MBA, 24" Cinema Display, & USB Ethernet Adaptor

I'm considering getting a MBA, however, I don't want to have to run it on wireless at home. Will the built in USB hub in the 24" Cinema Display run the SuperDrive and the USB Ethernet Adaptor?

SuperDrive
Probably not. That drive requires more power than a regular USB 2.0 port supplies and isn't compatible with other Mac models.
USB Ethernet Adaptor
Yes.
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