DELL TB18DC Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black

The Dell Precision Dual USB-C Thunderbolt Dock TB18DC is a wired docking station designed for use with Dell Precision 7530 and 7730 mobile workstations. It provides high power delivery up to 210W, supports Thunderbolt 3 data transfer at up to 40 Gbps, and can drive multiple external displays while offering a variety of ports for wired connectivity.

Advantages

The dock supplies up to 210W power delivery, enabling fast charging (Dell ExpressCharge: up to 80% in one hour and full charge in under two hours) and allowing use of a single cable for both docking and power. Thunderbolt 3 connectivity delivers up to 40 Gbps transfer speeds for high-performance storage and peripherals. The dock supports connection of up to three Full HD displays or two 4K displays and includes a mix of USB-A, USB 2.0, HDMI, Ethernet and Thunderbolt ports. A 0.8 m cable provides flexible placement, and support for Dell Business Class features allows remote management and troubleshooting.

Suitable for

• Mobile professionals using Dell Precision 7530 or 7730 workstations
• Users who need fast external storage access and high-speed data transfer
• Multi-monitor workstation setups (up to three Full HD or two 4K displays)
• Office environments requiring centralized cable management and remote IT management

Key specifications

• Power delivery: up to 210W
• Thunderbolt 3 data transfer: up to 40 Gbps
• USB ports: 3 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A), 2 × USB 2.0
• Video outputs: 1 × HDMI (supports multiple display configurations)
• Ethernet: Gigabit LAN (up to 1000 Mbit/s)
• Maximum digital resolution: up to 3840 × 2160 pixels
• Connectivity: wired
• Cable length: 0.8 m
• Colour: black
• Weight: 0.72 kg

How to use

Connect the dock to a compatible Dell Precision 7530 or 7730 via the integrated Thunderbolt/USB-C cable to provide power, video and peripheral connectivity through a single connection. Attach external monitors to the HDMI or Thunderbolt-connected displays, connect network cable to the Ethernet port for wired LAN access, and plug USB devices into the available USB-A or USB 2.0 ports. Ensure the workstation is configured to use the external displays in the operating system display settings.

Recommendations

For best charging performance and display support, use with Dell Precision 7530 or 7730 systems and update system firmware and drivers to the latest Dell-provided versions. Place the dock within 0.8 m of the host device and allow adequate ventilation around the unit.