Connectors & Adapters
Connectors & Adapters covers short adapters and interface cables: DisplayPort to HDMI and DVI adapters from Dell, HP and Lenovo, USB-C to DisplayPort and micro USB to HDMI and VGA adapters, PS/2 to USB keyboard and mouse adapters, serial cables and a rear serial kit for the ProLiant DL380 Gen9, KVM interface adapters for BladeSystem and serial MUX adapters. Some printer connector parts are filed here as well.
Connectors & Adapters: 185 products
Buying guide
Picking an adapter
Active or passive
Passive DisplayPort adapters rely on the port supporting dual-mode DP++. Ports without it, and some multi-monitor setups, need active adapters.
Direction matters
Most video adapters convert one way, such as a DisplayPort source to an HDMI display, and won't work reversed.
Serial pinouts
Serial cables come straight-through or null-modem. Match the wiring the device expects.
Connectors & Adapters
Frequently asked questions
Will a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter carry audio?
Usually, if the source sends audio over DisplayPort. 4K at 60Hz needs an active adapter rated for HDMI 2.0.
Can I use a PS/2 keyboard on a USB-only PC?
With an active PS/2 to USB adapter, yes. Simple passive adapters only work with keyboards and mice built to speak both protocols.
What is a KVM interface adapter?
A dongle that links one server's keyboard, video and mouse ports to a KVM switch over Cat5 cable, like HP's adapter for BladeSystem c-Class.
