Apple Thunderbolt cables and adapters

Thunderbolt is a revolutionary I/O technology that supports high-resolution displays and high performance data devices though a single, compact port. Learn about the Apple Thunderbolt cables and adapters that can you can use with your Thunderbolt-capable Mac.

Thunderbolt adapters are supported on the following Mac computers:

  • MacBook Pro with Retina display (all models)
  • MacBook Pro (Early 2011 and later)
  • MacBook Air (Mid 2011 and later)
  • Mac mini (Mid 2011 and later)
  • iMac (Mid 2011 and later) 
  • Mac Pro (Late 2013)

Use these guides to identify your Mac computer:

 

 

Thunderbolt Cable / Adapter Images Apple Part Number
Apple Thunderbolt cable (0.5 m)

 

 MD862ZM/A
Apple Thunderbolt cable (0.5 m)

                              

 

 

 MF640ZM/A

 
Apple Thunderbolt cable (2 m)

 

 

 MC913ZM/A

 
Apple Thunderbolt cable (2 m)

                             

 

 

 MF639ZM/A

 
Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

 

 

 

 

 MD463ZM/A
Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter

 

 MD464ZM/A

 

Learn more

For optimal performance, make sure that you've installed all available OS X software and firmware updates. You can check by choosing Software Update from the Apple () menu.

For more information on Thunderbolt and available Apple Thunderbolt cables and adapters see:

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