Product ID: PEX1394A2V
The PEX1394A2V 2-Port PCI Express FireWire Card lets you add two native FireWire 400 ports to your desktop PC, allowing you to connect IEEE 1394A FireWire devices such as digital cameras, external hard drives, DV camcorders, and more.
When two devices are simultaneously connected, this PCIe FireWire adapter reduces performance bottlenecks by offering support for data transfer rates up to 400Mbps to each port. The FireWire card employs dual-bus architecture to provide the maximum bandwidth to each individually connected device, rather than sharing the bandwidth across multiple ports.
An ideal solution for transferring large volumes of data at once, the FireWire card also integrates a native PCIe single chipset design. With no secondary bridge chipset, your FireWire devices communicate quicker with your PC to ensure seamless operation of your connected peripherals.
For broad compatibility, the FireWire card is natively supported in Windows® with no additional drivers required, is equipped with a standard profile bracket, and includes a low-profile/half-height bracket for installation in small form-factor computers.
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Warranty Information | Warranty | Lifetime |
---|---|---|
Connector(s) | 1 - Connector Type(s) | PCI Express x1 |
2 - External Ports | FireWire 400 (6 pin, IEEE 1394a) | |
Environmental | Operating Temperature | 0°C to 85°C (32°F to 185°F) |
Storage Temperature | -55°C to 125°C (-67°F to 257°F) | |
Humidity | 20-80% RH | |
Hardware | Ports | 2 |
Interface | FireWire 400 (1394a) | |
Bus Type | PCI Express | |
Card Type | Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.) | |
Port Style | Integrated on Card | |
Chipset ID | VIA/VLI - VT6315N | |
Packaging Information | Package Height | 31.0 mm [1.2 in] |
Package Length | 14.5 cm [5.7 in] | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 106.0 g [3.7 oz] | |
Package Width | 17.2 cm [6.8 in] | |
Performance | Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 400 Mbps |
Type and Rate | FireWire 400 IEEE-1394a - 400 Mbit/s | |
Physical Characteristics | Weight of Product | 38.0 g [1.3 oz] |
Product Length | 67.0 mm [2.6 in] | |
Product Width | 18.0 mm [0.7 in] | |
Product Height | 60.0 mm [2.4 in] | |
Software | OS Compatibility | Windows® 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2016, 2019 Mac OS X® 10.10 to 10.14 Linux 2.6.x to 4.11.x LTS versions only |
Special Notes / Requirements | System and Cable Requirements | Available PCI Express Slot |
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | PCI Express FireWire Card |
Low Profile Bracket | ||
Instruction Manual |
Connect FireWire 400 devices to a Firewire 800-equipped computer
Deliver high speed data transfers between your FireWire devices
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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:
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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