usb compatability

I have a 2008 MacPro4.1 desktop. What version is the USB (I looked in info and it doesn't specify).

Because I want to connect 12T backup drive, but I think I can only do it with thunderbolt. The Lacie 12T is cheaper but not getting great reviews. I am going to be loading from all my storage HDs to take it to Mexico where I have a Mac MIni with thunderbolt. But will I be able to even connect to the MacPro?

will an adaptor work?

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Apr 23, 2016 10:28 AM

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Apr 23, 2016 10:55 AM in response to theratter

There are no Thunderbolt cards for a logic board that does not already have Thunderbolt capability. Thunderbolt has to be built into the Logic boards.

There are PCLe Thunderbolt expansion cards that add additional Thunderbolt ports to a logic board that already has Thunderbolt built in.

theratter wrote:


That model supports USB 2.0 and has no Thunderbolt capability without a third-party add-on card. It does have 2 FW400 and 2 FW800 ports. Apple does sell a Thunderbolt to Firewire adapter. I am not sure but there may be a third-party USB 3.0 card.

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