Apple's tower workstation offers six Thunderbolt 4 ports split between two on top for quick access and four on the rear, each delivering up to 40 Gb/s for high-bandwidth peripherals and displays. Dual HDMI 2.1 outputs can each drive an 8K display at 60Hz or a 4K display at up to 240Hz. Two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports enable link aggregation for demanding network workflows. Seven PCIe Gen 4 expansion slots allow adding specialized hardware like video capture and storage controller cards.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Apple
- Release Year
- 2023
- Model Number
- A2786
- Category
- Desktop
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) | 2 | — | DP Alt Mode Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 (top) | Up to 40 Gb/s. Top-panel access for quick connections. Supports DisplayPort output. |
| Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) | 4 | — | DP Alt Mode Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 (rear) | Up to 40 Gb/s. Supports Thunderbolt 4, USB4, DisplayPort, and USB 3.1 Gen 2. |
| USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 2 | — | — | USB-A (rear) | 5 Gb/s data transfer for legacy peripherals. |
| HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard) | 2 | — | — | HDMI (rear) | Each supports up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 240Hz. Multichannel audio output. |
| RJ-45 (10GBASE-T Ethernet) | 2 | — | — | 10 Gigabit Ethernet (rear) | Dual 10GbE ports support link aggregation. Also supports lower speeds. |
| 3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic) | 1 | — | — | Headphone jack (rear) | Supports high-impedance headphones and headsets with inline microphone. |
Notes & Compatibility
Tower configuration. Supports up to six 6K displays over Thunderbolt and two 8K displays over HDMI simultaneously. Seven PCIe Gen 4 expansion slots. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.