Thunderbolt cable extension

we are searching for a thunderbolt cable extension of aprox. 4m (meters) = 13,12 feet to connect mac mini (late 12) with 27" thunderboltdisplay. also for a mac book pro 15" retina (early 13) with a 27" thunderbolt display. apple does not produce a cable which is longer than 2m, just as they don't produce a thunderbolt cable extension, just as they don't produce a socket connection to chain two thunderbolt cables.
any idea?

found one
http://www.amazon.de/SUMITOMO-ELECTRIC-optisches-Thunderboltkabel-10m/dp/B00ASUO N46/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1385528493&sr=8-2&keywords=thunderbolt+10m

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Thunderbolt Display Extension

I am re-arranging my office, and moving my computer and monitor setup around. I have an Apple Thunderbolt Display, and the cable is about 3ft too short to get to where I want to put my computer (Mac Pro). I was looking online, and it appears that no Thunderbolt extension cable is made (please correct me if I am wrong). However research also turned up that I can drive the display from the Thunderbolt port (not attached cable) on the display. I am curious however, if this will allow me to still use the USB ports on the back of the display

The Apple documents I could find do not say that you can use a ThunderBolt cable into the ThunderBolt port on the display, but I have read anecdotes that it works that way.
There is an obtuse comment in the User manual that implies that if the display is not connected to the computer, the ports {USB, FireWire} will not work.
The reason I bring this up is that the captive ThunderBolt cable brings 10 Watts of power with it. (That may be the power that is running those ports {USB, FireWire}.) A copper thunderBolt cable into the ThunderBolt port on the display should also bring in 10 Watts of power, and it seems like it could also run those ports. Clearly a fiber ThunderBolt cable would not provide that power.

TS3775 Hi I am trying to connect my mba mid 2011 with an imac 27" 2011 with target display mode tdm. When I am using a thunderbolt cable nothing will work. When I use a minidisplay cable, both screens turn blue but eventually nothing happens. What is the

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Your answer is likely in Target Display Mode: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Apple Support If you are familiar with this document, please re-read it and I suspect you may find something you either missed or are doing incorrectly.

I have a new Macbook Pro - trying to migrate files etc from my Macbook Air using a Thunderbolt Cable between the two. I follow the directions but the two computers never "discover" each other. WiFi connect works but 70 hours is a rough deal.

I have a new Macbook Pro. Trying to migrate files etc from my Macbook Air using a Thunderbolt Cable between them.
I follow the directions but the two computers never "discover" each other - using a WiFi connection works but 70 hours is a rough deal.
(Mac OS 10.8.2 on both computers)

Are you trying target disk mode?
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH10725
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How do i use my imac 21.5" 2011 as a display for my macbook pro late 2011, through thunderbolt cable ? I have tried and it doesnt seem to work, neither does target disk mode.

How do i use my imac 21.5" 2011 as a display for my macbook pro late 2011, through thunderbolt cable ? I have tried and it doesnt seem to work, neither does target disk mode.
Could it be a borked cable ? I just bought it new from the store today, i have updated both imac and macbook pro to latest thunderbolt firmware and updates. Both 10.7.3.
MacBook Pro:
Vendor Name:    Apple, Inc.
Device Name:    MacBook Pro
UID:    0x0001000A17016E60
Firmware Version:    22,1
Port:
Status:    No devices connected
Link Status:    7
Port Micro Firmware Version:    FFFF.FF.FF

You are correct, here is what Apple Says:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3775
I was able to find these instructions, however they referr to 2009-2011 27" iMacs. I think it's the same, if it's not then contact Apple directly for instructions. If either of the machines is less than 90 days old or covered by AppleCare then call AppleCare tomorrow for help, they should be able to easily answer this for you. You will find the number in your manual or you can use the AppleCare Contact Info link.
Your iMac should automatically recognize the presence of a digital video signal at the Mini DisplayPort and enter Target Display Mode.
If your iMac does not automatically enter Target Display Mode, press command + F2 to manually enter Target Display Mode.

I want to use my Macbook Air 2011 as an external disk for my iMac 2011. I connected the two with a Thunderbolt cable and when starting the MacBook Air I pressed "T" and it worked except with Office documents. Can anybody help?

I want to use my MacBook Air as an external disk to my iMac. I talked to Apple care and we solved it by connecting a Thunderbolt cable between the two computers. I then turn on the MacBook Air while pressing the "T" and it works. I can sit and work on my iMac and grab/change/save the files that are in my MacBook Air EXCEPT for the Microsoft Office files. I called Microsoft and they can't solve it. They say it might be a problem with the Thunderbolt cable. Has anybody have this problem?
Both computers are 2011 and they both have Office 2011.
Thanks in advance,
Alejandra

For Word it says "Word cannot open this document. The document might be in use, the document might not be a valid Word document, or the file name might contain invalid characters (for example, /)"
For Excel it says "the file could not be found. Check te spelling of the filename, and verify that the file location is correct. If you are trying to open the file from your list of most recently used files on the File menu, make sure hat the file has not been renamed, moved or deleted.
I tried this with many different documents, and I always get the same message.

Use Thunderbolt cable to transfer files from a mac to a Mac Mini Server

I want to transfer a large document folder of files from a MacBook Pro (MBP) to a Mac Mini Server (MMS) using Thunderbolt-to-Thunderbolt cable. How?
Currently both the MBP and MMS are on the same Wireless-N network.
Obviously the Mac Mini Server cannot be booted in Target-Drive mode because there are other users using it as a server.
Both computers installed OS X Mavericks 10.9.1.

Update:
Thunderbolt Bridge is the ultimate solution (on OS X Mavericks 10.9.1). It gives amazing speed transferring files without downtime on the source and target computers (in my case the MacBook Pro and the Mac Mini Server). Up to 7 times faster in writing and 30 times faster in reading than Wireless N!
My Settings: Systems Preferences > Network > Set Service Order ... and drag the Thunderbolt Bridge as the top Service (and thus above Ethernet and Wi-Fi), click OK and Apply. I only set it on the source computer (MacBook Pro) but you may try to set both.
Then connect the two computers with the Thunderbolt-to-Thunderbolt Cable and wait for about 15 seconds till they get the Self-Assigned IP addresses. From the Network Preferences page, you'll see the Thunderbolt Bridge rises to the top on BOTH computers. (The button remains amber, not green. It's okay.) Then you can start file transfer from the source computer (e.g. using Finder or an app such as TuneSpan to locate the target location on the target computer).
To play save, I use BlackMagic to test the connection speed before starting the real transfer. I found that sometimes I don't need to turn off the WiFi on the source computer (MacBook Pro) but turning WiFi off on the source computer gives me a peace in mind.
See what I got:
From the Thunderbolt Bridge:
From WiFi using Airport Time Capsule 802.11ac on Wireless-N:
Note: After you finished the file transfer, Turn back on the Wi-Fi and Eject the target folder from the source computer before unplugging the Thunderbolt-to-Thunderbolt cable.

Have most recent macbook pro connected to thunderbolt via thunderbolt cable. Occasionally when I close my laptop the thunderbolt display goes black and does not come back on---even in response to keyboard. Help

Have most recent macbook pro connected to thunderbolt via thunderbolt cable. Occasionally when I close my laptop the thunderbolt display goes black and does not come back on---even in response to keyboard. Help

Hello QuinnDev,
Thank you for posting in the Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you are trying to use your MacBook Pro with a Thunderbolt Display in closed clamshell mode (MacBook Pro closed), but sometimes the display doesn't stay on. I found an article that talks about closed clamshell mode. You would have to fulfill the following requirements to use your display this way:
Requirements for closed display mode:
Power adapter
External keyboard, mouse, or trackpad
External display
You can find all the steps and the full article here:
Mac notebooks: How to use your computer in closed clamshell (display closed) mode with an external display
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3131
I hope this helps!
All the best,
Sheila M.

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when i us a thunderbolt cable from mac book pro rethina to my imac 27 late 2009 nothing happen, even with command F2 i can not use the imac as monitor for the mcbook pro

You have got a problem: your iMac does not detect Thunderbolt cables because it has got Mini DisplayPort instead. However, you can use your iMac as a display for your MacBook Pro.
To do this, you need to get a Mini DisplayPort cable like this one and connect it to your iMac and the MacBook Pro. Then, press Command and F2 keys on your iMac and it will show up as a screen for your MacBook Pro.
For more information about Target Display mode > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3924?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

I am considering a Apple iMac but would be interested in adding a second monitor. Does it have to be an Apple monitor or can i add any monitor with a thunderbolt cable and DVI or vGA adapter?

I am considering a Apple iMac but would be interested in adding a second monitor. Does it have to be an Apple monitor or can i add any monitor with a thunderbolt cable and DVI or vGA adapter?

I found that the Thunderbolt input accepts the mini-DVI (in my case converter to VGA for a tutorial use monitor)
BUT, you have to really oush it in 'til it clicks. I thought it too loose until I tried it. works just fine!!
i get a solved for my own LOL
Ed

HT5219 I have a macbook air (mid 2012) and a thunderbolt display. Do I absolutely need to connect the power supply together with the thunderbolt cable ? I found that the screen won't wake up if only the thunderbolt connection is plugged.

I have a macbook air (mid 2012) and a thunderbolt display (27'').
Do I absolutely need to connect the power supply together with the thunderbolt cable ?
I found that the screen won't wake up if only the thunderbolt connection is plugged. Is this normal ?

I just got my ATD and late 2011 MBP up and running. I've not tried running without the power adapter from the ATD plugged in, but I just tried and didn't have any problems with the display not waking. You may want to take your query to the ATD forum - https://discussions.apple.com/community/peripherals/thunderbolt_display - perhaps someone there has experienced a similar issue.
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Clinton

IMac late-2013 not working as external display to t430s with thunderbolt cable

Can anyone confirm wether this actually works?
- TP: Bios is at the latest upgrade-level
- TP: thunderbolt is enabled in bios
- TP: OS is Win7
- I know how to boot in Target Display Mode on the iMac (pressing T during boot - the thunderbolt-log is shown on-screen - never worked with Cmd-F2 nor Fn-Cmd-F2)
- there is a chime ("ding-dong") on the TP suggesting that it detects the imac going in-or-out of Target Display Mode
- in the sysinfo of the imac it is confirmed that a thunderbolt-cable is attached but "no device detected"
thx
pascal

No luck so far.
Thunderbolt is disabled in the T430s bios settings (security tab)
What setting should I select as the boot Display Device (bios > config > display)? I assume it should be "Digital on Thinkpad", right? I do not have Nvidia Optimus technology btw
Jin, when you say "your iMac should automatically detect the DP input and switch on" do you mean exactly that? That the imac screen should switch to the thinkpad's desktop with no pushing of a key on the mac-keyboard whatsoever?
thx
pascal

Using a macbook pro as a second display for an imac using a thunderbolt to thunderbolt cable

I know I can use TDM to use an imac as a second display for a MBP with a thunderbolt to thunderbolt cable. Is there any work around to use a MBP as a second display for an imac with a thunderbolt to thunderbolt cable?
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Using '09 iMac as Target Display via Thunderbolt Cable Fail

I have a peculiar situation that I hoping someone can decipher with certainty:
I have a late 2009 iMac core i7, 27" running 10.9.1
I just received a Mac Pro - my plan was to use the iMac as a display for the Mac Pro at least for a while. I purchased a thunderbolt cable. I have connected the mac pro via thunderbolt cable to the mini display port on the iMac.
Unfortunately I simply cannot get CMD-F2 to work, or FN-CMD-F2 on the iMac. I have tried PRAM resets etc. The system does nothing when I hit those keys. I verified the mac pro is working via HDMI.
I am now wondering if I have the right cable. I understood thunderbolt and mini display port to be interchangeable and backward compatible so that my situation would work.
What am I missing? Thanks much, really would like to get this mac pro on screen without buying a new monitor!

I found that MDP iMac MUST use a MDP cable. Which of course is not as easy to come by as the thunderbolt which I picked up. Really annoying.
http://blog.macsales.com/10899-target-display-mode-and-thunderbolt

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