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OWC Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock
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Mfr P/N: TB3PRODCK OWC SKU: OWCTB3PRODCK
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The best networking, media, and docking for pro video production and demanding data workflows.
- Lightning-fast 40Gb/s transfer speeds: (2) Thunderbolt 3 ports (Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt backward compatible)
- Easy media ingest at speeds up to 370MB/s: CFast 2.0 Card Reader and SD 4.0 Card Reader
- Bandwidth to edit from your server: 10Gb/s Ethernet port
- AVB ready: perfect for use in pro audio and video applications where synchronization of data streams is critical
- Power while working: notebook charging via Thunderbolt 3
- Connect your peripherals: (3) USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
- See your work: Connect two 4K displays or one 5K display
- Securely powered: locking power connection
- Multi-bay external drive access: eSATA port with port multiplier support
- Thunderbolt certified: for Mac and Windows
- 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty
High-Bandwidth and Flexibility for Demanding Hi-Res Needs
Pro-level docking stations should be ready to handle any situation that you encounter in a production workflow. The OWC Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock is your on-location and post production "mission control" with an unrivaled combination of super-fast 10Gb Ethernet, CFast and SD card readers, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, three USB 3.1 ports, and full support for eSATA devices and drives.
With this unique productivity configuration, you can upload and work with 4/8K RAW video and RAW photo files immediately at speeds up to 370MB/s. Collaborate in a shared workflow environment via the 10Gb Ethernet port to keep your projects streaming from file setup to final renders with headroom to spare. Add a second 4K monitor via the DisplayPort interface or a 5K monitor connected to the second Thunderbolt 3 port. Daisy chain up to six Thunderbolt devices. All while powering your laptop and managing the typical USB 3.1 devices you need to get the job done.
Add Media Versatility to DIT Carts
When you're on location, your cart needs the power of versatility. With conveniently accessible front-side CFast and SD 4.0 card readers, the Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock helps you manage multiple card uploads efficiently. It's a huge asset when you're covering live events like conferences, festivals, and concerts where you're working with multiple videographers and photographers.
See More, Access More
Need more work view space? Need to access a large on-location DAS drive? No problem. The Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock offers a DisplayPort for adding another 4K display, plus additional ports including an eSATA port with port multiplier support, so you can access multiple drives within a multi-bay RAID.
Small Footprint, Big Connections
Sized similarly to a single external drive enclosure, the Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock's aluminum case helps keep cart weight streamlined while easily fitting into a cart drawer or small box during cart breakdown.
With two Thunderbolt 3 ports, the Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock offers incredible potential to connect multiple devices to take on the biggest projects. You can daisy-chain up to 6 Thunderbolt devices to the Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock for studio-level storage, RAID arrays, eGPUs for graphics processing, or all of these combined and connected at 40Gb/s bandwidth.
Discover new ways to meet the challenges of any workflow:
- Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock + Thunderblade = the ultimate on-site workflow setup
- Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock + ThunderBay = high capacity RAID workstation
- Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock + OWC Express 4M2 = customizable, ultra-fast RAID workstation
- Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock + Envoy Pro EX (VE) = rugged capture kit for video pros
- Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock + Mercury Helios FX = high-end graphics process workstation
Download the OWC guide to daisy-chaining to learn tips and tricks for the best connections.
Conquers Workflows and Combats Clutter
When you're back in your office or studio, the Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock has the power and ports you need to manage your workflow and take control of your workspace. The Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock is compact, so you can comfortably manage your peripherals and keep your workspace free of clutter. Its 10Gb Ethernet connection keeps you connected at top speeds, and with 60W charging power, your notebook is charged up and ready to move.
The right ports, right where you need them
Our engineers evaluated thousands of possibilities in discovering the optimal port configuration for nearly any environment. With its 10 ports of connectivity thoughtfully placed, the Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock delivers convenience while keeping desktops clutter–free. The docking station's front is designed for the easy connection of your portable devices and media cards, while the rear features a multitude of ports for your static devices so cables stay out of sight.
Front-facing:
- (1) USB-A (USB 3.1 Gen 1) port
- (1) SD card reader slot
- (1) CFast 2.0 card reader slot
Rear-facing:
- (2) Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports
- (1) DisplayPort 1.2
- (2) USB-A (USB 3.1 Gen 1) ports
- (1) 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- (1) eSATA port
Safely Disconnect Drives with a Click
The Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock comes with the OWC Dock Ejector software to safely disconnect all connected drives in a single click. An exclusive OWC engineering design, Dock Ejector ensures all data is written before disconnection while saving time and protecting against data loss.
- Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt compatibility requires a certified Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) adapter and a Thunderbolt 2 cable. This configuration provides data transfer at Thunderbolt 2 speeds (up to 20Gb/s) but does not support notebook charging.
- The OWC Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock requires a driver to work properly with Windows or Linux. Please visit go.owc.com/tb3prodock/drivers for more detail.
Includes
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- (1) OWC Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock
- (1) 0.7M (28") Thunderbolt Cable
- (1) External Power Supply and Power Cable
- (1) Quick Start Guide for OWC Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock
- (1) User Guide for OWC Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock
- (1) OWC Dock Ejector for Mac and Windows (software download)
- (1) User Guide for OWC Dock Ejector
- 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Specs
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IEEE Specification Support
- 802.1AB
- 802.1Qav
Device Ports
- (1) Host Port - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) up to 40Gb/s (5000MB/s)
- (1) Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Port
- (3) USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Ports up to 600MB/s
- (1) eSATA 6 Gb/s Port (supports port multiplier)
- (1) DisplayPort Port
- (1) 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) RJ-45 Port
Memory Card Slots
- (1) CFast 2.0
- (1) SD
Power Delivery
- (1) Thunderbolt 3 port with 60W
- (1) Thunderbolt 3 port with 15W
Display Support
- Up to one 5K display @ 60Hz,
- or two 4K displays @ 60Hz
Display Support by Port
- Thunderbolt 3: Up to 5K @ 60Hz via a native Thunderbolt 3 display or 4K @ 60Hz via a Thunderbolt display or a USB-C display adapter
- DisplayPort 1.2: Up to 4K @ 60Hz
Ethernet Speeds (RJ-45)
- 10Gb/s (10GBASE-T)
- 5Gb/s (5GBASE-T)
- 2.5Gb/s (2.5GBASE-T)
- 1Gb/s "Gigabit" (1000BASE-T)
- 100Mb/s (100BASE-T)
Data Rate
- Thunderbolt 3: up to 40Gb/s
Host Interface Requirements
- Thunderbolt (USB-C) port (backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt1)
Mac OS Compatibility
- macOS 10.13 High Sierra
- macOS 10.14 Mojave
- macOS 10.15 Catalina
- macOS 11.x Big Sur
- macOS 12.x Monterey
- macOS 13.x Ventura
PC OS Compatibility
- Windows 10 64-bit Edition
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows 11
Other Requirements
- Requires macOS 10.13.6 or later.
- On a Mac, to enable high-power USB support for the Apple Super Drive, Apple USB Keyboard, and charging for iPad 1/2/3 generation devices, please install OWC Dock Ejector for Mac. This application includes a driver that enables support for these devices and charging functions.
- Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt compatibility requires a certified Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) adapter and a Thunderbolt 2 cable. This configuration provides data transfer at Thunderbolt 2 speeds (up to 20Gb/s) but does not support notebook charging.
- In Windows 10, the driver for Ethernet functionality will be provided by the system when it detects this device. However, a new driver has been supplied which is not yet available in Windows and is available here. Please download the .zip file, open the archive, and then run the 64-bit or 32-bit MSI file appropriate for your version of Windows.
External Power Adapter
- Yes
Power Supply
- External UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply
AC Input
- 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 2.2A
DC Output
- +12V, 12.5A
Wattage
- 150W
Security Slot
- Yes
Housing Color
- Black
Housing Material
- Aluminum
Dimensions
- Height: 3.5 cm (1.4 in)
- Length: 21.2 cm (8.3 in)
- Width: 10.8 cm (4.3 in)
Weight
- 780.0 g (1.72 lbs)
Certifications
- CE
- FCC
- VCCI
- BSMI
- LVD
- RCM
- Thunderbolt
RoHS Compliant
- Yes
Ambient Temperature
- Operating: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
- Non-Operating: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Altitude
- Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)
- Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)
Humidity
- Operating: 8% to 90% non-condensing
- Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
- Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt compatibility requires a certified Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) adapter and a Thunderbolt 2 cable. This configuration provides data transfer at Thunderbolt 2 speeds (up to 20Gb/s) but does not support notebook charging.
- The eSATA port and the CFast reader share a single PCIe Gen 2 lane, as do the USB ports and the SD card reader. The maximum transfer rate for a single PCIe Gen 2 lane is about 370MB/s, which means that any device connected to these interfaces cannot go faster than 370 MB/s. When multiple devices are used simultaneously, the bandwidth is shared.
- This product was designed for use with the fan on and passed engineering tests with the fan on. There is a fan switch to turn off the fan when a low-noise environment is needed. However, the device should only be used for short periods of time with the fan in the OFF position, as prolonged use may cause the device to overheat. Overheating can result in damage to the system, cause issues to data integrity, reduce system reliability and/or shorten the lifespan of the electrical components. For best results, it is recommended not to use the device continuously for more than 30 minutes with the fan in the OFF position.
- Resolutions and refresh rates will vary depending upon hardware, connections, and OS in use. Dock does not support display daisy-chains via MST (Multi-Stream Transport).
- Dual display support, including available resolution and refresh rates, is dependent on host hardware and drivers.
- Apple silicon M1/M2/M3 Pro, M1/M2/M3 Max, and M1/M2 Ultra Mac models, Apple Intel-based Mac models, and Thunderbolt 4 PCs can support up to two displays at up to 4K @ 60Hz via Thunderbolt.
- Apple silicon M1/M2/M3 Mac models can support one external display up to 4K @ 60Hz via Thunderbolt. - The following Apple silicon M1/M2/M3 Mac models support a single display over a Thunderbolt port:
- MacBook Pro (14-inch, M3, 2023)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020) - MacBookPro17,1
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, M2, 2022) - Mac14,7
- MacBook Air (M1, 2020) - MacBookAir10,1
- MacBook Air (M2, 2022) - Mac14,2
- Mac mini (M1, 2020) - Macmini9,1 - The following Mac models provide only partial support for DisplayPort 1.4, including limiting resolution to 5K or 6K at 60Hz. Please review Apple's display specifications for your specific Mac to determine the maximum supported resolution and color depth:
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018) - MacBookPro15,1
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) - MacBookPro15,2
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) - MacBookPro15,2
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019) - MacBookPro15,1 and MacBookPro15,3
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) - MacBookPro15,4
- MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) - MacBookPro16,1 and MacBookPro16,4
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) - MacBookPro16,2
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) - MacBookPro16,3
- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) - MacBookAir8,1
- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2019) - MacBookAir8,2
- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020) - MacBookAir9,1
- iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019) - iMac19,1
- iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019) - iMac19,2
- iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020) - iMac20,1 and iMac20,2
- Mac mini (2018) - Macmini8,1
- Mac Pro (2019) - MacPro7,1
- Mac Pro (Rack, 2019) - MacPro7,1 - Native Thunderbolt 3 display or Thunderbolt/Thunderbolt 2 display using the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter.
- The DisplayPort does not support DP++. When using a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter, make sure to use an active adapter.
- Up to 60W of Power Delivery (charging) is available to the host computer via the Thunderbolt 3 port labeled 60W.
- Supports 802.1AB 'AVB' protocols.
Compatibility & Installation Videos
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MacBook Pro
MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2024)
Late 2024
Model ID: Mac16.5
Apple M4 Max
MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2024)
Late 2024
Model ID: Mac16,8
Apple M4 Pro
MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2024)
Late 2024
Model ID: Mac16,7
Apple M4 Pro
MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2024)
Late 2024
Model ID: Mac16,6 & Mac16,1
Apple M4 Max & Apple M4
MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2023)
Late 2023
Model ID: Mac15,9
Apple M3 Max
MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2023)
Late 2023
Model ID: Mac15,8
Apple M3 Max
MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2023)
Late 2023
Model ID: Mac15,7
Apple M3 Pro
MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2023)
Late 2023
Model ID: Mac15,6 & Mac15,3
Apple M3 Pro & Apple M3
MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2023)
Late 2023
Model ID: Mac15,11
Apple M3 Max
MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2023)
Late 2023
Model ID: Mac15,10
Apple M3 Max
MacBook Pro (14-inch, Early 2023)
Early 2023
Model ID: Mac14,9
Apple M2 Pro
MacBook Pro (16-inch, Early 2023)
Early 2023
Model ID: Mac14,6
Apple M2 Max
MacBook Pro (14-inch, Early 2023)
Early 2023
Model ID: Mac14,5
Apple M2 Max
MacBook Pro (16-inch, Early 2023)
Early 2023
Model ID: Mac14,10
Apple M2 Pro
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2022)
Mid 2022
Model ID: Mac14,7
Apple M2
MacBook Pro (14-inch, Late 2021)
Late 2021
Model ID: MacBookPro18,4 & MacBookPro18,3
Apple M1 Max & Apple M1 Pro
MacBook Pro (16-inch, Late 2021)
Late 2021
Model ID: MacBookPro18,2 & MacBookPro18,1
Apple M1 Max & Apple M1 Pro
MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Late 2020)
Late 2020
Model ID: MacBookPro17,1
Apple M1
MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2020)
Mid 2020
Model ID: MacBookPro16,3 & MacBookPro16,2
1.4GHz & 1.7GHz & 2.0GHz Core i5 & 2.3GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Touch, 16-inch, Mid 2019)
Late 2019
Model ID: MacBookPro16,4 & MacBookPro16,1
2.6GHz Core i7 & 2.3GHz & 2.4GHz Core i9
MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2019)
Mid 2019
Model ID: MacBookPro15,4
1.4GHz Core i5 & 1.7GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2019)
Mid 2019
Model ID: MacBookPro15,3
2.3GHz & 2.4GHz Core i9
MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2019)
Mid 2019
Model ID: MacBookPro15,2
2.4GHz Core i5 & 2.8GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2019)
Mid 2019
Model ID: MacBookPro15,1
2.6GHz Core i7 & 2.3GHz & 2.4GHz Core i9
MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2018)
Mid 2018
Model ID: MacBookPro15,2
2.3GHz Core i5 & 2.7GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2018)
Mid 2018
Model ID: MacBookPro15,1
2.2GHz & 2.6GHz Core i7 & 2.9GHz Core i9
MacBook Pro (Touch, 15-inch, Mid 2017)
Mid 2017
Model ID: MacBookPro14,3
2.8GHz & 2.9GHz & 3.1GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Touch, 13-inch, Mid 2017)
Mid 2017
Model ID: MacBookPro14,2
3.1GHz & 3.3GHz Core i5 & 3.5GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2017)
Mid 2017
Model ID: MacBookPro14,1
2.3GHz Core i5 & 2.5GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Retina, Touch Bar, 15-inch, Late 2016)
Late 2016
Model ID: MacBookPro13,3
2.6GHz & 2.7GHz & 2.9GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Retina, Touch Bar, 13-inch, Late 2016)
Late 2016
Model ID: MacBookPro13,2
2.9GHz & 3.1GHz Core i5 & 3.3GHz Core i7
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2016)
Late 2016
Model ID: MacBookPro13,1
2.0GHz Core i5 & 2.4GHz Core i7
MacBook Air
MacBook Air (15-inch, Early 2025)
Early 2025
Model ID: Mac16,13
Apple M4
MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2025)
Early 2025
Model ID: Mac16,12
Apple M4
MacBook Air (15-inch, Early 2024)
Early 2024
Model ID: Mac15,13
Apple M3
MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2024)
Early 2024
Model ID: Mac15,12
Apple M3
MacBook Air (15-inch, Mid 2023)
Mid 2023
Model ID: Mac14,15
Apple M2
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2022)
Mid 2022
Model ID: Mac14,2
Apple M2
MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2020)
Early 2020
Model ID: MacBookAir9,1
1.1GHz Core i3 & 1.2GHz Core i7
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2019)
Mid 2019
Model ID: MacBookAir8,2
1.6GHz Core i5
MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2018)
Late 2018
Model ID: MacBookAir8,1
1.6GHz Core i5
iMac (Retina 4.5K, 24-inch, Late 2024)
Late 2024
Model ID: Mac16,3 & Mac16,2
Apple M4
iMac (Retina 4.5K, 24-inch, Late 2023)
Late 2023
Model ID: Mac15,5 & Mac15,4
Apple M3
iMac (Retina 4.5K, 24-inch, Mid 2021)
Mid 2021
Model ID: iMac21,2 & iMac21,1
Apple M1
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Mid 2020)
Mid 2020
Model ID: iMac20,2 & iMac20,1
3.8GHz Core i7 & 3.6GHz Core i9 & 3.3GHz & 3.1GHz Core i5
iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Early 2019)
Early 2019
Model ID: iMac19,2
3.6GHz Core i3 & 3.0GHz Core i5 & 3.2GHz Core i7
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Early 2019)
Early 2019
Model ID: iMac19,1
3.7GHz & 3.1GHz & 3.0GHz Core i5 & 3.6GHz Core i9
iMac Pro (27-inch, Late 2017)
Late 2017
Model ID: iMacPro1,1
2.5GHz Xeon W & 2.3GHz Xeon W & 3.0GHz Xeon W & 3.2GHz Xeon W
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Mid 2017)
Mid 2017
Model ID: iMac18,3
3.8GHz & 3.5GHz & 3.4GHz Core i5 & 4.2GHz Core i7
iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Mid 2017)
Mid 2017
Model ID: iMac18,2
3.4GHz & 3.0GHz Core i5 & 3.6GHz Core i7
Mac Pro
Mac Pro (Mid 2023)
Mid 2023
Model ID: Mac14,8
Apple M2 Ultra
Mac Pro Rack (Mid 2023)
Mid 2023
Model ID: Mac14,8
Apple M2 Ultra
Mac Pro Rack (Late 2019)
Late 2019
Model ID: MacPro7,1
3.5GHz 8-Core Xeon
Mac Pro Rack (Late 2019)
Late 2019
Model ID: MacPro7,1
3.3GHz 12-Core Xeon
Mac Pro Rack (Late 2019)
Late 2019
Model ID: MacPro7,1
3.2GHz 16-Core Xeon
Mac Pro Rack (Late 2019)
Late 2019
Model ID: MacPro7,1
2.7GHz 24-Core Xeon
Mac Pro Rack (Late 2019)
Late 2019
Model ID: MacPro7,1
2.5GHz 28-Core Xeon
Mac Studio
Mac Studio (Early 2025)
Early 2025
Model ID: Mac16,9 & Mac15,14
Apple M4 Max & Apple M3 Ultra
Mac Studio (Mid 2023)
Mid 2023
Model ID: Mac14,14 & Mac14,13
Apple M2 Ultra & Apple M2 Max
Mac Studio (Early 2022)
Early 2022
Model ID: Mac13,2 & Mac13,1
Apple M1 Ultra & Apple M1 Max
Mac mini
Mac mini (Late 2024)
Late 2024
Model ID: Mac16,11 & Mac16,10
Apple M4 Pro & Apple M4
Mac mini (Early 2023)
Early 2023
Model ID: Mac14,3 & Mac14,12
Apple M2 & Apple M2 Pro
Mac mini (Late 2020)
Late 2020
Model ID: Macmini9,1
Apple M1
Mac mini (Late 2018)
Late 2018
Model ID: Macmini8,1
3.6GHz Core i3 & 3.0GHz Core i5 & 3.2GHz Core i7
PC Compatible
PC Compatible
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Big improvement
Speed very much improved over the Thunderbolt 3 dock and the fan is silent.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.jdtilston,
Jan, 4 2022
- Reviewer:jdtilston
Response from OWC, Support
Thank you for providing us with your feedback! We are delighted to hear you are pleased with the Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock! If further assistance is needed, please feel free to reach out to our support team.
DECENT UNIT WITH MUCH NEEDED FEATURES, BUT POWER UP SEQUENCE ISSUES
My Computer: 2019 MAC BOOK PRO, obtained in 2021, (Intel 8 core I-9, BigSur 11.13.1) Length of testing - about 2 days. Issue: System will not fully boot up unless the laptop is powered ON before the dock is powered, OR if the laptop is initially OFF, AND the AC power is applied to the doc, then it MAY boot (caveats below). If there are NO drives attached to the dock (e.g. USB NVMe, eSATA or USB-3 SSD), computer WILL boot when power is applied to the dock (AC on). The computer is signaled by the TB cable and starts the boot process. When booted and logged in, other drives may then be attached to the dock. (I use a bluetooth powered remote to switch the AC power to the DOCK for a low-inrush application of AC. There is no power switch on the dock.) BOOT ISSUES with DRIVES ATTACHED, Powering up Dock and Computer Simultaneously — With a USB-NVMe SSD, OR an eSATA drive connected to the DOCK, the computer will hang partway in boot up after the computer is started when it detects power is applied to the DOCK. -- When it hangs, power must be removed from the DOCK {and may be required to press the POWER ON button on laptop to continue to boot}. TO SUCCESSFULLY POWER UP THE DOCK with DRIVES ATTACHED: — Power the laptop up with the DOCK AC power off — When fully booted, apply AC power to the dock (I use a remote switch for AC power) — NVME drive may be attached to the dock before power up — eSATA drive may be attached to the dock and “warm” (DC power pre-appled to the drive) e.g. Guardian Maximus USB/eSATA/FW800 drive. Some drives may not start "warm". — USB SSD may be connected to the doc (e.g. ATOMOS NINJA compatible SSD) This issue SHOULD BE ADDRESSED by a firmware update. This a nuisance to have the dock powered off in the middle of the laptop boot sequence. If there were no similar doc with eSATA connections and TB-3, I would return this unit for this design feature. If there were a USB controlled AC power switch available, an automatic start method could be assembled. I might recommend this product if you need the high speed features and eSATA ports. I have an older OWC TB-2 doc with Firewire800 (no longer an option in the current OWC lineup) that worked on my older laptop, It has no such power on issue. I cannot test the high speed internet connection, nor the CFAST card slot at this time. 12-4-2021
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.Chucksan74,
Dec, 4 2021
- Reviewer:Chucksan74
Response from OWC, Support
Thank you for your feedback. We would be happy to reach out to you for further assistnace.
10G Ethernet is so nice!
Definitely the best way to get the ultra fast speed of 10G Ethernet into your laptop for video editing and large file transfers. So much better than gigabit. You can actually do offline 4K editing straight from the server with this thunderbolt 3 dock.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Response from OWC, Support
Thank you so much KindBison-90597 for taking the time to leave your 5-Star Review. We are glad the dock was just what you needed for you set up. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns. Phone 1-800-275-4576 or +1-815-338-8685 Customer Service/Sales & Technical Support - Monday-Friday (8am-8pm CT) - Saturday & Sunday (Closed) Live Chat Technical Support - Monday-Friday (8am-8pm CT) - Saturday (9am-5pm CT) - Sunday (Closed) Live Chat Customer Service/Sales - Monday-Friday (7am-10pm CT) - Saturday & Sunday (9am-5pm CT). Thanks for choosing OWC, and have a great day!
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