Reprinted from a Blackmagic press release:
Blackmagic Design today announced HDLink Pro DisplayPort, a new model of the popular HDLink Pro monitoring converter range that allows new low cost deep color DisplayPort computer monitors to be used for SDI monitoring.

HDLink Pro DisplayPort allows any supported DisplayPort monitor to be used for incredible HD-SDI monitoring.

HDLink Pro DisplayPort supports 3 Gb/s SDI for twice the SDI data rate than normal HD-SDI while retaining full compatibility with regular HD-SDI and standard definition SDI equipment. 3 Gb/s SDI is required for new video standard support, such as 1080p50, 1080p/59.94, RGB 4:4:4 video using a single BNC type connection, or 2K via SDI for high resolution real time 2048 x 1556 feature film editing. Read the rest of this entry »