Technical Notes:
(1) Mac OS X 10.4 supported on early Power Macintosh G3 computers when used with appropriate third-party software. Please refer to software developer's website for complete compatibility and specification details. Sonnet does not endorse nor offer support for third-party software. For support issues, please refer software developer's support site.
(2) The earlier version of the Allegro FW400 (Part No. FW400) is not compatible with the Power Mac G5. |
All the Right Connections
In need of FireWire connections for your high-speed DV camcorder, external CD, DVD, or hard drive drive enclosure? Don't worry about not having the right connections or not enough of them—bring your system up to speed with Sonnet's Allegro™ FW400 adapter card. This low-cost solution installs easily and instantly adds the connections you need to connect all your FireWire-based digital peripherals.
From shooting video to saving it for editing, FireWire offers exceptional speed for digital intensive work. Spend less time on slower USB transfer speeds and more time on being productive. Expand your computer and your possibilities all at the same time!
Simple Installation
Don't worry about cluttering your desk with additional hardware by adding a FireWire hub to your system. The Allegro FW 400 adds four FireWire ports (3 external, and one internal) to your computer. The Allegro FW400 easily installs into an available PCI slot of your computer and features hot-pluggable and hot-swappable device connection with automatic device configuration; no termination or device ID's required.
Key Benefits
- Simple way to add four FireWire 400 ports to any compatible computer
- Easy installation—plug and play—no drivers to install
- Provides fast interface to download videos from your digital camcorder, transfer files to external drives, and more
- Supports hot-swappable device connection—plug in and disconnect peripherals without shutting off your computer
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Mac Compatibility
- Power Mac G3 (Blue & White)(1) and Power Mac G4 (with PCI slots)
- Power Mac G5 (with PCI or PCI-X slots)(2)
- Mac OS® X Version 10.5, 10.4, or 10.3
- Mac OS 9
Windows Compatibility
- Pentium II class or higher PC (with PCI or PCI-X slots)
- Windows Vista
- Windows XP SP2
Technical Specifications
| Warranty |
1-year limited |
| RoHS Compliant |
Yes |
| Bus Interface |
PCI |
| Peripherals Supported |
Supports all industry standard FireWire 400 peripherals |
| Cables Supported |
6-pin male FireWire 400 cables |
| FireWire Support |
| Number of Ports |
4 (3 external + 1 internal) |
| Standard |
IEEE 1394A compliant |
| Data Transfer Rate |
100/200/400 Mbits/s |
| Number of Devices Supported |
Up to 63 (data only) |
| Hot Plug |
Supports hot-pluggable and hot-swappable device connection |
Specifications subject to change without notice
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