Tripp Lite Thunderbolt 4 User manual

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Thunderbolt 4 Multi-Port Hub
with 8K and Dual 4K Video
and Thunderbolt Hub Ports
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA • tripplite.com/support
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Model: MTB4-HUB3-01
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• MTB4-HUB3-01
• Thunderbolt 4 Passive Cable, M/M, 2.62 ft. (0.8 m)
• External Power Supply (Input: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 1.5A; Output: 20V 5A)
• International Plug Adapters (x4)
• Owner’s Manual
• MTB3-XXM-5A-AB Active Thunderbolt 3 Cables
• MTB3-XXM-5A-B Passive Thunderbolt 3 Cables
• U420-Series USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Thunderbolt 3 Compatible Cables
• Thunderbolt 4 input supports data transfer rates up to 40 Gbps when
used with a Thunderbolt 4-enabled host computer and are backward
compatible with Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode and USB
Note: Host computer must be a PC compatible with Thunderbolt 4
and running Windows 10 or higher, or a Mac compatible with
Thunderbolt 3 and running macOS 11 or higher to function properly.
See Troubleshooting section of the manual for details.
• Features three Thunderbolt 4 ports capable of transmitting 8K (7680 x
4320) @ 30 Hz video to a single port, or dual 4K (3840 x 2160) @
60 Hz video
• Connect up to three Thunderbolt-compatible devices to the hub and
cascade up to 6 levels in total. See Troubleshooting section for details.
• USB 3.1 Gen 2 port supports up to 10 Gbps data transfer rates and up
to 0.9A downstream charging to a connected device
• Smart power technology allows the hub to distribute power between
the host and connected devices evenly and efficiently, with each port
providing up to 15W (5V 3A) to connected devices, according to the
consumption of connected devices
Package Includes
Optional Accessories
Product Features
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• Host computer that is either a Thunderbolt 4-enabled Windows 10 PC
or Thunderbolt 3-enabled Mac running at least macOS 11
Note: The host computer must support Windows 10 or higher or
macOS 11 or higher for the hub to function properly. See
Troubleshooting section for details.
• Thunderbolt or USB-C monitors capable of achieving video resolutions
up to 8K (7680 x 4320) @ 30 Hz (single display) or
4K (3840 x 2160) @ 60 Hz (dual displays)
Note: If using a USB-C-enabled monitor, the dock will only function
properly with a passive Thunderbolt cable, such as Tripp Lite’s
MTB3-XXM-5A-B cables. If using a Thunderbolt-enabled monitor, a
passive or active cable can be used.
Front
1Thunderbolt 4 Input Port
2USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Port
Rear
3Thunderbolt 4 Output Ports
4100W (20V 5A) DC Power Input
System Requirements
Product Overview
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Note: The host computer must support Windows 10 or macOS 11 or
the hub will not function. See Troubleshooting section for details.
1. Connect the Thunderbolt 4 input port of the hub to the Thunderbolt 4
or Thunderbolt 3 port on your computer or laptop using the included
Thunderbolt 4 cable.
2. Connect up to three Thunderbolt devices to the hub’s three
Thunderbolt ports.
OR
3. Connect the hub to a single 8K (7680 x 4320) @ 30 Hz-enabled display
or two 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 60 Hz-enabled displays using Thunderbolt 3
cables (such as Tripp Lite MTB3-Series Active Thunderbolt 3 cables).
4. Connect a USB peripheral to the USB 3.1 Gen2 port.
Does the host computer support Windows 10 or macOS 11?
The MTB4-HUB3-01 requires the host computer to support either
Windows 10 or macOS 11 to function properly. If the host computer has
a Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 port, but does not support either of
those operating systems, then the hub will be able to charge the host
computer and any connected devices, but will not transmit video to
connected monitors.
How many displays can be connected at one time?
The MTB4-HUB3-01 supports video transmission to Thunderbolt- or
USB-C-enabled monitors. A single display can achieve up to 8K
(7680 x 4320) @ 30 Hz video. Two displays can be connected
simultaneously at 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 60 Hz resolutions. The hub
will not support video transmission from all three Thunderbolt ports
simultaneously.
Installation
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
How is the unit able to support up to 6 Thunderbolt devices?
The hub’s three Thunderbolt 4 ports are capable of directly supporting three
Thunderbolt-compatible devices and can also cascade to up to six levels.
This includes Thunderbolt docks and adapters (such as the Tripp Lite MTB3-
Series) that allow you to connect peripherals such as hard disks, RAID
memory, additional USB ports and more. The MTB4-HUB3-01 acts as the
first level in the chain and can cascade an additional five levels vertically,
with many more devices connecting horizontally. The dock supports 40
Gbps Thunderbolt 4 data transmission that is shared among the three ports
and all connected peripherals and displays. For instance, if both displays
are in use, roughly 32 Gbps is diverted to the displays, leaving 8 Gbps for
the final port and anything connected to it.
How does the smart power charging affect devices connected to
the unit?
The MTB4-HUB3-01 features a 20V 5A (100W) power input and is capable
of providing up to 60W to charge the host computer. Each Thunderbolt 4
port is capable of providing up to 15W to connected peripherals, and the
USB 3.1 Gen 2 port is capable of providing 0.9A to connected peripherals.
The hub uses smart power technology to determine where the most power
is required and divert it automatically. The hub receives up to 90W from the
power adapter, with 10W allocated as a buffer.
Note: the hub does not support PD Charging on any of the three
Thunderbolt 4 ports.
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Specifications
Input Connector
Thunderbolt Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (Male)
Output Connectors
Thunderbolt Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, x3 (Female)
USB USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (Female)
Display Specifications
Thunderbolt / Type-C
(Single Display)
8K (7680 x 4320) @ 30 Hz
Thunderbolt / Type-C
(Dual Displays)
4K (3840 x 2160) @ 60 Hz
Data Transfer Specifications
Thunderbolt 40 Gbps Downstream
(shared between x3 Thunderbolt 4 ports)
USB USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
Power Specifications
DC Power Input 20V 5A (100W)
Host Computer Charging 60W
Thunderbolt, x3 (Female) 5V 3A (15W) per Thunderbolt 4 port
USB-A, x1 (Female) 0.9A
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature Range 32° to 113°F (0° to 45°C)
Storage Temperature Range 14° to 158°F (-10° to 70°C)
Operating Humidity Range 10% ~ 85% RH (Non-condensing)
Storage Humidity Range 5% ~ 90% RH (Non-condensing)
Operating Systems Supported
Windows Windows 10 or higher
Mac macOS 11 or higher
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1-Year Limited Warranty
Tripp Lite warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of initial purchase.
Tripp Lite’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing
(at its sole option) any such defective products. To obtain service under
this warranty, you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA)
number from Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center. Products
must be returned to Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center
with transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief
description of the problem encountered and proof of date and place of
purchase. This warranty does not apply to equipment, which has been
damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been altered or
modified in any way.
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EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not permit
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DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
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