The B156-004-HD 4-Port DisplayPort 1.2 to HDMI MST Hub connects 4 independent HDMI monitors to a single DisplayPort output on a computer.
Includes external power supply, mounting hardware and Owner’s Manual.
4-Port DisplayPort 1.2 to HDMI Multi-Stream Transport (MST) Hub, 4K UHD, TAA
Model Number: B156-004-HD
Ideal for digital signage in schools, airports and other
venues that require a DisplayPort signal to be distributed to four HDMI monitors in mirror mode, extended mode, or video wall mode.
- DisplayPort 1.2 compliant
- 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
- Supports video resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 on each monitor. Displaying all four monitors in video wall mode allows for expanded resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 @ 24/30Hz 4K UHD.
- Supports up to 48-bit Deep Color (16 bits per channel)
- Compliant with the Federal Trade Agreements Act (TAA) for GSA Schedule purchases
- 3-year limited warranty
- 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. 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 DisplayPort 1.2 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.
- Maximum supported video resolutions and number of monitors will be dependent upon your graphics card. Check the specifications of your graphics card to determine its capabilities.
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
Video Standards and Protocols
Installation
Mounting Options
TAA-Compliant for GSA Schedule Purchases
- 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.)
Specifications
OVERVIEW
| UPC Code | 037332186928 |
| AC Adapter | Input: 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.5A; Output: 5V, 2A, 5 ft. |
INPUT
| External Power Supply Input Specs (V / Hz / A) | 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.5A |
| External Power Supply Output Specs (V / A) | 5V / 2A |
| External Power Supply Cord Length (ft.) | 4.5 |
| External Power Supply DC Barrel Connector Specs | OD: 5.5 x 2.1 x 7.5mm, Positive Pin, Negative Sleeve |
| External Power Supply Plug(s) | NEMA 1-15P North America |
| External Power Supply Certifications | FCC; UL; cUL |
USER INTERFACE, ALERTS & CONTROLS
| LED Indicators | (x1) Green (Power) |
PHYSICAL
| Color | Black |
| Material of Construction | SECC |
| Rackmountable | Yes |
| Shipping Dimensions (hwd / in.) | 8.43 x 6.46 x 2.20 |
| Shipping Weight (lbs.) | 0.65 |
| Unit Dimensions (hwd / in.) | 5.04 x 3.93 x 1.17 |
| Unit Packaging Type | Box |
| Unit Weight (lbs.) | 0.56 |
ENVIRONMENTAL
| Operating Temperature Range | 14 to 167 F (-10 to 75 C) |
| Storage Temperature Range | -4 to 176 F (-20 to 80 C) |
| Relative Humidity | 0% to 85%, Non-Condensing |
| BTUs | 23.9 BTU/Hr |
| Power Consumption (Watts) | 7W |
CONNECTIONS
| Ports | 4 |
| Side A - Connector 1 | DISPLAYPORT (FEMALE) |
| Side B - Connector 1 | (4) HDMI (FEMALE) |
| Connector Plating | Nickel |
| Contact Plating | Gold |
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
| Max Supported Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K x 2K) @ 60Hz |
| Displayport Specification | 1.2 |
| HDMI Specification | 1.4 |
| Audio Specification | DTS-HD, Dolby TrueHD and 7.1-channel surround sound audio |
| Driver Required | No |
| Max Supported Color Depth | 48-bit Deep Color |
| Technology | DisplayPort; HDMI |
CERTIFICATIONS
| Approvals | FCC, RoHS, and REACH |
WARRANTY
| Product Warranty Period (Worldwide) | 3-year limited warranty |
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
A Multi-Stream Transport Hub allows you to distribute a single DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort signal across multiple monitors.
For a full explanation of MST, click here
Additional FAQs may be available on the B156004HD model support page.
Accessories
Digital Signage & Audio/Video
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|---|---|---|
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P568-010 | High Speed HDMI Cable, Digital Video with Audio, UHD 4K (M/M), Black, 10 ft. |
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P569-010 | High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet, UHD 4K, Digital Video with Audio (M/M), 10 ft. |
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P569-010-CERT | Premium High-Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet and Gripping Connectors, HDMI 2.0, UHD 4K @ 60 Hz (M/M), 10 ft. |
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P580-010 | DisplayPort Cable with Latches, 4K @ 60 Hz, (M/M) 10 ft. |
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P583-010 | Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort 4K @ 60 Hz Cable Adapter, DisplayPort 1.2, mDP to DP Cable (M/M), 10 ft. |
Resources & Downloads
Product Videos
- How to Use a DisplayPort Multi-Stream Transport Hub
https://www.tripplite.com/video/how-to-use-a-displayport-multi-stream-transport-hub/138649
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