USB C to USB A not powering external HDD enclosure

[brandscill]

Hi,

I have a HDD enclosure which usually uses a lead like this to connect and power the drive.


I only ever have to use 1 of the USB A cables to both power and transfer data from the drive.

I am now trying to use this drive with my 2016 Macbook Pro using the following cable but it doesn't appear to power the drive/work.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Pull-up-Resistor-MacBook-ChromeBook/dp/B011995DDO

Can someone explain why or where I'm going wrong?

 

[diamond.g]

Hi,

I have a HDD enclosure which usually uses a lead like this to connect and power the drive.

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I only ever have to use 1 of the USB A cables to both power and transfer data from the drive.

I am now trying to use this drive with my 2016 Macbook Pro using the following cable but it doesn't appear to power the drive/work.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Pull-up-Resistor-MacBook-ChromeBook/dp/B011995DDO

Can someone explain why or where I'm going wrong?

Do you know how many amps the drive+enclosure needs? It appears the cable limits the amps to 2.4

 

[brandscill]

Do you know how many amps the drive+enclosure needs? It appears the cable limits the amps to 2.4

Ah that's likely it!

Thanks