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Do I need to buy a USB-A to USB-C adapter to connect my SuperDrive to M1 iMac?

Do I absolutely need to buy a USB A to USB C Apple adapter to connect my Super drive to the new M1 chip Imac ? I tried to connect it through a multi port adapter, and my superdrive does not seem to get feed from it


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iMac 24″, macOS 12.4

Posted on Aug 2, 2022 5:25 PM

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Posted on Aug 2, 2022 5:53 PM

The SuperDrive draws a fair amount of power from USB, and a number of USB-C to USB-A adapters do not provide sufficient power.


The Apple adapter is known to provide power.


For third-party adapters, check the product documentation, or contact the vendor pre-sales support and ask.

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Aug 3, 2022 10:58 AM in response to WheelieNick

WheelieNick wrote:

A multiport adapter is not powerful enough to power the usb superdrive. You should use an adapter


Some hubs and docks reportedly are.


This is a USB-C Thunderbolt hub that claims SuperDrive compatibility:

https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/owc-thunderbolt-hub


Again, check with the vendor. Most will be familiar with whether or not SuperDrive works. And if they aren’t, you don’t want it.

Do I need to buy a USB-A to USB-C adapter to connect my SuperDrive to M1 iMac?

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