Startech -Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter

StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt Adapter

Unlock the full potential of your existing Thunderbolt peripherals with the StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt Adapter. This essential adapter serves as the perfect bridge between the latest generation of Thunderbolt 3 computers and your valuable legacy Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 2 devices. Avoid the cost and inconvenience of replacing expensive equipment by seamlessly integrating your older peripherals into your modern workflow. Ideal for creative professionals, IT technicians, and power users who rely on the high-speed performance of Thunderbolt technology.

This compact and durable adapter is engineered to provide a reliable and high-performance connection, ensuring that you don´t sacrifice speed for compatibility. It is the ultimate solution for extending the life and utility of your trusted Thunderbolt hard drive enclosures, audio interfaces, video capture devices, and high-resolution displays. Experience a cost-effective and straightforward upgrade path without compromising on the performance you expect from a Thunderbolt connection.

Key Benefits and High-Performance Features

Experience a seamless transition between technology generations. This adapter is meticulously designed to maintain the high-throughput capabilities of your devices, offering robust data transfer speeds and consistent power delivery. Its versatility makes it an indispensable tool for mixed-hardware environments, supporting both Mac and Windows operating systems for maximum flexibility.

Technical Specifications:

* Primary Connector: Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C 24-pin) Male
* Secondary Connector: Thunderbolt / Thunderbolt 2 (Mini DisplayPort 20-pin) Female
* Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 20 Gbps (with Thunderbolt 2 devices)
* Backward Compatibility Speed: 10 Gbps (with Thunderbolt 1 devices)
* Data Flow: Bi-directional data transfer support
* Compatibility: Works with Thunderbolt 3 equipped Mac and Windows computers

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.

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