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Gray rectangular HP docking station with DVD/CDRW slot, six USB ports and DVI output

HP

HP PA287A Docking Station Gray DVD/CDRW 6 USB DVI

SKU CH-QB0D-V1VCZ

Gray docking station adds a DVD/CDRW drive, six USB 2.0 ports, DVI, VGA, S-Video, composite, parallel, serial, audio and modem connections for compatible HP business notebooks

  • Measurements9.75 × 11 × 2.25
  • VariantDVI
  • Product colorGray
  • Key featuresDVD/CDRW Drive, 6 USB Ports
  • Product weight4.9
  • Add DVD/CDRW optical drive for disc access
  • Six USB 2.0 ports connect multiple peripherals
  • DVI-D output drives an external digital monitor
  • Full port replication simplifies desktop cable management
  • Compatible with listed HP Compaq business notebooks

HP PA287A Docking Station

This HP PA287A docking station expands connectivity for compatible HP enterprise notebooks. It adds a DVD/CDRW drive, six USB 2.0 ports, and DVI video output in a compact gray enclosure. The unit includes a power adapter for full desktop convenience.

Suits owners of listed HP Compaq notebooks

It fits models such as the nc4200, nc6320, nw8240, and tc4400 for port replication and MultiBay II expandability. Users of other laptop brands or newer HP ranges cannot use this proprietary dock connector.

Proprietary HP dock connector decides compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the notebook's dedicated docking interface, which matches the PA287A and part numbers 360606-001 or 374804-001. Without this exact connector the station will not connect.

How it compares

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Price $60.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 1,971 comparable items (median $81.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Model namePA287A
Product colorGray
Size & build
Measurements9.75 × 11 × 2.25
More details
VariantDVI

Questions about this item

Does the PA287A docking station run hot or make noise when left on all day?

The unit has no built-in fan; it relies on passive cooling and stays near room temperature during extended use.

Which laptop connector must my HP notebook already have to dock with the PA287A?

Your notebook needs the proprietary HP docking connector used on the nc4200, nc4400, nc6120, nc6140, nc6220, nc6230, nc6320, nc6400, nc8230, nc8430, nx6325, nx7400, nw8240, nw8440, tc4200 and tc4400 models.

Can I keep using a parallel printer and a VGA monitor with this dock?

Yes — the rear panel includes a 25-pin DB-25 IEEE 1284 parallel port and a 15-pin HD-15 VGA output alongside the 24-pin DVI-D connector.

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