VGA to...

NeverWinter · 12 Jun 2019 at 14:38

I have a Fujitsu TX100 S2 (VGA Only) server which I don't have a monitor connected to and I'm getting rid of my only monitor that has a VGA port on it.

My other two monitors are an Acer Predator XB271HU (HDMI and DisplayPort) and a Hazro HZ27WC (dual-link DVI).

What are my options for connecting the server to a monitor if I have an issue? I'm not keen on adding a GPU to the server as I don't really need it and would like to keep power consumption down.

Randomface74 · 12 Jun 2019 at 14:45

Well in most scenarios you'd RDP. So this is only about when something's wrong... and remember... something is wrong... so tbh I'd be keeping the VGA monitor.

NeverWinter · 12 Jun 2019 at 14:55

Yeah correct, I only RDP to it - I'd rather not have to keep another monitor around, you speak sense but just having a cable would be ideal if any of them will work at a decent price with my current monitors.

bremen1874 · 12 Jun 2019 at 15:03

You can buy active VGA to HDMI adapters for about £11. They aren't as common as HDMI to VGA adapters, but they aren't difficult to find.

NeverWinter · 12 Jun 2019 at 15:43

Right I see the ones, they have to be active I take it then?

bremen1874 · 12 Jun 2019 at 15:50

Yes, they'd need to be active.

NeverWinter · 12 Jun 2019 at 15:56

Thanks guys.