Thursday, November 29, 2007

Laptops: Port Replicator vs Docking Station

Your laptop does not provide sufficient I/O ports to meet your needs. You are trying to decide whether a docking station or port replicator is more appropriate to your needs.
What additional hardware support is provided by both a docking station and a port replicator? (Select TWO.)

1. >>Serial interface connector
2. >>USB port
3. PCI slot
4. Hard disk bay
5. Removable media bay
Explanation : The serial interface connector and USB port are provided by both docking stations and port replicators.

Port replicators and docking stations are similar devices, but a port replicator has less additional hardware support than a docking station. You should find a serial interface connection and one or more USB ports on a port replicator. You should also find a parallel port, video connections, and RJ-45 and RJ-11 ports. In short, you should find complete set of I/O ports.

You should find the same I/O ports on a docking station, but you would also expect additional hardware support. Typically, this will include a hard disk bay, removable media bay, memory slots, and possibly one or more PCI slots for installation of desktop PC expansion cards.
Both a port replicator and docking station support cable lock security.
Objective: Laptops and Portable Devices