The DISPL5M DisplayPort™ 1.2 Cable with latches provides a secure connection between your DisplayPort-equipped devices and allows for a connection distance of up to 5-meters between your source and display.

The DP cable is capable of providing higher performance than either HDMI® or dual link DVI with support for high resolutions of up to 4k x 2k (4096 x 2160) @ 60Hz and a maximum HBR2 bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps. The cable also supports Multi-Stream (MST) for daisy chaining multiple monitors and provides optional audio support.

The DISPL5M long DisplayPort cable is backed by StarTech.com’s Lifetime Warranty, for guaranteed reliability and ensures that digitally protected content is displayed properly, with both HDCP and DPCP capability.

• High-resolution support of up to 4k x 2k
• Support for High Bit Rate 2 (HBR2) bandwidth of up to 21.6 Gbps
• Backward compatible with DisplayPort 1.1
• Designed and manufactured to DisplayPort 1.2 standards
• Supports the DPCP (DisplayPort Content Protection) standard in addition to HDCP
• moulded latching connectors with strain relief
• Maintains clear digital audio and video signals between DisplayPort devices, even over a 5-meter connection distance
• Prevent accidental disconnections with latched connectors
• Guaranteed reliability

• Connecting a DisplayPort Display to a PC or other DisplayPort Source

5m Latching DisplayPort Cable

You should only use video converters and extenders if it is absolutely necessary to do so. In many cases, most video converters and extenders are not necessary if you purchase the correct cable.

The following table lists the maximum length of cable for common video standards.
DisplayPort - 50 ft. (15.2m)
HDMI - 50 ft. (15.2m)
DVI - 50 ft. (15.2m)
VGA - 200 ft. (71m)