Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter

Q: Is this compatible with Thunderbolt 3?

It is May 28, 2020 and I can confirm this adapter works with Thunderbolt 3 ports on a brand new MacBook Pro (MacBook Pro 13-inch 2020 with 4 Thunderbolt 3 ports). I am connecting an old Firewire external drive with (1) a fire wire cable connected to (2) this Apple Thunderbolt 2 to Firewire adapter, and then connect that adapter to a (3) Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter, and then connect that adapter to a Thunderbolt 3 port on the new MacBook Pro.

Q: My Male firewire plug has a rounded edge on one side. I cant see that on the picture??

The rounded edge on your cable is Firewire 400 (also known as 1394a) with a 6-pin connector. 4-pin is the minimum (shaped like a small rectangle) and only handles data connections; the extra two pins on your 6-pin version provide power to supported devices. This adapter is for 9-pin Firewire 800 (also known as 1394b), which is backwards compatible, but you'll need a second (less expensive) adapter. Your solution will look like this: Just get an adapter head/short cable that goes from female Firewire 400 6-pin to male Firewire 800 9-pin, then plug that into this adapter, which will then be ready to use with your Thunderbolt 1/2 device. The connection will work fine, just at Firewire 400 speeds. Unfortunately, this clunkiness is the only way to go about it because Firewire was phased out in the early 2010s.

Q: Can i connect a thunderbolt drive to the firewire 800 port on my macbook pro?

I tried to connect my 2011 iMac with 1 firewire port to a LaCie 2big Dock 8TB External RAID Hard Drive (that has it's own power) using a Apple Thunderbolt 2 to FireWire Adapter, Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter and a firewire cable at the Apple Store. The drive did not appear on the Mac. But if I used a Thunderbolt 3 to USB-a cable the Lacie drive came up on the iMac.

Q: would it work for the firewire 1394b?

Yes. It's FireWire 800 (1394b) with square/rectangular 9pin female connection to male thunderbolt connection

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Specific Uses For Product
personal
Color
White
Item dimensions L x W x H
2.6 x 8.6 x 1
Brand
Apple

⚡Thunderbolt connectivity

📦Compact design

🔌7W power output

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🔗 Connect with Confidence!

COMPACT PORTABLE - Lightweight design for on-the-go professionals.
BROAD COMPATIBILITY - Works with a range of Mac models from 2012-2017.
SEAMLESS CONNECTIVITY - Easily connect Thunderbolt Macs to FireWire devices.
PLUG PLAY SIMPLICITY - No software installation required—just plug and play!
POWER UP YOUR PERIPHERALS - Delivers up to 7W for bus-powered devices.

The Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter allows seamless connection between Thunderbolt-equipped Macs and FireWire devices. Its compact design and lightweight build make it perfect for professionals on the move, while delivering up to 7W of power for your essential peripherals. Compatible with various Mac models, this adapter ensures you stay connected without the hassle.

Specifications

Product Dimensions	2.6 x 8.6 x 1 inches
Item Weight	1.44 ounces
Manufacturer	Apple
ASIN	B00SQ2CJUS
Item model number	MD464LL/A
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Date First Available	November 1, 2018

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