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Rectangular black Lenovo ThinkPad Workstation Dock with multiple ports on front and back

Lenovo

Lenovo 40A50230US ThinkPad Workstation Dock 230W

SKU CH-RWHN-6HN9B MPN 40A50230US

A 230W workstation dock for ThinkPad P50, P51, P70 and P71 with six USB 3.0 ports, dual DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 1.4, DVI-D, VGA, Gigabit Ethernet and combo audio

  • Connect up to three external displays via DisplayPort, DVI-D, HDMI and VGA
  • Charge phones and accessories even when the laptop is off with always-on USB 3.0
  • Wired 1000 Mbps Ethernet keeps large transfers stable for workstation workloads
  • 230 W adapter powers demanding ThinkPad P50, P51, P70 and P71 models
  • Six USB 3.0 ports give plenty of bandwidth for drives, docks and peripherals

Compatibility Scope

The Lenovo 40A50230US ThinkPad Workstation Dock 230W is a dedicated docking station for ThinkPad P50, P51, P70 and P71 models. It connects through the proprietary rectangular docking connector on the underside of those workstations. The included 230W AC adapter powers the dock and charges the attached notebook simultaneously.

Video Connectivity

Video output supports up to 3840x2160 at 60Hz via a single DisplayPort 1.2 port, or dual 3840x2160 at 30Hz when both DisplayPort 1.2 ports are used. Additional outputs include one HDMI 1.4, one DVI-D and one VGA port, though some ports share bandwidth and cannot all be active at once. Actual resolution depends on the docked system's graphics capability.

Installation Notes

Alignment is straightforward: lower the notebook onto the dock until the connector seats firmly. The dock's fixed connector position means it only fits the listed P-series models; slim P50S, P51S, P70S and P71S variants cannot engage. No driver installation is required for basic USB, Ethernet or audio functions, but display arrangements may need adjustment in the operating system settings.

Highlights

  • Connect up to three external displays via DisplayPort, DVI-D, HDMI and VGA
  • Charge phones and accessories even when the laptop is off with always-on USB 3.0
  • Wired 1000 Mbps Ethernet keeps large transfers stable for workstation workloads
  • 230 W adapter powers demanding ThinkPad P50, P51, P70 and P71 models
  • Six USB 3.0 ports give plenty of bandwidth for drives, docks and peripherals

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Which ThinkPad models must I already own for this dock to work?

This dock is compatible only with ThinkPad P50, P51, P70 and P71 models. It will not work with P50S, P51S, P70S or P71S variants.

Can I keep my older VGA monitor while adding newer DisplayPort displays?

Yes, the dock provides one VGA, one DVI-D, one HDMI 1.4 and two DisplayPort 1.2 outputs, so legacy and modern monitors can be connected simultaneously.

How do I confirm the dock is delivering 4K at 60 Hz after setup?

Connect a 3840x2160 display to either DisplayPort 1.2 port; the dock supports 4K at 60 Hz on a single DP or dual 4K at 30 Hz on both DP ports.

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