supanorton Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 As the subject suggests, I'm looking for a TB3 dock that will allow me to run an interface AND an external SSD at the same time. I'm sorry if this is dumb question, but I haven't been able to confirm that this is even possible. I've got a refurbished 2016 MacBook Pro (256g, 8g RAM, 2 TB3 ports). Looking to run the interface and external SSD on one port and still be able to charge on the other. Anyone know if there are docks that can do this? Thanks so much for any direction on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Maybe this: https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/owc-thunderbolt-3-pro-dock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facej Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 I am using the OWC TB3 dock with my iMac. Got the TB3 dock before I got the Mac, used my old 2013 model with it. Connected to the dock (which has .5m TB cable - fast) USB3 SSD with sound libraries, applications, etc. Bootable - can drive my laptop USB3 Carbon Copy Cloner target disk for backups USB3 Music disk containing iTunes media and my primary "master tape" archive USB3 Hub which connects iLok iPad (Lightning) MONITOR2USB - monitor controller and USB audio interface (output) XR18 mixer I had placed my X-Touch on the USB hub as well, but have been having a few issues, so it's plugged straight into the iMac right now. It has been running just fine. I was going to get a Mac mini and use it, but the iMac got to the right price. The OWC dock will charge your MacBook Pro. Only one cable needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supanorton Posted June 13, 2020 Author Share Posted June 13, 2020 I am using the OWC TB3 dock with my iMac. Got the TB3 dock before I got the Mac, used my old 2013 model with it. Connected to the dock (which has .5m TB cable - fast) USB3 SSD with sound libraries, applications, etc. Bootable - can drive my laptop USB3 Carbon Copy Cloner target disk for backups USB3 Music disk containing iTunes media and my primary "master tape" archive USB3 Hub which connects iLok iPad (Lightning) MONITOR2USB - monitor controller and USB audio interface (output) XR18 mixer I had placed my X-Touch on the USB hub as well, but have been having a few issues, so it's plugged straight into the iMac right now. It has been running just fine. I was going to get a Mac mini and use it, but the iMac got to the right price. The OWC dock will charge your MacBook Pro. Only one cable needed. Thank you! So happy to know there's a solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supanorton Posted June 13, 2020 Author Share Posted June 13, 2020 Maybe this: https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/owc-thunderbolt-3-pro-dock Thanks. Now that I've got confirmation the docks will do what I had hoped, that dock is certainly an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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