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Black 6-foot FireWire cable with 9-pin to 6-pin male connectors

2-Power Firewire 800 to 400 9-pin to 6-pin Cable 6FT

SKU CH-KMED-0W9CA

Connects FireWire 800 devices to legacy 1394a ports at up to 400 Mbps with triple-shielded copper conductors

  • Refresh frequency800 MHz
  • Connector count9
  • Connector genderMale to Male
  • Team affiliation1 Piece
  • Conductor typeCopper Conductor
  • Seller noticeConnecting Firewire 800 devices to legacy 1394a ports
  • Connects FireWire 800 devices to legacy 1394a ports
  • Data transfer speeds up to 400 Mbps supported
  • Premium triple shielding ensures error-free signal transfer
  • Plug-and-play hot-swap operation without system shutdown
  • Twisted-pair copper construction reduces crosstalk for reliable performance

Connecting Firewire 800 to legacy 1394a ports

This 6-foot cable links a Firewire 800 device with a 9-pin port to an older 6-pin 1394a interface. It is built for users who need to attach newer peripherals to legacy ports on a computer or hub. The male-to-male connectors use copper conductors and triple shielding to maintain signal integrity.

Limited by the slower 1394a port

Data moves at up to 400 megabits per second because the 6-pin 1394a connection caps the throughput. The cable itself meets 1394b specifications and is rated for 800 megabits per second, but the legacy port determines the actual speed. Plug-and-play and hot-swap operation are supported, so devices can be connected without restarting the system.

Suitable for single-device transfers.

The link comfortably handles one Firewire 800 drive, camera or audio interface at 400 megabits per second. It runs out of headroom when multiple high-bandwidth devices share the same 1394a bus or when sustained throughput above 400 megabits per second is required. For those workloads a native 9-pin 1394b connection is necessary.

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Specifications

Product
Brand name2-Power
Product typeSpeaker Wires
Display
Refresh frequency800 MHz
Ports & slots
Connector count9
Connector genderMale to Male
Size & build
Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)
Conductor typeCopper Conductor
More details
Team affiliation1 Piece

Questions about this item

Should I choose a 9-pin to 6-pin Firewire cable or a straight 9-pin cable for my setup?

Pick the 9-pin to 6-pin version when you need to link a Firewire 800 device to an older 1394a port; a straight 9-pin cable only works between two 800-capable ports.

The box says 800 Mbps — will I actually see that speed when I plug it in?

The cable is rated for up to 800 Mbps, but the real throughput will be limited to 400 Mbps whenever a 1394a port or device is part of the connection.

What does the IEEE 1394b interface on this cable actually cap in everyday use?

It supports the 1394b standard up to 800 Mbps, yet any legacy 1394a port on either end drops the link to 400 Mbps in practice.

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