HT202488: Apple Thunderbolt cables and adapters

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orionwayne
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Q: what size thunderbolt cable .2 or .5 for imac

i want to connect a imac 17" to a imac 21.5. what size thunderbolt calble. .2 or .5

iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)

Posted on May 15, 2013 11:42 AM

by mende1,Solvedanswer
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Welcome to Apple Support Communities

 

You can buy the cable you want. If you have them separated, go for the 2 m. Thunderbolt cable, and if they are together, go for the 0.5 m Thunderbolt cable. However, note that the 0.5 m. cable may not be enough, so it's better to go for the 2 m. Thunderbolt cable.

 

Note that, to be able to use the cable, you must have two Mid 2011 or newer iMacs that include Thunderbolt. Older iMacs haven't got it

Posted on May 15, 2013 12:17 PM

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orionwayne

Q: what size thunderbolt cable .2 or .5 for imac

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  • by mende1,Solvedanswer

    mende1 mende1 May 15, 2013 12:17 PM in response to orionwayne
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    May 15, 2013 12:17 PM in response to orionwayne

    Welcome to Apple Support Communities

     

    You can buy the cable you want. If you have them separated, go for the 2 m. Thunderbolt cable, and if they are together, go for the 0.5 m Thunderbolt cable. However, note that the 0.5 m. cable may not be enough, so it's better to go for the 2 m. Thunderbolt cable.

     

    Note that, to be able to use the cable, you must have two Mid 2011 or newer iMacs that include Thunderbolt. Older iMacs haven't got it

  • by varjak paw,

    varjak paw varjak paw May 15, 2013 12:16 PM in response to orionwayne
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    May 15, 2013 12:16 PM in response to orionwayne

    You cannot connect a 17" iMac to a 21.5" iMac via Thunderbolt. The last 17" iMac made predates Thunderbolt ports by several years. You'll need to either use Ethernet or Firewire.

     

    Regards.