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Add More Fire(Wire) Power to Your Arsenal
Does your computer have enough FireWire® connections for your digital device collection? When high-performance is a must, rely on FireWire 400—it's the interface found on most high-end peripherals. From DV camcorders, audio interfaces, and external drives, to digital cameras and scanners, thousands of devices connect to computers via FireWire. For many users, there's just one small problem—a lot of computers don't have FireWire 400 ports (even the latest Mac® Pro computers only have two). We have a simple solution to this dilemma—install Sonnet's Allegro™ Express FW400 to instantly add two FireWire 400 connections to your computer!
Allegro Express FW400 features full-bandwidth, independently powered FireWire 400 ports, and each one supports data transfer rates at up to 400 Mbits/s. This card also powers bus-powered devices (such as external drives and audio interfaces), so there is no need to connect an external power supply on some devices. With no drivers to install, Allegro Express FW400 offers simple plug and play installation that enables you to add the connections you need in minutes.
Notes for Mac users:
Allegro Express FW400 does not support Target Disk Mode, nor does it support deep sleep in Mac Pro and Power Mac G5 computers. Deep sleep removes power to PCI Express cards and is not supported by PCI Express cards that can connect to external devices.
   
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Key Benefits
- Simple way to add two 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
Mac Compatibility
- Mac® Pro
- Power Mac® G5 (with PCI Express slots)
- Mac OS® X Version 10.3 or later
Windows Compatibility
- PC with PCI Express slot
- Windows® XP with SP 2 or later
- Windows Vista
Technical Specifications
| Hardware |
| Warranty |
1-year limited warranty |
| RoHS Complaint |
Yes |
| Bus Interface |
PCI Express x1 |
| Peripherals Supported |
Supports all industry standard FireWire 400 peripherals |
| Cables Supported |
6-pin male FireWire 400 cables |
| FireWire Support |
| Number of Ports |
2 (2 external, or 1 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 |
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Specifications subject to change without notice/
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