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I have a 4-slot Thunderbolt 2 external RAID storage unit. My current MacPro is 7 years old, and I don’t do intensive video editing much any more. If I decide to buy a new 27-inch iMac, will I be able to use my Thunderbolt 2 RAID unit?
Unfortunately, Cinema Display will not work via Thunderbolt 2 connection.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207266
The option I know of: using Thunderbolt 3 dock with "mini display" port.
OWC does carry one TB3 dock contain mini display port.
If it was going to work you'd need a TB3 to TB2 adapter...
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MMEL2AM/A/thunderbolt-3-usb-c-to-thunderbolt-2-adapter
Let me ask you another question, if I may. I also have an Apple Cinematic Display. Believe the connector is a Display Port. What sort of adapter do you think I would need? Would the same adapter (3 to 2 Thunderbolt) work? Thanks.
If the display uses Mini DisplayPort (Apple never used full sized DisplayPort), look for a USB-C to Mini DisplayPort adapter, such as:
https://www.uptab.com/usb-c-to-mini-displayport-adapter-4k-60hz-graphite/
Thank you for all.
You're welcome. :)
Thank you Sam and Malcolm for all the advice.
2020 27-inch Thunderbolt compatibility
