How do I connect another monitor

I have a 27" Imac and want to connect a second monitor, a 21" Samsung, as I did with my old 24" Imac. It appears that the Thunderbolt port should be used. What connector/cable should I use?

Mini display port to either DVI, VGA or HDMI depending on inputs you want to use on the external monitors. All the cables are available from the Apple Store. You can find them at
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_mac/mac_accessories/cables?mco=MTM3Nj k4NzI
This is the US store if you're in another country you will have to use that country's store.

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