Dell E-Port Plus is a versatile

Introduction

The Dell E-Port Plus is a versatile docking station designed to enhance the connectivity and productivity of Dell's Latitude and Precision laptops, among others. Offering a wide array of ports, including USB (2.0 and 3.0), Ethernet, DisplayPort, VGA, DVI, and HDMI, it enables users to effortlessly connect their laptop to multiple peripherals such as monitors, keyboards, and network connections. This accessory is ideal for professionals seeking to seamlessly transition between mobile and desktop computing environments, as it allows for the quick connection to a full desktop setup without the need for individual device connections, supporting a range of laptop models with varying specifications and compatibility features.

Specifications

Category	Specification
Physical Height	70 mm (2.76 inches)
Physical Depth	180 mm (7.09 inches)
Physical Width	310 mm (12.20 inches)
I/O Connectors Serial (DTE)	one 9-pin connector, 16550-compatible, 16-byte buffer
Parallel	one 25-pin unidirectional, bidirectional, or ECP connector
PS/2	two 6-pin mini-DIN connectors
USB	Six USB connectors: five 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant connectors, one USB or eSATA connector
Audio	headphones/speakers and microphone
Network	one RJ-45 port; 10/100/1000 CB Ethernet
Dell™ E-Family docking connector	one custom connector (Dell E-Family only)
Video 1	VGA, DVI, DisplayPort (HDMI via dongle)
Video 2	DVI and DisplayPort (HDMI via dongle)
USB or eSATA connector	one connector supporting USB or Dell powered E-Family or standard self-powered eSATA devices
E-Monitor Stand connector	one custom connector (Dell E-Family only)

Specification	Minimum	Typical	Maximum
AC Adapter Power - Input Voltage (100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz)	130W*	1.8A	N/A
AC Adapter Power - Input Voltage (100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz)	210W*	3.2A	N/A
Temperature (system external)	0°C	25°C	35°C
Temperature ramp rate	0°C/hr	N/A	10°C/hr
Humidity (non-condensing)	10%	N/A	80%
Humidity ramp rate	20% / hr	N/A	N/A
Altitude	0 m (0 ft)	N/A	3048 m (10,000 ft)
Non-Operational - Temperature	-40°C	N/A	65°C
Non-Operational - Temperature ramp rate	0°C/hr	N/A	20°C/hr
Non-Operational - Humidity (non-condensing)	5%	N/A	95%
Non-Operational - Humidity ramp rate	N/A	N/A	20% / hr
Non-Operational - Altitude	0 m (0 ft)	N/A	10,670 m (35,000 ft)

Product Parts

network connector
parallel connector
video 2 DVI connector
video 1 DVI connector
audio connectors (2)
USB connectors (3)
AC adapter connector VideooVo 1 DisplayPort connectVideodeo 2 DisplayPort connector
VGA connector
serial connector
USB connectors (2)
PS/2 connectors (2)
USB or eSATA connector
E-Monitor Stand connector

Overview

battery bar adjuster
alignment mark
power button
eject button
docking light
security cable slot
lock/unlock switch
docking connector

Using the Dell™ E-Port Plus

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

Setting Up Your E-Port Plus

NOTE: If the cable connector of the external device has thumbscrews, tighten the screws to ensure a proper connection.

Connect the device’s cable to the appropriate connector on the E-Port Plus.
Connect any external devices to electrical outlets.

If you attach an external monitor to the E-Port Plus, you may need to press <Fn><F8> one or more times to switch the screen image to the desired location. If the laptop cover is closed, press <Scroll Lck> <F8> on an attached external keyboard to switch the image.

Before You Dock for the First Time
Before you initially connect your laptop to the E-Port Plus, the operating system must complete its setup process. To verify that the operating system has completed the setup process:

Ensure that the laptop is not connected to the E-Port Plus (docked).
Turn on the laptop.
Verify that your laptop operating system has completed the setup process. 4 Verify that your battery is installed before docking your laptop.

Docking Your Laptop

The E-Port Plus can run on its AC power adapter, the laptop’s AC power, or the laptop’s battery. You can use the AC adapter to power the E-Port Plus and the laptop, which charges the battery.
NOTICE: Always use the Dell AC adapter that came with the E-Port Plus. If you use any other commercially available AC adapter, you may damage the E-Port Plus or the laptop.

AC adapter cable
AC adapter connector

Complete the steps in "Before You Dock for the First Time" on page 9.
Place the E-Port Plus with enough flat space in front of it to completely support the laptop when docked to the E-Port Plus.
Retract the battery bar if your laptop has a battery that extends beyond the back of the laptop. Slide the battery bar adjuster to the left to retract the battery bar.
If your laptop does not have a battery extending from the rear of the laptop body, extend the battery bar by sliding the battery bar adjuster to the right.
Push the lock/unlock switch toward the back of the E-Port to unlock it. The E-Port must be unlocked to dock a laptop.
NOTE: You can dock your laptop regardless of whether it is turned on or off.
Center the laptop with the E-Port Plus, then push down on the laptop until it clicks into place in the docking connector.
NOTICE: Do not lift the laptop or the E-Port Plus when the laptop is docked. Doing so can damage the connectors on the laptop and on the E-Port Plus.
If the laptop was not already turned on, turn it on by pressing the power button on either the laptop or the E-Port Plus.
If the laptop does not turn on or awaken successfully, undock and reseat the laptop.

Securing the Dell E-Port Plus

Antitheft devices usually include a segment of metal-stranded cable with an attached locking device and associated key (available at dell.com). For instructions on how to install this kind of anti-theft device, see the documentation that came with the device.

security cable slot
lock/unlock switch

The E-Port Plus has the following security features:

LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH: Move the lock toward the front of the E-Port Plus (locked) to secure a laptop to the E-Port Plus. Move the lock toward the back of the E-Port Plus (unlocked) before pressing the eject button to undock a laptop. The red color in the security cable slot indicates that the E-Port Plus is unlocked.
SECURITY CABLE SLOT: Attach an anti-theft device to the E-Port Plus to secure a laptop to the E-Port Plus.

E-Port Plus Laptop Power and Docking Status
The E-Port Plus power button is used to turn a docked laptop on or off. The power button light indicates the power status of the E-Port Plus or a docked laptop. The docking light on the eject button indicates the AC power and docking status of the E-Port Plus and the laptop. The following table shows all of the possible conditions of docking, power, laptop state,s and how these conditions are indicated by the E-Port Plus power button and docking lights:

Using the E-Port Plus With Dual Monitors

video 2 DVI connector
video 1 DVI connectoVideoeo 1 DisplayPort connector
Video 2 DisplayPort connector
VGA connector

You can use your E-Port Plus for a dual monitor display. To enable this feature, connect your monitors using the combinations of connections prescribed below.
NOTE: If you connect two video outputs to two monitors from the same video output group at the same time, (i.e., video 1 DisplayPort and video 1 DVI), only the DisplayPort output will be visible.

Undocking Your Laptop

eject button
lock/unlock switch

Push the lock/unlock switch toward the back of the E-Port Plus to unlock it.
Press the eject button to undock the laptop from the E-Port Plus, then lift the laptop away from the E-Port Plus.
NOTICE: Do not pick up the laptop or the E-Port Plus when the laptop is docked. Doing so can damage the connectors on the laptop and on the E-Port Plus.

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