ThinkPad OneLink+ Dock - Overview and Service Parts
ThinkPad OneLink+ Dock - Overview and Service Parts
ThinkPad OneLink+ Dock - Overview and Service Parts
Overview
The ThinkPad OneLink+ Dock (40A4), powered by Lenovo’s revolutionary OneLink+ technology transforms your new ThinkPad into a full featured machine in the office or at home. Not only does the new convenient OneLink+ connector deliver super-fast data transfers with USB 3.0 and up to Ultra High Definition (UHD) video but it also charges your notebook, cell phone and tablet while you work or play!
Unlike USB docks the OneLink+ Dock delivers video with no compression, no drivers and no impact on image quality and notebook performance. Simply connect your notebook with the ThinkPad OneLink+ Dock and get connected to power, Internet and workplace accessories through a convenient single connector. Expect nothing short of outstanding value with connections for two external displays, a keyboard, a mouse, and a printer. It also comes with a ThinkPad 90w slim tip AC Adapter.
The docking station comes equipped with a stereo/microphone combination audio port and two USB 3.0 ports on the front panel with one of those as an “always (power) on” port for mobile device charging. Meanwhile, the rear panel has two USB 2.0 ports and two USB 3.0 ports, allowing for maximum device connectivity. The OneLink+ dock also comes with a 10/1000 Gigabit Ethernet port, one VGA port, and two DisplayPort 1.2 ports for up to 3 video outputs* with a maximum 4k2k resolution**. For security, the dock can be secured via a cable lock. With all of these great features, th
Features includes:
- A single OneLink+ cable enables all docking functions while delivering continuous power, allowing you to boost your productivity in no time.
- Up to 4k video output allows you to enjoy a vivid video experience with your brand new ThinkPad Ultrabook
- Power button on dock mirrors system power button
- Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) with Boot over LAN support*** on all ThinkPad OneLink+ systems
Notes:
- *Total maximum 3 monitors can be output including system LCD
- ** OneLink+ dock is capable to support up to 4k2k(3840x2160) resolution. Actual video output on the dock is based on system video performance since the video signal is passing through from system to the OneLink+ dock. For detailed information please visit: Display and Video Output Configurations - Docking Stations
- *** Gigabit Ethernet by USB, installing a driver may be required. Ensure your system BIOS is the latest version, or upgrade BIOS to the latest by Lenovo System Update.
Drivers and Downloads
Drivers | Operating System | Version | Release Date |
---|---|---|---|
ThinkPad OneLink+ Dock driver (18.4 MB) ReadMe (5.2 KB) |
Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 | v11019 | 17 Aug 2017 |
ThinkPad OneLink+ Dock firmware (3 MB) ReadMe (2.4 KB) |
Not applicable | V2.33.000 | 8 Dec 2016 |
Documentation and Manuals
Manuals | Version | Release Date |
---|---|---|
Setup Poster and Warranty Information (872 KB) | July 2017 | 13 July 2017 |
User Guide (English) (1.5 MB) | Aug 2015 | 17 July 2017 |
User Guide (Brazilian Portuguese) (1.2 MB) | Aug 2015 | 17 July 2017 |
User Guide (Chinese Simplified) (1.4 MB) | Aug 2015 | 17 July 2017 |
User Guide (Chinese Traditional) (1.5 MB) | Aug 2015 | 17 July 2017 |
User Guide (Czech) (1.2 MB) | Aug 2015 | 17 July 2017 |
User Guide (Dutch) (1.2 MB) | Aug 2015 | 17 July 2017 |
User Guide (French) (1.2 MB) | Aug 2015 | 17 July 2017 |
User Guide (German) (1.2 MB) | Aug 2015 | 17 July 2017 |
User Guide (Italian) (1.2 MB) | Aug 2015 | 17 July 2017 |
User Guide (Japanese) (1.7 MB) | Aug 2015 | 17 July 2017 |
User Guide (Russian) (1.2 MB) | Aug 2015 | 17 July 2017 |
User Guide (Slovak) (1.2 MB) | Aug 2015 | 17 July 2017 |
User Guide (Spanish) (1.2 MB) | Aug 2015 | 17 July 2017 |
User Guide (Turkish) (1.2 MB) | Aug 2015 | 17 July 2017 |
Warranty
- 3 year
Hardware requirements
For the latest updates on the compatible systems, refer to one of the following:
Technical Information
Ports and Security
- Four USB 3.0 (one provides always-on mobile device charging)
- Two USB 2.0
- OneLink+ upstream connector
- Two DisplayPort
- VGA
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Stereo/Mic Combo Port
- Kensington Lock Slot
- DC in
4K2K Display Capability
The following lists the multi video outputs with maximum resolution on ThinkPad Yoga 260 docked with ThinkPad OneLink+ Dock.
Display | Integrated LCD Display | Dock DisplayPort 1 | Dock DisplayPort 2 | Dock VGA |
---|---|---|---|---|
Single Display | Depends on system | - | - | - |
- | 3840x2160@30Hz | - | - | |
- | - | 3840x2160@30Hz | - | |
- | - | - | 1920x1080@60Hz | |
Two Display | On | 3840x2160@30Hz | - | - |
On | - | 3840x2160@30Hz | - | |
On | - | - | 1920x1080@60Hz | |
- | 2560x1600@60Hz | 2560x1600@60Hz | - | |
- | - | 2560x1600@60Hz | 1920x1080@60Hz | |
- | 2560x1600@60Hz | - | 1920x1080@60Hz | |
Three Display | On | 2560x1600@60Hz | 2560x1600@60Hz | - |
On | - | 2560x1600@60Hz | 1920x1080@60Hz | |
On | 2560x1600@60Hz | - | 1920x1080@60Hz | |
- | 2560x1600@60Hz | 1920x1080@60Hz | 1920x1080@60Hz |
Notice: As long as you attached a 4K monitor to the dock, regardless what resolution you set up, your display capability is limited to single external monitor output. It`s not supported to attach a second monitor.
Maximum Resolution and Refresh Rate Support
The following lists the video capability of OneLink+ dock is able to achieve. Actual video output on the dock is based on system video performance since the video signal is passing through from system to the OneLink+ dock.
Display Configuration |
DisplayPort | DisplayPort | VGA |
---|---|---|---|
One Display | 3840x2160@60Hz | - | - |
- | - | 1920*1200@60Hz | |
Two Displays | 3840x2160@60Hz | 1024*768@60Hz | - |
3840x2160@30Hz | 3840x2160@30Hz | - | |
3840x2160@60Hz | - | 1024*768@60Hz | |
3840x2160@30Hz | - | 1920*1200@60Hz | |
Three Displays | 3840x2160@30Hz | 3840x2160@30Hz | 1024*768@60Hz |
1920*1200@60Hz | 1920*1200@60Hz | 1920*1200@60Hz |
PXE (Preboot Execution Environment)
ThinkPad OneLink+ dock allows to PXE boot your ThinkPad OneLink+ system via a network.
Ensure that the system BIOS and OneLink+ dock driver are the latest version, or upgrade them to the latest by Lenovo System Update.
Physical Specifications
- ThinkPad OneLink+ Dock (approximate)
- Height: 38mm (1.49in)
- Width: 158mm (6.22in)
- Ddepth: 80mm (3.15in)
- Weight: 310g (0.68lb)
- ThinkPad OneLink+ Dock in Package (approximate)
- Height: 65mm (2.55in)
- Width: 245mm (9.65in)
- Depth: 200mm (7.87in)
- Weight: 950g (2.09lb)
Operating Environment
- Temperature: - 5 degrees C (23 degrees F) to + 40 degrees C (104 degrees F)
- Relative humidity: 20% to 95%
Part Numbers
- Marketing part number: The marketing part number is the part number used for purchasing the product.
- Service part number: The service part number for the product or one of the product's components.
Marketing Sales Part Number |
Countries / Region |
Dock - Service Part Number |
Power Adapter - Service Part Number |
Power Cord - Service Part Number |
40A40090US |
U.S., Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Panama, Peru, Ecuador |
03X6300
|
45N0481 |
42T5008 |
40A40090AR |
Argentina |
45N0481 |
42T5020 |
|
40A40090BR |
Brazil |
45N0481 |
42T5180 |
|
40A40090JP |
Japan |
45N0481 |
42T5014 |
|
40A40090EU
|
EU (France, Germany, Spain, Portugual, Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Norway, Finland, Iceland), Türkiye, Ukraine, Russia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Korea |
45N0498 |
42T5029 |
|
40A40090DK |
Denmark |
45N0498 |
42T5041 |
|
40A40090IN |
India |
45N0498 |
42T5083 |
|
40A40090SA |
South Africa |
45N0498 |
42T5056 |
|
40A40090UK |
United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, U.A.E., Saudi Arabia |
45N0498 |
42T5035 |
|
40A40090CH |
Switzerland |
45N0498 |
42T5044 |
|
40A40090IT |
Italy, Chile |
45N0498 |
42T5047 |
|
40A40090IS |
Israel |
45N0498 |
42T5062 |
|
40A40090AU |
Australia, New Zeland, Fiji, Paupa New Guinea |
45N0498 |
42T5050 |
|
40A40090CH |
Mainland China |
45N0498 |
42T5065 |
|
40A40090TW |
Taiwan Region, Thailand, Philippines, Guam |
45N0498 |
42T5071 |
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