Lenovo ThinkPad USB 3.0 Pro Dock Wired USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Black

The Lenovo ThinkPad USB 3.0 Pro Dock (40A70045EU) is a compact wired docking station that expands a laptop’s connectivity through a single USB 3.0 cable. It provides fast USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a Gigabit Ethernet port, audio output and multiple video outputs to connect peripherals and up to two external monitors, enabling a tidy, desktop-like workstation from one connection.

Advantages

The dock offers four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and two additional USB 2.0 ports for peripherals, plus a Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbit/s) port for reliable wired network access. It includes a VGA video port and digital video outputs to support external displays, a 3.5 mm headphone jack for audio, and a dedicated always-on USB port to charge mobile devices. Its compact black housing (150 × 80 × 32 mm) and low weight make it easy to place on a desk without occupying much space.

Suitable for

• Office workers who need multiple wired peripherals (keyboard, mouse, printer, scanner)
• Users who connect one or two external monitors for increased productivity
• Home office setups requiring stable Gigabit Ethernet connection
• Mobile device charging via always-on USB port

Key specifications

• Model: Lenovo ThinkPad USB 3.0 Pro Dock (40A70045EU)
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) Type-A single-cable connection
• USB ports: 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 × USB 2.0
• Network: 1 × Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 10/100/1000 Mbit/s
• Video outputs: VGA (D-Sub) plus digital video outputs (for up to two external monitors)
• Audio: 3.5 mm headphone jack
• Power consumption: 45 W
• Dimensions: 150 × 80 × 32 mm; Weight: 0.236 kg
• Colour: Black
• Manufacturer part number (MPN): 40A70045EU; EAN: 889561429686

How to use

Connect the dock to a compatible Lenovo PC using the included USB 3.0 cable. Attach external monitors to the available video outputs, plug in Ethernet for wired network access, and connect peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, printer and external storage to the USB ports. Use the 3.5 mm jack for headphones or speakers. The dedicated always-on USB port can be used to charge a mobile device even when the host laptop is asleep or turned off, depending on the host system support.

Recommendations

Place the dock on a stable surface close to your laptop to keep cable runs short. For best display performance, use certified cables and update your laptop’s USB and display drivers. If you require dual-monitor support, check your laptop’s USB video output capability and configure display settings in the operating system.