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Minisforum - DEG2 eGPU Dock, Oculink Graphics Docking Station - Black

Model: DEG2
SKU: 12854962

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MINISFORUM DEG2 External GPU Dock (eGPU enclosure) for mini PCs and laptops with TBT5 or OCuLink. Powered by Intel JHL9480 TBT5 controller. Dual-mode primary connection: 1× OCuLink (PCIe 4.0×4) for native PCIe GPU bandwidth OR 1× TBT5 upstream (140W PD to host) — user-selectable via the OCuLink / TB5 switch. Daisy-chain support: 1× TBT5 downstream (30W PD) for additional devices. GPU expansion: 1× PCIe ×16 slot (GPU sold separately; user installs their own desktop graphics card). ATX 24pin + 8pin power connectors for GPU power. Internal storage: 1× M.2 2280 slot (SSD sold separately). Networking: 1× 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port. USB: 1× USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (10 Gbps) + 1× USB-A 3.2 (5 Gbps). Front-panel controls: OCuLink / TB5 mode switch, TGX switch, Follow Start UP switch, RESET DEBUG button. LED indicators: Power on status + 9× Debug LEDs. Compact horizontal chassis: 258.9×174.17×42.75mm. Power supply sold separately (ATX PSU required for GPU operation). OS support: depends on host — Windows 10/11, macOS (limited OCuLink support), Linux.

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  • DEG2 eGPU Dock — OCuLink + TBT5 Dual-Mode

    External GPU enclosure powered by Intel JHL9480 TBT5 controller. Dual-mode primary connection: 1× OCuLink (PCIe 4.0×4) for native PCIe GPU bandwidth OR 1× TBT5 upstream (140W PD to host) — selectable via front-panel switch. 1× TBT5 downstream (30W PD) for daisy-chaining additional devices.

  • PCIe ×16 GPU Expansion + ATX Power

    1× PCIe ×16 slot — install your own desktop graphics card. ATX 24pin + 8pin power connectors onboard for GPU power. GPU sold separately (supports most standard desktop GPUs). TGX (top GPU eXpansion) switch and Follow Start UP switch for reliable GPU hand-off.

  • M.2 2280 Storage + 2.5GbE LAN

    1× M.2 2280 slot for additional SSD storage (SSD sold separately). 1× 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port for high-throughput networking. 2× USB-A ports: 1× USB 3.2 Gen2 (10 Gbps) + 1× USB 3.2 (5 Gbps) for peripherals.

  • Compact Horizontal eGPU Chassis

    Compact 258.9×174.17×42.75mm horizontal chassis. Front-panel controls: OCuLink / TB5 mode switch, TGX switch, Follow Start UP switch, RESET DEBUG button. LED indicators: Power on status + 9× Debug LEDs for diagnostics.

  • eGPU Dock — GPU, PSU, SSD Sold Separately

    GPU, ATX power supply, and M.2 SSD sold separately. OS support depends on host system (Windows 10/11, macOS with limited OCuLink support, Linux). For TBT5 / OCuLink-equipped mini PCs and laptops. Driver support varies by GPU and host OS combination.

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  • Maximum Number of Displays Supported
    1
    Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total)
    1
    Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total)
    2
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