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.
- General Information
- Manufacturer
- StarTech.com
- Manufacturer Website Address
- http://www.startech.com/au
- Brand Name
- StarTech.com
- Packaged Quantity
- 1
- Product Type
- Data Transfer Adapter
- Technical Information
- Adapter Type
- Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt 3
- Connector on First End Details
- 1 x 24-pin USB Type C Thunderbolt 3 - Male
- Connector on Second End Details
- 1 x 20-pin Thunderbolt 2 - Female
- Connector Plating
- Nickel
- Cable Length
- 20.07 cm
- Physical Characteristics
- Product Color
- Black
- Jacket Material
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Weight (Approximate)
- 58 g
- Miscellaneous
- Operating System Compatibility
- macOS Ventura 13.0
- Windows 10
- Windows 11
- macOS Sierra 10.12
- macOS Catalina 10.15
- macOS Big Sur 11.0
- macOS Monterey 12.0