Hewlett Packard Enterprise 1394 FIREWIRE FH/LP PCI Card Refurbished, PA997A (Refurbished)
Bottom line: The HP Hewlett Packard Enterprise 1394 FIREWIRE FH/LP PCI Card Refurbished 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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Manufacturer description
PA997A
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored HP Hewlett Packard Enterprise 1394 FIREWIRE FH/LP PCI Card Refurbished using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. HP'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
- PA997A
Full Specifications
| Brand | HP |
|---|---|
| Model | RP001236050 |
| Manufacturer | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| ItemPartNumber | RP001236050 |
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise 1394 FIREWIRE FH/LP PCI Card Refurbished, PA997A (Refurbished) is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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