FireWire 800 4-9 Pin DV Cable Cord Lead for Lacie D2 Quadra USB 3.0 4TB 9000258u
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About this product
This is a FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) cable designed to connect devices using a 4-pin port to those with a 9-pin port. It is specifically mentioned as compatible with Lacie D2 Quadra USB 3.0 4TB 9000258u external hard drives, facilitating high-speed data transfer for older professional peripherals. The cable provides a crucial link for maintaining compatibility with FireWire 800 devices, which were prevalent in media production and high-performance computing setups before the widespread adoption of USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt.
Our take
For those still using FireWire 800 devices, this 4-9 Pin DV Cable Cord is a necessary accessory. It specifically caters to products like the Lacie D2 Quadra USB 3.0 4TB, ensuring compatibility and data transfer for what might be an older, but still functional, hard drive. It's a straightforward cable from myw-tech, designed to bridge connections between different FireWire port types. While FireWire isn't as common as it once was, having a reliable cable for these specific legacy devices is essential to keep them operational.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Connects FireWire 800 (4-pin) to (9-pin)
- Compatible with Lacie D2 Quadra
- Facilitates high-speed FireWire data transfer
Cons
- Limited to legacy FireWire technology
- Specific use case for older devices
Specifications
- Type Cable
- Brand myw-tech
