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Dell Adaptec AFW-2100 2-Port FireWire IEEE-1394 PCI Controller Card Y9457 0Y9457
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Dell Adaptec AFW-2100 2-Port FireWire IEEE-1394 PCI Controller Card Y9457 0Y9457

Bottom line: The Dell Adaptec AFW-2100 2-Port FireWire IEEE-1394 PCI Controller Card 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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  • Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
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Manufacturer description

The Dell Adaptec AFW-2100 2-Port FireWire IEEE-1394 PCI Controller Card Y9457 0Y9457 is a non-RAID controller card with two external FireWire 400 ports. It is designed for PCI compatibility, making it easy to install and expand the interface capabilities of your computer. With the trusted Dell brand name, you can rely on this card to provide reliable and high-quality FireWire connectivity for your devices.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Dell Adaptec AFW-2100 2-Port FireWire IEEE-1394 PCI Controller Card… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. Dell'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.

Full Specifications

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