Targus DOCK423AU USB-C Dual HDMI 4K Portable Docking Station

Targus DOCK423 Compatibility Application Note

Overview

This application note documents the platform-dependent features and performance supported by the Targus DOCK423 Dual HDMI 4K Docking Station with 100W Power Delivery Pass-Thru.

The DOCK423 is a USB-C DisplayPort Multi-Function (DPMF) device. It will function when plugged into any compatible USB-C Alternate Mode (Alt. Mode) host receptacle (including Thunderbolt).

Supported platforms include Windows PC, MacBook, iPad Pro, Linux PC, Samsung DeX, Chromebook, and Android tablets and smartphones.

Platform Compatibility

The DOCK423 has been validated with the current releases of the following:

• Windows 10 PC with USB-C Alternate Mode Ports
• MacBooks Mojave, Catalina, and BigSur macOS, including M1 with Thunderbolt Ports
• Chromebooks with USB-C
• Linux platforms supporting Type-C Alternate Mode technologies and Power Delivery
• Android platforms supporting Type-C Alternate Modes
• Samsung DeX Devices with USB-C
• iPad Pro Platforms with USB-C
• Various Embedded and Thin Client OS including HP ThinPro platforms supporting Alt. Mode

While the DOCK423 is compatible with just about every Type-C technology, the only mode the DOCK423 does not function with is regular USB (aka USB 3.0). It cannot be converted to connect to a USB STD-A or Apple Lightning port. Many of the DOCK423 functions and their performance rely on the capabilities of the host it is plugged into. The following describes what can be expected in various configuration use cases utilizing the DOCK423.