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How many devices are supported in a daisy-chain configuration when using thunderbolt cables?

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Thunderbolt 1 and 2 support daisy-chaining up to 6 devices, while Thunderbolt 3 and 4 also support up to 6 Thunderbolt devices in a daisy-chain configuration.

Step-by-step explanation:

When using Thunderbolt cables in a daisy-chain configuration, the number of supported devices varies depending on the version of the Thunderbolt technology being used. Thunderbolt 1 and 2 support daisy-chaining up to 6 devices, while Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 can support daisy-chaining up to 6 devices as well, provided that all devices in the chain are Thunderbolt devices. It's important to note that if you are incorporating non-Thunderbolt monitors or other peripherals that use USB-C without Thunderbolt support, this might affect the daisy-chaining capabilities.

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