StarTech. com DP14A-15M-DP-CABLE Active DisplayPort 1. 4 Cable - 50ft - 15. 2m - DP8K with HBR3/HDR10/MST/DSC 1. 2/HDCP 2. 2 - 8K 60Hz - 4K 120Hz
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This cable fully implements the DisplayPort 1.4 standard, supporting the High Bit Rate 3 (HBR3) link rate for a maximum data throughput of 25.9 Gbit/s. It incorporates key modern display technologies including HDR10 for enhanced contrast and color, Multi-Stream Transport (MST) for daisy-chaining multiple monitors from a single source port, and Display Stream Compression (DSC) 1.2 to enable higher resolutions and refresh rates without visual quality loss.
Content protection is handled by HDCP 2.2, ensuring compatibility with protected 4K and 8K media. The cable is backward compatible with DisplayPort 1.3 and 1.2 sources and displays, providing a future-proof connection for existing and next-generation hardware. Its active design uses integrated electronics to regenerate the signal, ensuring the specification performance is maintained end-to-end.
This section brings together practical product details such as Cable Type, Cable Length, Connector Type on First End, Color Family, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
This active DisplayPort cable solves the fundamental challenge of distance in high-resolution AV systems. By incorporating its own signal booster, it delivers consistent 8K and 4K high-refresh-rate video far beyond the reliable range of standard passive cables, without requiring an external power adapter or separate signal booster unit.
Long-Range Reliability
The integrated, self-powered amplifier ensures signal integrity is maintained over the full 50-foot length, providing stable performance for 8K@60Hz and 4K@120Hz signals where passive cables would fail.
- Eliminates need for external DP boosters
- Prevents signal dropouts and artifacts
- Enables flexible display placement
Robust Physical Design
Built for professional installation environments, the cable features latching connectors with strain relief to prevent accidental disconnection, a flexible TPE jacket that resists kinking, and full shielding for EMI protection.
- Gold-plated 20-pin connectors
- Aluminum Mylar foil shielding
- Halogen-free, RoHS-compliant materials
Advanced Feature Support
Full support for modern display protocols like HDR10, MST for multi-monitor setups, and DSC 1.2 compression ensures compatibility with the latest high-performance GPUs, docking stations, and professional displays.
- Enables HDR video workflows
- Supports monitor daisy-chaining
- HDCP 2.2 for protected content
Deployment / Use Cases
This cable is engineered for scenarios where display equipment must be positioned a significant distance from the video source without compromising on resolution or refresh rate. Its 50-foot reach and active signal technology make it a foundational component in professional AV integration.
Ideal applications include connecting high-end workstations or servers to large-format 8K displays in control rooms, linking media players to digital signage video walls across retail or corporate spaces, and extending signals from AV racks to ceiling-mounted or wall-displayed monitors in conference and lecture halls. It is also perfectly suited for multi-monitor financial trading desks, broadcast editing suites, and CAD/CAM workstations where daisy-chaining via MST is required.
Digital Signage & Video Walls
Deliver crisp 4K or 8K content to large-scale display arrays over long cable runs from a central media player or distribution system.
High-Performance Workstations
Connect professional GPUs to reference monitors for color-critical video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific visualization where accurate signal transmission is non-negotiable.
Highlights
- 50-foot (15.2m) active DisplayPort 1.4 cable with integrated signal booster.
- Supports 8K resolution at 60Hz and 4K at 120Hz refresh rates.
- DP8K certified with HBR3, HDR10, MST, DSC 1.2, and HDCP 2.2 support.
- Backward compatible with DisplayPort 1.3 and 1.2 devices.
- Gold-plated latching connectors with strain relief for secure connections.
- Flexible, halogen-free TPE jacket with VW-1 fire rating.
- Fully shielded with aluminum mylar foil for EMI protection.
- Unidirectional design with labeled ends for correct installation.
- RoHS and WEEE compliant for environmental responsibility.
- Backed by a 2-year limited warranty.
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DP14A-15M-DP-CABLE |
| Brand Name | StarTech.com |
| Product Name | DisplayPort Audio/Video Cable |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Product Type | A/V Cable |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Type | DisplayPort |
| Cable Length | 50 ft (15.24 m) |
| Connector Type on First End | DisplayPort 1.4 Digital Audio/Video - Male |
| Connector Gender on First End | Male |
| Connector on First End Details | 1 x 20-pin DisplayPort 1.4 Digital Audio/Video - Male |
| Connector Type on Second End | DisplayPort 1.4 Digital Audio/Video - Male |
| Connector Gender on Second End | Male |
| Connector on Second End Details | 1 x 20-pin DisplayPort 1.4 Digital Audio/Video - Male |
| Connector Plating | Gold |
| Shielding | Yes |
| Jacket Type | VW-1 |
| Device Supported | Monitor,Signal Booster,Video Wall,Digital Signage Display |
| American Wire Gauge | 24/28 AWG |
| Data Transfer Rate | 25.9 Gbit/s |
| Supported Resolution | 7680 x 4320 |
| Features | Active,HDR10 Support,Multi-Stream Transport (MST) Support,Display Stream Compression (DSC) 1.2,HDCP 2.2,Latching Connector,Strain Relief,Flexible,Halogen Free,EMI Protection,Flame Resistant,Rugged,Wear Resistant,Bendable,Tarnish Resistant |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | Black |
| Product Color | Black |
| Product Material | Copper |
| Shielding Material | Aluminum Mylar Foil |
| Jacket Material | Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS),Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 2 Year |
FAQ
What is the maximum resolution and refresh rate this cable supports?
This active DisplayPort 1.4 cable supports a maximum resolution of 7680 x 4320 (8K) at a 60Hz refresh rate. It also supports 4K resolution at up to 120Hz. For 1440p resolution, it can achieve 240Hz when used with a source and display that support Display Stream Compression (DSC) 1.2.
Why is this called an 'active' cable and what are the benefits?
An active cable contains integrated electronics that amplify and regenerate the video signal. The primary benefit for this 50-foot cable is maintaining the full DisplayPort 1.4 bandwidth and signal integrity over its entire length. This allows it to reliably deliver 8K and high-refresh-rate 4K signals at distances where a standard passive cable would experience significant signal degradation or fail completely.
Is this cable backward compatible with older DisplayPort versions?
Yes, the DP14A-15M-DP-CABLE is fully backward compatible with sources and displays using the DisplayPort 1.3 and 1.2 standards. When connected to older devices, it will operate at the maximum bandwidth supported by that connection, while still providing the benefit of its active signal boosting over the long 50-foot distance.
What does support for MST, DSC, and HDCP 2.2 mean?
MST (Multi-Stream Transport) allows you to daisy-chain multiple monitors from a single DisplayPort output on your computer or dock. DSC (Display Stream Compression) 1.2 is a visually lossless compression technology that enables higher resolutions and refresh rates within the cable's bandwidth. HDCP 2.2 is the content protection standard required for playing encrypted 4K and 8K content from sources like Blu-ray players and streaming services.
What are the key durability features of this cable?
The cable is built for professional installation durability. It features gold-plated connectors for optimal signal transfer and corrosion resistance, with a latching mechanism and molded strain relief to prevent accidental disconnection and cable damage. The outer jacket is made of flexible, rugged Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) that is halogen-free and flame-resistant (VW-1 rated). The cable is also fully shielded with an aluminum mylar foil to protect against electromagnetic interference (EMI).
What are the ideal use cases for this 50-foot DisplayPort cable?
This cable is designed for professional AV installations requiring long-distance, high-bandwidth video transmission. Ideal use cases include connecting media players to digital signage video walls in large spaces, running signals from AV racks to distant monitors in conference rooms or control centers, and linking high-performance workstations (for CAD, video editing, financial trading) to reference displays. Its support for MST also makes it suitable for extending multi-monitor workstation setups.
What resolution or display format is specified?
It features a display specification of 7680 x 4320, giving you clear visuals for work and media use.
What refresh rate or brightness details are available?
Display-oriented products are best judged through screen, connectivity, and installation specifications. Those facts help buyers confirm visual fit, mounting flexibility, and deployment suitability more clearly than generic summary text.
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