The Thunderbolt/USB3 port question

[ken1943]

This is very new to me. Will something like this work to make additional ports ?

USB C Docking Station Triple Display, NOVOO 11 in 1 USB C Hub Dual HDMI VGA Gigabit Ethernet 100W PD 4 USB Ports, USB C Adapter Thunderbolt 3 Dock Compatible for MacBook and Other USB C Laptop

Thanks

[DeividA_Intel]

Hello ken1943, 

Thank you for posting on the Intel® communities.   

Based on the link provided, I can tell that the device improves the number of ports in your NUC using a USB-C connection. However, this device is considered an adapter, and Intel always recommends using a straight connection.

We do not recommend using adapters since they may or not work properly in your NUC, please bear in mind the previous statement if you are going to buy the "Docking Station".

If you have any questions about the "Docking Station", do not hesitate to get in contact with the manufacturer for further details.

Regards,  

Deivid A.  

Intel Customer Support Technician  

[ken1943]

Going to try something like this since docking stations are too expensive . I do have a powered hub connected at present which works fine.

Thanks

Ken

[n_scott_pearson]

If the device says 'Thunderbolt Compatible', it does not connect using Thunderbolt unless this is the only option (and then fails often to connect at all). It will always use USB - which means that the bandwidth of a single USB 3.x port is used to support all of the downstream ports. If you want Thunderbolt, purchase one that says it is actually a Thunderbolt device. IMHO, *never* purchase anything that says it is 'Thunderbolt Compatible'.

...S