Lenovo ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Smart Dock User manual

ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock
ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Smart Dock
ThinkPad Thunderbolt 4 Workstation Dock
User Guide

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Third Edition (November 2021)
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Contents
Chapter 1. About the do k . . . . . . . 1
In the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2. Set up the do k . . . . . . . 7
Install the dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Update the dock driver and irmware . . . . . . . 8
Install Lenovo Dock Manager . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 3. Use the do k. . . . . . . . . 9
Use the video output connectors . . . . . . . . . 9
Use the Ethernet connector . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting . . . . . . 11
Appendix A. A essibility
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Appendix B. Trademarks . . . . . . . 15
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Chapter 1. About the do k
Thanks or using ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock / ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Smart Dock /
ThinkPad Thunderbolt 4 Workstation Dock.
This dock is an enhanced universal compatible module to help you expand your computer with automated
and silent updates. You can use it to connect your computer (Microso t® Windows® 10 only) to a local area
network (LAN) and multiple devices, such as a headset, external displays, and Universal Serial Bus (USB)
devices.
To view the compatible computers,
1. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/accs-guide.
2. Select ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, ThinkStation, Ideapad and Idea entre Option Compatibility Matrix.
Then ollow the on-screen instructions.
In the box
ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Do k / ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Smart Do k
• ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock / ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Smart Dock
• 135 W power adapter and power cord
• Thunderbolt 4 cable
• Documentation
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ThinkPad Thunderbolt 4 Workstation Do k
• ThinkPad Thunderbolt 4 Workstation Dock
• 300 W power adapter and power cord
• ThinkPad Thunderbolt 4 Workstation Dock Split Cable
• Documentation
Contact your place o purchase i any item is missing or damaged. Ensure that you retain your proo o
purchase and packing material. They might be required to receive warranty service.
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Produ t overview
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Power onne tor
Connect to ac power with the accompanying ac power adapter and power cord.
Thunderbolt™ 4 onne tor (for onne ting omputer)
Connect to your computer with the accompanying cable.
Thunderbolt 4 onne tor
Connect a compatible device to
• Trans er data.
• Charge with the output voltage and current o up to 5 V and 3 A.
• Connect an external display with a Thunderbolt cable or USB-C cable.
Note: Do not connect your computer to this connector.
DisplayPort® onne tors
Connect to external displays with DisplayPort cables.
USB 3.2 onne tor Gen 2
Connect a compatible device to trans er data.
Ethernet onne tor
Connect to a LAN with an Ethernet cable.
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Always On USB 3.2 onne tor Gen 2
Connect a compatible device to
• Trans er data.
• Charge with the output voltage and current o up to 5 V and 2.4 A.
HDMI™ onne tor
Connect to an external display with a High-De inition Multimedia Inter ace (HDMI) cable.
Cloud indi ation (* For ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Smart Do k only)
Indicates the cloud connection status.
• Solid amber: Disconnected
• Blinking amber (1 se ond on/off): Connecting
• Solid green: Connected
Power button
Press to turn o or turn on the dock.
Se urity-lo k slot
Support cable locks that con orm to the Kensington / Lenovo NanoSaver lock standards (using Cleat
locking technology).
Se urity-lo k slot
Support cable locks that con orm to the Kensington / Lenovo MicroSaver lock standards (using T-bar
locking technology) or MiniSaver lock standards (using Cleat locking technology).
VESA mount holes
Mount to wall or monitor stand with VESA mount screws (M4 x 10 mm x 2 pcs).
Audio onne tor
Connect a headset or headphones with 3.5 mm plug.
Statement on USB transfer rate
Depending on many actors such as the processing capability o the host and peripheral devices, ile
attributes, and other actors related to system con iguration and operating environments, the actual trans er
rate using the various USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed
below or each corresponding device.
USB devi e Data rate (Gbit/s)
3.2 Gen 1 / 3.1 Gen 1 5
3.2 Gen 2 / 3.1 Gen 2 10
Thunderbolt 3 connector (USB-C) 40
Thunderbolt 4 connector (USB-C) 40
ThinkPad logo Indi ation
When the dock is connected to ac power, this indicator shows the dock status:
LED status Do k status
Red Connected to ac power
Power button Indi ation
When the dock is connected to ac power but not your computer, this indicator shows the dock status:
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LED status Do k status
Amber On
O O
When the dock is connected to both your computer and ac power, this indicator shows the computer status:
LED status Computer status
Solid white On
Blinking white slowly (1 second on/o ) In sleep mode
O O or in hibernation mode
When the dock is updating irmware, this indicator shows the update status:
LED status Firmware update status
Blinking rapidly (0.5 second on/o ) Updating
O Completed
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