
In a recent article Digital Trends referred to the modern state of cable labeling as “pure chaos”. This chaos stems from the simple issue that until now there was no on-cable labeling. Once removed from the package the charging capacity, data speed and video resolution of a cable could only be determined through time consuming testing. Recently StarTech.com released its first lines of cables with quick identification markings to provide an effective solution for cabling chaos with easily visible at-a-glance specifications printed directly onto each cable.
The Cost of Cable Chaos
Not knowing the cable specifications can result in time wasting troubleshooting and a frustrating connectivity deployment. Everyone has a story of getting an executive’s new high-end laptop ready or finally mounting the new 4k screen in the boardroom only to be stumped when it comes time to select the right cable to connect the devices. The situation only gets worse when the majority of your collection of identical cables can’t support the technical needs of a high-performance device, and they share a drawer with the one identical cable that can do the job perfectly. It’s like finding a needle in a haystack.
Every IT pro has a drawer or bin of shame. It’s full of potential pitfalls and lost productivity. We know it can be hard to let go of all the history, but with the growing connectivity needs of modern high-performance devices now is the right time to future proof your cable deployments with quick identification cables.
The Solution to Cable Chaos

StarTech.com takes the hard-to-find and makes it easy and finding that right cable is not always easy unless you purchase a new one, which can be wasteful and costly over time. That’s why our product team developed cables with Quick Identification Markings. The markings, printed directly onto the cable, give clear and easy to read specifications for the cable you’re holding. There’s no need to test if an HDMI cable can provide 4k 60hz or if a USB-C cable supports video through DP Alt Mode Each specification is clearly shown with a large and easy to read marking as you can see with the data speed and video resolution printed on the HDMI cable below.
Quick Identification Markings are available now for multiple styles and lengths of cable. You’ll be able to quickly identify the capabilities of your HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C and USB4 cables, you can use the handy table below to see what’s currently available and coming soon.

To help make the decision to transition to cables with Quick Identification Markings even easier we’ve ensured these high-quality cables meet the performance standards you need now while helping you prepare for the future. Though it can be hard to get rid of a bin of shame, making the move to premium, easily identifiable cables will save time, frustration and help future proof your work for upcoming deployments. If you have any questions or want to learn more about how Cables with Quick Identification Markings and other StarTech.com innovations can support your deployments, please feel free to reach out and contact us.
Source: StarTech