We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Short black adapter cable with 9-pin male and 6-pin female Firewire connectors

Vszerda

Vszerda Firewire 400 to 800 adapter cable 6-pin female to 9-pin male 20cm

SKU CH-7CQ1-3QJP9

Connects FireWire 400 peripherals to FireWire 800 ports via 6-pin female to 9-pin male adapter, 20 cm, IEEE 1394 compliant, plug-and-play hot-swap support

  • Connect FireWire 400 devices to FireWire 800 ports
  • 9-pin male connector fits FireWire 800 port
  • 6-pin female connector accepts standard FireWire 400 cables
  • IEEE 1394 compliant for reliable data transfer
  • Plug-and-play hot-swap support without shutting down computer

Firewire 400-to-800 adapter cable

This short adapter cable links legacy Firewire 400 devices to modern Firewire 800 ports. It suits users who need to keep older peripherals working on newer computers without replacing cables. The 20 cm length keeps the connection tidy on a desk or in a rack. No driver installation is required for operation.

Thermals noise and power

As a passive cable it generates no heat and draws no external power. Operation is completely silent because there are no active components or fans. The adapter simply passes the bus power and signals between the two IEEE 1394 standards. Normal use adds no thermal load to the system.

IEEE 1394 compliance and hot-swap support

Full IEEE 1394 compliance means the adapter works with existing 6-pin male Firewire 400 cables without signal degradation. Plug-and-play and hot-swap capability let users connect or disconnect devices without shutting down the computer. This preserves workflow continuity in audio, video and storage applications. The 9-pin male and 6-pin female connectors provide a direct mechanical and electrical bridge.

Highlights

  • Connect FireWire 400 devices to FireWire 800 ports
  • 9-pin male connector fits FireWire 800 port
  • 6-pin female connector accepts standard FireWire 400 cables
  • IEEE 1394 compliant for reliable data transfer
  • Plug-and-play hot-swap support without shutting down computer

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the 6-pin female to 9-pin male Firewire adapter, and what is the common mistake?

Plug the 9-pin male end into the computer's Firewire 800 port, then connect your existing 6-pin male Firewire 400 cable into the adapter's 6-pin female end. The step often missed is ensuring the 6-pin cable is fully seated before powering the device.

What maintenance or replacement will this IEEE 1394 adapter cable need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required. Replace the 20cm adapter if the 9-pin male or 6-pin female connectors become loose, bent, or show intermittent connectivity with Firewire 400 peripherals.

What limit appears first when using this Firewire 400-to-800 adapter under sustained data transfer?

The connection runs at Firewire 400 speeds (400 Mbit/s) because the 6-pin female side limits the link. The 9-pin male port supports 800, but the adapter cannot exceed the 400 rate.

New to this? Which coin should you pay with — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Also in this aisle

People compared these

Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.