External Apple SuperDrive A1379 Not Working

Running Big Sur on a MBPro and USB to USB-C adapter, the drive at first hums very quickly then shows a message, Connect "Apple USB.." to a USB port on this Mac."

Since this Mac does not have USB ports, I must use an adapter. I've tried various one I have, all of which work with other add-on devices, but will not work with the Super Drive. Other than it being not so "super," are there other suggestions to use to troubleshoot?

Thank you.