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is that any information on the power that is available from the USB ports of the M1pro 2021?
is the power shared or independent of each USB port?
is there more power available when the Macbook is plugged in?
how much power is available?
i don’t want to stress out the MacBook :)
thanks in advance!
MacBook Pro (2020 and later)
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
is that any information on the power that is available from the USB ports of the M1pro 2021?
Yes. Go to the Apple menu () > About This Mac > System Report, and scroll down and click "USB". From there, select a device. Look for Current Available (mA) and Current Required (mA).
is the power shared or independent of each USB port?
Each USB port is allowed up to a certain amount of power.
Your Mac will let you know if something needs more power. It also manages the USB ports. I suggest you read: If you see USB Devices Disabled on your Mac - Apple Support.
Cheers,
Jack
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
is that any information on the power that is available from the USB ports of the M1pro 2021?
Yes. Go to the Apple menu () > About This Mac > System Report, and scroll down and click "USB". From there, select a device. Look for Current Available (mA) and Current Required (mA).
is the power shared or independent of each USB port?
Each USB port is allowed up to a certain amount of power.
Your Mac will let you know if something needs more power. It also manages the USB ports. I suggest you read: If you see USB Devices Disabled on your Mac - Apple Support.
Cheers,
Jack
Thank you!
MBP M1pro 2021 usb power for ext drive
