Lenovo ThinkPad Universal USB-C Dock (40AY) (2020)

Lenovo's universal USB-C dock works with virtually any USB-C laptop and uses DisplayLink to drive up to three displays across two DisplayPort 1.4 and one HDMI 2.0 output, so the host port does not need DisplayPort Alt Mode. It charges the notebook at up to 100W with the 135W adapter (65W with the 90W adapter). Wired I/O includes three 10Gbps USB-A, two USB 2.0 USB-A, a front USB-C, Gigabit Ethernet, a combo audio jack and a Kensington lock.

Lenovo’s DisplayLink USB-C dock with 2x DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, USB-A/USB-C, Gigabit Ethernet and up to 100W charging.

Device Information

Manufacturer
Lenovo
Release Year
2020
Model Number
40AY0090
Category
Dock / Hub

Available Ports

Connector Quantity Label Notes
USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) 1 USB-C host (captive cable) Connects to laptop; up to 100W charging; displays via DisplayLink
DisplayPort 1.4 2 DisplayPort out DisplayLink-driven
HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) 1 HDMI out DisplayLink-driven
USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2) 3 USB-A (10Gbps) 10Gbps data
USB Type-A (USB 2.0) 2 USB-A (USB 2.0) Peripherals
USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) 1 USB-C downstream (front) Data + device charging
RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet) 1 Ethernet Gigabit, with MAC pass-through/PXE/WOL
3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic) 1 3.5mm combo audio Headset/mic combo jack
Kensington Security Slot 1 Kensington lock Security lock slot

Notes & Compatibility

Universal USB-C dock; displays are driven via DisplayLink, so the host port does not require DP Alt Mode. Distinct from the ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock. Charging is 65W with the 90W adapter, up to 100W with the 135W adapter. Ships with a DC barrel power adapter (not modeled); also has a NanoSaver lock slot.

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