In Daisy Chain / Switch Mode, what is affected when a computer fails?

When a computer fails in a Daisy Chain / Switch Mode configuration, all connections are affected because of how the network is structured. In a daisy chain setup, devices are connected in series, meaning that each device relies on the previous one in the chain for data and power. If the computer at any point in the chain fails, it can disrupt the signal flow to all subsequent devices, causing them to lose connectivity or functionality.

This reliance on a single point in the configuration makes the entire network vulnerable to failures of any single device within the chain, creating a scenario where audio data may be interrupted or the network may become inoperable. Hence, when the computer fails, the impact cascades throughout the entire daisy chain, affecting all connections linked to that failing device. This understanding is crucial in designing robust audio network systems that require redundancy or alternative routing to mitigate the risk of single points of failure.