The StarTech.com TB2DOCK4K2DP is a compact and convenient solution for adding more connectivity options to MacBook Pro or PC laptops that are equipped with a Thunderbolt 2 port. Leave up to 12 peripherals hooked up to the Thunderbolt dock and easily connect your laptop to all of them with a Thunderbolt 2 cable (included). Connect two displays to the dual monitor docking station with 4K Ultra HD supported on one. This laptop docking station features hard to find ports such as eSATA to add high-speed external storage devices and a 5.1 SPDIF optical audio output and line input for high-end audio. There are four USB 3.0 Type-A ports, including a Fast-Charge one to quickly charge mobile devices. Thunderbolt 2 technology provides a throughput of 20Gbps to maximize productivity. It's a great choice for creative professionals such as graphic designers, video producers and engineers who work with graphically intense applications.
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Warranty Information
Warranty: 2 Years
Hardware
4K Support: Yes
Bus Type: Thunderbolt 2
Chipset ID: Intel - Falcon Ridge DSL5520 (Thunderbolt)
Fresco Logic - FL1100EX (USB 3.0 w/ Charge)
ASMedia - ASM1061 (eSATA)
CMedia - CM6500 (Digital Audio)
Texas Instruments - PCM2912A (Audio)
Intel - WGI210AT (LAN)
Fast-Charge Port(s): Yes
Industry Standards: Thunderbolt 2 - Backward compatible with Thunderbolt 1
USB Battery Charging Specification Rev. 1.2
IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
USB 3.0 - Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1
Performance
Auto MDIX: Yes
Compatible Networks: 10/100/1000 Mbps
Full Duplex Support: Yes
Maximum Data Transfer Rate:
- 20 Gbps (Thunderbolt 2)
- 5 Gbps (USB 3.0)
- 6 Gbps (eSATA)
- 2 Gbps (Ethernet; Full-Duplex)
Single Display:
- DisplayPort or Thunderbolt (mDP) only: 3840 x 2160
- DisplayPort + DisplayPort: 2560 x 1600 + 2560 x 1600
- DisplayPort + Thunderbolt: 3840 x 2160 + 3440 x 1440 (tested up to)
- Lower resolutions are also supported. For example, if the max is 3840 x 2160p (4K), it also supports 2560 x 1600p and 2560 x 1440p.
UASP Support: Yes
Connector(s) C
Connector Type(s):
- 2 - Thunderbolt™ 2 (20 pin) Female
- 2 - DisplayPort (20 pin) Female
- 1 - USB 3.0 A (Fast-Charge; 9 pin; SuperSpeed) Female
- 1 - Toslink (SPDIF; Optical) Female
- 3 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Female
- 1 - 3.5 mm Mini-Jack (4 Position) Female
- 1 - eSATA (7 pin; Data) Female
- 1 - 3.5 mm Mini-Jack (3 Position) Female
- 1 - RJ-45 Female
OS Compatibility:
- Windows® 10 (32-bit or 64-bit), 8 / 8.1 (32-bit or 64-bit), 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
- Mac OS® 10.9 and later (tested up to 10.11)
Note:
- Dual-display configuration is available when connected to two DisplayPort monitors, or a DisplayPort and a Thunderbolt monitor
- A 4K-capable display is required to achieve 4K x 2K resolution (4K is also known as 4K x 2K)
- If connected to a Thunderbolt 1 host port, performance may be limited
- USB 3.0 is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1; this connectivity standard offers speeds up to 5Gbps
Indicators LED Indicators:
- 1 - Link (Green)
- 1 - Activity (Yellow)
Power Source: AC Adapter Included
Physical Characteristics
Color: Silver
Enclosure Type: Aluminum
Packaging Information
Shipping (Package) Weight: 3.5 lb [1.6 kg]
What's in the Box
Included in Package:
- 1 - Thunderbolt 2 dual-video docking station
- 1 - Thunderbolt cable
- 1 - universal power adapter
- 4 - power cords (NA/EU/UK/AU)
- 1 - instruction manual