Fire wire question

I just purchased a new mac book pro and I want to sync it up with my old mac book pro, but I don't know what kind of fire wire cable to buy.
The old mac book pro was purchased in 2006-I have no clue waht the correct size cable is for that specific port but I do know that I went to Best Buy-bought the first fire wire cable I saw and it fit into my old computer (I believe it was a 6 pin?)
If someone could just tell me the specific name of a cord that would fit into both my new mac book pro and my old one (circa 2006), I would REALLY appreciate it!!!
Thanks

You need a cable like this one. If BBY doesn't carry them then try Radio Shack and if you can't find one there just order from Amazon.
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