StarTech.com DVI-A to VGA Monitor Cable 1.8m DVIVGAMM6
The StarTech.com DVIVGAMM6 DVI-A to VGA Monitor Cable provides a 1.8-meter connection, enabling reliable analog video transmission between DVI-A equipped PCs or Macs and VGA flat panel displays for essential business continuity.
- Analog Video Connectivity: Connects DVI-A output devices to VGA displays, extending the operational life of existing monitors and projectors.
- Optimal Length: Features a 1.8-meter (6-foot) cable, providing flexible placement options for workstations and presentation setups without signal degradation.
- Durable Construction: Built with a robust PVC jacket and nickel-plated connectors, ensuring long-term reliability and reducing the need for frequent replacements.
- RoHS Compliant: Meets environmental standards, supporting corporate sustainability initiatives and regulatory compliance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com DVIVGAMM6 is a purpose-built 1.8-meter DVI-A to VGA monitor cable, engineered to facilitate analog video transmission from DVI-A equipped PCs or Macs to VGA flat panel displays, ensuring clear and consistent visual output for critical business applications.
This cable extends the utility of existing hardware, offering a practical solution for integrating older DVI-A video cards with standard VGA monitors or projectors, thereby maximizing IT asset utilization and minimizing replacement costs.
- Core Functionality: Delivers stable analog video signals, crucial for maintaining operational displays in diverse business environments.
- Operational Value: Extends the lifespan of legacy DVI-A systems and VGA monitors, providing a cost-effective alternative to full hardware refreshes.
- Reliable Connection: Features nickel-plated connectors and 28 AWG wire, ensuring a secure and consistent signal path that minimizes display interruptions.
- Flexible Deployment: The 1.8-meter (6-foot) length allows for convenient setup in various office configurations, from individual workstations to conference rooms.
- Environmental Compliance: RoHS certified, demonstrating a commitment to reducing hazardous substances and supporting eco-friendly procurement policies.
This DVI-A to VGA cable is an essential component for businesses seeking to maintain reliable display connectivity while optimizing their existing IT infrastructure.
Technical Specifications
1Performance & Business Impact
2Connectivity & I/O
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4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
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What This Solves
Legacy System Display Integration
Many organizations still rely on DVI-A equipped computers or specialized industrial systems that require display connectivity. This cable provides a direct and reliable link from DVI-A video outputs to standard VGA monitors or projectors, ensuring continued operation without expensive hardware upgrades.
IT departments managing mixed hardware environments, educational institutions with older classroom technology, industrial facilities with legacy control systems
Cost-Effective Presentation Setup
Setting up conference rooms or training facilities often involves connecting various source devices to existing display technology. The DVIVGAMM6 offers a budget-friendly solution for connecting DVI-A laptops or desktop PCs to VGA projectors or large format displays for presentations and collaborative work.
Small to mid-sized businesses, corporate training centers, hospitality venues with meeting spaces
Workstation Display Expansion
For employees using DVI-A enabled graphics cards, expanding their workstation with an additional VGA monitor can enhance productivity. This cable enables a secondary display connection, providing more screen real estate for multitasking and data analysis.
Office environments, engineering firms, design studios, financial trading desks
Key Features
1.8m (6-foot) Cable Length
Provides ample reach for flexible workstation and display placement, optimizing office layouts and reducing cable strain.
DVI-A Male to VGA Male Connectors
Ensures direct compatibility between analog DVI-A video sources and VGA displays, eliminating the need for additional adapters or converters.
Nickel-Plated Connector Contacts
Offers enhanced durability and corrosion resistance, maintaining a stable and high-quality video signal over time.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket Material
Protects the internal wiring from wear and tear, contributing to the cable's longevity and reliability in demanding environments.
28 AWG Wire Size
Supports efficient signal transmission over the 1.8-meter length, ensuring clear and consistent analog video output without degradation.
Industry Applications
Education & Research
Enables connection of older DVI-A equipped classroom PCs or lab equipment to standard VGA projectors and monitors for instructional continuity.
Government & Public Sector
Supports legacy administrative systems and public information displays by bridging DVI-A video outputs to common VGA screens.
Legal & Professional Services
Facilitates display connectivity for older workstations or conference room presentation systems, ensuring reliable visual output for client meetings and daily operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Connects DVI-A video outputs from specialized machinery or control systems to standard VGA monitors for monitoring and operational oversight.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of DVI connection does this cable support?
This StarTech.com cable is specifically designed for DVI-A (Analog) connections. It will not work with DVI-D (Digital) or DVI-I (Integrated Digital/Analog) sources that are outputting a digital signal.
Can this cable transmit audio?
No, the StarTech.com DVIVGAMM6 cable is designed solely for analog video transmission. DVI and VGA interfaces do not inherently carry audio signals, so separate audio cabling would be required.
Is this cable compatible with all VGA monitors?
Yes, this cable is compatible with any standard VGA (D-Sub) monitor or projector that accepts an analog video input. It provides a direct connection from a DVI-A source to a VGA display.
Does this cable require any drivers or external power?
No, the DVIVGAMM6 is a passive analog cable and operates without the need for any software drivers or external power adapters. It is a plug-and-play solution for direct video connectivity.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.