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Small metal box with white DVI ports, green audio jacks, black serial port, power socket, front LEDs

ATEN

ATEN VS172 2-Port DVI Dual Link Splitter with Audio

SKU CH-VQ1V-1AX20 MPN VS172

Splits one DVI and audio source to two displays at up to 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz, cascadable to three levels for eight outputs

  • Splitter typeDVI
  • Spec summaryConnectors Video In: 1 x DVI-D Female (White) Audio In: 1 x
  • HighlightsDisplays DVI audio/video to multiple DVI-compatible monitors
  • Included items1x VS172 2-Port DVI Dual Link Splitter with Audio 1x Power A
  • Drives two DVI displays with audio from one source
  • Dual-link DVI delivers 2560 x 1600 at 60 Hz
  • Cascadable to three levels for up to eight outputs
  • RS-232 serial port enables remote command control
  • Includes power adapter and user instructions

Signal Distribution

The ATEN VS172 is a DVI Dual Link splitter that duplicates one DVI video source and its accompanying analogue audio to two separate displays. It is designed for installers and AV technicians who need reliable signal replication in classrooms, training rooms or digital-signage installations.

Maximum Resolution

The unit supports dual-link DVI bandwidth, delivering up to 2560 x 1600 at 60 Hz and 1080p on both outputs simultaneously. This specification determines whether the splitter can drive the required display resolution without signal degradation.

Deployment Scope

The splitter suits environments that need two local displays or up to eight displays through three-level cascading using the RS-232 control port. It is not suited for buyers who require HDMI or DisplayPort connectivity, need more than two direct outputs without cascading, or want to extend rather than duplicate the desktop.

How it compares

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Price $239.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 247 comparable items (median $17.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameATEN
Model nameVS172
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size279 × 140 × 114 mm
In the box
Included items1x VS172 2-Port DVI Dual Link Splitter with Audio
1x Power Adapter
1x User Instructions
More details
Splitter typeDVI

Questions about this item

What resolution and refresh rate does the 2560 x 1600 figure deliver on a connected monitor?

The splitter supports up to 2560 x 1600 at 60 Hz, so each attached display can show that resolution at a standard 60 Hz refresh rate.

Which DVI standard does the dual-link interface use and what does it limit?

Dual-link DVI provides the bandwidth needed for 2560 x 1600 at 60 Hz and 1080p; single-link DVI would cap at lower resolutions.

What mounting or physical space does the VS172 need on a desk or rack?

The unit is a compact desktop box powered by an external DC adapter; it simply sits on a flat surface with cables connecting the DVI and audio ports.

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