Can't use USB super-drive on MacBook Pro

I have an apple usb super-drive that I want to use with Mac book pro. I am trying to get it to work but cannot. Am I doing something wrong?

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MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Oct 24, 2021 3:31 PM

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a brody

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Posted on Oct 24, 2021 7:17 PM

The 16" model is an all USB-C unit. Those don't typically provide enough power for the Superdrive. You'll need a USB-C passthrough adapter such as:

https://www.smklink.com/products/usb-c-multi-port-hub

https://www.siig.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=JU-DK0F11-S1

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a brody

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Oct 24, 2021 7:17 PM in response to CookieSmile

The 16" model is an all USB-C unit. Those don't typically provide enough power for the Superdrive. You'll need a USB-C passthrough adapter such as:

https://www.smklink.com/products/usb-c-multi-port-hub

https://www.siig.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=JU-DK0F11-S1

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