Firewire Cable

[Peter Batah]

Hello all. I was hoping that someone might assist me with choosing the right Firewire cable. I need to test the functionality of an IF-FW/DMMKII expansion card that is currently installed in a used DM-3200 that I am looking at purchasing. I will be using an HP Compaq nx9420 laptop to verify connectivity. It appears that the IEEE 1394 Port on the laptop is 4-pin. Will there be an issue if I can locate a 4 to 6 pin Firewire cable? And should both ends be female?

Thank you

Peter

 

[Rockum]

What distance do you need?

 

[Peter Batah]

Hello @Rockum As it would be simply for the sole purpose of verifying the expansion card I would need no more than 6 feet and probably could do with 3. From the DM to the laptop basically. Thanks so much for the reply by the way. Peter

 

[Rockum]

I have never tried a 4 wire to 6 to know if it works. We might want to get verification, but if it does, I might have one I could send you. No charge other than the shipping. Doubt it could be much they are light.

 

[Peter Batah]

That is so incredibly kind of you @Rockum. I saw several on Amazon and they offer free shipping. I just have to make sure that I purchase the correct one. Especially the pinouts. Male / Female. In addition I would need it this week.
Here is an example.

https://www.amazon.ca/Dynex-FireWir...650&sr=1-20&keywords=ieee+1394+4-pin+to+6-pin

I have seen less expensive than the above link.

 

[Peter Batah]

I would still like to know if I need Male / Male, Female / Female etc..

I wonder if this would do.

https://www.maddison.ca/mad-009960.html

 

[Rockum]

The Amazon cable looks right (if 4 pin to 6 works). The Maddison cable is NOT the correct cable.

 

[Peter Batah]

Looks like the Amazon cable is currently unavailable unfortunately. I'm curious @Rockum what is wrong with the Maddison cable? Update. I just saw what was wrong with Maddison product that I sent you, it's an extension cable. That's not right of course.

I have to have one by Wednesday night.

Thanks for your input. Peter

 

[Peter Batah]

How about this one @Rockum

https://www.maddison.ca/mad-011157.html

Thank you for your help. Peter

 

[cmaffia]

The Maddison cable is incorrect, the pins needs to be like the cable in the first link.. one side is totally different.

 

[Rockum]

I just looked. I have 4 of these cables. I don't need 4 of these cables. I'll probably never need more than one.

I have one in a bag that has never been opened. I am guessing it is 3 - 6 feet. I have another one that is Apple brand and it is 6 feet. It doesn't look as fresh. If you want either of them, I can go to the post office and find the shipping. They are both very light.

It would be nice if someone with 4 pin experience would speak up before I drive over though.

 

[cmaffia]

The second Maddison cable looks correct.

 

[cmaffia]

I can't confirm the 4 to 6 pin configuration works. Didn't even know that format existed until tonight.

 

[Peter Batah]

I just looked. I have 4 of these cables. I don't need 4 of these cables. I'll probably never need more than one.

I have one in a bag that has never been opened. I am guessing it is 3 - 6 feet. I have another one that is Apple brand and it is 6 feet. It doesn't look as fresh. If you want either of them, I can go to the post office and find the shipping. They are both very light.

It would be nice if someone with 4 pin experience would speak up before I drive over though.

I really don't mind paying for the shipping but I have no idea how long it will be before it arrives at my door. It looks like the second Maddison cable that I came across is the correct one and appears to be in stock. I will know first thing in the morning as it is 20:16 where I am located.

 

[Peter Batah]

I can't confirm the 4 to 6 pin configuration works. Didn't even know that format existed until tonight.

Thank you for chiming in @cmaffia . I guess we are all about to find out if that configuration is going to work or not. Thursday is the day I take possession of the DM-3200 or not.

 

[Rockum]

If you want me to find out shipping cost, send me details. Or if you want to see your options. It would be shipping from Antioch, TN 37013

 

[Peter Batah]

Hello @Rockum is there a way for me to PM my personal info over to you? Thank you Peter

 

[cmaffia]

Click on his avatar and choose "start a conversation".

 

[Peter Batah]

Thank you @cmaffia I will be going to bed a little smarter this evening. Have a good one. Peter

 

[Peter Batah]

Happy to report that a 4 to 6 pin FireWire cable communicated perfectly with my HP laptop.