User Guide

Quick-start guide
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Manual Revision: 08/04/2016
For the latest information, technical specications, and support for
this product, please visit www.startech.com/TBT3TBTADAP.
Package contents
• 1 x Thunderbolt™ 3 to Thunderbolt adapter
System requirements
• Host desktop computer or laptop with a Thunderbolt 3 port
• Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 device
• Thunderbolt cable
System requirements are subject to change. For the latest
requirements, please visit www.startech.com/TBT3TBTADAP.
TBT3TBTADAP
Thunderbolt™ 3 to Thunderbolt Adapter
*actual product may vary from photos
Introduction
Use the TBT3TBTADAP adapter to connect a Thunderbolt 3 desktop
or laptop computer to legacy Thunderbolt devices, including
external hard drives, Thunderbolt displays, and Mac computers that
are Thunderbolt capable. The TBT3TBTADAP is compatible with rst-
generation Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 devices, making it a cost-
eective method to connect newer devices to older peripherals.
You can use the TBT3TBTADAP to connect to rst-generation
Thunderbolt devices at 10Gbps and Thunderbolt 2 devices at
20Gbps.
Product diagram
Thunderbolt 3 USB-C connector
Thunderbolt 2 port
Connect the Thunderbolt adapter
Your computer’s Thunderbolt 3 ports might not function properly
until you update one or more of the following on your computer:
• BIOS
• Thunderbolt rmware
• Thunderbolt 3 controller drivers
• Thunderbolt 3 software
The required updates will vary depending on your computer.
For an up-to-date list of aected computers and instructions, visit
http://thunderbolttechnology.net/updates. If your manufacturer
isn’t listed on the Thunderbolt website, contact your manufacturer.
Make sure that the Thunderbolt device that you’re using with the
TBT3TBTADAP is compatible with the OS that you’re running on your
computer.
1. Connect the Thunderbolt 3 USB-C connector to the Thunderbolt
3 USB-C port on your desktop or laptop.
2. Use a Thunderbolt cable to connect the Thunderbolt device to the
Thunderbolt 2 port on the Thunderbolt adapter.
3. If you’re using a Windows® operating system, a pop-up message
may appear requesting permission to allow the adapter to
connect to your computer. If this message appears, click OK > Yes.
In the drop-down list, select Connect always and click OK.
The following is an example of a setup that includes the Thunderbolt
adapter: