Caution:
FireWire Connector Orientation
6-pin FireWire connectors have one straight edge and one curved edge. These fit into
matching straight and curved sections in the computer’s FireWire port.
6-pin FireWire connectors (male on the left, female on the right). Note how the bottom is
straight, and the top is curved (angled). Make sure the male and female connectors
match up when you plug in.
4-pin FireWire connectors have a small “notch” in one side. This fits into a matching
“ridge” in the computer’s FireWire port.
4-pin FireWire connectors (male on the left, female on the right). Note how the bottom of
the male connector has a groove that fits into the corresponding ridge in the female
connector.
