
Just be prepared to pay a premium for it. Features : The Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 adapter lets you connect Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 devices external hard drives and Thunderbolt displays, for example to any of the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports on your MacBook Pro. For video professionals who need a combination of storage and speed to transfer large video files quickly, the Glyph Technologies 8TB drive is worth a look. Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter. The LaCie 1TB Rugged SSD is a great choice for people working in the field and need a water-resistant and drop-resistant solution.
#Connected thunderbolt 2 hard drive to mac pro pro#
However this may be the lack of the 2013 Mac Pro thunderbolt 3 support without using the Apple dongle to convert thunderbolt 2 to 3. It wont work with my Thunderbolt 2 port because, as described by Apple, it would only work if the drive has an outside power source because it wont get power through the Thunderbolt 2 ports on the iMac,and this SSD enclosure has no additional power source. The only way the drive was recognized in my case was to use the enclosed USB 3 cable, not the usb c/ thunderbolt 3 even though those are supposed to be interchangeable. Its purely a USB-C drive with no other connections. This is a drive for the masses with fast read and write speeds, a reasonable starting price, and a shock-resistant body. Thanks for the response, but its exactly as described. If you want fast read and write speeds with the drive you purchase, make sure the drive specifically has a Thunderbolt connection.įor most people looking to have fast speed and storage with a degree of protection for their data, the Samsung X5 is the best choice. Using the Thunderbolt connection on your Mac will allow you to transfer data at lightning speeds.

$2399 at B&H Which Thunderbolt drive should you buy? The drive has super fast transfer speeds and 8TB of solid-state storage, so if you need to store a lot of 4K video or RAW photos, this may be the drive to buy. This is a drive strictly for professionals who need speed and storage with no regard to price.
