FireWire 800 (IEEE-1394b) is
the new version of the popular FireWire interface which doubles the
throughput of the original IEEE-1394a FireWire interface from 400Mbps to
800Mbps!
Twisted pair construction and triple shielding reduces
cross talk and maximizes data transfer rate
Fast data transfers, rated up to 800Mbps (limited by
device/port speed)
Meet FireWire 800 and 1394b specifications
Plug-and-Play, hot swap compatible, allows connection and
disconnection of FireWire devices without shutting down computer
9-pin
to 6-pin FireWire 800 - FireWire 400 cables (also known as Bilingual cables)
The 9-pin to 6-pin FireWire 800 - FireWire 400 cables will connect a 6-pin FireWire
400 (1394a) device to a 9-pin FireWire 800 (1394b) port on a computer or will connect
the 6-pin FireWire 400 port on a computer to a 9-pin FireWire 800 device.
9-pin
to 4-pin FireWire 800 - FireWire 400 cables (also known as Bilingual cables)
The 9-pin to 4-pin FireWire 800 - FireWire 400 cables will connect a 4-pin
FireWire 400 device to a 9-pin FireWire 800 port on a computer.