Questions about Dell UltraSharp U2724DE

To connect two Dell UltraSharp U2724DE monitors via daisy chain, here are some important points to note: ## Compatibility and connection - The Dell UltraSharp U2724DE monitors support daisy chaining via DisplayPort and Thunderbolt 4. You need to select a master and a slave monitor and connect them accordingly by connecting a DisplayPort cable from the master monitor to the slave monitor and a USB-C cable from the master monitor to your device. ## Use with Windows and old MacBook - For a Windows workstation, the daisy chain connection should work fine, provided you follow the correct steps and use the appropriate cables. - For an old MacBook with x86 processor and without Thunderbolt 4, it might be more difficult to use the full functionality of the daisy chain connection. You might have to use alternative connections like Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort to connect the monitors. ## Use with newer MacBooks - If you buy a newer MacBook with Thunderbolt 4, these monitors can be connected via Thunderbolt 4 with daisy chain. An active Thunderbolt 4 cable is required to utilise the full bandwidth and functionality of the connection. This cable allows the monitors to be connected to the MacBook via a single connection without the need for Multi-Stream Transport (MST), which is not supported by Apple. Overall, the daisy chain connection works best with the Dell UltraSharp U2724DE monitors if you use the right cables and compatible hardware, especially if you have a newer MacBook with Thunderbolt 4.

Also works via Thunderbolt cable.

For the Dell UltraSharp 27 Thunderbolt™ Hub Monitor - U2724DE, here are the key points to address your questions: ## USB-C Connection and Charging - The monitor features a Thunderbolt™ 4 upstream port that supports data, video and power delivery up to 90W. Even if your laptop uses a USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port, you can still plug it into the monitor's Thunderbolt™ 4 port, as this port is compatible with USB-C connections. This will allow you to charge your laptop (up to 90W) and use the peripherals connected to the monitor, such as the keyboard and mouse. ## Using the KVM - The monitor offers several connection options, including USB-A and USB-C ports, as well as a DisplayPort 1.4 port. You can connect another PC via the DisplayPort 1.4 port and use the USB ports for peripherals. However, to switch between the two PCs via a KVM, you'll need to use a KVM switch that supports both USB and DisplayPort connections. The monitor itself has no built-in KVM functionality, but you can configure an external KVM switch to manage the connections. In a nutshell, you can plug your USB-C laptop into the Thunderbolt™ 4 port to take advantage of charging and use the peripherals connected to the monitor. To switch between two PCs, you'll need an external KVM switch compatible with DisplayPort and USB connections.

If the two monitors are connected via Displayport, this is unfortunately not possible. Unfortunately, Apple does not support MST. LAN, USB and video together via TB4 works fine.

Yes, this works perfectly. I connected mine via Thunderbolt (USB-C).

Thank you for pointing this out, I have just reported the error.

A Thunderbolt cable is included, as well as an HDMI and DisplayPort cable. However, what is felt and very annoying is a Swiss apparatus cable...