User Manual for OWC Thunderbolt Pro Dock

Quick Guide for OWC Thunderbolt Pro Dock

This guide provides essential information for setting up and using your OWC Thunderbolt Pro Dock. Ensure you have the necessary drivers installed for optimal performance, especially for 10Gb Ethernet and specific Mac peripherals.

System Requirements

The dock is compatible with Mac, iPad, and PC devices featuring Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4/Thunderbolt (USB-C) ports. Supported operating systems include macOS 10.13 or later, Windows 10 or later, and iPadOS 14.5 or later.

Package Contents

• OWC Thunderbolt Pro Dock
• Thunderbolt cable
• Power cable

Front Panel Layout

The front panel includes the following features:

• Power Status LED: White indicates power is established; Blue indicates an active data link.
• CFexpress Type B media slot: For inserting CFexpress cards.
• SD 4.0 media slot: For inserting SD cards.
• USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Type-A port: For connecting USB devices and accessories.

Rear Panel Layout

The rear panel provides connectivity for peripherals and power:

• OWC ClingOn-ready mount: For cable stabilization.
• Security slot: For a security tether.
• USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Type-C port: For USB devices.
• (2) USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Type-A ports: For USB devices.
• 10Gb Ethernet port: For wired network connections.
• 85W Thunderbolt 3 Port: Connects to the host computer.
• 15W Thunderbolt 3 Port: Connects to additional Thunderbolt devices.
• DisplayPort 1.4: Supports displays up to 8K resolution.
• DC 12V power port: For the included power supply.

Connection and Setup

1. Connect the dock to a power source using the included power supply and cable.
2. Connect the dock to your computer's Thunderbolt port using the provided Thunderbolt cable.
3. Connect your peripherals to the appropriate ports on the dock.

Drivers and Software

Drivers are required for 10Gb Ethernet use on PCs and for enabling Apple Super Drive, Apple USB Keyboard, and iPad charging on Macs. Download drivers from owcdigital.com/support/software-drivers. The OWC Dock Ejector application is recommended for safely ejecting drives.

Usage Notes

• For best charging performance, connect the host computer to the 85W Thunderbolt 3 port.
• The dock does not have built-in storage.
• The Ethernet interface acts as a network adapter and does not allow connected drives to function as NAS.

Troubleshooting

If the dock is not functioning:

• Verify the power cable is connected to the dock and a live power source.
• Ensure the Thunderbolt cable is securely plugged into both the host and the dock.
• Try connecting to a different host or using a different Thunderbolt cable.