Is there a thunderbolt cable to connect these two mini together ? Mac mini 2012 lists thunderbolt and Mac mini 2023 lists thunderbolt 4. The two ports are not the same. I would like to use the old Mac mini as an external drive
iMac, OS X 10.11
Not a direct cable no. You will need an adapter.
Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3 adapter, click here ➡️ Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple
Then set the 2012 Mac mini to Target Disk Mode. click here ➡️ Transfer files between two Mac computers using target disk mode - Apple Support
Not a direct cable no. You will need an adapter.
Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3 adapter, click here ➡️ Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple
Then set the 2012 Mac mini to Target Disk Mode. click here ➡️ Transfer files between two Mac computers using target disk mode - Apple Support
You're welcome.
Thank You ! Adapter/cable on order :)
Mac mini 2012 late build and Mac mini 2023
