EXSYS EX-16500E-2 FireWire 1394a PCIe Card, 3+1 Port, TI Chipset

Add three external FireWire 400 ports and one internal port to your desktop with this PCI Express x1 card, powered by the reliable Texas Instruments TSB43AB23 chipset for maximum compatibility and stable 400 Mbps transfers.

Overview

The EXSYS EX-16500E-2 is a PCI Express x1 expansion card that brings IEEE 1394a FireWire connectivity to your PC. It features three external ports (two 6-pin and one 4-pin) and one internal 6-pin port, allowing you to connect a wide range of FireWire devices such as external hard drives, digital camcorders, and audio interfaces. The card supports hot-swapping and plug-and-play installation, and includes a low-profile bracket for use in slim desktop cases.

What stands out

• Texas Instruments TSB43AB23 chipset ensures broad compatibility and dependable performance.
• Three external FireWire 400 ports with mixed 6-pin and 4-pin connectors for flexible device support.
• Internal 6-pin port for connecting front-panel FireWire hubs or internal devices.
• Supports data transfer rates up to 400 Mbps, ideal for high-bandwidth multimedia and storage applications.
• Hot-swap capability lets you connect and disconnect devices without restarting your computer.
• Low-profile bracket included, making it suitable for both standard and slimline PC cases.

Technical details

• Host interface: PCI Express x1
• FireWire standard: IEEE 1394a
• Chipset: Texas Instruments TSB43AB23
• External FireWire ports: 3 (2x 6-pin, 1x 4-pin)
• Internal FireWire ports: 1 (6-pin)
• Maximum data transfer rate: 400 Mbps
• PCIe revision: 1.0a
• Hot-swapping: Yes
• Plug and Play: Yes
• Low profile bracket included: Yes
• Operating systems supported: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11, macOS, Linux

Our verdict

A dependable FireWire expansion card for legacy device connectivity, offering the trusted TI chipset and versatile port configuration in a compact PCIe form factor.