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Lenovo OneLink

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OneLink is the brand name for a proprietary wired communication interface for connecting various Lenovo-branded computers to docking stations and other devices.

OneLink connector[edit]

The OneLink connector is used by Lenovo to allow connecting certain models of their (primarily laptop) computers from the mid-2010s (i.e. ThinkPad X1 Carbon) to docking stations and to various adapter cables.[1]

Details[edit]

Features[edit]

  • USB 3.0
  • DisplayPort (at least 2 lanes)
  • Often (but not always) paired with a proprietary thin DC power connector

Known uses[edit]

  • Lenovo OneLink docking stations
  • Gigabit ethernet adapter[2]
  • Ethernet / VGA adapter[3]

Technical specifications[edit]

  • Friction-fit connecter with 24 data contacts
  • Often (but not always) paired with a proprietary thin DC power connector
  • OneLink and the newer OneLink+ connectors are compatible by using an adapter.[4]

Pinout

Pinout: Lenovo OneLink connector
Pin # Name Purpose Pin # Name Purpose
1 Ground 2 Power Button
3 ML_Lane0(+) DisplayPort lane 0 (positive) 4 Return/Detect
5 ML_Lane0(-) DisplayPort lane 0 (negative) 6 VBUS(500 mA) USB power
7 Ground 8 USB2.0(+) USB 2.0 differential data (positive)
9 ML_Lane1(+) DisplayPort lane 1 (positive) 10 USB2.0(-) USB 2.0 differential data (negative)
11 ML_Lane1(-) DisplayPort lane 1 (negative) 12 Ground
13 Ground 14 USB3.0_Rx(+) SuperSpeed receiver (positive)
15 AUX_CH(+) DisplayPort AUX channel (positive) 16 USB3.0_Rx(-) SuperSpeed receiver (negative)
17 AUX_CH(-) DisplayPort AUX channel (negative) 18 Ground
19 CONFIG1 (no connect) 20 USB3.0_Tx(+) SuperSpeed transmitter (positive)
21 DOCK_CONSUMP 22 USB3.0_Tx(-) SuperSpeed transmitter (negative)
23 HOT PLUG DETECT 24 Ground

OneLink+ connector[edit]

A different designed connector (named OneLink+) was used on new computers starting in 2015.[5][lower-alpha 1][7]

See Also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. 33Gbps allowing native 4K display and other connections through a single cable[6]

References[edit]

  1. "ThinkPad OneLink Pro Dock - Overview and Service Parts". Lenovo Support US. Lenovo. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  2. "ThinkPad OneLink ethernet adapter - Lenovo Support US". Lenovo Support US - Cables and adapters. Lenovo. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  3. "OneLink to VGA RJ45 dongle". Lenovo Support US - Cables and adapters. Lenovo. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  4. "ThinkPad OneLink to OneLink+ Cable - Overview and Service Parts". Lenovo Support US. Lenovo. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  5. "OneLink Docks - Reference Guide". Lenovo Support US. Lenovo. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  6. "New ThinkPad YOGA and ThinkCentre Tiny Transform Business Computing". Lenovo Newsroom. Lenovo. Archived from the original on 19 November 2017. 33Gbps allowing native 4K display and other connections through a single cable Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  7. "eGPU via OneLink+". Reddit : self.thinkpad. Reddit. Retrieved 6 October 2021.

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