2012 Mac mini with 27" DP and TB external drive?

Hi,
I'm about to purchase a 2012 Mac mini and wanted to use the thunderbolt port to run a laci external drive for backups etc.
I currently have the 2010 Mac mini which plugs into a 27" Cinema Display (non thunderbolt).
What options do I have to continue to use the Cinema Display via the thunderbolt port, and run the external dive as well?
Is there such a thing as a thunderbolt splitter?
Regards
Jonathan

You need to know what to search for in google in order to use it.
So seems there thunderbolt hubs (as per the link posted) but they're mostly rubbish.
Also buying a Thunderbolt Display is not an option.
Seems I'll have to wait for one of the better hubs to be released. The ones out currently aren't up to scratch (according to google).
Thanks anyway
JC

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