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Ehemaliger User schrieb am 14.11.2002 um 15:44 Uhr
6 pin carries a power and ground line. this is for devices that need to draw power from the computer rather than an external power supply. The harddrive will need a power supply to run on a 4 pin connector.

Dave T2
wcoxe1 schrieb am 14.11.2002 um 16:40 Uhr
Some Firewire drives need BOTH the 6-pin powered cable AND an additional external power supply. Don't leave home without it. The 6-pin cable by itself can't carry enough power.
Ehemaliger User schrieb am 14.11.2002 um 16:44 Uhr
That might depend on the drive I guess. I am using a VST smarddrive with only the 6 pin and it works great. Check the specs on the drive or the manufacturer's homepage to see if an external supply is needed.

Dave T2
John_Cline schrieb am 14.11.2002 um 17:04 Uhr
DaveT2 is correct. If the laptop only has a 4-pin connector, the external Firewire drive will have to have its own power supply. (Which they usually do.) You will also need a 4-pin to 6-pin cable.

John