j5create JCD552 M.2 NVMe USB-C Gen 2 Docking Station Installation Guide
- June 3, 2024
- j5Create
Table of Contents
j5create JCD552 M.2 NVMe USB-C Gen 2 Docking Station
Features
- Built-in M.2 NVMe® PCIe® SSD slot for high-performance storage
- Supports extended dual 4K displays (HDMI™ & DisplayPort™) on Intel® MacBook Pro® / MacBook Air®
- Three 10 Gbps USB™ 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 USB-C® and 2 USB™ Type-A) to connect peripherals
- Supports up to 100W of Power Delivery, enabling you to charge your laptop with a USB-C® power adapter
- Security slot to prevent equipment theft
- One 4K display can be added via HDMI™ with a single USB-C® connection
- Detachable connectors work with Thunderbolt™ 3 and other USB-C® laptops with DP™ Alt Mode support
For MacBook Pro® / MacBook Air® Connect both USB-C® host cables to a compatible MacBook Pro®/ MacBook Air® for optimal performance.
For compatible laptops with a single USB-C® port To ensure optimal capability and compatibility for laptops with a single USB-C® port, the 2nd USB-C® host cable must be connected to the 10 Gbps USB-C® Gen 2 port on the docking station. Only the HDMI™ port will be able to output to a display.
SSD Drive Installation
Supports M.2 NVMe® M key (2230,2242,2260,2280) or M.2 SATA M+B key (2230,2242,2260,2280) SSD
System Requirements
- Available USB-C® port(s) that supports DisplayPort™ Alt Mode and USB™ Power Delivery 2.0 or 3.0
- Please refer to the manufacturer of your computer for more information about your device
Special Notes
- To ensure optimal capability and compatibility for laptops with a single USB-C® port, the 2nd USB-C® host cable must be connected to the 10 Gbps USB-C® Gen 2 port on the docking station.
- A 4K-capable display is required for obtaining the 3840 x 2160 resolution
- If connected to a USB™ 3.0 (5 Gbps)/USB™ 2.0 port or if using a USB™ 3.0 (5 Gbps)/USB™ 2.0, performance may be limited.
- The dock can connect to a USB-C® port that doesn’t support Power Delivery, but it will not pass power through the connected device
- M1 MacBook Pro® and MacBook Air® only support up to 1 external display. This single display limitation does not affect Intel® Mac®
- Two USB-C® connections provide higher M.2 transfer speeds compared to a single USB-C® connection
- We advise no more than one (1) bus-powered/portable external hard disk drive to be connected to the USB™ hub at a time. If you are using a high-powered USB™ device, attach a USB-C® power adapter to the power delivery port for optimal performance
- For laptops that have USB-C® ports located on the right side of the computer, rubber pads are provided that can be attached to the bottom of the JCD552 so you can flip it over and use the other side.
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- a copy of the original purchase invoice to verify your warranty
- a product serial number
- a description of the problem
- customer’s name, address, and telephone number
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