StarTech TB4CDOCK Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Docking Station User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: StarTech

Table of Contents

Product Diagram (TB4CDOCK / TB4CDOCKUE)
Product Information
Minimum Requirements
Powering the Docking Station
Connecting a Host Computer
Regulatory Compliance
Warranty Information
Documents / Resources
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)

Quick-Start Guide

Thunderbolt 4 / USB4™ Docking Station – Dual 4K 60Hz Display – Single 5K/8K – Up to 96W Power Delivery

Product Diagram (TB4CDOCK / TB4CDOCKUE)

StarTech TB4CDOCK Thunderbolt 4 USB4 Docking Station-

| Port| | Function
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| | •| Secure Digital (SD) 4.0 UHS-II, SD 3.0, 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0 compatibility
1| SD Card Slot| •| Push an SD Card, label side up, into the SD Card Slot until it clicks into place

Note: The Host Computer’s Operating System (OS) will automatically detect the SD Card and install the required driver software.

| | •| Push then pull the SD Card to remove
| | •| USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)
2| USB-A Charge Port| •| BC 1.2 Maximum 7.5W (5V/1.5A) power output
| | •| Connect a USB-A Peripheral and/or Storage Devices (e.g. flash drives), using USB Cables
3| 3.5mm Audio Port| •
•| Connect an Audio Device

4 Position TRRS Audio Jack for Headset use

StarTech TB4CDOCK Thunderbolt 4 USB4 Docking Station-
Side

****	Port	Function
8	DC 20V Port

Connect the Universal Power Adapter to power the Docking Station

9| Thunderbolt 4

Device Ports (x3)

|

Thunderbolt 4
Supports Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB-C devices, and up to two 4K monitors or a single 5K/8K monitor
Supports DisplayPort and HDMI monitors (adapters sold separately)

10| RJ45 Port|

Connect to a 10/100/1000Mbps Network Device

11| USB-A Ports (x3)|

SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
Supports charging of up to 5V/0.9A per port
Connect up to 3 SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps Peripherals and/or Storage Devices (e.g. flash drive), using a SuperSpeed USB-A 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2) Cable

Product Information

For the latest manuals, product information, technical specifications, and declarations of conformance, please visit: www.StarTech.com/TB4CDOCK

Minimum Requirements

Host Computer
Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt 3 (Intel or M1 based Mac’s)
USB PD Support
(Optional) USB-C Video Adapters
(Optional) Laptop Lock x 1
For the latest requirements, please visit www.startech.com/

Powering the Docking Station

Select the appropriate regional Power Cord and connect it to the Universal Power Adapter.
Connect the Universal Power Adapter to the DC 20V Port on the rear of the Docking Station and to an AC Electrical Outlet.

Connecting a Host Computer

Thunderbolt 4 Host

Connect a Thunderbolt 4 Cable (included) to the Thunderbolt 4 Host Port on the front of the Docking Station to a Thunderbolt 4 Port on the Host Computer.
Note: Driver installation is not required.

Regulatory Compliance

FCC – Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Windows Thunderbolt Approval Pop-Up
When the Docking Station is connected to a Host Computer that is running a
Windows operating system that supports Thunderbolt 4, a pop-up message
will appear. To use the Docking Station, complete the following:

In the New Thunderbolt devices that have been attached pop-up message, click OK.
In the User Account Control pop-up message, click Yes.
In the Approve Thunderbolt Devices pop-up message, do one of the following:
• To authorize the Docking Station each time a connection is established, select Connect Only Once in the drop-down list.
• To authorize the Docking Station permanently, select Always Connect in the drop-down list.
Click OK.

Thunderbolt 3 Intel-based MacBook
Note:

Supports dual displays
Thunderbolt 3 speeds on the host connection and downstream ports
Requires macOS 11 Big Sur or later
Connect a Thunderbolt 4 Cable to the Thunderbolt 4 Host Port on the front of the Docking Station and to a Thunderbolt 3 Port on the Host Computer.
Thunderbolt 3 M1-based MacBook
Note:
Apple M1 chip supports only a single external display over the Thunderbolt 3 ports
Thunderbolt 3 speeds on the host connection and downstream ports
Requires macOS 11 Big Sur or later
Connect a Thunderbolt 4 Cable to the Thunderbolt 4 Host Port on the front of the Docking Station and to a Thunderbolt 3 Port on the Host Computer.

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a three-year warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees, or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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