Is FireWire 800 the same as Thunderbolt 2?
Small and compact, it connects to the Thunderbolt (also works with Thunderbolt 2, but will be limited to Thunderbolt speeds) port on your Mac computer, giving you a FireWire 800 port that supplies up to 7W for bus-powered peripherals like hard drives and audio devices.
Can FireWire 800 connect to USB-C?
Most likely, this futuristic computer will operate through Thunderbolt 3, which can be found on most current Mac computers. It was then possible to connect Firewire 400 devices to a Firewire 800 port. There are a number of uses for Thunderbolt 3 and it can be used as USB-C cable as well.
How do I connect a FireWire device to a Mac?
Contact us. Easily connect your Thunderbolt-equipped Mac to a FireWire device with the Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter. Small and compact, it connects to the Thunderbolt port on your Mac computer, giving you a FireWire 800 port that supplies up to 7W for bus-powered peripherals like hard drives and audio devices.
What is the FireWire 800 upgrade?
“Upgrade the transfer and access speeds between your Backup Plus or GoFlex desktop drive and your Mac® computer with FireWire® 800 connectivity that’s up to 2x faster than USB 2.0. Features an illuminated LED capacity gauge.” Right now you can get one on Amazon for $33.99 + $5.95 shipping, or you can pay Seagate $49.99 + $9.17 shipping.
What thunderbolt does the Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Firewire adapter use?
The Apple Thunderbolt 3 to FireWire Adapter uses Thunderbolt 1. That doesn’t matter because it is compatible with Thunderbolt 2 and Thunderbolt 3 (with adapter). Use the Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter to connect the Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter to the 2019 iMac.
Is there a USB to FireWire converter available?
No, there are no USB to Firewire nor Firewire to USB converters available (the items listed for the Seagate drive are for that drive only). You cannot connect the LaCie drive you list to a Firewire port. You’ll have to use USB or a Thunderbolt port.