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== IBM ThinkPad Port Replicator ==
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The Port Replicator contains basic pass-through connections for notebook ports, including power pass-through. It comes without integrated power supply but provides the same AC port as found in a ThinkPad, so you need to use either your Thinkpad AC adapter or another IBM AC adapter. Besides all the pass-through ports the Port Replicator comes with an On/Off switch and a slot for a cable lock (only for the dock though).
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=== ThinkPad Port Replicator (02K8667) ===
 
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This is a proprietary docking station for models with a [[Docking Port|CS00 standard docking port]].
===Features===
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=== Features ===
* Passthrough ports:
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==== Pass-through ====
** Ethernet (RJ-45)
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* 1x PS/2 (Mini-DIN 6, keyboard) port
** Modem (RJ-11)
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* 1x PS/2 (Mini-DIN 6, mouse) port
** USB (1-port)
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* 1x USB 2.0 (Type-A) port
** DVI (only works with TP A2*p models)
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* 1x Modem (RJ-11) port
** VGA
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* 1x Ethernet (RJ-45) port
** Serial (9 pin)
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* 1x DVI-I (dual-link) out port
** Parallel (25 pin)
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* 1x VGA-out (DE-15) port
** PS2-keyboard
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* 1x Parallel (DB-25, ECP/EPP/SPP) port
** PS2-mouse
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* 1x Serial (DE-9, RS-232) port
** Diskette drive
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* 1x Stereo line-in port (3.5mm, TRS)
** Audio line-in and line-out
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* 1x [[Floppy Connector|Proprietary floppy (17 mm) port]]
* Kensington Lock connector
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* 1x DC-in (barrel) socket
* Power button
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==== Non-pass-through ====
 
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* 1x Headphone port (3.5mm, TRS){{footnote|2}}
===Pros & Cons===
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* 1x Kensington security lock slot
* Positives: Inexpensive
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=== Resources ===
* Negatives: Requires AC adapter, only one USB port, doesn't secure Thinkpad
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* [https://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/options/92p1837.pdf ThinkPad Port Replicator, Port Replicator II, and Mini-Dock - User's guide (January 2003)] (191 KB)
* Compatibility: X20/30, T20/30, R30, and A20/30 series
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* [https://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/92p1836.pdf Docking Solutions 2003 - Hardware Maintenance Manual (January 2003)] (242 KB)
* Warranty: One Year
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{{footnotes|
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#This model does not support DVI pass-through.
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#This port has insufficient power to properly drive a pair of headphones/earphones. If you choose to use this for whatever reason, expect unreasonable amounts of clipping and distortion.
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* [ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/92p1836.pdf ThinkPad Docking Solutions HMM (February 2003)] (248,638 Bytes)
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== IBM Partnumbers ==
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=== Part numbers ===
* Order Partnumber: 02K8668
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* 08N1536 (02K8668), 02K8669 (02K8668)
* FRU partnumber: 08N1536
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==DVI pass-through==
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=== DVI pass-through ===
DVI pass-through on the Port Replicator is only supported with ThinkPad A20p, A21p and A22p models.<br>
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LCD monitors are getting larger and higher-resolution. Currently, DVI based on 165MHz TDMS transmitters can only (officially) support 1600x1200x32 at 60Hz, which is the resolution of your average 20" non-widescreen LCD. IBM's driver support for this resolution through DVI ports on docks has been inconsistent. Also in Linux you might experience [[Problem with DVI throughput|problems]] even with this resolution and IBM officially states that the pass-through DVI port only supports resolutions up to 1280x1024. Read [[Problem with DVI throughput|our page]] of information on how to solve these troubles.
LCD monitors are getting larger and higher-resolution. Currently, DVI based on 165MHz TDMS transmitters can only (officially) support 1600x1200x32 at 60Hz, which is the resolution of your average 20" non-widescreen LCD. IBM's driver support for this resolution through DVI ports on docks has been inconsistent. Also in Linux you might experience [[Problem with DVI throughput|problems]] even with this resolution and IBM officially states that the pass-through DVI port only supports resolutios up to 1280x1024.
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Please note that models with an Intel graphics chip are known to not support DVI; such examples would be the GMA 900-based T43 and R52. Most models with an ATI graphics chip on the other hand, are known to support DVI. However, not all models with an ATI graphics chip will support DVI.
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=== Cut internal audio while using dock audio connector ===
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The internal speaker stays on even when you put an audio jack into the port replicator speaker out connector.
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To silence the internal speaker use the mute button, which mutes the speakers and internal headphone output on ThinkPads before the Lenovo *61 series.  You may need to unmute the AC97/HDA mixer if your Linux distro maps the mute button to also mute the AC97/HDA mixer. Alternatively, it is possible to silence the internal speaker by using the volume down button to bring the volume to 0, without muting.
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== Models supporting this accessory ==
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* {{i1620}}{{footnote|1}}, {{i1800}}{{footnote|1}}
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* {{A20m}}{{footnote|1}}, {{A20p}}, {{A21e}}{{footnote|1}}, {{A21m}}{{footnote|1}}, {{A21p}}, {{A22e}}{{footnote|1}}, {{A22m}}{{footnote|1}}, {{A22p}}, {{A30}}, {{A30p}}, {{A31}}, {{A31p}}
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* {{T20}}{{footnote|1}}, {{T21}}{{footnote|1}}, {{T22}}{{footnote|1}}, {{T23}}{{footnote|1}}, {{T30}}
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* {{X20}}{{footnote|1}}, {{X21}}{{footnote|1}}, {{X22}}{{footnote|1}}, {{X23}}{{footnote|1}}, {{X24}}{{footnote|1}}, {{X30}}{{footnote|1}}, {{X31}}{{footnote|1}}, {{X32}}{{footnote|1}}
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* {{R30}}{{footnote|1}}, {{R31}}{{footnote|1}}, {{R32}}{{footnote|1}}
  
== Supported ThinkPads ==
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[[Category:Docking Solutions]]
* {{A20m}}, {{A20p}}, {{A21e}}, {{A21m}}, {{A21p}}, {{A22e}}, {{A22m}}, {{A22p}}
 
* {{A30}}, {{A30p}}, {{A31}}, {{A31p}}
 
* {{R30}}, {{R31}}, {{R32}}
 
* {{T20}}, {{T21}}, {{T22}}, {{T23}}
 
* {{T30}}
 
* {{X20}}, {{X21}}, {{X22}}, {{X23}}, {{X24}}
 
* {{X30}}, {{X31}}, {{X32}}
 

Latest revision as of 13:58, 15 October 2020

ThinkPad Port Replicator (02K8667)

This is a proprietary docking station for models with a CS00 standard docking port.

Features

Pass-through

  • 1x PS/2 (Mini-DIN 6, keyboard) port
  • 1x PS/2 (Mini-DIN 6, mouse) port
  • 1x USB 2.0 (Type-A) port
  • 1x Modem (RJ-11) port
  • 1x Ethernet (RJ-45) port
  • 1x DVI-I (dual-link) out port
  • 1x VGA-out (DE-15) port
  • 1x Parallel (DB-25, ECP/EPP/SPP) port
  • 1x Serial (DE-9, RS-232) port
  • 1x Stereo line-in port (3.5mm, TRS)
  • 1x Proprietary floppy (17 mm) port
  • 1x DC-in (barrel) socket

Non-pass-through

  • 1x Headphone port (3.5mm, TRS)2
  • 1x Kensington security lock slot

Resources


FOOTNOTES [Δ]
  1. This model does not support DVI pass-through.
  2. This port has insufficient power to properly drive a pair of headphones/earphones. If you choose to use this for whatever reason, expect unreasonable amounts of clipping and distortion.
Dock replicator.jpg

Part numbers

  • 08N1536 (02K8668), 02K8669 (02K8668)

DVI pass-through

LCD monitors are getting larger and higher-resolution. Currently, DVI based on 165MHz TDMS transmitters can only (officially) support 1600x1200x32 at 60Hz, which is the resolution of your average 20" non-widescreen LCD. IBM's driver support for this resolution through DVI ports on docks has been inconsistent. Also in Linux you might experience problems even with this resolution and IBM officially states that the pass-through DVI port only supports resolutions up to 1280x1024. Read our page of information on how to solve these troubles.

Please note that models with an Intel graphics chip are known to not support DVI; such examples would be the GMA 900-based T43 and R52. Most models with an ATI graphics chip on the other hand, are known to support DVI. However, not all models with an ATI graphics chip will support DVI.

Cut internal audio while using dock audio connector

The internal speaker stays on even when you put an audio jack into the port replicator speaker out connector.

To silence the internal speaker use the mute button, which mutes the speakers and internal headphone output on ThinkPads before the Lenovo *61 series. You may need to unmute the AC97/HDA mixer if your Linux distro maps the mute button to also mute the AC97/HDA mixer. Alternatively, it is possible to silence the internal speaker by using the volume down button to bring the volume to 0, without muting.

Models supporting this accessory