Thunderbolt Station has now launched its fourth-generation product, with a classic design derived from CalDigit's first Thunderbolt dock. This dock is highly functional, offering an extremely wide range of connection options and supporting high-speed data transfer. It is also one of the few docks on the market that supports 2.5GbE connectivity, laying the foundation for future Thunderbolt products.
Flagship Product with Powerful Functions
As a flagship product, Thunderbolt Station 4 (DS019) is specifically designed for users who pursue excellent performance and quality. It is equipped with up to 20 ports, including USB 3.0, USB-C, Thunderbolt 4, and 10Gb Ethernet RJ-45 ports, making it one of the most advanced docks currently available and capable of meeting your needs for building a complete workstation solution.
Abundant Ports for Worry-Free Connections
DS019 provides an astonishing 20 connection ports, ranking first in terms of functionality among Thunderbolt docks. Its design philosophy is to ensure that there are always enough ports, and for most people, there will definitely be no shortage of ports when using DS019.
Universal Compatibility for Wide Adaptability
DS019 can be used on any computer or tablet with a Type-C interface. It is compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, and USB-C interface devices and can automatically adapt according to the connected host to provide the required functions. The specific compatible devices include:
Thunderbolt 4 computers
Intel Thunderbolt 3 Macs
M1/M2 Pro, M1/M2 Max, and M1 Ultra Thunderbolt 4 Macs
M1/M2 Thunderbolt 3 Macs
Thunderbolt 3 computers
USB4 computers
USB-C computers
USB-C Windows tablets
Thunderbolt or USB-C iPads
Thunderbolt or USB-C Chromebooks
It should be noted that the functionality depends on that of the host or tablet, and macOS 11.4 (Big Sur) or a higher version is required.
Fast Charging to Meet Various Needs
When charging a laptop, DS019 can provide a power output of up to 85W, which is the highest charging power among all Thunderbolt 4 docks and is very suitable for large-screen laptops. For laptops or tablets with a power demand lower than 85W, it will automatically provide the required power.
High-Speed Ports with Excellent Performance
Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Ports: DS019 has three 40Gb/s Thunderbolt 4/USB4 ports. One is used to connect the laptop host, and the other two can be used to connect Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, or USB-C devices such as displays, SSDs, and hubs.
9 USB Ports: It is equipped with 7 USB ports (including USB-A and USB-C) that offer a data transfer speed of 10Gb/s, allowing you to connect various USB accessories. However, the USB-C and USB-A ports are only for data transfer. To connect a display, you need to use the spare Thunderbolt 4/USB4 ports.
20W USB-C Port: The front USB-C port can provide up to 20W of power to the connected device, making it suitable for high-power accessories such as Apple's MagSafe wireless charger.
Excellent Display Support for Clear Visuals
In terms of connecting displays, DS019 performs outstandingly:
Single Display: You can connect a single display to the HDMI port or one of the spare Thunderbolt 4 ports. If you want to connect a Displayport display, you can use an active HDMI to Displayport adapter or a USB-C to Displayport adapter.
Dual Displays: macOS users using M1 Pro, M1 Max, or Intel-based Macs can connect up to two displays. M1-based Macs do not support connecting dual displays via Thunderbolt ports. Windows PC users with Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 can also connect up to two displays. However, it should be noted that certain refresh rates require support from the host, GPU, and display for DP.14 HBR3 and DSC 1.2. Some Thunderbolt 3 hosts that only support DP 1.2 will have limitations in terms of resolution and refresh rate. Moreover, to support higher refresh rates, the bit/color depth may vary, and support for higher refresh rates may change due to operating system updates. In addition, some Windows PC manufacturers have restricted the functions of Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C ports, such as charging and display compatibility. Before use, check whether your PC supports external displays.
High-Speed Network for Stable Connections
The 2.5GbE interface of DS019 is a major highlight. Its speed is 2.5 times faster than that of traditional Gigabit Ethernet and is becoming the new standard for routers, switches, and NAS devices. Of course, it is also compatible with traditional 1GbE Ethernet devices, but 2.5GbE performance requires a Thunderbolt host and 2.5GbE-compatible devices or higher versions.
Tablet Adaptation for Enhanced Efficiency
Connecting DS019 to a Thunderbolt/USB-C iPad or Windows tablet can further improve your workflow efficiency. However, the full functionality of the tablet depends on its own performance.
Convenient Card Reading for High-Speed Transfers
DS019 has front SD and microSD interfaces, and both card slots support UHS-II performance, allowing you to quickly access SD cards.
Offline Charging for On-the-Go Power
The front USB-A port, all USB-C ports, and the two rear USB-A ports of DS019 support offline charging. Even when DS019 is not connected to the host device, it can charge USB devices such as mobile phones and tablets through these specific ports.
Diverse Audio Options for Flexible Use
DS019 takes into account the different audio connection habits of users. It has an audio output port on the front and another on the back, and there is also a microphone audio input port on the back. However, you can only use the front audio combo port or the rear audio input and output ports at one time. If both the front and rear ports are used simultaneously, the audio will default to using the front port.
