Unable to log in at first boot with Zike drive as external disk on Mac mini m4

I use as an external drive on my new Mac mini m4.

The model is a ZikeDrive USB4 40Gbps NVMe M.2 SSD Enclosure Z666

I use the drive as the main drive for my "brice" user and it seems that the first time I start the Mac

The disk does not mount automatically and it is impossible for me to log in.

If I do a simple reboot the disk is well recognized and I can log in.

I'm using one of the Mac's back Thunderbolt ports.

Any hint on this issue ?

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Mac mini, macOS 15.3

Posted on Mar 21, 2025 02:08 AM

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18 replies

BicMac99

Level 1

38 points

Mar 26, 2025 07:38 AM in response to MacBryceNice

Yeah exactly the same here. :-/

I also have connected the short cable now and need to wait.

Let’s see if best voted Zike drive runs like Flash again….

tbirdvet

Level 6

16,721 points

Mar 26, 2025 11:02 AM in response to MacBryceNice

You are correct about AI not supported on external drive but some users do not use AI so no issue for those users.

MacBryceNice Author

Level 1

4 points

Mar 27, 2025 01:54 AM in response to BicMac99

Very interesting,

I've also sent an email to

support@ziketech.com

I've included a link to this discussion.

Thanks for your feedback

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Unable to log in at first boot with Zike drive as external disk on Mac mini m4