[ IEEE 1394 CONTROLLER // EXPANSION CARDS ]
Delock 89155
Compact PCIe FireWire 400 card with two 6-pin and one 4-pin ports. Verify the exact board label and revision before service.
MODEL SCOPE: Delock 89155. Specification distinctions below identify 1394a/1394b rates, physical bus and power limitations; host OS and driver support can change by revision and release.
Specifications and compatibility
| Exact model / SKU | Delock 89155 |
|---|---|
| Controller chipset | VIA VT6315N IEEE 1394 controller (Delock-listed chipset). |
| PCI bus / lanes | PCI Express x1. |
| IEEE 1394a rate | IEEE 1394a / FireWire 400, up to 400 Mb/s per link. |
| IEEE 1394b rate | Not a 1394b / FireWire 800 adapter. |
| Ports and connectors | Two external 6-pin IEEE 1394a ports and one external 4-pin IEEE 1394a port. |
| Power / bus-power notes | 6-pin connector power depends on card power circuitry and host supply; 4-pin FireWire is data-only. The product documentation does not list a separate auxiliary card-power socket. |
| OS driver compatibility | Use the operating system’s supported IEEE 1394 OHCI driver; Delock’s product documentation should be checked for supported OS/revision details. No claim of support for every current OS or legacy application is implied. |
| Host compatibility | PCIe x1 host slot; verify low-profile/full-height bracket fit, available slot clearance, OS OHCI driver and device power needs. |
Installation and archival notes
- Match the card’s printed model/revision and connector layout to the cited maker documentation; do not infer a controller IC or current limit from the connector alone.
- IEEE 1394 link rate is negotiated with the peripheral and cable. A FireWire 800 connector does not make a 400-Mb/s device or cable operate at 800 Mb/s.
- Use ESD precautions; validate system bus wiring, driver version, peripheral power source, and application-level compatibility before replacing a working legacy host.
Manufacturer and standards sources
- Delock — 89155 product specificationsManufacturer product reference for the named part; check the specific board revision and documentation availability.
- Delock — 89155 datasheetAdditional maker documentation or official model-family reference.
- IEEE — IEEE 1394-2008 standardIEEE 1394 bus/protocol standard reference; card-level details are in the manufacturer documentation.
- Linux kernel — FireWire subsystem documentationOHCI/FireWire software-driver reference; platform-specific support remains OS-release dependent.