MacRumors reports Restoring a Bricked iMac Pro Requires a Second Mac and Configurator 2:
"If an iMac Pro becomes unresponsive and requires restoring, like if there's a power failure during a software update, there are a special set of instructions iMac Pro users must follow, which require a secondary Mac."
As outlined in an Apple Configurator 2 support page, an iMac Pro restore requires a second Mac running macOS High Sierra with internet access and Apple Configurator 2.6 or later installed.
[...] This restore process is similar to what must be done for an iPhone or iPad that is unresponsive, and it is necessary due to the extra security afforded by the Apple-designed T2 chip ... [which] integrates the system management controller, image signal processor for the camera, audio controller, SSD controller, a Secure Enclave, and a hardware encryption engine.
(Score: 2) by The Archon V2.0 on Monday December 18 2017, @05:11PM (1 child)
Is it sad that I was sure where that link went even though I haven't seen this in a literal decade?
(Score: 3, Funny) by RS3 on Thursday December 21 2017, @03:06AM
I hope not! No sadder than me remembering the video, searching for it, and posting the link. Pensive I am...