Chaining 2011 MBA to Seagate GoFlex Thunderbolt to DVI monitor

Hello Chaps,
I'm currently using a macbook air with an adapter to connect my LG 24" LCD panel. What I am wondering is if I can take advantage of the thunderbolt port for my external drive using the Seagate dock (GoFlex Desk STAE127) then chain onwards using the Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter.
Any help would be appreciated.

Hi there.
I have just tried this now, and yes it does work :-)
Macbook Air - connect to Seagate GoFlex Thunderbolt (Using TB cable)
Seagate Goflex Thunderbolt passthrough to a Dell 24 Inch monitor (using Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter cable).
Both the Seagate GoFlex and the Dell 24 inch monitor work :-)

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