Apple USB Superdrive M1 based OS support

many users are using the superdrive with M1 Macs. but they need to be connected directly to the Mac. if connected through a dock or hub, it will not work. and with Macs that only have USB-C / TB3 ports, you need an USB-C to USB Adapter to connect it directly.

The Apple online store recommends using Apple's USB-C to USB adapter cable when connecting the Apple USB SuperDrive with supported Mac models with USB-C ports. There is also a list of supported Mac hardware under its related Compatibility section too.

Apple does not guarantee interoperability of the USB SuperDrive with external hubs or other adaptors.

Adding some more info to Jeffrey's answer, there are a few hubs that claim to have a special driver to enable them to support the Apple Superdrive. Here is one

https://www.owc.com/solutions/thunderbolt-hub

but I have seen others making this claim as well.

I have one on order, will see how it works with the Superdrive. I also have two other OWC docks (the more expensive Thunderbolt 3 and 4 docks, that have more ports) in use at work and they do work with the Apple Superdrive, as long as their dock ejector driver is installed and kept updated. I have seen a few other vendors indicating that their hobs or docks work with a Superdrive but can't recall the brand right now.

good morning steve626. I just had a look at the link to that OWC hub. you are correct. OWC does say that it is "superdrive ready". and since it's OWC, I tend to believe them.