661-6029 - Apple Thunderbolt 2M Cable for MacBook Air 13-inch Early 2011 / iMac 21.5-inch Mid 2011

661-6029 - Apple Thunderbolt 2M Cable for MacBook Air 13-inch Early 2011 / iMac 21.5-inch Mid 2011

SKU: 661-6029 Brand: Apple Category: Cables & Adapters
$231.71 In Stock — Ships Today

About the 661-6029

This Apple 661-6029 delivers Cables & Adapters functionality in a form factor and electrical specification matched to enterprise rack server and data-center deployments. The unit is built for 24/7 enterprise duty cycles and is verified against the OEM part-number registry before listing. Technical specifications include form factor of 13-inch, interface of Thunderbolt, range of 2 m. Common deployment scenarios include enterprise data-center, server-room, and managed-service-provider environments where matched-OEM-part procurement is required for warranty and compliance continuity. Pro Disk Network sources the 661-6029 through authorised distribution channels and applies a verification check against the OEM compatibility matrix before each unit is added to active inventory. Listed compatibility: MacBook Air 13. Cross-verify against the OEM compatibility matrix before deployment for production workloads. Each unit ships from a US fulfillment hub (Hillsboro OR, Atlanta GA, or Phoenix AZ) with same-day dispatch on in-stock orders before 3pm ET. Net 30 / Net 60 terms available for qualified business, government, and education accounts. 30-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty included; free US ground shipping on orders over $150.

Specifications

Part Identification

Technical Specifications

  • Form Factor

    13-inch

  • Interface

    Thunderbolt

  • Range

    2 m

Compatibility

  • Compatible Systems

    MacBook Air 13

Order & Fulfillment Details

  • Condition

    New / Certified Refurbished

    Quality Tier
    Each refurb unit tested + functional warranty
  • Warranty

    30-Day Pro Disk Network Guarantee

    Coverage
    Return for full refund within 30 days of delivery
  • Shipping

    Free over $150 — Same-Day Dispatch

    Cutoff
    Orders placed before 3pm ET
  • Returns

    30-Day Free Returns — US

    Return Window
    Original packaging required
Part Number / MPN661-6029
ManufacturerApple
CategoryCables & Adapters
Form Factor13-inch
InterfaceThunderbolt
Range2 m
Compatible WithMacBook Air 13
ConditionNew / Certified Refurbished
Warranty30-Day Pro Disk Network Guarantee
ShippingFree over $150 — Same-Day Dispatch
Returns30-Day Free Returns — US

Summary

The 661-6029 is a Apple cables & adapters component with form factor 13-inch, interface Thunderbolt, range 2 m. Pro Disk Network sells the 661-6029 for $231.71 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day free return guarantee.

Trust Signals

  • Florida-Registered LLC — 7345 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando FL 32819
  • Same-Day US Shipping — orders before 3pm ET ship today via FedEx/UPS
  • 30-Day Free Returns — pre-paid label included on all US orders
  • Net 30 Available — for verified business buyers
  • 2,000+ B2B Customers — MSPs, government, education, enterprise IT

Quick Answer: Is the 661-6029 compatible with my switch?

Pro Disk Network validates every 661-6029 against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.

How fast does the 661-6029 ship?

If in stock, the 661-6029 ships same business day on US orders placed before 2 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.

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Common Use Cases for 661-6029

The 661-6029 is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.

  • Spine-Leaf Fabric — Top-of-rack 25G/100G aggregation between leaf and spine switches. Match speed and form factor across both endpoints.
  • Server Uplink — 10G/25G server-to-leaf uplink — pair with matching DAC or AOC at the host NIC to avoid optic mismatch.
  • DCI (Data Center Interconnect) — Inter-DC routing or aggregation. LR4/LR8 transceivers for 10–80 km, ER4 for 40 km, ZR4 for coherent long-haul.
  • Campus Distribution — Catalyst-class campus distribution between IDF and MDF closets. PoE+ where wireless APs and IP phones share infrastructure.

New, Bulk, or Refurbished — Choosing Your Tier

Pro Disk Network offers the 661-6029 across three procurement tiers. Each tier is fully functional and warranted; the choice comes down to budget, warranty length, and whether the deployment is production-critical or capacity-expansion.

TierDiscount vs OEM ListWarrantyBest For
New (Sealed OEM)25–40%Apple manufacturer warranty (1–5 yr)Production-critical first-tier
New (Bulk OEM)50–65%3-year Pro Disk Network warrantyNew cluster builds, secondary tier
Refurbished75–85%12-month advance replacementCapacity expansion, lab, dev/test, EOL refresh

Bulk & Volume Pricing for 661-6029

Ships from our Orlando, FL warehouse — same-day US dispatch on orders placed before 2pm ET. Net 30 terms available for verified businesses, government and education.

Volume discounts on the 661-6029 are automatic at checkout. Net 30 terms available for verified businesses, government, and education. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com for orders above 100 units.

QuantityDiscountUnit Price
10%$231.71
5+4%$222.44
10+8%$213.17
25+13%$201.59
50+18%$190.00
100+23%$178.42

What is the 661-6029?

The 661-6029 is a Apple network interface module with form factor 13-inch and interface Thunderbolt, manufactured by Apple. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.

Pros & Cons of 661-6029

Pros

  • MAC/serial-bound firmware preserves OEM warranty workflow
  • Cisco/Aruba/Juniper-compatible transceivers tested in our lab
  • Same-day US shipping cuts deployment downtime

Cons

  • Third-party optic — some firmware revs require "service unsupported transceiver-type"
  • Bulk DAC orders may ship LTL on >100-pc reels
  • Confirm transceiver coding before mixing vendors in the same chassis

Frequently Asked Questions about 661-6029

Is the 661-6029 a genuine Apple part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 661-6029 as factory-original Apple inventory verified against the manufacturer parts registry before listing. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Apple servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 12 months.
Is the 661-6029 compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every 661-6029 against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the 661-6029 ship?
If in stock, the 661-6029 ships same business day on US orders placed before 2 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the 661-6029?
New 661-6029 units carry the full Apple manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (12 months refurbished, 36 months new bulk). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the 661-6029?
Yes. Pro Disk Network offers automatic volume discounts at 10, 25, 50, and 100+ unit tiers. Net 30 terms are available for verified businesses, government, and education buyers. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.

From the Same Series as 661-6029

Other parts that share the 661 series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.

  • 661-6001 — 661-6001 - Apple 160GB 5400RPM SATA 1.5Gb/s 8MB Cache 2.5-inch Hard Drive for MacBook A1181 — $547.71
  • 661-6002 — 661-6002 - Apple 250GB 5400RPM SATA 3Gb/s 8MB Cache 2.5-inch Hard Drive for MacBook A1181 — $606.67
  • 661-6003 — 661-6003 - Apple 320GB 5400RPM Hard Drive for MacBook A1181 — $630.00
  • 661-6004 — 661-6004 - Apple 320GB 7200RPM Hard Drive for MacBook Pro A1286 — $606.67

Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Cables & Adapters

Optic Coding, Vendor Lock-In, and Multi-Vendor Compatibility

Networking optics — SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, QSFP28 — are physically interoperable across vendors but logically restricted by firmware coding. The 661-6029 is coded for a specific vendor family at our factory step before shipping, which preserves the OEM warranty workflow and allows the optic to be recognised without ‘service unsupported-transceiver’ CLI overrides. Mixing third-party optics with same-vendor optics in the same chassis is safe; mixing across vendor codings sometimes triggers warnings in the switch log.

Bandwidth Sizing for Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, and Hyperconverged Storage

For EVPN-VXLAN overlays, the 661-6029 carries the underlay tunnels in addition to the workload traffic. Plan for VXLAN encapsulation overhead (50 bytes) plus MTU headroom; set the underlay MTU to 9216 (jumbo frames) and the overlay MTU to 9000. Make sure both the 661-6029 and the connected NICs support jumbo frames — some older NICs cap at 9000-byte payloads even when jumbo-enabled.