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FireWire 800 PCIe Mini Card Adapter - 3 Port 2b 1a - StarTech.com (MPEX1394B3)

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This FireWire adapter card is designed for systems with limited space, offering FireWire connectivity through a Mini PCI Express form factor. It allows users to connect external FireWire devices to small form factor or embedded systems where traditional PCI Express cards would not fit. The card supports both FireWire 800 and FireWire 400 standards, making it compatible with a wide range of external storage and multimedia devices. It is ideal for users who need high-speed data transfer but are working within compact computing environments.

The adapter features two external 9-pin FireWire-800 ports capable of transferring data at speeds up to 800 Mbps. This makes it suitable for high-performance external storage solutions that require fast data access. Additionally, it includes one external 6-pin FireWire-400 port with transfer speeds up to 400 Mbps, ensuring compatibility with older FireWire devices. The card supports optional external power for high-powered FireWire peripherals, which is essential for devices that require more power than the system can provide through the bus.

The MPEX1394B3 is built to meet the Mini PCI Express specification 1.2, ensuring compatibility with modern small form factor motherboards. It complies with IEEE 1394b standards and is backward compatible with earlier versions of the FireWire standard. This ensures that it can be used in a variety of systems without requiring additional adapters or modifications. The compact design makes it a good fit for Mini-ITX systems or custom embedded solutions where space is at a premium.

The card comes pre-configured and ready to install, requiring only a compatible Mini PCI Express slot and proper system configuration. No additional software is typically needed for basic functionality, though users may need to install drivers for full compatibility with certain operating systems. It is often used in digital media production, data backup, and other applications where reliable and fast external connectivity is required.

Brand: StarTech.com
Model: MPEX1394B3
Specifications: 2 x FireWire-800 (9-pin), 1 x FireWire-400 (6-pin), PCIe Mini Card, 800 Mbps, IEEE 1394b compliant
Features: Mini PCI Express form factor, backward compatible with IEEE 1394a and 1394-1995, optional external power support
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