ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Overview and Service Parts
ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Overview and Service Parts
ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Overview and Service Parts
Overview and Features
The ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Dock (40AC) is a pioneering, 13 port docking solution powered by Intel Thunderbolt™ technology. Now, you can connect and rapidly charge like never before via a USB Type-C TM port all while experiencing complete control of your workstation and essential accessories. The dock not only lets you transfer data at lightning fast speeds, but also gives you the option to display and share your files in vibrant 4k resolution. Having your most productive and innovative workstation to date is as simple as connecting your system to the dock.
Features includes:
- A Power Hub on Your Desk: Experience stable, reliable, and continuous power for your laptop and mobile devices – with the Thunderbolt port and always-power-on USB 3.0 port. Plus perfect pairing for ThinkPad X1 rapid charging.
- Need to see detail while multi-tasking? Enjoy UHD video experience with dual video output or with up to three FHD displays for multi-tasking with ease.
- All Your Accessories: Just How You Want Them Displays, Gigabit Ethernet, speakers and other USB peripherals – get immediate connection to peripherals with a single cable.
- Lightning Fast Big Data Transfer: The front Thunderbolt port offers up to 40Gbps data transfer speeds – 4 times faster than the average dock for larger files such as video editing or CAD files.
- Enterprise IT Companion: Now it’s easier for your IT team to manage selected ThinkPad systems with solutions such as PXE boot, and Wake-On LAN. Plus, it also support passing ThinkPad MAC address through the dock for the IT to identify the system – adding an extra level of safety against unauthorized users, and boosting your network security.
Supported by the Lenovo Dock Manager, an advanced solution that automatically manages docking, as well as providing firmware updates, device queries, and analytics on all Lenovo Smart Docks.
Also, compatible with Lenovo Docking Station Mounting Kit (4XF0S99497)
Drivers and Software
Drivers |
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USB3.0 LAN Driver for Docks and Adapters |
Audio Driver for Docks |
Firmware for Windows 10, 11 (64-bit) |
Supported by the Lenovo Dock Manager, an advanced solution that automatically manages docking, as well as providing firmware updates, device queries, and analytics on all Lenovo Smart Docks.
For Enterprise Deployments, including Enterprise Firmware tools, click the following:
Guides and Manuals
Manuals | Version | Release Date |
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Setup Poster and Warranty Information (6.2 MB) | January 2017 | December 2016 |
User Guide (English) (1.2 MB) | April 2017 | April 2017 |
User Guide (Brazilian Portuguese) (1.2 MB) | April 2017 | April 2017 |
User Guide (Chinese Simplified) (1.4 MB) | April 2017 | April 2017 |
User Guide (Chinese Traditional) (1.5 MB) | April 2017 | April 2017 |
User Guide (Czech) (1.1 MB) | April 2017 | April 2017 |
User Guide (Dutch) (1.2 MB) | April 2017 | April 2017 |
User Guide (French) (1.2 MB) | April 2017 | April 2017 |
User Guide (German) (1.2 MB) | April 2017 | April 2017 |
User Guide (Italian) (1.2 MB) | April 2017 | April 2017 |
User Guide (Japanese) (1.7 MB) | April 2017 | April 2017 |
User Guide (Russian) (1.2 MB) | April 2017 | April 2017 |
User Guide (Slovak) (1.1 MB) | April 2017 | April 2017 |
User Guide (Spanish) (1.2 MB) | April 2017 | April 2017 |
User Guide (Turkish) (1.2 MB) | April 2017 | April 2017 |
Warranty
3 years
Hardware Compatibility
Compatible with the following systems, with links to for the ThinkPad drivers.
For information on compatible systems, refer to one of the following:
Notes:
- The Thunderbolt dock includes a 0.5meter (19.7-inch) passive Thunderbolt USB-C cable. Longer cable length of passive cable will cause a drop in the bandwidth. For longer length cable, Lenovo recommends an active Thunderbolt USB-C cable. The Lenovo Thunderbolt 3 40G 5A Active Cable (Part Number: 4Z50P35645).
- To enable the Thunderbolt dock when connected to the computer for the first time, do one of the following:
- Confirm the change when prompted if you have the administrator privilege.
- Enter the ThinkPad Setup program (BIOS) and go to the Config menu. Select Thunderbolt(TM) 3 --> Security level --> No Security. The dock will be enabled automatically.
- Before using ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Dock:
- Ensure your computer BIOS, drivers are up to date.
- Ensure the Thunderbolt drivers are installed on your computer.
- Ensure Intel HD Graphics Driver is up to date.
Ports, Connectors, Security
- Docking Interface: USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 3) Port
- Videos Ports:
- Two DisplayPort
- HDMI
- VGA
- USB Ports:
- Five USB 3.0 (1 is powered)
- 1 USB-C (Thunderbolt 3 downstream, 5V, 3A)
- Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet.
- Security: Kensington Lock Slot
Technical Specifications, Agency Approvals
- Packaged Physical Specifications (approximate)
- Height: 90 mm (3.54 in)
- Width: 268mm (10.55 in)
- Depth: 165 mm (6.5 in)
- Weight: 1100g (2.43lb)
- Unpacked Physical Specifications (approximate)
- Height: 30 mm (1.18 in)
- Width: 220 mm (8.66 in)
- Depth: 80 mm (3.15 in)
- Weight: 250 g (0.55 lb)
- Thunderbolt 3 cable:
- Length: 0.5 meter (19.7 inches)
- Agency Approvals
- CB, cULus(US/Canada), BSMI, NOM(Mexico), CU EAC, FCC(USA)/ICES(Canada), CE-EMC, TUV mark(Europe), VCCI(Japan), KCC(Korea), RCM(Australia), Ukraine DoC, Serbia Kvalitet, COC (Saudi Arabia), SABS LoA(South Africa), Israel SII
Operating Environment
- Temperature: 5 deg to 40 deg C (41 deg to 104 deg (F))
- Relative humidity: 5% to 95%
Operating System Requirement
- Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Windows 11 (64-bit)
Shipment Group
- ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Dock (40AC)
- Thunderbolt 3 Cable (0.5-meter, 19.7 inches)
- ThinkPad 135W AC Power Adapter (Slim Tip)
- Power Cord
- Setup Poster
Part Numbers
- Marketing Part Number: The part number used for purchasing the product.
- Service Part Number: The part number for service for the product or one of the product's components.
Marketing Part Number | Countries / Region | Thunderbolt 3 Dock - Service Part Number |
Thunderbolt Cable - Service Part Number |
135W AC Power Adapter (Slim Tip) - Service Part Number |
Power Cord - Service Part Number |
40AC0135US |
U.S., Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Panama, Peru, Ecuador | 03X7543 | 03X7134 | 45N0556 | 42T5008 |
40AC0135AR | Argentina | 45N0556 | 42T5020 | ||
40AC0135BR | Brazil | 45N0556 | 42T5180 | ||
40AC0135JP | Japan | 45N0556 | 04T0753 | ||
40AC0135EU | EU France, Germany, Spain, Portugual, Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Norway, Finland, Iceland), Türkiye, Ukraine, Russia, Vietnam, Indonesia | 45N0554 | 42T5029 | ||
40AC0135DK | Denmark | 45N0554 | 42T5041 | ||
40AC0135IN | India | 45N0554 | 42T5083 | ||
40AC0135SA | South Africa | 45N0554 | 42T5056 | ||
40AC0135UK | United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, U.A.E., Saudi Arabia | 45N0554 | 42T5035 | ||
40AC0135CH | Switzerland | 45N0554 | 42T5044 | ||
40AC0135IT | Italy, Chile | 45N0554 | 42T5047 | ||
40AC0135IS | Israel | 45N0554 | 42T5062 | ||
40AC0135AU | Australia, New Zeland, Fiji, Paupa New Guinea | 45N0554 | 42T5050 | ||
40AC0135CN | Mainland China | 45N0554 | 42T5065 | ||
40AC0135TW | Taiwan Region, Thailand, Philippines, Guam | 45N0554 | 42T5071 |
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Note: Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices, file attributes, and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments, the actual data transfer rate will be slower than 5 Gbit/s on USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) connectors, slower than 10 Gbit/s on USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectors, and slower than 20 Gbit/s on USB 3.2 connectors.
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