can i connect 2 macbook to 1 thunderbolt hub?

[stuartrozier]

Hello,

i have 2 MacBooks, but they both backup to the same external HD ...

i went out an brought a thunderbolt hub, so i can connect...

the hub to >> macbook 1
macbook 2
external HD

will they all talk to each other ?

many thanks

stuart

 

[snaky69]

Most hubs have 1 inputs, the rest are outputs. I don't think what you want to do is possible that way.

Have you taken a look at a NAS?

 

[stuartrozier]

Most hubs have 1 inputs, the rest are outputs. I don't think what you want to do is possible that way.

Have you taken a look at a NAS?

i have yes, thanks for the quick reply.

but isn't thunderbolt meant to be back compatible ?

thanks stuart

 

[chrfr]

Hello,

i have 2 MacBooks, but they both backup to the same external HD ...

i went out an brought a thunderbolt hub, so i can connect...

the hub to >> macbook 1
macbook 2
external HD

will they all talk to each other ?

No, this won't work. You can't simultaneously use an external disk connected to each computer, regardless of how they're physically connected.

 

[hallux]

i have yes, thanks for the quick reply.

but isn't thunderbolt meant to be back compatible ?

thanks stuart

"Backward compatible" means a Thunderbolt 3 device will work on a Thunderbolt 1 connection.