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

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

Bottom line: The Low Profile PCI-Express Firewire Card is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the expansion cards category, priced around $39.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 1-Lane (x1) PCI-Express with transfer rate 2.5Gbps Full Duplex channel
  • ✓ Backed by Generic'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

Add FireWire ports to your system for added functionality for Audio/Video programs with Syba SD-PEX30009 2 Port Fire wire 1394b 1 Port 1394a PCI-e 1.0 x1 Controller Card with Full and Low Profile Bracket Texas Instruments Chipset.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Low Profile PCI-Express Firewire Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. Generic'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

  • 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

BrandGeneric
Ports2x 1394B firewire ports, 1x 1394A firewire port, 1x 1394A firewire internal header (Shared Port)
StyleTI XIO2213B Chipset
Style NameTI XIO2213B Chipset
Model NumberSD-PEX30009
Mfr Part NumberSD-PEX30009
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer, Laptop, External Hard Drive, Camera, Scanner, Printer
Hardware InterfaceFireWire 800
Warranty Description3 Year Warranty
Full listing titleLow 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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Low Profile PCI-Express Firewire Card with Two 1394b Ports and One 1394a Port (2B1A), TI Chipset, Extra Regular Bracket SD-PEX30009 is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

Buy on Amazon — $39.99

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

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