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– Avid Technology – March 28th 2013
Z220 Workstation / Minitower Rev B Config Guide (Software only)
Below are pictures and links to specifications and ordering information for the Avid qualified PCI 1394a Firewire HBA:
Optional H.P. / StarTech PCI1394MP PCI 1394a 4-port (3 external / 1 internal) controller, H.P. Option PCI1394_4 (Sot #6)
http://h30094.www3.hp.com/product.asp?sku=1846038&mfg_part=PCI1394MP&pagemode=ca
http://www.startech.com/Cards-Adapters/FireWire/4-Port-IEEE-1394-FireWire-PCI-Card~PCI1394MP
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How to identify the unqualified (incorrect) Firewire HBA:
For identification purposes, below are pictures showing the incorrect (unqualified) PCI-Express 1394a Firewire HBA:
HP FireWire IEEE 1394a PCI-Express x1 HBA H.P. Option A8X18AV (Might be installed in slot #3)
It is alright for this HBA to reside in the system, it will not cause a problem as long as it not used for 1394
Camera / Deck connectivity for Symphony, Media Composer or NewsCutter.
Power connector / cable
Connects via cable from HBA to front panel 1394 port.
Do not use this 1394 connection for 1394 devices
being interfaced to Media Composer or NewsCutter.
The unqualified (incorrect) 1394 HBA is easily
determined by the existence of a power connector /
cable
and 1394 “break-out” connector / cable.
1394 “Break-out” connector
Only 2 external 1394 ports on incorrect (unqualified) HBA
Use only external 1394 ports for M/C and N/C 1394
