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Thunderbolt 2 external drive to Mac Studio.

Can I connect a thunderbolt 2 external hard drive to my Mac Studio M1Max? Do I need an adapter or special cable?

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Posted on Aug 3, 2022 9:48 AM

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Posted on Aug 3, 2022 10:43 AM

IF and Only IF this is a Genuine Thunderbolt-1 or 2 drive, this Mac adapter can be used, but does not provide POWER.


Apple ThunderBolt-3 <-> ThunderBolt-2 adapter, US$49:


Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple


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Thunderbolt 2 external drive to Mac Studio.

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