Digitus DS‑30201‑5 PCI Express FireWire (IEEE 1394a) Interface Card

The Digitus DS‑30201‑5 is a PCI Express expansion card that adds multiple IEEE 1394a (FireWire) ports to a desktop PC. It provides full support for 100/200/400 Mbps FireWire data transfers and is hot‑swappable with plug‑and‑play installation—ideal for adding legacy device support such as DV camcorders, audio interfaces, and other FireWire peripherals. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Key Features

• Interface: PCI Express (PCIe) x1 (works in any available PCIe slot) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• FireWire Ports: Two external 6‑pin 1394a ports, one external mini 4‑pin 1394a port, and one internal 4‑pin FireWire power port. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Data Transfer Rates: Supports 100, 200 and 400 Mbps speeds (the FireWire 400 spec) :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Hot‑Swap & Plug‑and‑Play: Supports hot‑swapping and plug‑and‑play installation on supported operating systems. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Low‑Profile Bracket Included: Comes with both full‑height and low‑profile brackets for compatibility with small form‑factor PCs. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Specifications (Selected)

• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 70 °C :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Operating Humidity: 25 % to 65 % (non‑condensing) :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Supported OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 (and likely newer with built‑in drivers) :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• Bandwidth: Up to 0.4 Gbps (400 Mbps) per port :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Why Choose This Card?

• Provides legacy FireWire connectivity for devices such as DV camcorders, audio interfaces, scanners and other peripherals that still require IEEE 1394 ports.
• Supports multiple ports (both external and internal) giving flexibility in how you connect devices inside and outside the PC case.
• Simple installation thanks to plug‑and‑play support and inclusion of low‑profile bracket for compact systems.

Keywords

Digitus DS‑30201‑5, PCIe FireWire card, IEEE 1394a interface card, 4‑port FireWire 400 adapter, legacy device connectivity, DV camcorder adapter card