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

 

 


Document ID:ACC100252
Original Publish Date:08/18/2017
Last Modified Date:07/14/2023