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August 17th, 2017 06:00
Daisy chaining
I know there's an FAQ about this topic but as a luddite I'm afraid it's not clear to me and would appreciate some help.
I'm running a Mac Mini with a DP output into a DELL U2415, no problem there. Is it possible to daisy chain a DELL U2412M from the U2415 so that both screens show different content? If so which connections do I need to use on both monitors?
Thanks,
Davide
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Brad L (retired)
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August 17th, 2017 16:00
Hi Davide,
As long as you're using DisplayPort from the U2415 to the U2412 and have enabled MST on the U2415 you will be fine, this is directly from the manual stating the same:
"DisplayPort out (MST)
connector
DisplayPort output for MST (Multi-Stream
Transport) capable monitor. DP 1.1 monitor can
only be connected as the last monitor in the
MST chain. To enable MST, refer to instruction
on section "Connecting the monitor for DP
Multi-Stream Transport (MST) function"."
With that said... I am not too familiar with the Mac Mini, and the output on the Mac will need to be DisplayPort 1.2 that allows for MST. As long as the Mac has this and you use DisplayPort between each device you will then be able to display 2 independent images from the system. Unfortunately if the system does not have 1.2 then only one monitor will work.
I hope this helps!
Best regards,
Brad