The Select Series DisplayPort® / Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.2a Cable allows you to connect your DisplayPort 1.2 enabled computer to a monitor or other DisplayPort ready device. The locking connectors ensure a secure connection to your display. The DisplayPort 1.2 compliant cable is up to twice as fast as DisplayPort 1.1 and is backwards compatible. Select Series DisplayPort / Mini DisplayPort 1.2a Cable Twice as FastDisplayport 1.2a Compliant4K Capable Twice as Fast: DisplayPort® 1.2a is up to twice as fast as DisplayPort 1.1a, allowing for PC and HDTV resolutions up to 4K (3840x2160p), as well as 3D support.Displayport 1.2a Compliant: Compliant with the DisplayPort 1.2a specification, this cable is also backwards compatible with DisplayPort 1.1/1.1a. Supporting data speeds up to 21.6Gbps, this cable transmits uncompressed audio and deep color depth twice as fast as the previous specification.4K Capable: Broad compatibility with computers, phones, and tablets with DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort video output and displays up to 4K resolution. Select Series DisplayPort / Mini DisplayPort 1.2a enables high resolution Connect a DisplayPort® enabled computer to a high definition display or projectorSupports up to 4K resolution and 3D videoHigh Bit Rate 2 (HBR2) bandwidth of up to 21.6 GbpsLatching DisplayPort connectors keeps cable securely plugged inSupports DPCP (DisplayPort Content Protection) and HDCP™ (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)Backwards compatible with DisplayPort 1.1/1.1a DisplayPort 1.2aMini DisplayPort 1.2aMini DisplayPort 1.2a ExtensionMini DisplayPort 1.2a to DisplayPort 1.2a Monoprice™ and all Monoprice logos are trademarks of Monoprice Inc.DisplayPort® and the DisplayPort® logo are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association.HDCP™ is a trademark of Digital Content Protection LLC.