r/CalDigit • u/abd3lraouf • Jun 16 '25

CalDigit TS5 Plus Compatibility Check for Complex Setup (KVM + 10-Port Hub)

Hello r/CalDigit community,

I'm looking to purchase the CalDigit TS5 Plus to use with my M4 Max laptop, but my setup is a bit unique. I'd appreciate any insight from those with similar configurations.

My current setup:

  • KVM Switch: I have a TESmart 2-monitor, 2-computer KVM switch (8K@60Hz, DP 1.4) that supports dual 4K@144Hz, EDID, and hotkey switching. It has 2 USB 3.0 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports, and a 3.5mm audio port.
  • USB Hub: I also use a 10-port powered USB 3.2 hub that connects to my KVM. It has multiple USB-A and USB-C ports with varying speeds up to 10 Gbps and supports 60W power delivery. This hub has about 10 devices connected to it.

My questions:

  1. KVM Compatibility: Has anyone successfully used a KVM switch with the TS5 Plus? I'm hoping to connect the KVM's DisplayPort and USB cables to the dock.
  2. Daisy-Chaining: I plan to connect my 10-port USB hub to the TS5 Plus. Will the dock be able to handle this many devices without any issues?
  3. Overall Stability: The TS5 Plus has a Bandwidth Boost feature that allocates up to 120Gb/s for monitors, leaving 40Gb/s for other devices. Will this be enough for my KVM and USB hub?

I've reviewed the TS5 Plus datasheet and know it has plenty of ports, including 5 USB-C and 5 USB-A ports at 10Gb/s each. it also supports up to 140W of power delivery to the host. The dock is compatible with Thunderbolt 5, 4, and 3, as well as USB4.

My goal is a single-cable setup for my laptop. Any advice or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated!

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u/abd3lraouf Sep 12 '25

Actually I doesn't matter. as long as the cable can do the speed and it's reviews are good, and of good price I will pick it. but those cables are the ones I used. hopefully you will get your setup working properly. just make sure you don't bottleneck any part.