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62 - Thunderbolt 4 port
A Thunderbolt 4 port allows you to easily
connect devices with a Type-C connector to
your computer, such as additional storage
(e.g. an external drive), displays, or any
other compatible device. Up to six devices,
including displays, can be connected in
series to a single Thunderbolt port.
The Thunderbolt connection uses a USB
Type-C
Thunderbolt, USB, DisplayPort and power
on USB-C devices. The Type-C port is
reversable; connectors may be inserted with
either side up.
Displays
Up to two 4K displays with can be connected to a single Thunderbolt 4
port. If an adapter is used, DisplayPort or compatible devices, including
HDMI, DVI or VGA, can be used.
Note
Thunderbolt 4 ports support transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps, and USB devices
with a Type-C connector at lower speeds (typically up to 5 Gbps).
Other USB or older Thunderbolt devices with a USB Type-C connector (or
adapter) are supported, but transfer speeds may be reduced and certain
functions may be disabled (such as Thunderbolt display support).
Important
When removing a USB storage device, you should right-click on the
USB icon in the Windows task bar and select "Eject <device>" to tell the
operating system to stop using the device before removing it. Failure to
do this may result in data loss or damage to your peripheral.
Note
Specifications vary depending on model.
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