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FAQ | HP ZBook G3 Mobile Workstations
HP ZBook Dock with Thunderbolt™ 3
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G3 Mobile Workstations?
The HP Standard and Advanced Docking Stations used for the HP ZBook 15/17 will not work on any of the new ZBook
Mobile Workstations� The previous docking connector was located on the bottom of the chassis� The new ZBook
Studio/15/17 Mobile Workstations no longer have this bottom connector and will leverage the Thunderbolt™ port to
transition to the HP ZBook Dock with Thunderbolt™ 3� The HP ZBook 15u G3 will continue to utilize the existing HP
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over an existing port rather than having to design a docking connector into the mobile workstation� This allowed for a
thinner, lighter, and overall optimized chassis to allow for other expandability features that our key workstation
customers would value� Additionally, with the continued shift towards mobility—a traditional bottom docking solution
adds thickness, weight, and overall clutter to the workspace—while the extremely compact and travel friendly ZBook
Dock streamlines and frees up the workspace�
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• Simple, single cable connection delivering both power/charging and connectivity�
• Small, lightweight portable ID—allowing for optimized cable management�
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Absolutely� Only a single combo cable will connect the ZBook Dock with the ZBook Mobile Workstation delivering both
power and connectivity� The AC adapter will plug into the Dock and not be required on the mobile workstation� There will
be two versions of the ZBook Dock: ZBook Dock with Thunderbolt™ 3 (150 W version for the HP ZBook 15 and 200 W
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The ZBook Dock has a custom designed Thunderbolt™ 3 power cable that allows you to power and charge your unit
without having to connect an AC adapter onto your mobile workstation� A traditional port replicator requires you to have
an AC Adapter plugged into your mobile workstation� Overall, the ZBook Dock allows you to expansive device, display,
and network connectivity while simultaneous charging of your system�
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Please see the following resources:
• HP ZBook Dock with Thunderbolt™ 3 webpage
• HP Elite Dock with Thunderbolt™ 3 & HP ZBook Dock with Thunderbolt™ 3 white paper
Warranty and support
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