StarTech MXT101MMHQ30 30ft VGA Monitor Extension Cable

Overview

The StarTech MXT101MMHQ30 is a 30-foot VGA monitor cable built to carry a clean analog signal over long cable runs — the kind of distance you hit when a monitor, projector, or control-room display sits well beyond arm's reach of the source. Both ends terminate in 15-pin High Density D-Sub (HD15) VGA connectors, male-to-male, so it drops straight into existing VGA monitor, KVM, or matrix-switch infrastructure without adapters. At 30.0 ft [9.1 m] of cable length with a 0.4 in [9 mm] outer diameter, MXT101MMHQ30 is sized for conduit pulls, under-floor routing, or wall-track installs where a standard 6 ft or 10 ft cable simply won't reach.

Key Features

• 75-Ohm Coaxial Construction: Matches standard VGA signal impedance, which keeps the RGB analog signal from degrading over the full 30 ft run — important on long pulls where mismatched impedance shows up as ghosting or color smear on the display.
• Triple Shielding (Aluminum-Mylar Foil with Braid): Cuts EMI/RFI pickup from nearby power runs, fluorescent ballasts, or motor equipment — relevant in warehouse and industrial control rooms where VGA cable often shares a tray with electrical conduit.
• 1 Ferrite Core: Suppresses high-frequency noise at the connector end, adding another layer of interference control on long analog runs where signal integrity is already under more stress than a short desk cable.
• 28 AWG, 14-Conductor Build: Full conductor count for VGA's RGB, sync, and DDC lines, so plug-and-play EDID detection and resolution negotiation work the same as a stock monitor cable — no missing pins, no dropped functionality.
• Nickel-Plated Connectors: Resists corrosion at the contact points, which matters most in cables that get connected and disconnected repeatedly during rack moves, AV cart setups, or trade-show installs.
• CMG Fire Rating (General Purpose): Meets general-purpose cable jacket flammability requirements, appropriate for standard commercial installs; verify local code before routing through plenum spaces, since CMG is not a plenum-rated jacket.
• PVC Jacket, 1.3 in [34 mm] Max Connector Dimension: The connector shell size is worth checking against tight-clearance ports on thin-bezel monitors or recessed AV wall plates before ordering.
• Operating Range 0°C to 60°C, Storage -20°C to 80°C, 0-80% RH: Rated for standard indoor commercial environments — server rooms, offices, control rooms — not for outdoor or unconditioned-space runs.
• UL2919 Regulatory Approval: Independent safety-standard compliance for the cable assembly, useful documentation for facilities that track code compliance on installed cabling.
• 6.1 oz [173 g] Weight: Light enough for cable management clips and overhead runs without adding meaningful load to a cable tray.

Integration & Compatibility

Because MXT101MMHQ30 uses standard HD15 male connectors on both ends, it works with any VGA-equipped monitor, projector, KVM extender, or matrix switcher already in place — no adapter dongles needed. It's a straightforward fit alongside video conferencing rooms and AV control installs still running legacy VGA displays, or as a maintenance replacement cable for existing runs. For teams standardizing an AV closet, a cable and adapter planning pass helps confirm run lengths and connector types across a room before ordering in bulk. Pair it with a mounting bracket for the display end when the install calls for wall or ceiling positioning of the monitor itself.

What's in the Box

1x StarTech MXT101MMHQ30 30 ft VGA (HD15) male-to-male monitor cable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum cable length of the MXT101MMHQ30?

A: The MXT101MMHQ30 is 30.0 ft [9.1 m] long, terminated with HD15 VGA male connectors on both ends.

Q: Does the MXT101MMHQ30 use standard VGA connectors?

A: Yes. Both ends use 15-pin High Density D-Sub (HD15) VGA male connectors, compatible with standard VGA monitor and video source ports.

Q: Is the MXT101MMHQ30 shielded against interference?

A: Yes. It uses an aluminum-mylar foil and braid shield plus one ferrite core to reduce EMI/RFI interference over the cable run.

Q: Is the MXT101MMHQ30 rated for plenum installation?

A: No. It carries a CMG (general purpose) fire rating, not a plenum rating, so check local code before routing it through plenum airspace.

Q: What is the operating temperature range of the MXT101MMHQ30?

A: 0°C to 60°C during operation, with a storage range of -20°C to 80°C and 0-80% relative humidity.

Eden Phillips

The spec that stands out on the MXT101MMHQ30 is the 75-ohm coaxial construction paired with triple shielding — on a 30 ft [9.1 m] run, that's the difference between a clean picture and visible ghosting on the far end of the cable.

Technical Highlights:

• 75-Ohm Impedance Matching: Holds RGB analog signal integrity over the full 9.1m length, where impedance mismatch would otherwise show up as color fringing or smear.
• Aluminum-Mylar Foil + Braid Shield with 1 Ferrite: Two layers of noise rejection on a 14-conductor, 28 AWG core — worth the extra jacket diameter (0.4 in / 9mm OD) when the run shares a tray with power cabling.
• UL2919 Approval + CMG Fire Rating: Documented compliance for general-purpose commercial cable runs, though CMG means this is not a plenum-space cable.

Deployment Considerations:

• Check the 1.3 in [34 mm] max connector dimension against recessed AV wall plates or thin-bezel monitor ports before ordering — oversized shells can be tight in crowded panel layouts.
• Rated 0°C to 60°C operating — fine for offices and server rooms, but don't route it through unconditioned outdoor or attic space.

A solid fit for control-room or AV-closet installs where the display sits 20-30 ft from the source and the run passes near electrical conduit — the shielding on the MXT101MMHQ30 earns its keep there.