What firwire cable for macmini to power MacG4

I just bought a new mac mini and want to establish firewire connection with my old power Mac G4. I ordered along with the new mac mini a 9pin to 6pin firewire 800/400 cable which was what the representative said would be the correct one from the mail order place. He was wrong. It's correct for the new mac mini side but doesn't plug in on the tower power G4 side.
So I have to try again. Tech rep said I should request a "6 pin to 4 pin". Sound right? Thanks

Yeah,
There is a 4-pin (DV camera, 4-pin doesn't supply any power) to 6-pin (Firewire 400) cable.
You'll want the 6-pin to 9-pin cable. Or, you could also use a stubby little 6-pin to 9-pin adapter to do it, with a typical 6-pin cable.
And, that 4-pin to 6-pin cable could still be helpful, with a 6-pin to 9-pin adapter, if you ever want to import DV clips via your FW 800 Mini or external HD, even if they only transfer at FW 400 rates.
Peace to you,
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