Apple Releases Thunderbolt Software Update 1.2.1

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Apple has released an update (http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1544) to all Macs with Thunderbolt ports, adding support for the new Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. The update weighs in at 520KB and requires OS X Lion 10.7.4. It can be downloaded from Apple's software update page (http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1544).
About Thunderbolt Software Update 1.2.1

Adds support for the Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD463).The update is a replacement for Thunderbolt Software Update 1.2, which was released last week but was pulled by Apple after users reported boot failures (http://www.macrumors.com/2012/06/12/thunderbolt-software-update-1-2-causing-boot-failures-for-some-users/) upon installing the update. Apple has posted a support article (http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4303) addressing the issue with instructions on how to resolve the boot problems.

Article Link: Apple Releases Thunderbolt Software Update 1.2.1 (http://www.macrumors.com/2012/06/18/apple-releases-thunderbolt-software-update-1-1/)

[Saberon]

MBA 13 2012 says this machine doesn't support the update or something to that extent.

[TobyZiegler]

Installed without a problem MBA 2011 11''.

Have yet to try the adapter back at home.

[Exotic-Car Man]

I just checked on my mid-2011 iMac, and I don't have any updates. Although even if I did, after getting a kernel panic on my mid-2011 iMac for installing the last update similar to this (http://www.macrumors.com/2012/06/12/thunderbolt-software-update-1-2-causing-boot-failures-for-some-users/), I don't think I'll be installing this one. Plus, I don't even need it on an iMac since an Ethernet port is present. Thanks, but no thanks, Apple!

[Bobbysant]

The last time I update Thunderbolt make my Macbook Pro had to restore 3 times. In the next day, Apple pull out the update of Thunderbolt from their page. My Macbook Pro is middle of 2011.

[portishead]

Not allowing me to install on retina MBP. I just picked this adapter up today. Works great!

[EmbraceNext]

Has anyone tested the adapter when booting into windows using boot camp?

[slrandall]

Any idea when the TB to FW adapter is coming? That one's more important to me than the TB to GE one.

[bcc9]

Has anyone tested the adapter when booting into windows using boot camp?
Yes, see here:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=15041404&postcount=2

[deannnnn]

Any idea when the TB to FW adapter is coming? That one's more important to me than the TB to GE one.

Yeah I agree. I don't like accessing my hard drives via USB 2.0.

[jeffgao]

My system doesn't show it in Software Update. I have a MBA 2011 and I have already got TB update 1.2 installed with a Thunderbolt GB Ethernet Adaptor currently working flawlessly.

[clukas]

Its not showing in my MBP 2010 13".

[Mighuel]

My system doesn't show it in Software Update. I have a MBA 2011 and I have already got TB update 1.2 installed with a Thunderbolt GB Ethernet Adaptor currently working flawlessly.

Same thing here with MBP. It seems we who had better luck with the original release don't need this one.

[foodog]

Any idea when the TB to FW adapter is coming? That one's more important to me than the TB to GE one.

Didn't someone just release a port replicator that does USB and FW?

[K4LK]

Any idea when the TB to FW adapter is coming? That one's more important to me than the TB to GE one.

I was hoping for a TB to USB 3 adapter.

[Mr. Retrofire]

Any idea when the TB to FW adapter is coming? That one's more important to me than the TB to GE one.
I have a TB to 56k modem adapter.

[whbunn]

I was hoping for a TB to USB 3 adapter.

ME TOO, USB3 adapter would be nice.

[Richdmoore]

I was hoping for a TB to USB 3 adapter.

Same here.

[underkuerbis]

More updates already than available devices.

But it's great they take care of maintaining TB.

[LeGacY X]

So is this simply a substitute for the previous thunderbolt update for the same purpose?

[Mighuel]

So is this simply a substitute for the previous thunderbolt update for the same purpose?

Yeap! It most likely just fixes the kext problem of the previous update that caused kernel panics on some systems.

[foodog]

I have a TB to 56k modem adapter.

What about a TB to phone coupler?

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So is this simply a substitute for the previous thunderbolt update for the same purpose?

Yes but it includes the ability to use your computer after the update:mad:

[imahawki]

I was hoping for a TB to USB 3 adapter.

ME TOO, USB3 adapter would be nice.

Same here.

Ditto

[afd]

My iMac hasn't been sleeping well the past week or so. Software update installed the first TB update but not this one. I downloaded it and now my imac's sleeping peacefully.

[bassanoclapper]

Its not showing in my MBP 2010 13".

MBP's didn't get TB until it was released in early 2011

[SoGood]

No SW update for my new MBP 13" 2012 either even though it's running 10.7.4 with all prior updates installed.

[garethjs]

Nothing showing up for my iMac 27" 2011.

[photographypro]

I didn't get this through software update for my late 2011 MBP. Downloaded and installed it, but 1/2 way through installation, I thought "I have a built in 1GB ethernet port, so why am I installing this?" I can't imagine wanting to use 2 ethernet lines at the same time.

Thunderbolt to Esata would be great, but I don't want to pay the current $200 to $300. I bought an Esata drive from Other World Computing with an Esata adapter also from them to use with a 2008 MBP. About a year later they report that this adapter doesn't work with MBPs in the 15" range (couldn't figure out why my date kept corrupting)

Now I have a 3 TB drive that I can't hook up without spending 200 to 300.

Hopefully these will come down in price.

[Imac Sam]

I was hoping for a TB to USB 3 adapter.

Same Here!!!