StarTech DVIDSMM10 10 ft DVI-D Dual Link Digital Video Cable

Overview

The StarTech DVIDSMM10 is a 10-foot (3.0 m) DVI-D to DVI-D digital video cable built for connecting monitors, projectors, and display devices where analog signal degradation is not an option. With a maximum data rate of 4.95 Gbits/sec and support for resolutions up to 1920x1200, this cable handles full WUXGA output — useful for control room monitors, broadcast preview displays, and workstation setups where pixel-accurate rendering matters. If your display chain relies on DVI-D and you need a run that clears most desk or rack-to-display distances without a repeater, the DVIDSMM10 is sized appropriately for the job.

Key Features

• 1920x1200 Maximum Resolution: WUXGA support means you get full native resolution on 24-inch and larger wide-format monitors — no downscaling artifacts or letterboxing when connecting a high-resolution workstation display or video wall controller output.
• 4.95 Gbits/sec Maximum Data Rate: This throughput ceiling accommodates the full DVI Dual Link bandwidth envelope, so you are not leaving resolution or refresh headroom on the table. At 1920x1200, the cable is not the bottleneck.
• DVI-D Connectors on Both Ends (19-pin): Both connectors are purely digital — no analog pins — which eliminates signal conversion steps and the noise that comes with them. Direct digital-to-digital paths keep image fidelity consistent from source to display.
• Aluminum-Mylar Foil with Braid Shielding: The dual-layer shielding (foil plus braid) attenuates EMI from adjacent power cables, switching power supplies, and fluorescent ballasts that are common in server rooms and control centers. In dense cable environments, unshielded DVI cables can pick up interference that shows up as image noise — the shielding here is a practical guard against that.
• 28 AWG Wire Gauge: 28 AWG is appropriate for a 10-foot run — it keeps the cable flexible enough to route through cable managers and around tight bends without the signal degradation risk that comes with pushing thinner gauges further than their spec.
• DVI DDWG Standard Compliance: Compliance with the DVI Digital Display Working Group standard ensures interoperability with any DVI-D source or display that follows the spec — graphics cards, KVM switches, video controllers, and DVI-capable monitors from any manufacturer.
• 10-Foot (3.0 m) Length: This length covers the majority of workstation, rack-to-monitor, and AV rack-to-display runs without needing an active extender. It is long enough to reach from a rack-mounted video server to a nearby operator display, or from a desktop workstation tower to a wall-mounted monitor.
• Lifetime Warranty: StarTech backs the DVIDSMM10 with a lifetime warranty, which removes the replacement cost concern on a passive cable used in a fixed installation.

Integration and Compatibility

The DVIDSMM10 connects any DVI-D source to any DVI-D display following the DDWG standard. Common pairings include workstation graphics cards with DVI-D outputs, KVM switch DVI ports, video wall controllers, and digital signage players. Because both connectors are 19-pin DVI-D (digital only), this cable will not fit DVI-I or DVI-A ports that require analog pins — verify your source and display are both DVI-D before ordering. For longer runs beyond 10 feet, an active DVI extender or a fiber-optic DVI solution would be required to maintain signal integrity at this resolution and data rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum resolution supported by the DVIDSMM10?

A: The DVIDSMM10 supports up to 1920x1200 (WUXGA), which covers most 24-inch and larger wide-format monitors at native resolution.

Q: Will the DVIDSMM10 work with a DVI-I port?

A: The DVIDSMM10 uses 19-pin DVI-D connectors on both ends, which carry digital signals only. It will physically connect to a DVI-I port (which includes both analog and digital pins), but it will only carry the digital signal. It will not work with DVI-A (analog-only) ports.

Q: What is the data rate this cable supports?

A: The DVIDSMM10 supports a maximum data rate of 4.95 Gbits/sec, which is the full DVI Dual Link bandwidth and sufficient for 1920x1200 resolution.

Q: What type of shielding does the DVIDSMM10 use?

A: The cable uses aluminum-Mylar foil combined with a braid shield — a dual-layer approach that reduces EMI interference from adjacent power cables and equipment common in rack environments.

Q: What warranty does the DVIDSMM10 carry?

A: StarTech covers the DVIDSMM10 with a lifetime warranty.

Q: Is 10 feet long enough for a rack-to-monitor installation?

A: For most operator workstation setups where the source device (workstation, KVM, or video controller) is within a few feet of the display, 10 feet (3.0 m) is sufficient. For longer distances, an active DVI extender is required to maintain signal integrity at 1920x1200.

Karl Wilson

The DVIDSMM10 comes up regularly in control room and operator station builds where the video source — a workstation, KVM switch, or video wall controller — is DVI-D only and the display run is under 10 feet. The dual-layer shielding (aluminum-Mylar foil plus braid) is the spec I pay attention to first in these environments: rack rooms with dense power wiring are exactly the conditions where a poorly shielded DVI cable introduces image noise that gets misattributed to the graphics card or the display itself.

Technical Highlights:

• 4.95 Gbits/sec data rate: Hits the full DVI Dual Link ceiling, so 1920x1200 at standard refresh rates is fully supported without any bandwidth compression or resolution fallback.
• 28 AWG at 10 feet: This gauge-to-length pairing is within the passive DVI spec for this resolution — no active components, no power source, no configuration. It either works or it does not, and at 10 feet with 28 AWG, it works.
• Lifetime warranty: For a fixed cable in a permanent installation, a lifetime warranty means you replace it once and do not budget for it again. That matters in multi-seat deployments where cable replacement labor adds up.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm both source and display use DVI-D (digital only) before ordering. The 19-pin connector will seat in a DVI-I port but will not carry analog — and if someone has a DVI-A display in the mix, this cable will not work at all.
• 10 feet (3.0 m) is the hard limit for passive operation at 1920x1200. If the rack-to-display distance is longer, plan for an active DVI extender rather than trying to chain cables — signal integrity degrades past the passive spec.

The DVIDSMM10 is a straightforward fit for security operations centers and control room operator stations where DVI-D workstations drive 24-inch WUXGA monitors within a single rack bay or adjacent desk run — a scenario where cable quality matters more than cable complexity.