Use first-generation Thunderbolt & Thunderbolt 2 devices with your new Thunderbolt 3 computer\n\n With this adapter, you can connect Windows & Mac based Thunderbolt 3 computers to older Thunderbolt devices, such as external hard drives, Thunderbolt displays, & older Thunderbolt capable Mac computers.\n\n Because this adapter is backward compatible, you can connect to first-generation Thunderbolt devices at 10 Gbps speed. With Thunderbolt 2 devices, you can connect at 20 Gbps. The adapter satisfies all requirements for bi-directional data transfers & simultaneous power for bus-powered devices.\n\n The TBT3TBTADAP is backed by a 2-year warranty for guaranteed reliability.\n\n Your computer&153;s Thunderbolt 3 ports might not function properly until you update one or more of the following on your computer:\n\n BIOS\n\n Thunderbolt firmware\n\n Thunderbolt 3 controller drivers\n\n Thunderbolt 3 software\n\n The required updates will vary depending on your computer.\n\n For an up-to-date list of affected computers & instructions, visit thunderbolttechnology.net/updates. If your manufacturer isn&153;t listed on the Thunderbolt website, contact your manufacturer.\n\n The Star Tech.com Advantage\n\n- Cost-effective solution for connecting older Thunderbolt peripherals to newer Thunderbolt 3 laptops or computers\n- Compatible with first-generation Thunderbolt & Thunderbolt 2 devices\n- Thunderbolt Certified Feature Feature Value Connector 1 Female Connector 2 Male Cable length 0.2 m Product colour Black Connector contacts plating Nickel Data transfer rate (max)20 Gbit/s Jacket material Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Cable shielding Aluminum mylar foil Quantity per pack 1 pc (s) Weight 64 g Ro HS compliance Y Certification CE, FCC, Thunderbolt, REACHPackage width 82 mm Package depth 178 mm Package height 25 mm Package weight 86 g