Docking Port

Docking Port The docking port is a proprietary connector that generally provides an ISA, PCI, or PCI-E extension interface. It is featured on many models to provide the option of attaching it to one of the various docking stations, thereby allowing the said model to extend its base functionality. Recently, the introduction of Thunderbolt has led to the discontinuation of the old dedicated docking port. This can be seen as most of the newer models lack a dedicated docking port.

Overview

There are multiple types of docking ports, however there is no strict and official classification of them. The list of models with a docking port is divided into multiple groups of which each uses same docking port type, and lists docking stations which use this port. Not all models are compatible with all docks in given group however, as some will simply not function, or have limited functionality.

Not all docks use the full capabilities of each port. For example, 'port replicators' generally do not have any active electronic components, as they utilize wires or passive electronic components to connect the docking port to the ports in the port replicator (e.g. VGA, PS/2, RJ-45, serial, parallel, audio-in/out, USB, power connector). 'Docks' however, are more complex. On top of having replicated ports just like the aforementioned port replicator, they additionally use all capabilities of the docking port (e.g. PCI, ISA, IDE, SATA buses), but they might need external power as a result of the feature-creep. Some docks may also include an Ultrabay slot, a PCI(e) slot, or a CardBus slot.

Models featuring this technology

with a 'CS92' standard docking port

• 700, 700C, 720
• Template:ThinkPad 700/720 Port Replicator, Template:ThinkPad 700/720 Dock

with a 'CS93' standard docking Port

• 701C, 701CS, 750, 750C, 750CS, 750P, 755C, 755CS, 755CE, 755CSE, 755CD, 755CX, 755CV, 755CDV, 760C, 760CD, 760E, 760ED, 760EL, 760ELD, 760L, 760LD, 760XL, 760XD, 765L, 765D
• 360, 360C, 360CS, 360P, 360CE, 360CSE, 360PE, 365C, 365CS, 365CD, 365CSD, 365E, 365ED, 365X, 365XD, 370C
• ThinkPad MultiPort Replicator II, ThinkPad 365 Port Replicator, ThinkPad 365X Port Replicator, ThinkPad Port Replicator Model 1, ThinkPad Port Replicator Model 2, ThinkPad Dock I (3545), ThinkPad Dock II (3546), ThinkPad Dock II (3546) Adapter Kit, SelectaBase Model I

with a 'CS94' standard docking port

• 510CS
• ThinkPad MultiPort Replicator

with a 'CS96' standard docking port

• 560, 560E, 560X, 560Z, 570, 570E (using ThinkPad Direct Dock Adapter or ThinkPad UltraBase)
• 380, 380D, 380E, 380ED, 380XD, 385D, 385ED, 385XD
• ThinkPad 380/385 Port Replicator, ThinkPad Enhanced Port Replicator

with a 'CS97' standard docking port

• 770, 770E, 770ED, 770X, 770Z
• SelectaBase 770

with a 'CS98' standard docking port

• i Series 1700, i Series 1720, i Series 1721, i Series 1780, i Series 1781
• 560Z, 570, 570E (using ThinkPad Direct Dock Adapter or ThinkPad UltraBase)
• 380Z, 390, 390E, 390X
• ThinkPad Port Replicator with Advanced EtherJet

with a 'CS98' slim docking port

• 600, 600E, 600X
• SelectaBase 600, SelectaDock I, SelectaDock II, SelectaDock III

with a 'CS98' special docking port

• i Series 1410, i Series 1411, i Series 1412, i Series 1450, i Series 1451, i Series 1452, i Series 1472, i Series 1512, i Series 1552
• ThinkPad i Series Port Replicator

with a 'CS00' standard docking port

• A20m, A20p, A21e, A21m, A21p, A22e, A22m, A22p, A30, A30p, A31, A31p
• T20, T21, T22, T23, T30, T40, T40p, T41, T41p, T42, T42p, T43, T43p
• X20, X21, X22, X23, X24, X30, X31, X32
• R30, R31, R32, R40, R50, R50p, R51, R52
• ThinkPad X2 UltraBase, ThinkPad X3 UltraBase, ThinkPad Port Replicator, ThinkPad Port Replicator II, ThinkPad Mini-Dock, ThinkPad Dock, ThinkPad Dock II

with a 'CS00' slim docking port

• X40, X41, X41 Tablet
• ThinkPad X4 UltraBase, ThinkPad X4 Dock

with a 'CS00' special docking port

• TransNote
• ThinkPad TransNote Port Replicator

with a 'CS05' standard docking port

• W500
• T60, T60p, T61, T61p, T400, T500
• R60, R60i, R60e, R61, R61i, R61e, R400, R500
• Z60m, Z60t, Z61e, Z61m, Z61p, Z61t
• ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator, ThinkPad Advanced Mini-Dock, ThinkPad Advanced Dock

with a 'CS05' slim docking port

• X60, X60s, X60 Tablet, X61, X61s, X61Ls, X61 Tablet
• ThinkPad X6 UltraBase, ThinkPad X6 Tablet UltraBase

with a 'CS05' special docking port

• W700, W700ds, W701, W701ds
• ThinkPad W700 Mini-Dock, ThinkPad W700 Mini-Dock 2.0

with a 'CS08' standard docking port

• X200, X200s, X200 Tablet, X201, X201i, X201s, X201si, X201 Tablet, X201i Tablet
• ThinkPad X200 UltraBase

with a 'CS09' standard docking port

• W510, W520, W530
• T400s, T410, T410i, T410s, T410si, T420, T420i, T420s, T420si, T430, T430i, T430s, T430si, T431s (using ThinkPad CS09 Dock Adapter), T510, T510i, T520, T520i, T530, T530i
• X220, X220i, X220 Tablet, X220i Tablet, X230, X230i, X230 Tablet, X230i Tablet
• L412, L420, L421, L430, L512, L520, L530
• ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3, ThinkPad Mini-Dock Series 3, ThinkPad Mini-Dock Plus Series 3, ThinkPad UltraBase Series 3

with a 'CS13' standard docking port

• Template:P50s, Template:P51s
• W540, W541, W550s
• T440, T440s, T440p, T450, T450s, T460, T460s, T460p, T470, T470s, T470p, 25, T540p, T550, T560, T570
• X240, X250, X260, X270
• L440, Template:L450, Template:L460, Template:L470, L540, Template:L560, Template:L570
• ThinkPad Basic Dock, ThinkPad Pro Dock, ThinkPad Ultra Dock

with a 'CS13' special docking port

• Template:P50, Template:P51, Template:P70, Template:P71
• ThinkPad Workstation Dock