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Sonnet Allegro FireWire 800 PCIe
External 9-pin IEEE 1394b; port count differs by revision. This model-specific archival record distinguishes documented product facts from platform-level compatibility assumptions.
MODEL SCOPE: Sonnet Allegro FireWire 800 PCIe. Confirm board revision, exact product label, firmware, bracket, and accessories before installation.
Reference specifications
| Model identifier | Sonnet Allegro FireWire 800 PCIe |
|---|---|
| Host bus | PCIe x1 |
| Interfaces and protocols | External 9-pin IEEE 1394b; port count differs by revision |
| Controller / chipset | TI IEEE 1394 OHCI family |
| Driver and operating-system notes | OHCI 1394 OS support varies by release |
| Compatibility and archival notes | Use 9-pin 1394b cable; 1394a requires suitable cable. Check bus power and legacy OS driver. |
Compatibility, care & archival notes
- Use 9-pin 1394b cable; 1394a requires suitable cable. Check bus power and legacy OS driver.
- Record PCB/revision identifiers, subsystem IDs, firmware and supplied accessories; OEM and retail versions may differ.
- Retain a verified backup and known-good driver/firmware before changing a working legacy configuration.
Sources & further reading
- Manufacturer — Sonnet Allegro FireWire 800 PCIe product referenceVendor reference for the named model or family; confirm exact revision and current archived manual.
- PCI-SIG — PCI Express specificationsBus terminology; physical slot fit does not guarantee electrical compatibility.
- Linux kernel — PCI support documentationGeneral enumeration reference, not a promise of support for every device feature.