Dell Thunderbolt Dock (TB16) Information and Specifications

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Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB16

Features of Dell Thunderbolt Dock

The Dell Thunderbolt Dock (TB16) is a device that links all your electronic devices to your laptop computer using Thunderbolt™ 3 (Type-C) cable interface. When you connect the laptop to the docking station, you can gain access to all your peripherals such as the mouse, keyboard, stereo speakers, external hard drive, and large-screen displays without having to plug each one into the laptop.

Key Features:

• Supports up to three FHD displays or two 4K displays @ 60Hz.
  Note: Precision 7510 / 7710 / 7520 / 7720 systems with discrete graphics and the Switchable Graphics option disabled in the BIOS can support more than 3 displays.
  Reference Help Me Choose: Graphics Card under Features & Benefits.
• Supports faster data transfer of up to 40 Gbps, ideal for large files.
• Common docking experience across platforms with Thunderbolt port(s) having data, video, and power capabilities.
• Single cable for power and data (up to 130w on supported computers only).

For more information about USB Type-C, refer to the knowledgebase article USB Type-C - Frequently Asked Questions.

Note: The Service Tag of the Docking Station will be located on the bottom (Figure 1).

Figure 1

Connecting the Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB16 to your computer.

System Compatibility Matrix for the TB16

Resolution Support Table (Intel HD Integrated Graphics)