![]() Issue only occurs when directly connecting bus powered Type C devices to the Type C ports on 2018 Mac mini.Examples include the OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock or OWC Thunderbay 4 or any other AC-powered TB3 device. I have some information direct from OWC on this isue, including a workround of plugging the bus-powered device into any other AC-powered Thunderbolt 3 device (such devices are rigorously certified, ironic given the mini’s failures). The good news is that an Apple firmware update might resolve the issue. See also: MacRumors: Mac Mini 2018 External Drives Disconnecting (TB3) The issue is not specific to any brand but it happens, for example, with the OWC EnvoyPro EX Thunderbolt 3, which OWC lists as currently incompatible with the 2018 Mac mini. ![]() Issue: bus-powered Thunderbolt 3 devices connected directly to the 2018 Mac mini spontaneously disconnect. While I’m no longer having issues and 10.14.4 seems to have helped (unclear if all issues resolved for all users), it seems that Thunderbolt 3 is flawed on the 2018 Mac mini. Readers might remember that in my review of the 2018 Mac mini I noted some display syncing issues with NEC displays. See my recommended Macs for photographers and similar higher-end users.Ĭontact Lloyd for consulting on choosing and configuring a system, backup and fault tolerance, etc. SEND FEEDBACK Related: 2018 Mac mini, Mac mini, Other World Computing, OWC Envoy Pro, OWC Envoy Pro EX, Thunderbolt ![]()
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