StarTech.com Universal USB4 & Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station Quad Display on Wind 132UE-TB4USB4DOCK

Universal Laptop Dock offering driverless compatibility with Windows and macOS

Engineered to maximize performance and future-proof your workspace, this universal USB4 and Thunderbolt 4 dock is Thunderbolt Certified, ensuring reliable connectivity and optimal user experience.

Quad Display on Windows

Push the boundaries of productivity with quad 4K 60Hz displays on Windows laptops running the latest Intel 12th Gen CPUs (or later) and DP 1.4 with DSC. Legacy systems still benefit from flexible dual or triple monitor setups.

Dual Display on Mac

Experience dual extended 4K displays on MacBook Air and Pro powered by M3 or M4 chips (clamshell mode required for M3), and MacBook M1 / M2 Pro or Max configurations. For Apple computers featuring the M-series base processor only a single display is supported.

98W Power Delivery

Includes a fully spec'd 180W power adapter that enables the dock to charge the laptop with 98W Power Delivery, while preserving enough additional power for the downstream USB 2.0 port to support BC 1.2 with 7W (1.5A) for charging tablets, smartphones or other battery-powered USB devices.

Enterprise Management Tools

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Specs




Ports & interfaces


Connectivity technology

The technology that enables connectivity of the device, e.g. wired or wireless.

Wired


Host interface

Interface that enables a host controller to communicate with a driver.

Thunderbolt 4


USB 2.0 ports quantity

Number of USB 2.0 ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. USB 2.0 was released in April 2000 (now called "Hi-Speed"), adding higher maximum signaling rate of 480 Mbit/s (effective throughput up to 35 MB/s or 280 Mbit/s), USB 2.0 ports are usually black.

1


USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity

2


USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity

3


USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity

Number of USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) ports with Type-C connector. USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) is USB interface version which supports transfer rate up to 10 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed+). USB Type-C connector has symmetrical design architecture and compatible with Thunderbolt 3 interface.

1


USB Power Delivery (USB PD)




USB Power Delivery revision

3.0


USB Power Delivery up to

98 W


HDMI ports quantity

The number of sockets (ports) for HDMI connections. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed/uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant device ("the source device") to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. HDMI is a digital replacement for existing analog video standards.

2


HDMI version

2.1


DisplayPorts quantity

Number of DisplayPorts. A DisplayPort is a digital display interface developed by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). The interface is primarily used to connect a video source to a display device such as a computer monitor, though it can also be used to carry audio, USB, and other forms of data.

2


DisplayPort version

1.4


Combo headphone/mic port




Headphone outputs

Number of sockets /ports where headphones are connected.

1


Headphone connectivity

How headphones connect to a device e.g. wirelessly or via a cable and connector.

3.5 mm


DC-in jack

The socket/plug where the DC electricity supply connects to the device.




Network


Ethernet LAN

An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.




Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports allow a computer to connect to the ethernet.

1


Ethernet LAN data rates

The different speed levels of the Ethernet LAN connection.
, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s


Copper ethernet cabling technology

2.5GBASE-T, 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 1000BASE-T


Full duplex

A full-duplex system allows communication in both directions, and unlike half-duplex, allows this to happen simultaneously.




Performance


Card reader integrated

A card reader is a device that enables reading and, in some cases, writing data to and from a memory card.




Compatible memory cards

Types of memory cards which can be used with this product.

MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC


Data transfer rate

Rate at which data can be transferred. Usually expressed in units per second. May vary with network configurations.

40 Gbit/s


HD type

Type of supported High Definition (e.g. Full HD, 4K Ultra HD).

8K Ultra HD


Maximum digital resolution

7680 x 4320 pixels


Maximum refresh rate

60 Hz


Cable lock slot

Holes on the edge of devices through which a cable lock can be passed, so the device can be locked to a desk etc.




Cable lock slot type

Kensington, Nano


Product colour

The colour e.g. red, blue, green, black, white.

Grey


On/off switch

The button which is pressed to switch the device on or off.




LED indicators

LAN, Power


UASP support





Performance


Housing material

What the casing of the product is made of.

Aluminium


Power


Power source type

What the power source is.

DC


AC input voltage

The voltage of the AC electricity that is inputted into the product.
0 - 240 V


Input current

2.5 A


Output voltage
V


Output current

9 A


Power consumption (max)

The maximum amount of power used by the device.
0 W


Compatible power plug types

EU, UK


Software


Windows operating systems supported

Windows vesions wich can be used with the device.

Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64


Mac operating systems supported

Mac operating systems e.g. OS X can be used with the device.

Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura


Operational conditions


Operating temperature (T-T)

The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely operated.

0 - 40 -C


Storage temperature (T-T)

The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely stored.

-20 - 70 -C


Operating relative humidity (H-H)

0 - 95%


Sustainability


Sustainability compliance




Weight & dimensions


Width

The measurement or extent of something from side to side.

210 mm


Depth

The distance from the front to the back of something.

96 mm


Height

The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top.

34 mm


Weight

Weight of the product without packaging (net weight). If possible, the net weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please note that sometimes the manufacturer leaves out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.
0 g


Packaging data


Package width

The distance from one side of the packaging to the other.

235 mm


Package depth

The distance from the front to the back of the packaging.
5 mm


Package height

The distance from the top to the bottom of the packaging.

90 mm


Package weight

Weight of the packaged product.

1.4 kg


Packaging content


Cables included

Thunderbolt


AC adapter included




Quick start guide

Instructions, either online, as a computer program or in paper form, to allow you to set up and start using the product quickly.




Technical details


Compliance certificates

CE, RoHS


Logistics data


Products per master (outer) case

4 pc(s)


Master (outer) case width

380 mm


Master (outer) case length

310 mm


Master (outer) case height

285 mm


Other features


Chipset

Set of electronic components in an integrated circuit that manages the data flow between the processor, memory and peripherals. It is usually found in the motherboard of a computer. Chipsets are usually designed to work with a specific family of microprocessors. Because it controls communications between the processor and external devices, the chipset plays a crucial role in determining system performance.

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