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Rectangular black docking station with front USB ports and rear video outputs

HP

HP A7E36AA#ABA 120W Advanced Docking Station

SKU CH-791E-1WN3Q MPN A7E36AA#ABA

A 120W dock with 4 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0, eSATA, 2 DisplayPort, VGA, 2 DVI-D and an integrated SATA upgrade bay for compatible EliteBook and Mobile Workstation models

  • Port details4 x USB 3.0 ports (Always-On) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (1 Always-On
  • Measurements10.65 in × 10.24 in × 2.6 in
  • Compatible withHP 6360t Mobile Thin Client HP EliteBook - 2170p Notebook PC
  • Key featuresConveniently charges the notebook while it is in the docking
  • Product weight3.61 lb (1.64 kg)
  • Charges the notebook while docked for continuous power
  • 4 USB 3.0 Always-On ports keep peripherals ready
  • 2 DisplayPort and 2 DVI-D outputs enable multi-display setups
  • Integrated SATA upgrade bay adds storage without extra cables
  • Compact 10.65 x 10.24 x 2.6 inch design saves desk space

Product Identity

The HP A7E36AA#ABA is a 120W advanced docking station released in 2012. It provides port replication and charging for a specific range of HP EliteBook and mobile workstation notebooks. An integrated SATA upgrade bay allows a hard drive or optical drive to be installed for extra storage while docked.

Suitability

This dock suits owners of compatible HP 2170p, 2560p, 8400 series, 8440p, 8460p, 8460w, 8470w and 6360t models who want a single-cable desktop setup with multiple video outputs. Notebooks outside the listed compatibility list cannot connect to the proprietary docking connector.

Deciding Specification

The proprietary HP docking connector limits use to the exact notebook models named in the compatibility list. Systems without this specific interface cannot use the station regardless of their other ports.

How it compares

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Price $290.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 1,971 comparable items (median $81.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Model nameA7E36AA#ABA
Size & build
Measurements10.65 in × 10.24 in × 2.6 in
Product weight3.61 lb (1.64 kg)
Shipping weight3.63 kg
Package size338 × 323 × 155 mm

Questions about this item

Which notebook must I already own so the 120 W power connector fits and charges it?

The dock is built for the HP 6360t Mobile Thin Client and EliteBook models 2170p, 2560p, 8400 series, 8460w, 8470w, 8440p and 8460p.

Will my existing DVI-D and VGA monitors work with the two DisplayPort 1.2 outputs?

The station provides two DVI-D ports and one VGA port natively; the two DisplayPort 1.2 outputs can drive additional digital displays without adapters.

How can I confirm the integrated SATA upgrade bay is active after I insert a drive?

The inserted hard drive or optical drive will appear in the operating system as a local storage device once the notebook is docked and powered on.

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