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SEDNA - PCI-Express IEEE 1394b FireWire 3 Port Controller Card (2 External + 1 Internal)
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SEDNA - PCI-Express IEEE 1394b FireWire 3 Port Controller Card (2 External + 1 Internal)

Bottom line: The SEDNA - PCI-Express IEEE 1394b FireWire 3 Port Controller Card (2 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the expansion cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ TI XIO2213 Chip set
  • ✓ Backed by Sedna's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

This PCI-Express IEEE 1394b FireWire Controller Card is designed base on the advance technology of IEEE 1394b standard with transfer rate up to 800Mbps, it is also compliant with IEEE 1394-1995 and IEEE standard 1394a-2000. Having the speed of the transfer rate up to 2.5Gbps per Lane of the latest PCI-Express technology, the bottleneck of the speed of the PCI interface can be eliminated. With the capability of backward compatible to 400/200/100M bps, it is an ideal platform for connecting the exiting 1394a or 1394b mass storage devices with its ultimate high speed, it is also perfect for…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored SEDNA - PCI-Express IEEE 1394b FireWire 3 Port Controller Card (2… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. Sedna's expansion cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for expansion cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • TI XIO2213 Chip set
  • 1-Lane (x1) PCI-Express with transfer rate 2.5Gb/s Full Duplex channel
  • Support 800 / 400 / 200 / 100Mbps transfer rate
  • Compliant with 1394 Open Host Controller Interface (OHCI) specification Revision 1.1 and 1.2 draft
  • Compliant with PCI-Express Revision 1.0a

Full Specifications

BrandSedna
StyleClassic
Style NameClassic
Unit Count1 Count
Model NumberSE-PCIE-1394B
Mfr Part Number100160209901
Number of Items1
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Hardware InterfaceIEEE 1394 (FireWire), PCI
Warranty Description12 months

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