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.