With the right ThinkPad docking station, users in large companies in particular benefit from the additional connection and expansion options for their ThinkPad notebook. The new docking stations were specially designed for the new ThinkPad notebooks with a mechanical docking connection on the side and connect the notebook conveniently and securely to peripheral devices such as a mouse, keyboard, USB storage, printer and external displays by simply snapping it into the dock. The power switch on the dock mirrors that of the notebook, so the notebook can be easily switched on and off using the power switch on the dock. The dock supports rapid charging of the notebook (Rapid Charge), so the notebook battery is ready for use again in no time.The new ThinkPad docking stations make the work of the IT department easier, especially in large companies, by supporting management functions such as PXE boot, Wake On LAN and the looping of the MAC address on selected ThinkPad systems.ThinkPad docking stations are well thought out down to the last detail, have passed extensive tests and are a "must-have" when purchasing a ThinkPad notebook.