StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (Non-Reversible) - TB3 Laptop to TB2 (20Gbps) or TB1 (10Gbps) Devices

This Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter provides a simple solution for connecting newer Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) hosts to older Thunderbolt 2 and Thunderbolt 1 devices, including external storage bays and select Thunderbolt displays. It supports 20Gbps connections to Thunderbolt 2 devices and 10Gbps to Thunderbolt 1 devices. The adapter is bus-powered and provides up to 12W for bus-powered peripherals. It uses a physical Mini DisplayPort connector for Thunderbolt devices (it does not adapt to mini DisplayPort/DisplayPort signals) and includes an 8-inch built-in cable. The adapter is NOT bidirectional — it will not connect TB3 peripherals to TB1/TB2 hosts — and it is not compatible with Mini DisplayPort/DisplayPort-only monitors or Thunderbolt 4 computers. Compatible with Windows and macOS on Thunderbolt 3 certified systems. Jacket material: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). Connector on first end: 1 x 24-pin USB Type C Thunderbolt 3 (Male). Connector on second end: 1 x 20-pin Thunderbolt 2 (Female). Eco standards: RoHS; WEEE; REACH. Packaged quantity: 1. Warranty: 2-Year Limited.

• 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
• 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
• 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