Docking station Lenovo ThinkPad USB4 Smart Dock 5500 — USB4, USB-PD 65W, Gigabit Ethernet, 4x USB 3.2 Gen2, HDMI, 3840x2160, nero

The Lenovo ThinkPad USB4 Smart Dock 5500 is a wired docking station that brings USB4 connectivity and management features to desktop workspaces. It provides up to 40 Gbps upstream bandwidth, supports USB Power Delivery and Gigabit Ethernet, and is designed to extend a laptop into a full workstation with support for high-resolution and high-refresh-rate external displays.

Advantages

The dock delivers USB4 performance—up to 40 Gbps—enabling support for one ultra-high-resolution 8K 60 Hz display or dual 4K displays at high refresh rates. It supports USB Power Delivery (PD 3.1) for laptop charging and includes Gigabit Ethernet for reliable wired network connectivity. Lenovo Accessories Fleet Manager (LAFM) provides cloud-based, browser-accessible manageability for IT teams to configure, update and diagnose dock fleets remotely. The compact form factor and Eclipse Black finish make it suitable for progressive workstation setups.

Suitable for

• Office professionals who need multiple external monitors and stable wired networking
• IT administrators managing and updating dock fleets centrally via cloud-based tools
• Users who require fast laptop charging and a single wired connection to a desktop setup

Key specifications

• Connectivity technology: Wired, host interface USB4 with up to 40 Gbps bandwidth
• Video support: up to one 8K 60 Hz or two 4K high-refresh-rate displays
• Power delivery: USB PD (supports PD 3.1), power supply up to 100 W, laptop charging output up to 65 W
• Ethernet: Gigabit LAN (1000 Mbit/s)
• USB ports: multiple USB-A ports (USB 3.2 Gen 2), upstream USB4 connection
• Physical dimensions: approx. 218 mm × 80 mm × 31.5 mm; weight approx. 0.472 kg
• Color: Eclipse Black

How to use

Connect the dock to your laptop using the supplied USB4 upstream cable. Attach external displays, peripherals and an Ethernet cable to the dock’s ports. Ensure the dock is connected to AC power using the included power adapter to enable USB Power Delivery and full device functionality. After physical connections, allow the host operating system to recognize the dock; install any Lenovo drivers or firmware updates if prompted for optimal performance.

Recommendations

For best display performance when using high-resolution or high-refresh-rate monitors, use certified USB4 or compatible high-bandwidth cables and ensure the host laptop supports USB4 video output. IT teams can use Lenovo Accessories Fleet Manager via a web browser to monitor, update and configure multiple docks remotely.