Dawicontrol DC-1394 PCI Express FireWire 400 Adapter Card with 2 External + 1 Internal Ports, VIA VT6306, Low-Profile Bracket

The Dawicontrol DC-1394 is a high-performance PCI Express FireWire 400 adapter card designed to add reliable IEEE 1394a connectivity to desktop PCs. Featuring the VIA VT6306 chipset, this card delivers data transfer rates up to 400 Mbps, making it ideal for connecting external hard drives, digital video cameras, audio interfaces, and other FireWire peripherals. With two external 6-pin FireWire 400 ports and one internal 6-pin port, it offers flexible connectivity for both external and internal devices. The card supports Plug and Play and hot-swapping, ensuring easy installation and convenient device swapping. It comes with a low-profile bracket for use in small form factor cases, and is compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 (32/64-bit) and macOS. The DC-1394 is bus-powered via the PCIe slot, eliminating the need for an external power supply, and is RoHS compliant.

Advantages

• High-speed FireWire 400 connectivity at 400 Mbps
• Two external and one internal 6-pin FireWire 400 ports for versatile device connections
• Reliable VIA VT6306 chipset ensures stable data transfer
• Plug and Play and hot-swapping support for easy use
• Includes low-profile bracket for installation in compact cases
• Bus-powered via PCIe slot – no external power adapter required
• Broad OS compatibility: Windows and macOS

Suitable for

• Desktop PC users needing to add FireWire 400 ports for external storage, video cameras, or audio interfaces
• Professionals in video editing, audio production, and data backup requiring fast and reliable FireWire connections
• Users with small form factor PCs requiring a low-profile bracket

Key specifications

• Host Interface: PCI Express x1
• FireWire Standard: IEEE 1394a
• Max Data Transfer Rate: 400 Mbps
• External FireWire Ports: 2 x 6-pin FireWire 400
• Internal FireWire Ports: 1 x 6-pin FireWire 400
• Chipset: VIA VT6306
• Form Factor: Standard Profile (includes Low-Profile bracket)
• PCIe Revision: 1.0a
• Operating System Support: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 (32/64-bit), macOS
• Plug and Play: Yes
• Hot-Swapping Support: Yes
• Power Supply: PCIe Bus-powered
• Compliance Standards: RoHS

Recommendations

For optimal performance, ensure your system has an available PCI Express x1 slot. The card is compatible with most FireWire 400 devices. For use with older operating systems, check driver availability on the Dawicontrol website.