Firewire connection to Imac

Sorry all for the basic question, I just purchased a Mackie Onyx 1620i. It came with a Firewire cable and an adaptor. I cant seem to get wither one to fit into the FW input on my Imac. Is there another connector or am i doing something wrong?
Thanks in advance.
Don Larsen

Like this:
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Though you can probably get it cheaper somewhere else.

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