ATEN VC986B DisplayPort to True 4K HDMI Adapter

Overview

The ATEN VC986B is a passive DisplayPort-to-HDMI adapter designed for AV integration and control room deployments where a source device outputs DisplayPort but the display or matrix switcher expects an HDMI Type A connection. The VC986B supports a maximum data rate of 18 Gbps (6 Gbps per lane) — enough headroom to carry True 4K signals without throttling to an intermediate resolution, which matters when every pixel counts on a video wall or monitoring station. The connector configuration is straightforward: one DisplayPort Male input (white) and one HDMI Type A Female output (black), keeping the signal path direct and the adapter compact enough to install without straining port spacing on dense rack equipment.

Compatibility

The VC986B fits any DisplayPort-equipped source — workstations, NVRs, and media servers — driving HDMI-input displays, video walls, matrix switchers, or KVM extenders that accept HDMI Type A. It is particularly well-suited for ATEN KVM and AV distribution systems where mixed-interface environments require signal bridging at the source end. Verify that your DisplayPort source supports passive HDMI conversion (most discrete GPU outputs do; some integrated graphics may require an active adapter instead).

Installation Notes

Operating humidity is rated at 0–80% RH non-condensing — suitable for standard controlled equipment rooms but not for humid or outdoor enclosures. No external power is required; the adapter draws signal power passively from the DisplayPort source. Confirm your source's DisplayPort output is rated for the target resolution before deploying at scale — the adapter will not upconvert a signal the source cannot produce. For video conferencing and AV integration projects involving multiple displays, pair with an HDMI distribution amplifier to branch the signal downstream without signal degradation.