thunderbolt dock

[scholarhog707]

Is there a driver for the thunderbolt dock suitable for ubuntu 24.04?

[Raj_05]

Hi @scholarhog707,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

HP Thunderbolt docks generally work well with Linux, including Ubuntu 24.04, without needing additional drivers. Most Thunderbolt docks rely on standard USB, audio, and display drivers already present in the Linux kernel. However, depending on the dock model and connected devices, certain features like Ethernet or audio might require additional configuration or specific modules.

For example, docks like the HP Thunderbolt Dock G2 have been tested on various Linux distributions (including Ubuntu) and have been found to work with basic functionality such as USB ports and network connections. Any issues are typically handled by ensuring that the correct USB and network drivers (like r8152 for Realtek-based Ethernet) are installed. Sometimes, additional software such as the bolt package may be needed to manage Thunderbolt connections on Linux​.

If you encounter issues, make sure you are running the latest kernel version and consider installing the bolt utility, which is used to manage Thunderbolt devices on Linux systems.

I hope this helps.

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