Connect your Thunderbolt 3 compatible devices together at up to 82' apart using the Corning Thunderbolt 3 Optical Cable 82'from Optical Cables by Corning. This thin, light, and durable optical cable is designed to support high-speed data transfers of up to 40 Gb/s across greater distances than traditional copper cables. Additionally, its all-dielectric design enhances galvanic isolation for added protection from electrical interference. Featuring male-to-male Thunderbolt 3 connectors, this cable is ideal for connecting and daisy chaining self-powered Thunderbolt 3 devices such as 4K and 5K displays with macOS systems at great range.

Up to 40 Gb/s Throughput    Optical Cable    Durable Design    Enhanced Galvanic Isolation    Automatic Thermal Shutdown    Works with Mac

This 82' thin and light optical cable has male-to-male Thunderbolt 3 connectors and is designed to transfer data at up to 40 Gb/s. Its all-dielectric construction enhances its galvanic isolation, thereby protecting the signal from electrical interference.

This Thunderbolt 3 optical cable features a durable, abrasion-resistant design.

The cable's thermal shutdown feature protects its internal components from being damaged by long-term exposure to high temperatures.

Corning recommends only using the Thunderbolt 3 optical cable with macOS systems. This cable does not support native USB or DisplayPort and does not provide bus power.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. When will a Thunderbolt 3 version be available?

A: I would say to submit that question to corning. I can't put the link in this reply, but google Corning thunderbolt optical cable and that should get you in the right direction.

Q: 2. Will this cable work with a powered thunderbolt 3 dock that has usb 3, display port and FireWire 800?

A: It will work just as an ordinary Thunderbolt 3 cable would.

Q: 3. If I connect this optical cable to Thunderbolt3 external storage(Self-Powered) using an ‘Apple branded Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter’, is it possible to use it normally?

A: Yes, this will work through an adapter with a self powered device.

Q: 4. Can this be used for USB-C?

A: Yes, the Optical Cables by Corning Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C Male Optical Cable can be used for USB-C.

Q: 5. I'm trying to connect my external Thunderbolt 2 storage to my iMac with this optical cable. This storage has a power port. (ex. Akitio Thunder2 Quad, HighPoint RocketStor 6314A, Pegasus2 R4) But I heard that this optical cable does not deliver bus-power. Is it possible to connect the iMac and external Thunderbolt 2 storage with this cable?

A: The Optical Cables by Corning Thunderbolt Optical Cable (33') B&H # OPCVP010MAN only works with devices that have their own power supply and does not provide bus power. The Akitio Thunder2 Quad, Highpoint Rocketstor 6314A and Pegasus2 R4 all have their own power supplies so it would work with those devices no problem.

Q: 6. Lenght in inches or feet?

A: This is 16.4 Feet long.

Q: 7. Can it be used to connect a NAS placed 15 feet away? If yes does the performance change than that with a 6 feet cable?

A: Yes, it can be used on a NAS with Thunderbolt 3. There is no loss of quality.

Q: 8. i have a thunderbolt 2 port on my mac and i am want to connect it the apple thunderbolt 2 display. will this work over an 18 foot distance?

A: It can be done, but this cable is optical so it can not transmit power, only data.

Q: 9. Can this cable be used for plugging in my monitor to a new Mac Pro from a distance?

A: Yes you can use this for a monitor at a distance. However it is optical so it is data only and does not transmit power.

Q: 10. Does this function with a Pro Display XDR?

A: Yes, the Optical Cables by Corning Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C Male Optical Cable works with the Pro Display XDR.