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Clear 15ft cable with 9-pin and 4-pin FireWire connectors

CMPLE

CMPLE 9-pin/4-pin FireWire 800/400 cable 15ft clear

SKU CH-5R3J-Q6Z7Q

Connects FireWire 400 devices to FireWire 800 ports with a 15ft bilingual cable rated for 800Mbps transfer speeds

  • TypeOthers
  • Connect FireWire 400 devices to 800 ports
  • 15ft cable links equipment across a room
  • Triple shielding cuts crosstalk for clean data
  • Plug-and-play hot-swap lets you swap devices live
  • Meets IEEE 1394b and FireWire 800 specs

Bilingual FireWire 800/400 cable 15ft

This 15-foot cable bridges FireWire 800 (IEEE-1394b) ports and legacy FireWire 400 devices with a 9-pin to 4-pin bilingual connector. It suits audio interfaces, external drives or video gear that still rely on the older 400Mbps standard while the host offers the newer 800Mbps port. The clear jacket makes routing visible in rack or desk setups.

Thermals noise and power draw

As a passive copper cable it generates no heat, emits no noise and draws no power of its own. Twisted-pair construction and triple shielding suppress crosstalk so the link runs at the rated 800Mbps ceiling, limited only by the connected device or port speed. Plug-and-play hot-swap support means devices can be connected or disconnected without shutting down the computer.

What the bundle changes

The package contains only the single 15ft clear cable; no adapters, drivers or software discs are included. Because the cable meets both FireWire 800 and 1394b specifications, it works immediately on any compliant host without extra configuration. Buyers needing a 6-pin FireWire 400 connector or a shorter length will need a different cable.

Highlights

  • Connect FireWire 400 devices to 800 ports
  • 15ft cable links equipment across a room
  • Triple shielding cuts crosstalk for clean data
  • Plug-and-play hot-swap lets you swap devices live
  • Meets IEEE 1394b and FireWire 800 specs

Specifications

BrandCmple.com
TypeOthers

Questions about this item

How do I connect the 9-pin and 4-pin ends of this 15ft FireWire cable, and what mistake should I avoid?

Plug the 9-pin end into a FireWire 800 port and the 4-pin end into a FireWire 400 device; do not force the connectors, as the keyed shapes only fit one way.

What upkeep will this 15ft FireWire 800/400 cable need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required; inspect the triple-shielded jacket and twisted-pair ends occasionally for kinks or bent pins, and replace the cable if the shielding is damaged.

What limits sustained transfer speed on this 15ft bilingual FireWire cable?

The 800Mbps rating is the ceiling; actual throughput will be capped by the slower FireWire 400 device or port at 400Mbps.

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