The Apple MD862LL/A is a Thunderbolt cable (0.5 m / 1.6 ft) designed to connect Thunderbolt-equipped Mac computers and peripherals for high-speed data transfer and system integration. It enables fast connections between Macs, external drives, and compatible devices, supporting workflows like data migration, target disk mode, and display output.
This cable supports Thunderbolt technology with two independent channels delivering up to 10 Gb/s each, or up to 20 Gb/s when used with Thunderbolt 2 devices. It is built for fast, stable communication between Apple devices, making it ideal for transferring large files or connecting high-performance peripherals.
MD862LL/A can be used to connect Mac computers in target disk mode, link two systems for networking, or use an iMac as an external display for a MacBook. It is compatible with Thunderbolt-equipped Macs including MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, and Mac mini.
With its short 0.5-meter length, the cable is ideal for clean desktop setups and direct device-to-device connections where minimal cable slack is preferred. Its lightweight, durable design reflects Apple’s focus on simplicity and reliability.
MD862LL/A is a compact Apple Thunderbolt cable designed for high-speed data transfer, system linking, and peripheral connectivity across compatible Mac devices, delivering reliable performance in a minimal form factor.