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Syba Low Profile PCI-Express Firewire Card with Two 1394b Ports and One 1394a Port (2B1A)

Name: Syba Low Profile PCI-Express Firewire Card with Two 1394b Ports and One 1394a Port (2B1A), TI Chipset, Extra Regular Bracket SD-PEX30009
Brand: Syba
SKU: B002S53IG8

Bottom line: The Syba Low Profile PCI-Express Firewire Card: Two 1394b ports plus one 1394a port on the rear bracket; main trade-off: internal header shares a port with the rear 1394a jack.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Two 1394b ports plus one 1394a port on the rear bracket
✓ Internal 1394a header for a front-panel FireWire jack
✓ TI chipset controller, compliant with OHCI 1.1 and the 1.2 draft
✓ Low-profile and full-height brackets both included
✓ Uses a single x1 PCIe lane at 2.5Gbps full duplex

Cons

✗ Internal header shares a port with the rear 1394a jack
✗ PCIe Revision 1.0a only: 2.5Gbps per lane, no newer PCIe generations
✗ FireWire only: no USB or other port types on the card
✗ Supported operating systems not stated in the product specs

Manufacturer description

The Syba SD-PEX30009 is a low-profile PCI-Express FireWire card that adds IEEE 1394 ports to a modern desktop. It is built on a TI chipset. The rear bracket has two 1394b ports and one 1394a port. There is also an internal 1394a header for a front-panel FireWire jack. The header shares its connection with the rear 1394a port. The card uses a single PCIe lane (x1) at 2.5Gbps full duplex and complies with PCI-Express Revision 1.0a. It supports IEEE Standard P1394b-2002. It also follows the 1394 Open Host Controller Interface (OHCI) specification, Revision 1.1 and the 1.2 draft. OHCI is the…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many FireWire ports does the Syba SD-PEX30009 have?

It has three external ports: two 1394b and one 1394a. It also has one internal 1394a header for a front-panel connector, but that header shares a port with the rear 1394a jack.

Will this FireWire card fit in a small form factor PC?

Yes. It is a low-profile card and comes with a low-profile bracket for slim cases. Syba also includes a regular full-height bracket for standard ATX towers.

What kind of PCIe slot does it need?

It is a one-lane (x1) PCI-Express card running at 2.5Gbps full duplex and compliant with PCIe Revision 1.0a. It goes in an x1 slot, or in any wider PCIe slot on your motherboard.

Can I use the front-panel header and the rear 1394a port at the same time?

Plan on using one or the other. The internal 1394a header shares its connection with the rear 1394a port, so the two are not separate ports.

Does it need special drivers?

The TI-chipset controller follows the 1394 OHCI specification, Revision 1.1 and the 1.2 draft, which is the standard interface for FireWire host controllers. Check the product listing for the operating systems and driver support that are currently confirmed.

Key Features

Ports: 2x 1394B firewire ports, 1x 1394A firewire port, 1x 1394A firewire internal header (Shared Port)
1-Lane (x1) PCI-Express with transfer rate 2.5Gbps Full Duplex channel
Compliant with PCI-Express Revision 1.0a
Support provisions of IEEE Standard P1394b-2002
Compliant with 1394 Open Host Controller Interface (OHCI) specification Revision 1.1 and 1.2 draft

Full Specifications

Brand	Syba
Ports	2x 1394B firewire ports, 1x 1394A firewire port, 1x 1394A firewire internal header (Shared Port)
Style	TI XIO2213B Chipset
Style Name	TI XIO2213B Chipset
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Model Number	SD-PEX30009
Built-In Media	2X Full-Size Pci Bracket W/ Two Male Db9 Ports, 4-Port Rs232 Mini Pci-E Serial Card, Manual (English And Chinese), Mini-Cd W/ Drivers, Warranty Information
Item Type Name	Two 1394b Ports and One 1394a Port PCI-Express x1 Firewire Expansion Card TI Chipset SD-PEX30009
Mfr Part Number	SD-PEX30009
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer, Laptop, External Hard Drive, Camera, Scanner, Printer
Hardware Interface	FireWire 800
Warranty Description	3 Year Warranty
Full listing title	Syba Low Profile PCI-Express Firewire Card with Two 1394b Ports and One 1394a Port (2B1A), TI Chipset, Extra Regular Bracket SD-PEX30009

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