mm [1,2 in] |
| Package Length | 14,4 cm [5,7 in] | |
| Shipping (Package) Weight | 117 g [4,1 oz] | |
| Package Width | 17 cm [6,7 in] | |
| Performance | Type and Rate | FireWire 400 IEEE-1394a - 400 Mbit/s |
| Physical Characteristics | Weight of Product | 29 g [1,0 oz] |
| Product Length | 11,5 cm [4,5 in] | |
| Product Width | 40 mm [1,6 in] | |
| Product Height | 1,4 cm [0,6 in] | |
| Power | Power Source | Not Included (not required for standard applications) |
| Output Voltage | 12V DC | |
| Output Current | 1A | |
| Center Tip Polarity | Positive | |
| Plug Type | H | |
| Software | OS Compatibility | Windows® 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2 Mac OS® 10.6 to 10.11 Linux 3.5.x to 4.11.x LTS Versions only |
| What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | 2 Port FireWire ExpressCard Adapter |
| Firewire Cable | ||
| Instruction Manual |
Enables 34mm ExpressCards to stay safely seated in 54mm ExpressCard slots
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Live Chat (opens in new window)This card is natively supported in all operating systems listed on the product page, under the Technical Specifications tab. This means that the card should install automatically after physically connecting it.
If there are any issues with the functionality of the card after installation in Windows, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/firewire-cards-windows-legacy-driver-swap.
When you troubleshoot issues with a FireWire controller card, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:
To test your setup components, try the following:
When you test the FireWire device and controller card, it is recommended that you do the following:
Press the Windows key + R, type devmgmt.msc, and press Enter to open Device Manager. Check to see if your devices are listed under IEEE 1394 controllers.
If you do not see the FireWire controller card listed in Device Manager, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/support/faqs/technical-support?topic=expansion-cards#pci-pcie-cannot-boot-os-or-detect-windows.
To confirm that Windows detects your expansion card, complete the following:
Your expansion card is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your expansion card, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
To confirm that the Mac OS detects your expansion card, complete the following:
You may need to refresh the System Information page after you plug in your device. To do so, press Command + R with the System Information page open.
Your expansion card is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your expansion card, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
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