Connect the Middle 2010 21.5 "iMac for mid 2011 21.5" iMac in target display mode

Hello

I looked for an answer to my question and I'm not 100% clear, so I ask your help please.

I have an iMac 21.5 "2010 middle which I want to connect to an iMac 21.5" 2011 mid (which I think the purchase) in order to have two screens. I know it can be done with these two models but the iMac 2010 has a Mini Displayport connector and the 2011 has a Thunderbolt connection, so I don't know if it's possible. I don't mind which screen is the main.

Any help is appreciated

Thank you

In fact, it can be done from the mid 2010 21.5 "iMac doesn't have a Thunderbolt port. See the information in use your iMac as a display with the target - Apple Support Display Mode

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