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Port Replicator - Server Accessories
If you are operating in a computing environment with a diverse range of devices including non-portable types such as servers, monitors, or printers, connecting to them through your mobile PC may be a challenge. To operate smoothly, you'll need a suitable port replicator or a universal docking station.
A port replicator comes equipped with both serial and parallel ports that are present in desktop computers.
Therefore, non-portable devices such as monitors, printers, or servers, can be directly attached to them.
Through its USB ports, you can then attach your laptop and other devices for convenient use. Port replicators work as docking stations. However, they don't have extra ports for expansion.
Which Port Replicator Should You Go For?
Different mobile computing devices such as notepads, tablets, Elite Notebooks, Latitude, or ThinkPads have their recommended port replicators. This is because they are inbuilt with unique connectors.
When choosing a port replicator, consider the following:
1. The Port Replicator Brand
Only choose port replicator brands that are suitable for your mobile PC. This is to ensure high-performance. Check a list of notebook brands that your selected docking station can support.
2. Reliable Port Replicator Supplier
It's recommended that you only source from suppliers with adequate technical knowledge and hence capable of providing the full support that you may need.
Port Replicators for Use in Your Data Center
In a data center setting, you'll always rely on portable PCs to configure servers or connect to other devices. Here are some of the top best universal docking stations and port replicator options that you can invest in:
1. Elite Notebook Port Replicators
Designed for Elite Notebook PCs, they come in different forms to suit your specific requirement. Some of the options available are:
Dell TB16 Thunderbolt 3: This is a high-performance docking station that comes with a power adapter and USB 3 ports for your high-speed data transfer needs. With video ports, audio ports, and network ports, it offers a robust solution for your server's flexible connection requirements.
Travel Dock: This is a portable solution that comes with a USB port and other single ports for convenient mobile use.
Slim Docking Stations without Adapter: These are very light in design hence very portable and come with a wide range of ports to fulfill your Notebook connection requirements.
2. Latitude Notebook Port Replicators
The Latitude options support different models of Dell's Latitude Notebooks and come either as dock stations or as advanced port replicators with no adapters. Apart from serial and parallel ports, they come with USB 3 E-ports for your convenient and fast data transfer.
3. USB 3 Port Replicator
This solution will provide you with peace of mind when it comes to connecting to a wider range of devices with excellent data transfer speed.
It's enriched with multiple ports for high-speed USB connections, Network port, Headphones, microphone port, HDMI, wired, and Display port.
It's very suitable for your general use, especially where convenience and efficiency are critical such as at a data center.
Other Port Replicator options for guaranteed high-performance and reliability are:
1. Probook
2. Elitebook
4. Tablet
5. Thinkpad
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