ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Workstation Dock (230W)
The ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 WorkStation Dock (40AN) – 230W is a pioneering docking solution powered by Intel Thunderbolt technology and is designed exclusively for ThinkPad Mobile Workstations, delivering up to 230W power to charge both notebook and a full range of productivity and connectivity peripherals. You can add up to three 4k displays and multiple USB devices, as well as plug in Gigabit Ethernet and an audio device, all through a single cable connection that streamlines the workspace in your home or office.
Top Features for Thunderbolt 3 WorkStation Dock (230W)
- Up-to-date, high-speed Thunderbolt 3 technology, providing 40Gbps data speed
- Innovative cable connector delivers data, display, and power up to 230W to charge high-performance ThinkPad Mobile Workstations
- Enhanced performance with professional video support for maximum three 4k displays
- 5K UHD video experience through DisplayPort ports or Thunderbolt port
- 5 x USB3.1 A ports delivering up to 10Gps of high-speed USB data
- Enterprise manageability with PXE boot, and Wake-On LAN and MAC address through.
Hardware Compatibility
ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 WorkStation Dock (230W) is supported on the following Lenovo systems, with links to its drivers:
- ThinkPad P52 (20M9, 20MA)
- ThinkPad P72 (20MB, 20MC)
- ThinkPad P1 (20MD, 20ME)
- ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF, 20MG)
Notes:
To enable the Thunderbolt dock when connected to the computer for the first time, do either 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 3 --> Security level --> No Security. The dock will be enabled automatically.
Before using ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Dock (230W):
1. Ensure your computer BIOS, drivers are up to date.
2. Ensure the Thunderbolt Software is installed on your computer.
3. Ensure Intel UHD and NVIDIA Graphics Driver is up to date.
Ports and Security:
- Two DisplayPort 1.4
- Two HDMI 2.0
- Thunderbolt 3 DownStream Port (video/data)
- Maximum Displays Support: Up to 4*
- USB Ports: 5 x USB 3.11 10 Gbps (1 x always-on charging)
- Audio: 3.5 mm Combo
- Networking: Gigabit Ethernet Port
- Security: Kensington Lock Slot
* Mobile Workstation display plus three external displays or four external displays when Mobile Workstation display is closed. Max displays supported will vary based on PC graphics.











