StarTech has released its Dual-Monitor USB-C Smart Dock (194N-USBC-SmartDock), the company's first dock supporting smart management and its own management software. The device gives IT teams a live dashboard view into every unit they have deployed, closing a gap that has long left administrators unaware of a dock's status until a user reports a problem.
The Smart Dock's companion Dock Manager Software surfaces firmware status, lets IT enable or disable connectivity ports, and provides fleet-wide visibility remotely. This helps teams managing hardware across multiple floors, buildings, or locations troubleshoot and maintain devices without leaving their workstations.
John Mardinly, Director of Product Management at Star Tech.com, said the Smart Dock lets IT teams manage, update, and check the status of deployed docks from their desks. He said the downloadable Smart Dock Manager software centralizes management, simplifies troubleshooting, and suits standardized deployments.
The dock supports dual external displays up to 4K 60 Hz via HDMI or DisplayPort, delivers 96 W of laptop charging, and provides Gigabit Ethernet and expanded connectivity through a single USB-C connection. It works across Windows and macOS with one SKU for mixed fleets. Star Tech says its docks are certified and tested against up to 150 laptops and 100 monitors from major brands, and support both current and legacy connectivity standards. The Dual-Monitor USB-C Smart Dock is available now at Star Tech.com and through partners including CDW, Amazon, Ingram Micro, TD SYNNEX, and D&H.
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