USB-C Universal Docking Station for GNU/Linux Low Cost Edition (TPE-USBDOCKLC)

USB-C Universal Docking Station for GNU/Linux Low Cost Edition (TPE-USBDOCKLC)
For a limited time we have a low cost edition of our USB docking station: Get one while they last!

Note: This item is only available for shipping to those within the United States.

Universal docking station technology has greatly advanced in recent years. In part thanks to USB tech getting faster, offering increased power, and the elimination of poorly supported dedicated video translation chips. On devices that support DisplayPort™ over USB Type-C for example users are able to take advantage of a systems built-in DisplayPort, but without having to plug in a separate video cable. When a systems USB-C port is connected internally to the on-board DisplayPort™ users can take advantage of utilizing 4K+ screens at high frame rates. In older docking stations and USB video adapters that rely on DisplayLink technology users can generally expect to run into problems with video output performance (lower frame rates and video output resolutions) as well as problems upgrading to new OS releases. The later due to proprietary drivers and the lack of proper integration with Linux. Other benefits of a modern USB Type-C docking station include ample power for any devices connected without the need for having to connect a separate power cable.

GNU/Linux users can expect full support now and long into the future on all recently released distributions: 10/100 ethernet (RTL8152), USB 2.0 hub, audio (2-in-1), and the SD/TF card reader (SY-T18 SD/MicroSD). For devices that support DisplayPort™ over USB Type-C users can also expect support for HDMI, VGA, and USB-C Power Delivery.

This dock boasts a plug-and-play USB C Hub featuring 1 USB-C PD charging port (60W PD 20V/3A) and 3 USB 2.0 ports.

  • Ultra Fast Data Transfer: 3 ports offer high-speed data transfer of up to 480Mbps

  • Advanced Charging Technology

  • Connectors: Audio/Mic 2-in-1 port, HDMI（female), VGA （female), 3 x USB 2.0 ports（female), 10/100 RJ45, 3.5mm audio、SD card slot, Micro SD card slot, Type-C(female）(60W 20V/3A)

  • Premium Quality: Aluminum Alloy Body

  • Supports all popular and libre (free) distributions: There is proper support for all components utilizing native free software drivers (and without OS-loaded firmware)

Approximate Weight: 247g/8.7oz
Approximate Size: 280*80.5*18mm/11*3.2*0.7in
Approximate Cable length: 17mm/0.7in

Partial List Of Supported Releases:

* Trisquel 9, 10, 11
Slint 15.0
Slackware 15.0
Ubuntu 17.04, 17.10, 18.04, 18.10, 19.04, 19.10, 20.04, 20.10, 21.04, 21.10, 22.04, 22.10, 23.04, 23.10
Fedora 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39
Debian 9, 10, 11, 12
Lubuntu 17.04, 17.10, 18.04, 18.10, 19.04, 19.10, 20.04, 20.10, 21.04, 21.10, 22.04, 22.10, 23.04, 23.10
Peppermint Linux OS 9, 9 Respin-2, 10, 10 Respin, 10 Respin 20191210, 2022-02-02, 2022-10-02, 2022-11-07, 2022-11-28, 2023-07-01, 2023-10-15
Kubuntu 17.04, 17.10, 18.04, 18.10, 19.04, 19.10, 20.04, 20.10, 21.04, 21.10, 22.04, 22.10, 23.04, 23.10
Linux Mint 19, 19.1, 19.2, 19.3, 20, 20.1, 20.2, 20.3, 21, 21.1, 21.2, 21.2 Edge, 21.3, 21.3 Edge
Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) 3, 4, 5, 6
elementary OS .4.1, 5.0, 5.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.1.4, 5.1.5, 5.1.6, 5.1.7, 6, 6.1, 7, 7.1
Rocky Linux 9 Series 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3
Rocky Linux 8 Series 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, 8.9
AlmaLinux 9 Series 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3
AlmaLinux 8 Series 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, 8.9
CentOS Stream 8, 9
CentOS 8 Series 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, 8.9
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9 Series 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 Series 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, 8.9
OpenSuSE 15.0, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, 15.5
Zorin OS 15, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 16, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 17, 17.1
* Mageia 6, 6.1, 7, 7.1, 8, 9
Manjaro 17.1, 18.0, 18.1.0, 19.0, 20.0, 20.1, 20.2, 20.2.1, 21.0, 21.0.1, 21.0.2, 21.0.3, 21.0.4, 21.0.5, 21.0.6, 21.0.7, 21.1.0, 21.1.1, 21.1.2, 21.1.3, 21.1.4, 21.1.5, 21.1.6, 21.2.0, 21.2.1, 21.2.2, 21.2.3, 21.2.4, 21.2.5, 21.2.6, 21.3.1, 21.3.2, 21.3.3, 21.3.4, 21.3.5, 21.3.6, 21.3.7, 22.0, 22.0.1, 22.0.2, 22.0.3, 22.0.4, 22.0.5, 22.1.0, 22.1.1, 22.1.2, 22.1.3, 23.0, 23.0.1, 23.0.2, 23.0.3, 23.0.4, 23.1.0, 23.1.1, 23.1.2, 23.1.3


Most other recently released distributions are also compatible. If in doubt just ask.

* Mageia users: Don't forget to disable your firewall from the Mageia Control Center > Security > Set up your personal firewall and check the box that says Everything (no firewall) or otherwise set some other custom setting to permit network access.

* Trisquel users: Trisquel 9+ is supported

* While no support is available the docking station is also compatible with Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 10 & Mac OS X

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