FireWire 800 cables typically use a 9‑pin IEEE 1394b connector on one end and a 6‑pin IEEE 1394a connector on the other. Product listings also show these cables as male‑to‑male connections.
Common lengths shown in listings include 6 feet and 10 feet.
FireWire 800 cables support data transfer rates up to 800 Mbps.
When a 9‑pin (1394b) connector is mated to a 6‑pin (1394a) device, the link operates at the 1394a level. A 9‑pin‑to‑6‑pin cable lets you connect 6‑pin IEEE 1394a devices to 9‑pin IEEE 1394b ports, but the connection will function as 1394a.
Yes. The product descriptions note these cables are hot‑pluggable, so they can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer.
Available listings show these cables in Clear and Black.
The listed weight for these cables is 0.55 pounds.
The descriptions state these cables are compatible with IEEE‑1394 peripherals. They are intended to connect 6‑pin IEEE 1394a devices to 9‑pin IEEE 1394b ports where needed.