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Overview

Tripp Lite's B156-004-HD 4-Port DisplayPort 1.2 to HDMI MST Hub allows you to connect four independent HDMI monitors to a single DisplayPort output on your computer. Connect to a Mini DisplayPort output, or the Thunderbolt port on your Mac, using a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable (Tripp Lite P583-Series). You can display the same image on each monitor, extend the desktop across them, or display in video wall mode where monitors are combined to display as one, enlarged monitor. The B156-004-HD supports video resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 (1080p) on each connected monitor. Expanded video resolutions are supported when displaying all four monitors in video wall mode, such as 3840 x 2160 @ 24/30Hz in a 2X2 monitor configuration, or 7680 x 1080 in a vertical 4X1 monitor configuration. It supports 48-bit Deep Color (16 bits per channel), DTS-HD, Dolby True HD and 7.1 channel surround sound audio, and is compatible with HDCP, EDID and DDC. It comes with an external power supply and brackets for wall-, rack- or pole-mounting. Compliant with the Federal Trade Agreements Act (TAA) for GSA Schedule purchases.

Features

Splitting, Extending, Video Wall Mode
  • Connect four independent HDMI monitors to a single DisplayPort output on your computer
  • Display the same image on each monitor, extend the desktop across them, or display in video wall mode where monitors are combined to display as one, enlarged monitor
  • Supports video resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 (1080p) on each connected monitor.
  • Expanded video resolutions are supported when displaying all four monitors in video wall mode, such as 3840 x 2160 @ 24/30Hz in a 2X2 monitor configuration, or 7680 x 1080 in a vertical 4X1 monitor configuration.

Video Standards and Protocols
  • Supports up to 48-bit Deep Color (16 bits per channel)
  • Compatible with HDCP, EDID and DDC
  • DisplayPort 1.2 compliant
  • Compatible with Apple® Thunderbolt connectors when using a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable (Tripp Lite P583-Series)

Installation
  • Plug-and-play; no software or drivers required
  • Easy to install; connect the DisplayPort video source to the hub's input port, connect the external power supply and finally connect the four HDMI monitors to the output ports
  • Connect to a Mini DisplayPort output, or the Thunderbolt port on your Mac, using a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable (Tripp Lite P583-Series)

Mounting Options
  • Wall-, rack- or pole-mounting; mounting hardware is included

TAA-Compliant for GSA Schedule Purchases
  • Compliant with the Federal Trade Agreements Act (TAA) for GSA Schedule purchases

System Requirements

  • A computer with a DisplayPort v1.2 compatible Graphics Card (e.g. AMD Radeon with AMD Eyefinity technology) is required to display in video wall mode.
  • Mac OS X does not support MST for NVIDIA and Intel Graphics Processor Units, limiting video display on the connected monitors to mirror mode.
  • Backward compatible with most DisplayPort 1.1a equipment running current graphics drivers, with the feature set being limited to that of your equipment (e.g. you may be limited to displaying in Clone / Mirror Mode only). Compatibility with older graphics cards is not guaranteed.
  • MST-compliant graphics cards are limited to a bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps amongst all monitors with higher resolution monitors using up more bandwidth. 1080p monitors will use up approximately 22% of bandwidth, whereas 4K monitors will use 40% or more. As each monitor will be different, it is necessary to verify the percentage of bandwidth being used by each monitor in the display settings interface of your graphics card. If the total percentage of bandwidth taken up by all the connected monitors exceeds 100%, an image will not display on one or more of them.
  • A monitor with a HDMI port.

Package Includes

  • B156-004-HD DisplayPort 1.2 to HDMI Multi-Stream Transport (MST) Hub
  • Mounting Hardware
  • External Power Supply with NEMA 1-15P Plug (Input: 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.5A; Output: 5V, 2A, 5 ft.)
TAA compliant RoHS compliant

Specifications

OVERVIEW
UPC Code037332186928
TechnologyDisplayPort; HDMI
Host ConnectorDISPLAYPORT (MALE)
VIDEO
Max Supported Video Resolution4K @ 60Hz (3840 x 2160)
Max Supported Color Depth48-bit Deep Color
3D Video SupportedYes
AUDIO
Audio SpecificationDTS-HD, Dolby TrueHD and 7.1-channel surround sound audio
INPUT
AC Power Adapter Plug(s)NEMA 1-15P North America
AC Power Adapter Input Specs (V / Hz / A)100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.5A
AC Power Adapter Output Specs (V / A)5V, 2A
AC Power Adapter Cord Length (ft.)4.5
POWER
AC AdapterInput: 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.5A; Output: 5V, 2A, 5 ft.
DC Barrel PlugOD: 5.5 x 2.1 x 7.5mm, Positive Pin, Negative Sleeve
Power Consumption (Watts)7
CONNECTIONS
Number of Ports4
Side A - Connector 1DISPLAYPORT (FEMALE)
Side B - Connector 1(4) HDMI (FEMALE)
Connector PlatingNickel
Contact Plating  Gold
USER INTERFACE, ALERTS & CONTROLS
LED Indicators(x1) Green (Power)
PHYSICAL
ColorBlack
Material of ConstructionMetal
Shipping Dimensions (hwd / in.)8.43 x 6.46 x 2.20
Shipping Weight (lbs.)0.65
Unit Dimensions (hwd / in.)1.170 x 5.040 x 3.930
Unit Packaging TypeBox
Unit Weight (lbs.)0.56
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature Range14 to 167 °F (-10 to 75 °C)
Storage Temperature Range-4 to 176 °F (-20 to 80 °C)
Relative Humidity0% to 85%, Non-Condensing
BTUs  23.9 BTU/Hr
COMMUNICATIONS
EDID Compatible  Yes
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
MST Support  Yes
Displayport Specification1.2
HDCP Specification1.3
Driver RequiredNo
STANDARDS & COMPLIANCE
External Power Supply CertificationsFCC; UL; cUL
WARRANTY & SUPPORT
Product Warranty Period (Worldwide)3-year limited warranty

Questions & Answers

You will be able to connect the MST Hub to the Mini Displayport on your Mac, and mirror the same video image on all screens connected to it. However, Mac OS X does not support MST for NVIDIA and Intel Graphics Processor Units, so you will be unable to extend the video across multiple monitors or to combine the image on all monitors in video wall mode.
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DisplayPort is a high-performance digital interface for transmitting audio and video signals. It was developed to replace older technologies, such as VGA and DVI, and has become one of the most advanced display technologies.
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Multi-Stream Transport (MST) allows multiple monitors to be connected over a single DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort connection. To use MST, you need monitors that support DisplayPort 1.2 daisy chaining or a DisplayPort MST Hub (also referred to as an MST splitter or DisplayPort splitter). For a full explanation of MST, see DisplayPort Multi-Stream Transport (MST) Explained.

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