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Frage von Dhub:


Hi folks:)

Have a ext. hard drive with 6pin output. My laptop has only a 4 pin input ...

There are 4-6 cable for firewire. From 4 to 6 should not be a problem, but the other way?

Hence my question:
Can I use a 6pin output and narrow on a 4 pin input without data loss - a longer duration would not be a problem-guided?

Thank you in advance

Dhub



Antwort von Bernd E.:

"Dhub" wrote: There are 4-6 cable for firewire. From 4 to 6 should not be a problem, but the other way?
Is just not a problem, you can even use the same cable ;-) The two additional pins to run anyway, no data.

Gruß Bernd E.



Antwort von Duisburger:

If your external hard drive does not get power through FireWire must work smoothly.



Antwort von erbse:

but the other way, good joke



Antwort von Duisburger:

How should one synonymous know that there is no preference whether a 6x4 or 4x6 cable is used.
Duplex times now in both directions.

The difference between 6 pin and 4 pin, only when the additional two 6 pole power lines.



Antwort von Dhub:

Thanks Duisburger

Had I known that the 2 additional lines are power lines I would have hoped the issue can save:)

Now I know that once more

Dhub

PS ... and to HOST: It was ignorance, whether they laugh or not, of course, incumbent upon each person:)