Can I connect to an external Thunderbolt HDD using the Thunderbolt on the display?

I have purchased a Thunderbolt NAS drive from Apple recently and also have a Thunderbolt enabled Macbook Air.
My question is that if I purchase then new Display, can I connect the NAS through the Thunderbolt port on the back of the Display?
I know this is the case for USB but does it work for Thunderbolt connected drives as well?
Thanks!

• Asked by John H
• Mar 27, 2012
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Connecting my Bose speakers to the Thunderbolt display

Ive some Bose Music Monitor Computer speakers Id like to use.

How would I connect them?

• Asked by Paul T
• Nov 2, 2012
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Thunderbolt display, thunderbolt storage and networks/NAS

If the thunderbolt display is connected to my home network via ethernet (i.e. to my router)and also to a thunderbolt storage drive (such as the LaCie 4TB 2 big thunderbolt drive), will the storage drive function as a NAS that can be accessed by other devices on my network (e.g. for streaming photos and music to my Sonos, PC laptop, etc without a macbook being connected to the display too)?

• Asked by Tim A
• Mar 1, 2012
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Can a Thunderbolt display switch between two computers?

If a Thunderbolt display is the primary display for a Mac Mini, is it possible for the display to switch to a MacBook Air? Without necessarily pulling the Thunderbolt connection from the Mac Mini? (Extra credit if this means the two machines could share the same USB-connected keyboard and mouse, via the same display?)

To the best of my knowledge, there aren't any Thunderbolt console switches yet. I'd prefer never to buy one.

• Asked by Marco N from Moraga
• Nov 21, 2011
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speakers for MacBook Pro 15 connected to Thunderbolt display

Just bought MacBook Pro 15, which will be connected to Thunderbolt display. Possible to connect speakers to the Thunderbolt? Or better to connect speakers to the MacBook? Thank you.

• Asked by Scott G from Santa Rosa
• Nov 27, 2011
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I have an older macbook pro with no thunderbolt connection can I still use the thunderbolt display ?

• Asked by Ronald H
• Aug 30, 2012
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Is it possible to use the thunderbolt display at all without a connecting device?

e.g. would it be possible to plug in an external hard drive and watch a movie without connecting my laptop and/or would it be possible to use the internet or a word doc with no laptop connected at the time?

• Asked by Tessa W from Toowoomba
• Feb 15, 2013
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Can I connect the apple TV to the Apple Thunderbolt Display

• Asked by Edward & Angelika G from Atlanta
• Nov 9, 2011
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Can i connect my iPad to my Apple Thunderbolt Display? Which adapter do I need?  I'd like to stream content on my iPad to the thunderbolt display.

• Asked by Joel M from Arnold
• Feb 24, 2012
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Can I connect my PC with DisplayPort to the Thunderbolt Display using an adapter or cable?

For work, I have an HP EliteBook 8470p, which has DisplayPort. When I'm using it at home, I'd like to be able to hook it up to my Thunderbolt Display.

I haven't found a male DisplayPort to female mini-DisplayPort/Thunderbolt adapter, but I have found a male DisplayPort to male mini-DisplayPort/Thunderbolt cable, which would technically allow me to connect the devices. However, I'm not sure whether the Thunderbolt Display accepts input from anything other than it's attached cable, or whether my PC's DisplayPort signal is compatible. Is it?

• Asked by Brandon V from Medina
• Jan 31, 2013
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