The Thunderbolt 3 to 1394 FireWire adapter connects your FireWire peripherals to your Thunderbolt 3 computer. This adapter combines StarTech.com’s Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis (TB31PCIEX16) and 1394 FireWire adapter card (PEX1394B3). The chassis uses Thunderbolt 3 technology, the fastest connection available, supporting your FireWire devices, plus one DisplayPort output and one additional Thunderbolt 3 port.
Save on upgrade costs
Use your legacy FireWire devices with your next-generation Thunderbolt 3 computer, without having to pay for upgraded peripherals.
Increase productivity with Thunderbolt 3
Thunderbolt 3 is the fastest connection available. By avoiding performance bottlenecks, you can accomplish more in the same amount of time. With 40Gbps of throughput and support for other high-performance PCIe cards, you can swap the card in and out, to add the peripherals you need connected to a Thunderbolt 3 desktop or laptop computer.
Install with ease
Both hot-swap and backward compatible, you can assemble and connect this adapter in minutes. Install the PCIe card using only a Phillips type screwdriver, then plug and play with automatic driver installation.
The TB31PCIEX16 is backed by StarTech.com’s 2-year warranty.
The PEX1394B3 is backed by StarTech.com’s lifetime warranty.
The StarTech.com Advantage
- Save on peripheral upgrade costs by adapting legacy FireWire peripherals to Thunderbolt 3 devices
- Create an efficient workstation with extra displays, using the DisplayPort output and additional Thunderbolt 3 port
- Upgrade your peripheral connections without having to upgrade your chassis by just switching out your PCIe card
Specification:
Ports & interfaces | |
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Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity | 2 |
Host interface | Thunderbolt 3 |
DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
Microphone in | No |
DC-in jack | Yes |
Connectivity technology | Wired |
Fiber ports quantity | 2 |
Fiber optic connector | SFP+ |
Network | |
Networking standards | IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.3ad,IEEE 802.3ae,IEEE 802.3aq,IEEE 802.3x |
Ethernet LAN | Yes |
10G support | Yes |
Performance | |
Product colour | Black |
Card reader integrated | No |
Data transfer rate | 40 Gbit/s |
Certification | CE, FCC |
Rubber feet | Yes |
Housing material | Aluminum, Steel |
Technical details | |
Product colour | Black |
Data transfer rate | 40 Gbit/s |
Cable length | 19.7" (0.5 m) |
PCI slot | PCI-E x8 |
Sustainability certificates | RoHS |
Maximum port bandwidth | 3.94 |
Cooling | |
Built-in fan | Yes |
Storage | |
Card reader integrated | No |
Power | |
Input current | 2 A |
Power plug type | Type N |
Compatible power plug types | AU, EU, JP, UK, US |
AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
Power consumption (typical) | 65 W |
Output voltage | 12 V |
Output current | 5.417 A |
Software | |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10,Windows 10 Education,Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 IOT Core,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 10 x64,Windows 7,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 Home Basic,Windows 7 Home Basic x64,Windows 7 Home Premium,Windows 7 Home Premium x64,Windows 7 Professional,Windows 7 Professional x64,Windows 7 Starter,Windows 7 Starter x64,Windows 7 Ultimate,Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 7 x64,Windows 8,Windows 8 Enterprise,Windows 8 Enterprise x64,Windows 8 Pro,Windows 8 Pro x64,Windows 8 x64,Windows 8.1,Windows 8.1 Enterprise,Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64,Windows 8.1 Pro,Windows 8.1 Pro x64,Windows 8.1 x64 |
Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2016 |
Weight & dimensions | |
Weight | 3.53 lbs (1.6 kg) |
Width | 5.59" (142 mm) |
Depth | 11" (280 mm) |
Height | 3.23" (82 mm) |
Design | |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10,Windows 10 Education,Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 IOT Core,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 10 x64,Windows 7,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 Home Basic,Windows 7 Home Basic x64,Windows 7 Home Premium,Windows 7 Home Premium x64,Windows 7 Professional,Windows 7 Professional x64,Windows 7 Starter,Windows 7 Starter x64,Windows 7 Ultimate,Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 7 x64,Windows 8,Windows 8 Enterprise,Windows 8 Enterprise x64,Windows 8 Pro,Windows 8 Pro x64,Windows 8 x64,Windows 8.1,Windows 8.1 Enterprise,Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64,Windows 8.1 Pro,Windows 8.1 Pro x64,Windows 8.1 x64 |
Product colour | Black |
Certification | CE, FCC |
Rubber feet | Yes |
Packaging content | |
Quick start guide | Yes |
Cables included | Thunderbolt |
AC adapter included | Yes |
Low-profile bracket | Yes |
Operational conditions | |
Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 °C |
Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 50 °C |
Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
Certificates | |
Certification | CE, FCC |
Other features | |
Chipset | Intel - Alpine Ridge DSL6540, Intel 82599 |
Cable length | 19.7" (0.5 m) |
PCI slot | PCI-E x8 |
Maximum port bandwidth | 3.94 |