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StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter Converter - TB3 to TB2/TB1 Display/Device PC/Mac

$35.99
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Mfg # TBT3TBTADAP CDW # 3955056 | UNSPSC 26121604

Quick tech specs

  • Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt adapter lets you connect older TB2 (20Gbps) and TB1 (10Gbps) peripherals to a TB3 host
  • Ability to use older Thunderbolt displays w/ Certified Thunderbolt 3 laptops
  • Will not connect TB3 peripherals to computers w/ TB1/TB2 ports
  • Thunderbolt 3 certification assures compatibility w/ TB3 certified laptops; TB3 host required
  • TB3 to TB2/TB1 converter is bus-powered/provides up to 12W of power for peripherals/Windows macOS/7.9" attached cable
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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.

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StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 USB-C to Thunderbolt Adapter - Windows and Mac is rated2.00 out of5 by4.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not Working on WIndows10?I have Dell XPS surely equipped with TB3. After connecting, it shows the device as "legacy adapter" but it does not connect me to the TB2 devise connected to the adapter as if it does not exist. There is no manual nor any information which I can refer to judge whether if it is working properly or not....
Date published: 2019-08-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great AdapterWorks out of the box and does exactly what the product description says it will do. I ordered this as soon as it was available, and it has solved my problem of connecting TB2 devices to my TB3 port on the Dell XPS computer.
Date published: 2016-06-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Doesn't Work For MeTried to connect a BMD video capture device (T-Bolt2) to a new iMac 27 (T-Bolt3) and will not read the capture device. Updated all firmware and still a no go. Should have gone with the Apple TBolt3 to Tbolt2 dongle.
Date published: 2018-01-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Does not WorkI got this, because UAD say is compatible to plug to a Windows pc, hours i been trying to get it work, does not
Date published: 2019-07-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Kind of works, but...If external device (I use audio interface) is powered after computer is booted up, it's not recognized and there is no way to rescan for attached devices. Have to either restart the computer or unplug and re-plug StarTech device. Annoying.
Date published: 2019-06-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Continue using Thunderbolt 2 with new PCsAllows using Thunderbolt 2 devices with newer PCs that have Thunderbolt 3 ports. I've tested it and it just works. This adapter does not allow using Thunderbolt 3 devices with Thunderbolt 2 computers though, unlike the much less expensive Apple adapter.Note: For mini DisplayPort, use a USB-C to DisplayPort cable instead.
Date published: 2017-05-04T00:00:00-04:00

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