The 1250' fiber thunderbolt 3 cablefeatures a tight-buffered, round cable with 36" aqua fanouts, SC connectors, and a Schill fiber optic reel. The cable is designed for broadcast and audio deployments in indoor and extreme terrain outdoor settings. It is multi-stage machine polished and tested for < -55 dB return loss. Diagnostics documentation is supplied for each channel. The reel features a connector protection cavity, a hinged latching door, and it fully supports the required bend radius.

The cable features a polyurethane outer sheath, thick layer of aramid strength members, helically stranded core for flexibility and survivability, and mechanical optical fiber protection. It is built to withstand chemicals, cuts, abrasions, and crushing by vehicles as heavy as military tanks. It can be used directly on the ground in harsh terrain, such as mining environments.

Tight-Buffered, 36" Aqua Fanouts    Schill Reel with Cavity & Latch    Designed for Broadcast & Audio Uses    Compact, Round Design    Cut, Abrasion, Crush, Chemical Resistant    Polyurethane Outer Sheath    Thick Layer of Aramid Strength Members    Helically Stranded Core    Mechanical Optical Fiber Protection    Tested for < -55 dB Return Loss

• Designed for indoor/outdoor broadcast and audio applications
• Withstands cuts, abrasions, and crushing by tanks/vehicles
• Can be used directly on extremely harsh terrain
• Chemical resistant and suitable for petrochemical environments
• 50-micron fiber
• 36" aqua fanouts
• Multi-stage machine polished
• Tested for < -55 dB return loss
• Polyurethane outer sheath
• Thick layer of aramid strength members
• Helically stranded core for flexibility and survivability
• Mechanical optical fiber protection
• Exceeds MIL-PRF-85045 specifications

• Connector protection cavity
• Hinged latching door
• Carefully selected to support required bend radius

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this Thunderbolt 4 dock compatible with Windows 11?

A: Yes, the OWC Thunderbolt Dock with Thunderbolt 4 Cable is compatible with Windows 11.

Q: 2. Is this dock compatible with 2021 iPad Pro 11" & 12" models for drive mounting? Also, does anyone know if there is card coping or file transfer iOS software? i.e. Shotput pro or hedge for iOS?

A: TheOWC Thunderbolt Dock with Thunderbolt 4 Cable BH #OWTB4DOCK is compatible with both models of the iPad Pro 2021. It can copy from an SD card into your Photos, from there, you can import them to any app that you use to do photo editing.

Q: 3. Can I use one of USB-C ports on back to connect video out to HDMI TV input w/ correct adapter cable?

A: Yes, the OWC Thunderbolt Dock's Thunderbolt 4 ports can be used to connect to a display.

Q: 4. I have a Dell Thunderbolt 3 docking station and ran out of ports on this device. Can I add the OWCTB4DOCK in a daisy chain connection, connecting it to the WD19TB on it's inbound TB3 port? The WD19TB will be directly connected to the PC's TB3 port.

A: Sorry, no, it will not work in a daisy chain. It must be directly connected to the host.

Q: 5. MacBook Pro 16" Needs 96 Watts or it will not charge. Can anyone here comment if they have or know of someone that has been able to charge his MacBook Pro 16" with less then 96 Watts like from this Hub?

A: That may depend on several factors but Apple advises that you always use the correct power adapter to charge your MacBook Pro. From their support page, "You should use the appropriate wattage power adapter for your Mac notebook. You can use a compatible higher wattage power adapter without issue, but it won't make your computer charge faster or operate differently. If you use a power adapter that is lower in wattage than the adapter that came with your Mac, it won't provide enough power to your computer." That noted, you can use a lower wattage adapter (low to a certain point) and it will charge a MacBook Pro but slowly. In this case, the OWC "dock can deliver up to 90W" which is lower than the 96 W needed. Another thing to note is that not all Thunderbolt cables have the same power rating. We carry Thunderbolt cables with 10 W, 60 W, and 100 W ratings so you will need to look for that too.

Q: 6. Is it possible to power & connect a USB-C monitor via one USB-C cable connected to this dock? Specifically, I'm looking to pair this dock with the Dell S2722QC monitor and I am hoping to be able to power and connect the monitor via a single cable plugged into this dock

A: The USB-C port on the OWC Thunderbolt Dock with Thunderbolt 4 Cable BH #OWTB4DOCK is not capable of powering an external monitor.

Q: 7. Buying 2023 iMac M3. Is this a good fit for this computer or do I need to upgrade to another device?

A: That would depend on the type of ports you are looking for and the number of ports you need, but the OWC Thunderbolt Dock with Thunderbolt 4 Cable has a good number/selection of ports, so I think it would be a good fit for your 2023 M3 iMac.

Q: 8. Does the ethernet port work out of the box or does it require a driver installation? And does the driver installation really require disabling SIP (System Integrity Protection) to work?

A: The OWC Thunderbolt Dock with Thunderbolt 4 Cable BH #OWTB4DOCK works out of the box and requires no driver installation. SIP does not need to be disabled.

Q: 9. I just received this Thunderbolt 4 dock, but I really need more USB A ports. What options would you recommend for adding more ports? Could I plugin one of the OWC 14-Port Thunderbolt 3 Docks into this dock?

A: A basic 3 or 4 port USB hub can be daisy chained into the OWC Thunderbolt Dock

Q: 10. Does the dock work on Thunderbolt 3 PCs? Will it also work with non-thunderbolt USB C devices like the iPad Air?

A: This model of dock requires Thunderbolt Version 4, as a minimum.