An information handling system has a docking station that is coupled to a host. The host includes a system fan and a host sensor that is configured to detect a physical location of the docking station and to measure an acoustic sound level of the system fan. The host further selects a mode of operation for the docking station. Based on the selected mode of operation, the detected physical location, and the measured acoustic sound level, the host dynamically adjusts operations of the docking station.