This Thunderbolt 5 dock consolidates advanced multi-network connectivity and everyday workstation expansion through a single cable connection to a Thunderbolt equipped Mac or PC.
Three fully independent Ethernet ports make it practical to isolate network traffic for workflows such as NAS connectivity, AV networks, and office LAN/internet access.
Alongside networking, it adds multiple Thunderbolt 5 and USB ports for attaching displays, drives, and peripherals without a chain of separate adapters.
£ 411.95 | £ 494.34 inc VAT
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The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dual 10GbE Network Dock is an all-in-one Thunderbolt dock built for complex, multi-network environments where bandwidth and isolation matter as much as convenient day-to-day docking. Through one Thunderbolt 5 cable connection to a Thunderbolt equipped Mac or PC, it combines workstation expansion with high-speed network storage access and straightforward network segmentation.
With three fully independent Ethernet ports, multiple Thunderbolt 5 ports, and USB connectivity, it reduces reliance on separate adapters and daisy-chained hubs. This approach suits demanding IP-based workflows including audio production with Dante, routing 4K NDI video streams for broadcast, outputting large high-res files to NAS storage, and administering virtual machines.
Three independent Network Interface Cards (NICs) enable easier network isolation without shared bandwidth allocation or security risk between connections. One 10GbE port can be dedicated to NAS storage, the second 10GbE port to a dedicated AV network, and the front-facing 2.5GbE port to an office LAN or the internet, with each connection remaining uniquely addressable and independent.
For environments that support it, the dual 10GbE ports can be bonded with link aggregation. This allows access to a NAS at up to 20Gb/s from a notebook computer, helping sustain heavy concurrent reads/writes for tasks such as large media transfers and editing directly from network storage.
Beyond networking, the dock supports extensive peripheral connectivity with Thunderbolt 5 and USB ports, reducing the need for separate hubs. It can also create three separate daisy chains of devices – even bus powered – and devices can be removed from one chain without affecting the other chains.
For image- and video-intensive roles, the dock can enhance desk setup efficiency by supporting connections for up to three 8K displays.1 Display support depends on the host computer’s capability and configuration.
OWC states its Thunderbolt connectivity solutions undergo rigorous development testing processes, including intensive mandatory Thunderbolt certification, to reliably deliver expected functionality with Thunderbolt and USB-C devices. OWC Dock Ejector is also supported to safely disconnect multiple drives in a single click by ensuring all data is written before disconnection.
A certified 0.7M OWC Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Cable is included for immediate deployment. For physical cable management in active workspaces, OWC ClingOn custom cable stabilizers (available separately) can be screwed into the dock housing to reduce – if not completely eliminate – cable strain on Thunderbolt and USB-C connections.
| Host Connection | Single cable connection to your Thunderbolt equipped Mac or PC. |
| Ethernet Ports | Three fully independent high speed Ethernet ports. |
| Rear Ethernet | Dual, fully independent 10Gb/s Ethernet ports. |
| Front Ethernet | Front facing 2.5Gb/s Ethernet port. |
| Ethernet Architecture | Three independent Network Interface Cards (NICs); each Ethernet connection runs through a uniquely addressable, fully independent dedicated NIC. |
| Ethernet Chipsets (As Listed) | Front 2.5GbE port (RTL8156B chipset); Each Rear 10GbE Port (AQC113 chipset). |
| Link Aggregation | Bond the 10GbE ports with link aggregation and access your NAS at up to 20Gb/s from your notebook computer. |
| Thunderbolt Ports | Four Thunderbolt 5 ports (includes “Three Thunderbolt 5”). |
| USB Ports | Four USB ports; four USB 10Gb/s ports. |
| Display Support | Connect up to three 8K displays.1 |
| Cooling / Enclosure | Fanless aluminum enclosure for quiet and cool operation. |
| Certification | Undergoes rigorous development testing processes, including intensive mandatory Thunderbolt certification. |
| Software Utility | OWC Dock Ejector supports safely disconnecting multiple drives in a single click by ensuring all data is written before disconnection. |
| Apple SuperDrive Support | OWC Dock Ejector includes a special driver that enables the dock to play and burn CDs and DVDs with the Apple SuperDrive when connected to an open USB-A port for bus power. |
| Included Cable | Certified 0.7M OWC Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Cable. |
| Optional Accessory | OWC ClingOn custom cable stabilizers (available separately) screw into the housing to reduce – if not completely eliminate – cable strain on Thunderbolt and USB-C connections. |
| Workflow Examples Mentioned | Dante; 4K NDI video streams for broadcast; outputting large high-res files to NAS storage; administering a cluster of virtual machines in the cloud. |
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