Connect your Thunderbolt 3 compatible devices together at up to 164' apart using the Corning Thunderbolt 3 Optical Cable 164ftfrom 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 164' 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. will this cable work to connect apple studio display to an apple studio desktop computer?

A: Yes, this Optical Cables by Corning Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C Male Optical Cable (82') will connect Apple Studio Display to an Apple Studio desktop computer.

Q: 2. 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: 3. WILL THIS RUN THE APPLE XDR 6K DISPLAY? THANKS!

A: Yes this cable will support the Apple XDR 6k display at full resolution.

Q: 4. Lenght in inches or feet?

A: This is 16.4 Feet long.

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. Does this allow you to transfer data from a nas to Mac at 40Gb/s? I thought the limit was 3m before you start losing bandwidth.

A: The Optical Cables by Corning Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C Male Optical Cable supports up to 40Gb/s by using high quality optical cable "This 49.2' thin and light optical cable has male-to-male USB Type-C Thunderbolt 3 connectors and is designed to transfer data at up to 40 Gb/s."

Q: 7. 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: 8. Will this cable work with a thunderbolt 3 monitor with USB 3 ports.

A: Yes wherever you use standard Thunderbolt 3 cables, the optical Thunderbolt 3 cables will work. They are significant due to usage when longer distances are needed.

Q: 9. 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: 10. 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.