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Cable type Maximum length Recommendation
USB Type-C 6' 6" (2 m) for
SuperSpeed 5Gbps
cables
USB-IF certified USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C cable,
SuperSpeed (5 Gbps) support
To use a USB Type-C cable for video, you need:
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A full-featured cable that supports SuperSpeed
5Gbps (or faster) data rates.
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A computer that supports Display Port Alternate
Mode via USB Type-C
Using cables that exceed these maximum lengths may produce unexpected results, degraded picture
quality or degraded USB connectivity.
Connecting USB drives, peripherals, and other devices
You can use USB drives, peripherals, and other devices with a computer connected to the display using
the display’s USB plugs.
For more information, see
Connecting USB drives, peripherals, and other devices
on the next page.
Troubleshooting connected computers
For troubleshooting information for connected computers, see
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
on page51.
Connecting a SMART OPS PC module
If your organization has purchased a SMART OPS PC module, you or your
organization’s installers can install the OPS PC module in the display’s
accessory slot following the OPS PC module’s installation instructions
(smarttech.com/kb/171544). You can then view the OPS PC module’s input on
the display.
For more information about SMART OPS PC modules, see the
SMART OPS PC
modules user guide
(smarttech.com/kb/171747).
Connecting other devices
In addition to computers, you can connect the following devices to the display:
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USB drives, peripherals, and other devices
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External displays