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Apple Thunderbolt 2 Cable - 2m - High-Speed Data Transfer

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Experience Lightning-Fast Data TransfersThe Apple Thunderbolt 2 Cable (2.0 m) supports high-speed data transfers with Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 technology, allowing you to connect Thunderbolt-enabled devices to your Mac. Technology: Thunderbolt, Thunderbolt 2 Data Transfer: Up to 20Gb/s with...

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Overview

Experience Lightning-Fast Data Transfers

The Apple Thunderbolt 2 Cable (2.0 m) supports high-speed data transfers with Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 technology, allowing you to connect Thunderbolt-enabled devices to your Mac.

  • Technology: Thunderbolt, Thunderbolt 2
  • Data Transfer: Up to 20Gb/s with Thunderbolt 2
  • Length: 2.0 meters
  • Compatibility: Thunderbolt-equipped Macs and devices

Key Features

Thunderbolt technology supports fast data transfers with two independent channels of 10Gb/s each.

Thunderbolt 2 technology can bond the two channels for a superfast 20Gb/s.

Use this cable to connect Thunderbolt-enabled devices to the Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port on your Mac.

The Apple Thunderbolt Cable lets you connect a Thunderbolt-equipped system to a Thunderbolt device.

Connect a Thunderbolt-equipped Mac in target disk mode to another Mac for fast data access or system migration, or network two Thunderbolt-equipped computers.

Not compatible with USB-C ports

Specifications

Cable Length
2m
Technology
Thunderbolt 2
Data Transfer Rate (Single Channel)
10Gb/s
Data Transfer Rate (Bonded)
20Gb/s
Compatibility
Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 ports on Mac, Thunderbolt-enabled devices
Incompatibility
USB-C ports

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • This Apple Thunderbolt 2 Cable supports superfast data transfers at 20Gb/s when both channels are bonded.
  • It utilizes Thunderbolt technology with two independent channels, each capable of 10Gb/s data transfer.
  • The cable allows connection of Thunderbolt-enabled devices to Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 ports on a Mac.
  • It enables fast data access or system migration between two Thunderbolt-equipped Macs in target disk mode.
  • The cable is designed for networking two Thunderbolt-equipped computers, enhancing workflow efficiency.

👎 Cons

  • This cable is explicitly not compatible with USB-C ports, limiting its use with newer Mac models and devices.
  • It requires Thunderbolt-enabled devices and Macs, making it incompatible with non-Thunderbolt hardware.
  • The 2-meter length may be too short for certain setups requiring greater distance between devices.
  • The maximum data transfer rate of 20Gb/s is specific to Thunderbolt 2 and not the faster Thunderbolt 3 or 4 standards.
  • Its functionality is restricted to data transfer and networking; it does not explicitly support power delivery or video output beyond what Thunderbolt protocols handle.

Frequently Asked Questions

This cable supports fast data transfers with two independent channels of 10Gb/s each, which can bond for a superfast 20Gb/s.
The Apple Thunderbolt 2 Cable is 2 meters long.
No, this cable is explicitly not compatible with USB-C ports. It is designed for Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 ports.
You can use this cable to connect Thunderbolt-enabled devices to the Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port on your Mac.
Yes, you can connect a Thunderbolt-equipped Mac in target disk mode to another Mac for fast data access or system migration, or network two Thunderbolt-equipped computers.
This cable supports Thunderbolt 2 technology. While fast, newer generations like Thunderbolt 3 and 4 offer even higher speeds.
Yes, it can be used to connect Thunderbolt-equipped systems to Thunderbolt devices.

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