Description
With this adapter, you can connect Windows and Mac based Thunderbolt™ 3 computers to older Thunderbolt devices, such as external hard drives, Thunderbolt displays, and older Thunderbolt capable Mac computers.
Because this adapter is backward compatible, you can connect to first-generation Thunderbolt devices at 10Gbps speed. With Thunderbolt 2 devices, you can connect at 20Gbps. The adapter satisfies all requirements for bi-directional data transfers and simultaneous power for bus-powered devices.
The TBT3TBTADAP is backed by a 2-year warranty for guaranteed reliability.
Your computer's Thunderbolt 3 ports might not function properly until you update one or more of the following on your computer:
- BIOS
- Thunderbolt firmware
- Thunderbolt 3 controller drivers
- Thunderbolt 3 software
The required updates will vary depending on your computer.
For an up-to-date list of affected computers and instructions, visit http://thunderbolttechnology.net/updates. If your manufacturer isn't listed on the Thunderbolt website, contact your manufacturer.
- COMPATIBILITY NOTE: The compact Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter is not reversible and will not work to connect Thunderbolt 3 peripherals to older computers with TB1 or TB2 ports
- TECH SPECS: Bus-powered / provides up to 12W of power for peripherals / Windows and macOS / Adapts TB3 (USB-C Connector) to Thunderbolt (Mini DP Connector); 7.9 in [20 cm] attached cable
- COMPATIBLE WITH THUNDERBOLT DISPLAYS: This TB3 to TB2/TB1 adapter enables use of older Thunderbolt monitors (27" Apple Thunderbolt Displays/LG Ultrawide TB2 display) w/ certified Thunderbolt 3 laptops
- THUNDERBOLT 3 CERTIFIED: Compatible w/ TB3 certified laptops like MacBook Air & MacBook Pro, Dell XPS 13 & 15, Latitude, Precision, Lenovo ThinkPad X1, P series, HP EliteBook; requires TB3 host
- THUNDERBOLT 3 TO THUNDERBOLT ADAPTER: This converter lets you connect older TB2 (20Gbps) and TB1 (10Gbps) peripherals to a TB3 host; connect TB1/TB2 devices like docks or external storage drive bays
- Environmental Certification : RoHS,WEEE,REACH
- Environmentally Friendly : Yes
- Limited Warranty : 2 Year
- Packaged Quantity : 1
- Connector Plating : Nickel
- Manufacturer Website Address : http://www.startech.com
- Product Type : Data Transfer Adapter
- Manufacturer : StarTech.com
- Country of Origin : China
- Connector on First End Details : 1 x 24-pin USB Type C Thunderbolt 3 - Male
- Jacket Material : Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Product Color : Black
- Connector on Second End Details : 1 x 20-pin Thunderbolt 2 - Female
- Adapter Type : Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt 3