This article refers to Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 2. You can learn more about Thunderbolt 3 and the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter for MacBook Pro (2016 and later) and iMac (2017).
Thunderbolt adapters are supported on the following Mac computers:
- MacBook Pro (2011 through 2015)
- MacBook Air (Mid 2011 and later)
- Mac mini (Mid 2011 and later)
- iMac (Mid 2011 through 2015)
- Mac Pro (Late 2013)
Apr 16, 2015 - Is there a Thunderbolt splitter. I don't think any Macs have that limitation. A Thunderbolt 2 Mac will also require a Thunderbolt 3 to. About Apple Thunderbolt cables and adapters. Thunderbolt is a revolutionary I/O technology that supports high performance data devices and high-resolution displays though a single, compact port. Learn about the Apple Thunderbolt cables and adapters that you can use with your Thunderbolt-capable Mac. This article refers to Thunderbolt 1.
Use these guides to identify your Mac computer:
Apple Thunderbolt cable (0.5 m)
Part Number MD862ZM/A
Part Number MD862ZM/A
Apple Thunderbolt cable (0.5 m)
Part Number MF640ZM/A
Part Number MF640ZM/A
Apple Thunderbolt cable (2 m)
Part Number MC913ZM/A
Part Number MC913ZM/A
Apple Thunderbolt cable (2 m)
Part Number MF639ZM/A
Part Number MF639ZM/A
Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Part Number MD463ZM/A
Part Number MD463ZM/A
Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter
Part Number MD464ZM/A
Part Number MD464ZM/A
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For best performance, make sure that you've installed all available macOS software and firmware updates. You can check by choosing App Store from the Apple () menu, then clicking Updates.
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