StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - TB3 Laptop to TB2 Displays & Devices - Thunderbolt 2 20Gbps or Thunderbolt 1 10Gbps Converter - Thunderbolt 3 Certified- Windows/Mac
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StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (Non-Reversible) - TB3 Laptop to TB2 (20Gbps) or TB1 (10Gbps) Devices / Displays - Black - Windows/Mac (TBT3TBTADAP)
Part TBT3TBTADAP · UPC 065030864138
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Add to cart Continue browsing- COMPATIBILITY NOTE: This Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter is NOT BIDIRECTIONAL and will not connect TB3 peripherals to computers with TB1/TB2 ports; This adapter is not compatible w/ Mini DisplayPort / DisplayPort monitors or Thunderbolt 4 computers
- THUNDERBOLT 3 TO THUNDERBOLT ADAPTER: Enables Thunderbolt 3 laptops to connect with older Thunderbolt 2 (20Gbps) and Thunderbolt 1 (10Gbps) peripherals; Connect TB1/TB2 devices like external storage drive bays, or Thunderbolt Displays to your TB3 laptop
- 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 (laptop or desktop must be equipped with Thunderbolt 3 port)
- TECH SPECS: Bus-powered; Provides up to 12W of power for peripherals; Features a physical Mini DisplayPort connector but it is not capable of adapting to mini DisplayPort / DisplayPort signal; Only compatible w/ Thunderbolt peripherals; 8in built-in 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; Windows and macOS compatible
About this product
Use first-generation Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 devices with your new Thunderbolt 3 computer
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.
This adapter is not compatible with Thunderbolt 4 computers
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.
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Manufacturer warranty information
2 Years
Ports & interfaces
- Connector 1
- Female
- Connector 2
- Male
- Connector contacts plating
- Nickel
- Cable length
- 0.2 m
Performance
- Product colour
- Black
- Cable shielding
- Aluminum mylar foil
- Compatible operating systems
- Windows 8.1, 10, 11 macOS 10.12 - 10.15, 11.0, 12.0, 13.0
Certificates
- Compliance certificates
- RoHS
- Certification
- CE, FCC, Thunderbolt
Weight & dimensions
- Weight
- 58 g
Packaging content
- Quantity per pack
- 1 pc(s)
Packaging data
- Package width
- 82 mm
- Package depth
- 178 mm
- Package height
- 25 mm
- Package weight
- 86 g
Logistics data
- Products per master (outer) case
- 72 pc(s)
- Master (outer) case width
- 309 mm
- Master (outer) case length
- 375 mm
- Master (outer) case height
- 296 mm
- Harmonized System (HS) code
- 84733080
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