Anker 577 Thunderbolt Docking Station Price in Pakistan

DATA SHEET: ANKER 577 THUNDERBOLT DOCKING STATION Enterprise 13-in-1 Ultra-High Bandwidth Workspace Engine

The Anker 577 Thunderbolt Docking Station (Model A8396) is a premier, heavy-industrial connectivity solution engineered for power-user workstations. Leveraging a massive 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 3 bus, this vertical-profile dock provides immense multi-port expansion, high-tier audio/video workflows, and dual-zone laptop fast charging over a single interface cable.

Technical Specifications Overview

Hardware Feature Variants

While maintaining identical internal architecture and 13-in-1 chipsets, the system is provisioned in two distinct regional retail SKUs across business layouts:

Variant A: Anker 577 Desktop Base Kit (Standard Model A8396) Optimized for permanent, stationary corporate desk installations.

• Included Interface Cable: 1 x Premium 2.3 ft (0.7 m) Thunderbolt 3 Passive Cable.

• Primary Application: Standard executive suites, finance trading desks, and technical engineering stations.

Variant B: Anker 577 Extended Workstation Kit (Enterprise Pack) Tailored for deep-desk ergonomics and heavy creative studio layouts.

• Included Interface Cable: 1 x Extended 3.9 ft (1.2 m) Certified Thunderbolt 3 Active Cable.

• Primary Application: Audio/video editing bays, server-adjacent test-benches, and multi-monitor CAD setups.

Integrated 13-Port Topology Map

The hardware chassis separates high-frequency data and heavy infrastructure across front and rear I/O groupings:

• Front Panel (Interactive Access):

  • 1 x USB-C Power Delivery Port (10 Gbps Data / 18W Fast Charging).

  • 1 x USB-A Fast Charging Port (5 Gbps Data / 7.5W Output for Peripherals).

  • 1 x SD 4.0 Media Slot & 1 x microSD 4.0 Media Slot (Ultra-Fast UHS-II, 312 MB/s).

  • 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Audio Headset AUX Port (96KHz, 24-bit).

• Rear Panel (Infrastructure & Media):

  • 1 x Thunderbolt 3 Upstream Port (40 Gbps, provides up to 85W host power).

  • 1 x Thunderbolt 3 Downstream Port (40 Gbps, 15W power, supports 5K@60Hz display).

  • 1 x HDMI 2.0 Video Interface Port (Supports up to 4K@60Hz).

  • 3 x USB-A Data Ports (5 Gbps pipelines, data-only, non-charging).

  • 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Engine (10/100/1000 Mbps network pass-through).

  • 1 x DC-IN Power Input Vault (20V / 9A from external brick).

Deployment, Installation, and Configuration

To safely tap into the full 40 Gbps bandwidth while maintaining strict electrical and thermal compliance, execute deployment via these parameters:

Physical Workspace Setup (Installation)

1. Orientation & Clearance: Operate the docking station in its native vertical orientation using the integrated heavy base-plate. This vertical stance maximizes passive convective airflow. Ensure the top and bottom ventilation fins remain entirely clear of obstructions.

2. Cable Matching Integrity: The connection between the host laptop and the dock’s Upstream port (marked with a computer logo) must use a certified Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 cable rated for 40 Gbps. Standard USB-C charging cables will drop the dock into a low-speed legacy failure state.

3. Power Sequencing: Always connect the 180W external power block to the AC outlet and the dock’s DC-In port before bridging the Thunderbolt 3 line to your host laptop. This sequence prevents unexpected current spikes.

System Configuration and Advanced Video Architecture

1. Driverless Operation: The Anker 577 utilizes native Thunderbolt controller handshakes. No manual software configurations or third-party graphics drivers are required on clean Windows or macOS deployment images.

2. Display Routing Logic:

   • Single Display Mode: Connect a single 4K@60Hz display via the HDMI 2.0 port, OR a single 5K@60Hz high-end master monitor via the Thunderbolt 3 downstream port.

   • Dual Display Mode: Connect one monitor to the HDMI port and the second monitor to the Thunderbolt 3 downstream port (using a USB-C to HDMI/DisplayPort adapter if necessary) to split external workspaces into dual 4K@60Hz configurations.

3. Hardware Restrictions Matrix: Note that legacy Apple MacBooks utilizing standard base M1/M2/M3 chips (non-Pro / non-Max variants) are structurally restricted by their internal hardware and will only output to a single external display through this architecture. Dual displays are fully supported on Windows Thunderbolt laptops and Intel/Pro/Max macOS devices.

Exclusive Commercial Availability

Notice on Regional Procurement: The entire inventory, enterprise variants, and official replacement parts for the Anker 577 Thunderbolt 13-in-1 Docking Station are available exclusively through SKYRS in Pakistan.

Corporate bulk acquisition, managed IT rollouts, nationwide asset validation, and official post-sale warranty verification are restricted entirely to certified SKYRS distribution networks.