Kensington SD4700P Dual Display Docking Station - 60W PD - TAA Compliant (K38240NA)

For over 35 years, Kensington has been The Professionals' Choice for desktop productivity solutions. The SD4700P Universal USB-C and 3. 0 Docking Station is the ideal docking solution for computing transitioning to USB-C, accommodating the latest computers with USB-C ports and legacy computers with USB 3. 0 ports.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Will this dock work with any computer that has USB-C? A: Yes, all the functions will work, however for powering a laptop the laptop itself must accept Power Delivery. The SD4700P supports USB Power Delivery (version 3. 0, 5V/9V/12V/15V/20V) Profile 4, or up to 60W on a single USB-C cable.

Q: Will this dock work with a laptop that has USB-C but doesn’t support Alt mode? A: Yes, the Display Link technology provides support for USB-C computers that don’t support Alt mode.

Q: Will this dock work with a Thunderbolt 3 port? A: Yes, Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C is mechanically the same, so all the normal functions of this dock will work when plugged into a computer’s Thunderbolt 3 port, but will only support USB-C speeds.

Q: Does this dock require new driver installation on my computer? A: Yes, for Mac OS, you need to download the Display Link Driver for Mac manually from the Display Link website. For Windows OS, the Display Link driver should automatically install when the dock is connected to the computer for the first time.

Q: Will this dock work with a computer that has USB-A but not USB-C? A: Yes, the Display Link technology is link-aware and will work with different USB types. And, a USB-C to USB-A adapter is included. However, it will not charge a laptop over USB-A unless you purchase the optional power tips.

Q: What wattage laptop will this dock power via the USB-C cable? A: As long as the laptop accepts Power Delivery via USB-C, the SD4700p will charge a laptop that requires 60 watts or less.

Q: What cable should I use to connect my monitors? A: We recommend a direct HDMI-HDMI and a Display Port to Display Port connection to the monitors. You can use a passive HDMI to DVI adapter or cable for a DVI monitor connection. When going from Display Port to VGA, an active Display Port to VGA adapter/cable is required.

Q: Can I use another USB-C cable (not from the original box) on this dock? A: Only the Kensington USB-C cable (a 1m length cable) shipping with this dock will work. USB-C cables vary greatly between different manufacturers.

The dual monitor dock provides Dual or Single 2k@60Hz via DisplayLink, offering 1 HDMI 2.0 port and 1 DisplayPort 1.2++. The 1M USB-C cable (included) connects the dock to your device, with 135W power providing up to 60W laptop charging. Additionally, there are five SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Ports, one with 2.1a fast charging, a 15W USB-C charging and data port, a 3.5mm combination headphone/microphone jack, and a gigabit ethernet port. The dock also features a Kensington lock slot for securing the investment.

In addition, it is TAA compliant and offers 3 years of coverage and lifetime technical support.

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