StarTech MDP2HDMM2MB Passive Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Cable

Overview

The StarTech MDP2HDMM2MB is a 6.6ft (2m) passive Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable built to connect a laptop, workstation, or control-room PC with a Mini DisplayPort output directly to an HDMI display, monitor wall, or NVR viewing station. Because it's passive, there's no external power brick or signal converter box to mount or fail — the adapter circuitry is molded into the connector housing itself. For security operations centers, video wall installs, and IT racks where you're feeding a monitor or projector from a Mini DisplayPort-equipped source, MDP2HDMM2MB is a straightforward one-cable solution rather than a two-piece adapter-plus-cable kit that adds another failure point and another item to lose.

Key Features

• 4K x 2K @ 30Hz maximum resolution: drives a single 4K monitor for detailed multi-camera NVR viewing walls or high-resolution VMS dashboards, without needing a separate active adapter.
• Multi-resolution support (4K, 1920x1200, 1080p, 720p): the cable negotiates down cleanly to match whatever display you're pairing it with, so the same cable works whether you're standing up a 4K monitoring wall or a basic 1080p break-room display.
• 7.1 channel HDMI audio passthrough: carries multi-channel audio alongside video, useful when the destination display or AV receiver handles both video and sound from a single source.
• Passive design: no external power supply or signal booster to install or troubleshoot — one less point of failure in a rack or behind a wall-mounted monitor.
• DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 1.4 compliant, with DPCP and HDCP support: protected content and standard commercial video sources display without handshake errors on HDCP-compliant displays.
• Mini DisplayPort (20-pin) to HDMI (19-pin) connectors: matches common laptop and workstation Mini DisplayPort outputs directly to standard HDMI monitor inputs — no separate dongle required.
• Compact cross-section (0.9in W x 0.5in H): routes through cable trays, wall plates, and tight rack cutouts more easily than bulkier active-adapter cables.
• 2.9oz weight: light enough that it won't stress the Mini DisplayPort connector on a laptop or thin-client when the cable hangs unsupported.
• Operating range 0C to 70C (32F to 158F): tolerates warm equipment closets and unconditioned rack spaces without a specialty cable.
• 3-year manufacturer warranty: extended coverage relative to typical 1-year cable warranties, worth factoring into total cost of ownership on a multi-cable install.

Integration & Compatibility

MDP2HDMM2MB pairs any Mini DisplayPort 1.2 source with a single HDMI 1.4 display. It's a single-display cable — it doesn't support daisy-chaining or multi-monitor DisplayPort configurations. Because it's passive, the source device's Mini DisplayPort output must support HDMI mode (dual-mode DP++); most laptop and workstation Mini DisplayPort ports do, but if your source is DisplayPort-only, you'll need an active adapter instead. This cable pairs naturally with network video recorders and workstation-driven monitoring walls where a control PC's Mini DisplayPort output needs to reach a standard HDMI monitor. If you're speccing an entire operations center, review a VMS architecture guide before finalizing cable runs and display counts. For broader adapter and cabling needs across a rack build, browse the wider StarTech cable and adapter catalog alongside AV cables and adapters and monitor mounts for the display end of the run.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the MDP2HDMM2MB require external power?

A: No. It's a passive cable — the Mini DisplayPort to HDMI conversion is built into the connector, with no power adapter or booster required.

Q: What's the maximum resolution supported?

A: 4K x 2K at 30Hz. It also supports 1920x1200, 1080p, and 720p for compatibility with lower-resolution displays.

Q: How long is the MDP2HDMM2MB cable?

A: 6.6 feet (2 meters).

Q: Does it carry audio to the HDMI display?

A: Yes. It supports HDMI 7.1 channel audio passthrough.

Q: What's the warranty on the MDP2HDMM2MB?

A: 3 years.

Q: Will this work with any Mini DisplayPort source?

A: It works with Mini DisplayPort 1.2 sources that support dual-mode (DP++) HDMI output, which covers most laptops and workstations with a Mini DisplayPort connector.

Jerry Tildsen

I spec cables like the MDP2HDMM2MB more often for control-room builds than people expect — it's the piece that gets forgotten until the workstation is racked and the monitor wall won't light up. This one's a passive 2-meter run rated for 4K x 2K at 30Hz, which covers a single 4K viewing station without needing an active, powered adapter in the chain.

Technical Highlights:

• 4K x 2K @ 30Hz max resolution: enough bandwidth for a single 4K monitor feeding a multi-camera VMS layout; drop to 1080p or 720p and it negotiates down cleanly on older displays.
• Passive DP++ to HDMI 1.4 conversion: no external power supply to fail or misplace — the conversion electronics live in the connector shell, which matters when this cable ends up dropped behind a rack where a powered dongle would be a pain to service.
• 7.1 channel HDMI audio: if the destination is a combined monitor/speaker setup at an ops desk, audio rides the same cable — one less run to pull.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm your source's Mini DisplayPort output is dual-mode (DP++) before ordering — a passive cable like the MDP2HDMM2MB won't convert a DisplayPort-only signal, and that's the single most common return reason on adapter cables like this.
• At 6.6ft, it's sized for a workstation-to-monitor desk run, not a long rack-to-wall pull — if your display is more than a few feet from the source, plan for an extension or a longer variant.

Good fit for a security operations desk where a Mini DisplayPort-equipped client PC needs to feed a single 4K HDMI monitor without adding a powered adapter box to the install.