#Connected thunderbolt 2 hard drive to mac pro update#
If you have access to a Thunderbolt 3 Mac, the next time you update the OS, make sure the TB3 to TB2 adapter is connected to your computer, so that the firmware of the adapter can be udpated simultaneously.Look at what a Thunderbolt RAID drive case or PCIe expansion box costs. Which could slow the I/O if it's not powerful enough and it would be costly. It will require some level of Phy bus driver & micro controller to emulate a PC's PCIe bus. This was a requirement made by Apple from the outset as it replicates a FireWire feature.
TB4 hubs and TB docks work fine with computer-to-computer Thunderbolt.
The miminum system requirements for that adapter are macOS Sierra but we recommend using macOS High Sierra or above. This is currently the only bi-directional adapter. Yes, you can use the Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter from Apple to connect a Thunderbolt 3 device to a Thunderbolt 2 computer. FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions - Knowledge BaseĬan I connect a Thunderbolt 3 device to a Thunderbolt 2 Mac?