Docking station Lenovo ThinkPad USB4 Smart Dock 5500 — wired USB4, 65W PD, Gigabit Ethernet, 4K@30Hz, 100W PSU, Eclipse Black

The Lenovo ThinkPad USB4 Smart Dock 5500 is a USB4 docking station designed to expand connectivity and productivity for Lenovo laptops. It provides USB4 upstream connectivity with up to 40 Gbps bandwidth, supports high-resolution external displays and delivers up to 100 W USB Power Delivery for laptop charging. The dock also includes a cloud-based management tool, Lenovo Accessories Fleet Manager (LAFM), for centralized device management.

Advantages

The dock uses USB4 technology to offer significantly higher bandwidth than USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, enabling support for either a single 8K 60 Hz display or two 4K displays at high refresh rates, while simultaneously handling peripheral devices. It supports USB Power Delivery 3.1 up to 100 W for fast charging and provides universal compatibility across multiple operating systems. Integrated Ethernet, a cable lock slot and fleet management via LAFM add convenience for both end users and IT administrators.

Key specifications

• Host interface: USB4 with up to 40 Gbps bandwidth
• Display support: up to one 8K 60 Hz or two 4K 144 Hz (depending on system capabilities)
• Power Delivery: USB PD 3.1, up to 100 W output
• Network: Ethernet LAN 1000 Mbit/s (Gigabit Ethernet)
• Management: Lenovo Accessories Fleet Manager (cloud-based, browser access)
• Security: cable lock slot
• Connection type: wired dock

How to use

Connect the dock to a compatible laptop using the USB4 upstream port. Attach external displays, Ethernet and other peripherals to the dock’s downstream ports. Ensure the host laptop supports the required display and power profiles to achieve the advertised resolutions and charging rates. Access Lenovo Accessories Fleet Manager through a web browser to register, configure, update firmware and diagnose dock units for fleet-wide management.

Recommendations

For optimal display performance, use cables and host systems that support USB4 and the required video modes; verify your laptop’s firmware and OS drivers are up to date before deploying multiple high-resolution monitors. IT administrators should use LAFM to manage firmware updates and configuration across dock deployments.