Tripp Lite's IEEE-1394b or FireWire 800 cables are the latest in FireWire technology with data transfer speeds up to 800Mbps twice the speed of original FireWire. The 9-pin to 6-pin FireWire 800 - FireWire cable (also known as a "bilingual" cable) will connect a 6-pin FireWire (1394a) device to a 9-pin FireWire 800 (1394b) port on a computer or it will connect the 6-pin FireWire port on a computer to a 9-pin FireWire 800 device (FireWire 800 devices can achieve FireWire 800 speeds only when connected to a FireWire 800 port). These cables are 100% compatible with Apple FireWire Sony iLink and all other IEEE-1394b peripherals. Tripp Lite warrants it's cables to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for Life. Data transfer rates to 800Mbps Hot Pluggable - supports Plug-n-Play operation Premium triple-shielded cable with molded Gold connectors Backward compatible with original FireWire systems and devices Compatible with PC Mac SUN and other IEEE-1394b equipped systems Lifetime Warranty Applications Storage devices Digital camcorders Printers Scanners and other IEEE-1394b compatible devices Package Includes 6ft IEEE-1394b FireWire 800 Gold Hi-Speed 9pin/6pin Cable.