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
Use first-generation Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 devices with your new Thunderbolt 3 computer
Product ID: TBT3TBTADAP
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- THUNDERBOLT 3 TO THUNDERBOLT ADAPTER: This converter lets you connect older TB2 (20Gbps) and TB1 (10Gbps) peripherals to a TB3 host; connect TB1/TB2 devices like docks or external storage drive bays
- 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
- 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
Your price
€112.99
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€136.72
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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.
Applications
Partner Numbers
- Ingram Micro España V933634
- Esprinet TBT3TBTADAP
- UPC 065030864138
Compatibility
Windows 8.1, 10
macOS 10.12 - 10.15, 11.0
macOS 10.12 - 10.15, 11.0
Specifications
| Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
|---|---|---|
| Connector(s) | 1 - Connector A | Thunderbolt™ 3 USB-C (24-pin) (40Gbps) |
| 1 - Connector B | Thunderbolt™ 2 (20 pin) | |
| Hardware | Connector Plating | Nickel |
| Cable Jacket Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride | |
| Cable Shield Material | Aluminum-Mylar Foil with Braid | |
| Packaging Information | Package Height | 25 mm [1.0 in] |
| Package Length | 17.8 cm [7.0 in] | |
| Shipping (Package) Weight | 86 g [3.0 oz] | |
| Package Width | 82 mm [3.2 in] | |
| Performance | Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbps (Thunderbolt 1) 20 Gbps (Thunderbolt 2) |
| Physical Characteristics | Weight of Product | 58 g [2.0 oz] |
| Color | Black | |
| Cable Length | 20 cm [7.9 in] | |
| Product Length | 28 cm [11.0 in] | |
| Product Width | 59 mm [2.3 in] | |
| Product Height | 16 mm [0.6 in] | |
| Software | OS Compatibility | Windows 8.1, 10 macOS 10.12 - 10.15, 11.0 |
| Special Notes / Requirements | Note | This adapter is compatible with Thunderbolt™ displays only. It will not work with Mini DisplayPort (mDP) or DisplayPort (DP) monitors. |
| This is an 'Active' adapter cable. Any host system that doesn’t provide the full 15W of bus power won’t work with this device. Consult the manufacturer of your host system to determine how much bus power your host system provides. | ||
| TBT3TBTADAP can pass 12W of power through the Thunderbolt 2 port | ||
| What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | Thunderbolt™ 3 to Thunderbolt Adapter |
Certifications
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Drivers/Downloads
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Live Chat (opens in new window)Manual(s):
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tbt3tbtadap_thunderbolt_adapter_manual.pdf
- Language: EN
Support Material(s):
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thunderbolt 3_insert_rev2.pdf
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IMPORTANT
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 https://thunderbolttechnology.net/updates. If your manufacturer isn’t listed on the Thunderbolt website, contact your manufacturer. - Language: EN
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Datasheet
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tbt3tbtadap_Datasheet.pdf
- Datasheet
- Language: EN
Product Support
Talk to an Advisor
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Live Chat (opens in new window)Frequently Asked Questions
Troubleshooting
If your computer is not detecting your Thunderbolt™ 3 device, try the following:
- Update the Thunderbolt software on your Thunderbolt 3 host device.
- Update the Thunderbolt controller NVM firmware on your Thunderbolt 3 host device.
- Update the Thunderbolt controller drivers.
- Update your motherboard BIOS or UEFI.
For more information about how to update the software, firmware, drivers, and BIOS or UEFI, refer to the website of the manufacturer of the Thunderbolt 3 host device. The following website includes links to some of the manufacturers of Thunderbolt 3 host devices: https://thunderbolttechnology.net/updates. If the manufacturer of your host device is not listed, you should contact the manufacturer or refer to their website for more information.
For more information about how to check which version of the Thunderbolt software and firmware you are currently using, see the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/thunderbolt-3-check-software-firmware.
For more information about Thunderbolt 3 host system and motherboard compatibility, refer to the Thunderbolt 3 Compatibility and Troubleshooting guide.
If you are only getting a single display to work with your Thunderbolt™3 device, make sure that your Thunderbolt 3 host device can support two separate DisplayPort lines over Thunderbolt 3.
While Thunderbolt 3 supports dual monitors over a single connection, not all Thunderbolt 3 host devices are designed to meet this requirement. If your Thunderbolt 3 host device does not meet this requirement, you cannot troubleshoot this issue with software, firmware, or driver updates, and you cannot use this device to achieve dual displays over Thunderbolt 3. If you are not sure whether your Thunderbolt 3 host device supports dual monitors, contact your Thunderbolt 3 host device manufacturer.
If you confirmed that your Thunderbolt 3 host device does support dual monitors and you are only seeing a single display, see the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/thunderbolt-3-update-software-firmware.
For more information about Thunderbolt 3 host system and motherboard compatibility, refer to the Thunderbolt 3 Compatibility and Troubleshooting guide.
If you receive an error message that your Thunderbolt device is not certified for PC use, try the following to resolve the issue:
- Click Start.
- Type Thunderbolt and click the search result.
- In the system tray, right-click the Thunderbolt icon.
- Click Settings.
- Clear the Only allow Thunderbolt Devices that have been certified for PC check box.
How To
To check which version of the Thunderbolt™ software, NVM firmware, and drivers you are running, do the following:
- Click Start.
- Type Thunderbolt and click on the search result.
- In the system tray, right-click the Thunderbolt icon.
- Click Settings > Details.
Review the versions of the software package, NVM firmware, PD firmware, and drivers. If you are not running the latest versions, navigate to the manufacturer’s website and download the latest versions.
When you connect a Thunderbolt™ device to any Windows operating system that can support Thunderbolt 3, a pop-up message appears. To use your device, complete the following:
- In the New Thunderbolt devices have been attached pop-up message, click OK.
- In the User Account Control pop-up message, click Yes.
- In the Approve Thunderbolt Devices pop-up message, do one of the following:
- If you want to authorize your Thunderbolt devices every time that you connect them, select Connect Only Once in the drop-down list.
- If you want to authorize your Thunderbolt devices only once, select Always Connect in the drop-down list.
- Click OK.
If you accidentally set your Thunderbolt device to Do Not Connect in step three above, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/thunderbolt-3-denied-authentication.
If you accidentally set a Thunderbolt™3 device to not connect to your computer when prompted by the system, you can force the software to prompt you again for authentication. To do so, complete the following:
- Right-click the Thunderbolt icon.
- Click Approve Attached Devices.
- Select the Thunderbolt 3 port that you want to authenticate.
You can use the Thunderbolt™ software to manage your Thunderbolt 3 devices on a computer running a version of Windows. To manage your Thunderbolt 3 devices, complete the following:
- Click Start.
- Type Thunderbolt and click on the search result.
- Right-click the Thunderbolt icon.
- Click Manage Approved Devices.
Before You Buy
Thunderbolt 3 uses the USB-C connector, but not all host connections, cables, and devices with a USB-C connector support Thunderbolt 3. This means that a USB-C device is compatible with a Thunderbolt 3 host connection, but a Thunderbolt 3 device is not compatible with a USB-C host connection. Therefore, it is essential to know whether you have a USB-C or a Thunderbolt 3 host, cable, or device.
To determine if your component is a Thunderbolt 3 device, look for the Thunderbolt 3 symbol. USB-C devices do not include this symbol. For more information about USB-C, see the following FAQ: http://www.startech.com/faq/usb-c-port-capabilites
Components
Thunderbolt™ 3 is the latest version of the Thunderbolt standard for connecting computers and electronic devices. It is capable of the following:
- Total bandwidth up to 40Gbps. Data transfer speeds are dependent on the other features that you are using in your setup.
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 support.
- 4K 60Hz video on one or two separate displays.
- 5K 60Hz video on a single display.
- A 10 GbE network connection between two Thunderbolt 3 compatible computers.
- Up to six devices daisy-chained from a single Thunderbolt 3 port.
- Alternate modes, such as DisplayPort Alternate Mode (DP Alt Mode).
- Bi-directional power delivery up to 100W (not all Thunderbolt 3 devices support power delivery).
USB-C and Thunderbolt 3
Thunderbolt 3 uses the USB-C connector, but not all host connections, cables, and devices with a USB-C connector support Thunderbolt 3. This means that a USB-C device is compatible with a Thunderbolt 3 host connection, but a Thunderbolt 3 device is not compatible with a USB-C host connection. Therefore, it is important to know whether you have a USB-C or a Thunderbolt 3 host, cable, or device.
To determine if your component is a Thunderbolt 3 device, look for the Thunderbolt 3 symbol (shown below). USB-C devices do not include this symbol. For more information about USB-C, see the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/usb-c-port-capabilites.
Thunderbolt symbol: https://sgcdn.startech.com/005329/media/products/gallery_large/TBLT3MMXM.B.jpg.
Backwards compatibility
If you use an adapter, Thunderbolt 3 host connections are compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 2 devices. You can use the StarTech.com TBT3TBTADAP to make a Thunderbolt 3 host connections backwards compatible.
Thunderbolt 3 devices are not backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 2 host connections.
Although the Thunderbolt™ 3 standard is capable of data transfer speeds up to 40Gbps, not every cable can support this bandwidth. For example, cables over a certain length or made with certain materials are only capable of data transfer speeds up to 20Gbps.
To confirm the capability of your Thunderbolt 3 cable, refer to the information provided by the manufacturer. StarTech.com lists the capabilities of the Thunderbolt 3 cables on the individual product pages.
There are two different Thunderbolt 3 cable symbols: the 20Gbps symbol and the 40Gbps symbol. The 20Gbps symbol is composed of the Thunderbolt 3 symbol, and the 40Gbps symbol is composed of the Thunderbolt 3 symbol and the number three. These images are shown below.
- The 20Gbps symbol: https://sgcdn.startech.com/005329/media/products/gallery_large/TBLT3MMXM.B.jpg.
- The 40Gbps symbol: https://sgcdn.startech.com/005329/media/products/gallery_large/TBLT34MMXM.C.jpg.
Thunderbolt 3 uses the USB-C connector, but not all host connections, cables, and devices with a USB-C connector support Thunderbolt 3. This means that a USB-C device is compatible with a Thunderbolt 3 host connection, but a Thunderbolt 3 device is not compatible with a USB-C host connection. Therefore, it is important to know whether you have a USB-C or a Thunderbolt 3 host, cable, or device.
To determine if your component is a Thunderbolt 3 device, look for the Thunderbolt 3 symbol (shown below). USB-C devices do not include this symbol. For more information about USB-C, see the following FAQ: http://www.startech.com/faq/usb-c-port-capabilites.
Thunderbolt symbol: https://sgcdn.startech.com/005329/media/products/gallery_large/TBLT3MMXM.B.jpg.
This device requires that the Thunderbolt 3 host system provides 15W of bus power to the Thunderbolt 3 port. Thunderbolt 3 host systems that do not provide the full 15W of bus power will not work with this device.
Refer to the information provided by the manufacturer to confirm the power delivery capabilities of your host system.
No, this device has an intended source and destination, and does not convert in the opposite direction. For more information about the order that this device converts in, refer to the title on the product page.
No, this device will not pass through the full wattage of bus power from the host Thunderbolt 3 port. This adapter uses up to 4.5W of power, which prevents devices that require the full wattage of bus power from working.
No, this device doesn't work when connected directly to an MST hub, a DisplayPort display, or a Mini DisplayPort display.
If you need to connect multiple displays to your Thunderbolt™ 3 system, you should use a Thunderbolt 3 adapter. StarTech.com offers a Thunderbolt 3 to Dual HDMI adapter (TB32HD2) and a Thunderbolt 3 to Dual DisplayPort adapter (TB32DP2).
Note: To use the TB32HD2 and TB32DP2 adapters, your Thunderbolt 3 system must support dual displays. For more information, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/thunderbolt-3-dual-monitor-adapter-single-display-only.
Compliance and safety
Compliance letters
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RoHS & REACH Certificate of Compliance
- Language: English
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
- Language: English
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Country of Origin (COO)
- Language: English
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Declaration of Conformity (DOC)
- Language: English
Safety Measures
- If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
- If Class 1 Laser Product. Laser radiation is present when the system is open.
- Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric lines under power.
- Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certified professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines.
- Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.
*Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Works on XPS 13
Got this to connect my XPS 13 from 2016/2017 to my 27" thunderbolt Apple monitor.
It worked straight out of the box.
However I have a Dell TB16 dock as well. Tried using that as well. So the dock's usb-c connector goes into the XPS, and the Startech adapter goes from the dock to the Thunderbolt monitor. That didn't work: I needed to update the BIOS, Thunderbolt firmware, thunderbolt driver, and installed I believe the latest thunderbolt application from the Intel website. Everything works now, even the audio and usb ports on the monitor. (facetime camera doesn't work, since it can't find a driver).
All in all good buy, but I can't connect my 2019 macbook Pro to my thunderbolt monitor with the startech adapter. Monitor does not activate. Seems to only work with Windows machines.
Thank you for your feedback. A Technical Advisor will reach out directly regarding your macOS concerns. At present, the TBT3TBTADAP works with macOS up to 11.0.
Works well with UAD-2 Satellite!
325 / 5000
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Thanks to StarTech TBT3TBTADAP now my Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Octo Core works fine connected to my DELL 7577 (TB3) Laptop. I would just like to know if I can cascade a second TB2 device to my UAD-2 Satellite Octo which has two TB2 ports (One already used for the StarTech TBT3TBTADAP). Thanks, Carlo
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