Raidsonic

Raidsonic Icy Box IB-DK2241AC docking station USB 3.0, HDMI + DVI, LAN, 6 × USB-A

The Raidsonic Icy Box IB-DK2241AC is a docking station that expands one USB 3.0 port into eleven interfaces: two display outputs, Gigabit networking, six USB-A ports and microphone and headphone jacks. It can stand upright on the desk or lie flat.

  • Host connection: USB 3.0 Type-B socket
  • Video outputs: 1 × HDMI and 1 × DVI-I (Dual-Link), up to 2048 × 1152, DVI to VGA adapter included
  • Ports: 2 × USB 3.0 A (one with 5 V charging), 4 × USB 2.0 A, Gigabit RJ45
  • Audio: 3.5 mm microphone jack and 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • Power: power adapter 100–240 V, 5 V / 4 A, 20 W
  • Housing: upright (with stand) or flat, 0.585 kg

Description

Two extra monitors without USB-C

The dock connects to the computer over USB 3.0, so it also works with an older laptop or desktop that has no USB-C video output. The HDMI and DVI outputs support mirroring and extending the desktop at up to 2048 × 1152, and the included adapter lets you plug a VGA monitor into the DVI port. Plug & Play and hot swap let you connect and remove devices while you work.

Who this docking station is for

Office and home users whose laptop is short on ports and who want one cable to bring in two monitors, a network cable, keyboard, mouse, printer and headset. It also suits older computers that have USB-A ports but no USB-C or Thunderbolt.

Specifications

BrandRaidsonic
TypeUSB-A Dock
Net weight0.585 kg
I/O portsInput: (to Notebook / PC): USB 3.0 type-B female Output: 2x USB 3.0 type-A female Including 1x USB 3.0 5 V charger for Smartphone / Tablet 1x Microphone 3.5 mm jack 1x Earphone 3.5 mm jack 1x HDMI® Connector 1x DVI-I (Dual-Link) 24+5 female 1x Gigabit LAN RJ45 female 4x USB 2.0 type A female • Including DVI to VGA adapter • HDMI® and DVI ports support: mirroring and extending of the display, Resolution up to 2048x1152 Pixel • USB 3.0 backwards compatible with USB 2.0 • Vertical (with stand foot) and horizontal settable • Plug & Play and Hot Swap • Power adapter (100 – 240V), 5 V/4 A, 20 W
Other featuresExtends 1x USB 3.0 to 11 further interfaces
EAN4250078189800

Questions & answers

How many monitors can I connect?

Two: one over HDMI and one over DVI-I, at up to 2048 × 1152. The image can be mirrored or extended.

Does the dock charge my laptop?

No, it connects to the computer through a USB 3.0 Type-B socket and the manufacturer does not mention laptop charging. The 20 W adapter powers the dock itself, and one USB 3.0 port charges a phone or tablet at 5 V.

Does it work with a USB 2.0 port?

Yes, USB 3.0 is backwards compatible with USB 2.0, but data transfer is slower through the older port.