The IBM 9417 L171 is a model of IBM (Lenovo) ThinkPad docking station, specifically designed for use with certain Lenovo ThinkPad laptops. It is part of the ThinkPad Docking Station series that allows users to expand the connectivity options of their laptops, providing additional USB ports, network ports, display outputs (like VGA or DisplayPort), audio ports, and sometimes legacy ports like serial or parallel connections. This model likely includes a USB 3.0 or 3.1 hub, audio and video outputs, Ethernet ports, and other I/O functionalities.
The IBM 9417 L171 Windows driver refers to the software required to enable the docking station to communicate with the Windows operating system, allowing all its features (such as USB ports, display adapters, and Ethernet ports) to work correctly.