Apple MC812LL/A, MD096LL/A manual Ethernet port 10/100/1000Base-T

GEthernet port (10/100/1000Base-T)

Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network, connect a DSL or cable modem, or connect to another computer and transfer files. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices.

One or two Thunderbolt ports (high-speed data, video, and audio)

Connect Thunderbolt-compatible devices for high-speed data transfer, or connect an external display that uses Mini DisplayPort. You can purchase adapters to connect displays that use DVI, HDMI, or VGA. The 21.5-inch iMac has one Thunderbolt port and the 27-inch iMac has two.

dFour high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports

Connect an iPod, iPhone, iPad, mouse, keyboard, printer, disk drive, digital camera, joystick, external USB modem, and more. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices.

,Audio in/optical digital audio in port

Connect an external powered microphone or digital audio equipment. This port is also a S/PDIF stereo 3.5 mm mini phone jack.

fHeadphone out/optical digital audio out port

Connect headphones, external powered speakers, or digital audio equipment. This port is also a S/PDIF stereo 3.5 mm mini phone jack.

HFireWire 800 port

Connect external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. The port provides up to 7 watts of power.

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