Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this connect my 2012 imac in target display mode to my 2012 mac mini?

A: This Apple Thunderbolt cable could be used to connect a compatible iMac in target display mode.

Q: 2. I have just purchased a Lacie rugged Thunderbolt external hard drive to use with my MacBook Pro 16 computer. Unfortunately, the computer has Thunderbolt 3 ports, and the Lacie has a Thunderbolt 2 connection. If I plug this cable into the drive's additional usb c port, will I get the Thunderbolt 2 performance of the Lacie drive? Or, am I better served to get Apple's thunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt 2 adapter to get the external drive's thunderbolt 2 benefits.

A: The LaCie Rugged Mobile Hard Drive with Thunderbolt 2 and USB Type C has a maximum read/write speed of up to 130MB/s. Using this cable, you will get the full speeds. The Apple adapter would not make the drive go faster. When it comes to connections like USB and Thunderbolt with storage devices, I would keep in mind the difference between the concept of Bandwidth (total size of the pipeline) vs the speed the device can read and write. Thunderbolt offers more bandwidth but since this hard drive only reads/writes to 130MB/s no matter which cable you use, that is the theoretical maximum which can be achieved over USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt 2/3.

Q: 3. According to the description, it does not come w/ the 90watt charger and I can not find it on Bhphoto. I can only use this if it charges my M1 MacBook air. How do you get the charging brick w/ compatible barrel charger?

A: The power brick and cable are included with the dock

Q: 4. Is this dock compatible with DisplayLink Video Adapters to add additional monitors via a USB port?

A: The OWC Thunderbolt Dock has three Thunderbolt 4 ports, all of which support display output.

Q: 5. I want to use this cable fory migration transfers between my old 15 inch MBP 2017 to new MBP 2021 14 inch with M1 max chip. Both supports thunderbolt 3 via usb-c connection. Will this cable work for migration transfers?

A: It should. It works for me. That is exactly why I bought it.

Q: 6. Would this connect my Surface to my iMac?

A: No, the Surface Pro does not have Thunderbolt so that will not work using the Apple Thunderbolt Cable (1.6') BH #APMD862LLA.

Q: 7. Would this cable connect my 27 iMac 2011 model with a 15 Mac Book Pro 2016 model?

A: Yes it will. You should turn off one, connect them, and then start it while pressing t and it will enter Target mode (it will show the Thunderbolt icon). It will mount as an external drive in the other computer.Once you are done, you eject the drive and turn off the machine by pressing the power button. Then, disconnect both machines.:)

Q: 8. Will this item work if I want to connect my MBP 2017 to a docking station then daisy chain a drobe 5D3 (TB3) to a mid 2011 iMac (TB 1).

A: No, unfortunately this configuration would not be compatible with this adapter.

Q: 9. If i put 2 cables in the device and the hard disk will doubles the speed of transport or not?

A: No, it does not, at least in the current generation. However, doubling the cables for speed is in the works and will be released in the next year or two. That said, the connector changes. I hope this helps.

Q: 10. I just purchased a G-Technology G-RAID 12TB 2-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array external hard drive. I currently use a Late 2015 Apple 27" iMac with Thunderbolt 2 ports. Will this male to male cable work?

A: No, but all you need is a Thunderbolt/Thunderbolt 2 cable and an Apple Thunderbolt 3 Male to Thunderbolt 2 Female Adapter (BH #APMMEL2AMA). You would connect the adapter to the drive, and then the cable to the iMac.