First Intel-Certified Thunderbolt™ 5 Dock

First Intel-Certified Thunderbolt™ 5 Dock

Seamless multi-monitor setups, 80Gbps transfers, 120Gbps bandwidth boost, and 140W power delivery.

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Kensington aims high — from the quality and value of our products, to the service and support we provide our customers. Here’s everything you need to set up your new SD2600T docking station.

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Installation Guide

 

Kensington takes pride in making our comprehensive installation guides easy to follow, with simple illustrations and step-by-step instructions. This guide will walk you through setup and help you get to know your new docking station.

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FAQs

  • Q: Do all Thunderbolt 4 desktop docking stations support USB-C laptops as well? 
  • Q: Can my M1/M2 Base Chipset MacBook support dual displays ?
  • Q: Is this dock compatible with laptops that can only connect via a USB-A port?
  • Q: Does this dock require driver installation?
  • Q: Does this dock support USB Power Delivery (PD)?
  • Q: What if my device has a USB-C port but it doesn’t support Power Delivery (PD)?
  • Q: How many monitors does the dock support and what is the maximum resolution supported?
  • Q: My computer supports dual-monitor extended mode, but there is no display on the 2nd monitor.
  • Q: Does the dock support fast-charging for my phone?
  • Q: Can I use other USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 cables (not from the original box) on this dock?
  • Q: Will this dock charge my MacBook?
  • Q: Is there a way to mount the dock behind my monitor?
  • Q: Will this dock work with Kensington’s DockWorks software?
Q: Do all Thunderbolt 4 desktop docking stations support USB-C laptops as well?  Chevron Icon

A: Yes, however USB-C laptop supports single display vs thunderbolt laptop supports dual displays, solutions from Kensington are designed and tested with a wide array of devices to ensure the best possible compatibility with your laptop; regardless, if it supports Thunderbolt 4.

Q: Can my M1/M2 Base Chipset MacBook support dual displays ? Chevron Icon

A: No, M1/M2 Base Chipset supports only a single external display. (Only M1/M2 Pro, M1/M2 Max, and M1 Ultra Chipset supports dual displays)

Q: Is this dock compatible with laptops that can only connect via a USB-A port? Chevron Icon

A: No.

Q: Does this dock require driver installation? Chevron Icon

A: With macOS and Windows 10 and 8.1, the operating system will download and install the necessary drivers automatically. Please be sure your Intel Thunderbolt software is installed. For more details see https://thunderbolttechnology.net/updates

Q: Does this dock support USB Power Delivery (PD)? Chevron Icon

A: This dock supports USB-C PD 3.0 (65W of laptop charging).

Q: What if my device has a USB-C port but it doesn’t support Power Delivery (PD)? Chevron Icon

A: Unfortunately, charging will not be supported then. However, data and video functionality will still be supported.

Q: How many monitors does the dock support and what is the maximum resolution supported? Chevron Icon

A: Two monitors: Single 8K (@60Hz)* or Single 4K (@120Hz) / Dual 4K (@60Hz) or Dual 1080p (@120Hz). * Host with DSC 1.2 HBR3.

Q: My computer supports dual-monitor extended mode, but there is no display on the 2nd monitor. Chevron Icon

A: Sometimes the 2nd monitor will not automatically be displayed. You may have to use the Intel, Nvidia, or other compatible graphics card settings application to “unhide” the second monitor.

Q: Does the dock support fast-charging for my phone? Chevron Icon

A: Yes, via the front USB-A 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps (5V/1.5A) charging port.

Q: Can I use other USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 cables (not from the original box) on this dock? Chevron Icon

A: No, we can only guarantee the Kensington cables shipping with the dock will work. USB cables can vary greatly between different manufacturers. We recommend users contact Kensington for replacement if needed.

Q: Will this dock charge my MacBook? Chevron Icon

A: Yes, this dock supports up to 65W of charging, making it a good solution for the latest MacBooks.

Q: Is there a way to mount the dock behind my monitor? Chevron Icon

A: No.

Q: Will this dock work with Kensington’s DockWorks software? Chevron Icon

A: Yes.

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