U3423WE, two PC desktops, setup?

Question

I have a DELL U3423WE. I wish to connect my Inspiron 3020 (only USB type A) and a 10yr old Dell Desktop (only USB type A). The wiring schematics in the manual showing connections for 2 computers all show one computer with a USB type C. I assume its OK to use a type A to type C connection for each computer but would appreciate confirmation before I do this.

Also I think I have read somewhere in the manual to only use DELL cables. I assume this is only required if you are exploiting the 90W capability and that any good quality cable will be OK for data only requirements

DELL-Chris M · Accepted Answer

Inspiron 3847 HDMI out port --> U3423WE HDMI to HDMI cable --> U3423WE #3 HDMI in port
Inspiron 3847 blue USB-A port --> retail 1m/3.2ft USB-A to USB-C cable --> U3423WE #8 USB-C upstream port

Inspiron 3020 DP out port --> U3423WE DP to DP cable --> U3423WE #5 DP in port
Inspiron 3020 blue USB-A port --> U3423WE 1m/3.2ft USB-A to USB-C cable --> U3423WE #6 USB-C upstream port

DELL-Chris M · Answer

What video out ports are on the second 10 year Dell desktop?

The Inspiron 3020 has onboard HDMI video out and DP video out ports. It might also have an added video card but you did not specify.

Inspiron 3020 HDMI out port --> HDMI to HDMI cable --> U3423WE #3 HDMI in port
Inspiron 3020 blue USB-A port --> USB-A to USB-C cable --> U3423WE #6 USB-C upstream port
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Inspiron 3020 DP out port --> DP to DP cable --> U3423WE #5 DP in port
Inspiron 3020 blue USB-A port --> USB-A to USB-C cable --> U3423WE #6 USB-C upstream port

pcrossl1 · Answer

Thanks Chris

More info on my machines

10yr old Dell (Inspiron 3847) has HDMI. Also has 4 USB sockets and 2 USB SS sockets (with blue tongue).

Inspiron 3020 has HDMI and DP. Also has 2 USB sockets and 2USB SS sockets (blue tongue). Fairly happy with how I should connect this now

Paul

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