Metaphyuni ​​and Gzosmeta, Chinese companies, are unveiling their joint creation: an external GPU dock compatible with OCuLink.

While there are several solutions in the market, varying in quality and catering to different price segments, the newly launched EG01C aims to strike a balance. It is designed to be competitively priced without compromising on two essential features.

External GPUs are usually connected via a USB4/Thunderbolt connection or via the OCuLink standard. OCuLink boasts a bandwidth of 64GB/s, surpassing the speeds of USB4/Thunderbolt, which offers up to 40GB/s. Therefore, OCuLink is increasingly being favored by enthusiasts, gamers, and AI researchers.

Adoption of this standard has increased in China, particularly with the introduction of new Lenovo ThinkPad laptops that have a “TGX” connector, essentially OCuLink. The company behind the EG01C dock has confirmed compatibility with these laptops.

The company has developed a newly designed OCuLink connector that is capable of more than 10,000 plug and unplug cycles. Additionally, instead of a manual locking mechanism, it works automatically to secure the cable.

Another notable feature of this dock is its integrated power supply, which uses the server-grade CRPS (Common Redundant Power Supply) standard. Although it is not convenient to remove the supply during operation, its design allows for easy upgrades or later replacement with more powerful units. The standard configuration includes a 550W supply with 80+ Gold Platinum power efficiency certification.

The package includes all necessary cables and connectors, weighing 2.08 kg, excluding the power supply. The entire dock measures 23x9x75 cm and accommodates even the largest GPUs. This OCuLink GPU dock costs 899 RMB (125 USD) and is currently offered at a limited-time rate of 649 RMB (90 USD) including the power supply.

Source: Metaphyuni