Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 4,800, brand new and sealed, offering eleven functions plus an M.2 NVMe SSD bay through one USB-C link. Its model code is LW-M2/NVME-DOCK-11I1. That single laptop socket becomes HDMI video, a row of USB ports and a slot for a solid-state drive, with two more functions than the nine-port version. Pick up the Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or have it delivered on pay-on-arrival terms.
Designed for accountants, lawyers, sales teams and office administrators, the Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station handles a full working desk from one plug. Many Upper Hill and Westlands offices now issue slim laptops with only two or three ports. Staff then juggle a monitor cable, a keyboard, a mouse, a receipt printer and a flash drive full of client files. This dock keeps all of them connected and adds an internal drive for audit folders, scanned contracts and KRA records. Arrive in the morning, push in the Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station connector, and the whole workstation comes alive together.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell a hub, a drive enclosure and a spare adapter as three items, Mascom International stocks this combined dock for KSh 4,800. At Mascom International, we're seeing office managers order several units at once so every desk in a department runs the same setup. The Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station sits between the nine-port NVMe model and the fifteen-port workstation dock in our range. Come to Kimathi Street with your work laptop and test the Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station on the counter, or message us to arrange delivery to your office.
Common Questions About the Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station
What is the Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station price in Kenya?
The Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station sells for KSh 4,800 brand new at Mascom International, Kimathi Street, Nairobi. The price includes the dock, a 6-month warranty on manufacturing defects and pay-on-arrival delivery across Kenya. No SSD comes fitted, so add the cost of the drive you prefer. The Lightwave 9-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station costs KSh 1,000 less with two fewer functions. The Lightwave 15-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station costs KSh 6,200 more for heavier workstation use.
How is the Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station different from the Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C Docking Station Silver Series?
Both offer eleven functions, but only the Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station adds an internal M.2 bay for a solid-state drive. The Silver Series costs KSh 3,200, so the NVMe version asks KSh 1,600 more. That gap is cheaper than buying a hub and the Lightwave M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD Enclosure at KSh 2,750 separately. Choose the NVMe dock if your team carries client files between desks or needs extra space on small laptop drives. Choose the Silver Series if storage is not a concern.
What happens to the Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station during a KPLC power cut?
Docks of this type draw power from the laptop's USB-C port, so the Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station keeps working on battery when KPLC supply drops. A desktop monitor or printer on mains power will switch off, but the SSD and USB devices stay live as long as the laptop does. Save open work to the internal drive often during load-shedding days. Before unplugging, always use Eject on Windows or macOS, so a file being written is not damaged by a sudden disconnect.
What size SSD should I fit in the Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station?
Most office buyers fitting the Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station choose a 512GB or 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD. A 512GB drive comfortably holds years of spreadsheets, PDFs and scanned documents for an accounts desk. A 1TB drive suits sales teams storing product videos and presentation decks, holding roughly 65 hours of 1080p video per 512GB. Check that the drive is NVMe, not M.2 SATA, since the slot is described for NVMe drives. Our Kimathi Street team stocks compatible SSDs and can fit one before you leave.
Will the Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station work with a MacBook or a company Windows laptop?
The Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station works with MacBooks and with Windows business laptops such as HP EliteBook, Lenovo ThinkPad and Dell Latitude models that carry USB-C. Data ports and the drive bay need no drivers on macOS or Windows. Screen output needs a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode or Thunderbolt, which most business laptops from recent years include. Some company laptops lock external drives through IT policy, so check with your IT team before storing work files on the SSD.
Can I share the Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station between a work laptop and a home laptop?
Yes, the Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station moves between laptops freely, and the SSD inside travels with it. Format the drive as exFAT so Windows and Mac machines can both read and write the same folders. That suits staff who work from Kilimani on some days and the office on others. Unplug, slip the dock into your bag, and your monitor link, peripherals and files are ready at the next desk. Keep sensitive client data encrypted with BitLocker or FileVault in case the dock is lost.
Is the Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station good for accountants and lawyers in Nairobi?
The Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station suits accountants and lawyers because it connects a larger screen, a full keyboard and document storage through one cable. Reviewing a long contract or a ledger on a monitor is easier than on a 14-inch laptop. The internal SSD keeps a second copy of client folders, eCitizen records and KRA iTax filings off the laptop itself. Customers across Nairobi tell us they like arriving at court or a client meeting with just the laptop, leaving the dock wired on the desk.
Who should buy the Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station and who should skip it?
Buy the Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station if you run a fixed office desk with several devices and want fast storage built in. Accountants, lawyers, administrators and sales coordinators get the most from it. Skip it if you mostly work on the move with a mouse and a flash drive; the Lightwave 9-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station is lighter on the budget. Skip it as well if you only need wired internet, since the Lightwave USB-C to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter at KSh 2,350 does that job alone.
Technical Specifications
Connection Hub and Drive Bay
- Eleven functions on one link — HDMI video, USB peripherals and storage all run through a single USB-C plug into the laptop.
- Built-in M.2 NVMe slot — a solid-state drive lives inside the dock, giving a small laptop a second fast disk at every desk.
- What M.2 means — M.2 is the slim stick shape used by modern SSDs, about the size of a stick of chewing gum.
- HDMI display output — run a desk monitor or meeting-room TV for spreadsheets, contracts and slide decks at a readable size.
- Room for office peripherals — keyboard, mouse, receipt printer and flash drive can stay plugged in, with two more functions than the nine-port model.
- Model reference — the eleven-function layout is set by LW-M2/NVME-DOCK-11I1; request the full port list on WhatsApp before ordering for a specific setup.
Supported Laptops and Operating Systems
- USB-C and Thunderbolt hosts — works with MacBooks, Windows business laptops and Chromebooks fitted with a USB-C or Thunderbolt socket.
- Video depends on the laptop — the HDMI port needs a USB-C socket carrying DisplayPort Alt Mode, shown by a display or lightning icon.
- No drivers needed — macOS, Windows 10, Windows 11 and ChromeOS detect the ports and the drive automatically in normal use.
- Business laptop fit — HP EliteBook, Lenovo ThinkPad and Dell Latitude models with USB-C are common pairings in Nairobi offices.
- Drive standard — use an M.2 NVMe SSD; M.2 SATA drives use a different interface and may not be recognised by this slot.
- Company IT settings — some employer laptops block external storage by policy, which disables the drive bay but not the other ports.
Housing and Desk Use
- Desk-friendly footprint — compact enough to sit beside a laptop stand without crowding the keyboard or document trays.
- Cables in one place — devices plug into the dock rather than the laptop, so the desk stays tidy when you leave for meetings.
- Bus-powered design — the dock runs from the laptop's USB-C port, so it keeps working through short KPLC outages on battery.
- Drive warmth — NVMe SSDs warm up during big copies, so leave space around the dock instead of burying it under papers.
- Silent operation — the SSD has no moving parts and makes no noise, which suits quiet law chambers and accounts offices.
- Dust care — office dust gathers in unused sockets, so a quick brush every few weeks keeps contacts clean and connections firm.
Box and Drive Setup
- Sealed Lightwave packaging — the dock comes boxed and is opened only if you ask for a counter test before payment.
- No drive pre-installed — the slot ships empty so your office can standardise on one SSD size across every desk.
- Storage arithmetic — a 1TB NVMe SSD holds about 330,000 phone photos or a decade of typical office documents for one user.
- Preparing the drive — initialise and format a new SSD in Windows Disk Management or macOS Disk Utility before first use.
- Bulk orders — offices buying several units can ask us to fit and format the same SSD in each dock before delivery.
- Correct version — quote LW-M2/NVME-DOCK-11I1 when ordering so you receive the NVMe model, not the Silver Series hub.
Package Contents
Inside the Lightwave retail box you will find the Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station with its built-in USB-C lead for the laptop. The M.2 bay is empty at this price, so your office chooses the drive. Compatible NVMe SSDs, HDMI cables and monitors are available separately at Mascom International, and we will confirm compatibility on WhatsApp before you buy.
Warranty
The Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station carries a 6-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects in the dock under normal use. Drives you install fall under their own maker's warranty. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk at Old Mutual Building, with your receipt.
Buying the Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station from Mascom International
You can buy the Lightwave 11-in-1 USB-C NVMe Docking Station at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The shop opens Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Walk in with your office laptop and we will connect a monitor and a drive so you see everything working first. Finish may differ by shipment, so ask on WhatsApp which colour is on the shelf.
For orders, bulk quotes or compatibility checks, contact us:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Offices in Nairobi and its environs receive their order the same day, while firms in Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and Thika get it the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Each dock comes with the 6-month warranty described above. Our team gives straight answers on specifications and prices, and the Kimathi Street desk remains open for support after your purchase.
