The CompactDrive Reader USB-C can be used on Mac, Windows and Linux.
The minimum required OS versions to use the CompactDrive Reader USB-C are:
**For full support of the ARRI UDF file system, we recommend the following Windows versions or above:
| LED Color | Power Supplied | Speed |
| Blue | 3A from host | Approximately 1GB/s |
| Green | 1.5A from host | Approximately 550MB/s |
| Amber | 0.9A from host | Approximately 180MB/s (In this case it is likely that the CompactDrive Reader USB-C is connected to a USB-A port.) |
The following cable types have been tested and are known to work with the CompactDrive Reader USB-C:
The quality of different USB-C cables can vary depending on the manufacturer. If you experience reliability issues then try another cable, or a cable from another supplier.
The following cables are known to not work correctly with the CompactDrive Reader USB-C:
| Serial Number | Hardware Revision | macos 12.3 and below | macOS 12.4 and above | CODEX Platform / Device Manager Version |
| Up to 01052271 | Rev A | Incompatible. | Works at ~600MB/s.** | CODEX Platform / Device Manager 6.0.2 or higher recommended.* |
| 01052272 - 01054999 | Rev B | Works at Full Speed. | Works at ~600MB/s using factor original firmware. Works at Full Speed after firmware update. | CODEX Platform / Device Manager 6.1.0 or higher required for firmware update. |
| 01055000 and above | Rev C | Works at Full Speed. | Works at Full Speed. | CODEX Platform / Device Manager 6.0.2 or higher required.* |
*See CODEX Platform Compatibility and HDE section
** If a Rev A CompactDrive Reader USB-C is connected to an Apple Silicon Mac with macOS 12.4 or above, a warning "Reduced Performance" will appear in the CODEX Platform (formerly Device Manager) menu.
| CompactDrive Readers with Apple Silicon Macs and macOS 12.3 and below |
| Due to compatibility issues with the Apple Silicon architecture and the USB chips used in the original Rev A CompactDrive Reader USB-C, if one of these CompactDrive Readers is used on an Apple Silicon Mac with macOS 12.3 and below, when data is read from the CompactDrive the transfer will stall or fail. This issue is known to affect all Apple Silicon Macs including M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max , M1 Studio and M2 running macOS 12.3 and below. |
| Improvements with macOS 12.4 and above |
| CODEX has worked with Apple to identify a workaround for this issue, which has been applied to macOS 12.4 and above. With macOS 12.4 and above the Rev A CompactDrive Reader USB-C will now work on Apple Silicon Macs, but with limited performance (around 600 MB/s). In this case, a warning in the CODEX Platform (formerly Device Manager) dropdown will appear saying "Reduced Performance". The change in macOS 12.4 will also temporarily affect the Rev B CompactDrive Readers, which will also then operate at this reduced speed on Apple Silicon Macs until they have a firmware update applied (see Firmware Updates and CODEX Platform section below). The change in macOS 12.4 applies the same whether the CompactDrive Reader USB-C is directly connected or looped through another device to the Apple Silicon Mac. |
Firmware Updates and CODEX Platform / Device Manager
Device Manager 6.1.0 to 7.6.2 (available on the CODEX Software Downloads page) and above includes a firmware update that can be used on Rev B CompactDrive Readers to restore full performance when used on an Apple Silicon Mac with macOS 12.4 and above. Please note that this feature has been removed in CODEX Platform 8.0.0 and above.
With Device Manager 6.1.0 and above, a notification will prompt you to update the firmware on a Rev B CompactDrive Reader USB-C if necessary.
With Device Manager 6.1.0 and above, a notification will inform you when a Rev A Reader is connected to an Apple Silicon Mac with macOS 12.4 and above that it will run at limited speed.
For information on updating firmware, please see the Updating Firmware section below.
Support
If you have any further questions or concerns about the compatibility of your CompactDrive Reader USB-C, please contact CODEX Support or email support@codex.online.
Important Information
| How to check if a firmware update is available for your CompactDrive Reader |
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| How to Update Firmware on your CompactDrive Reader USB-C |
| IMPORTANT: The CompactDrive Reader firmware update utility is only available in Device Manager 6.1.0 up to any Device Manager 7 version. It is not available in CODEX Platform (formerly Device Manager) 8.0.0 or above. 1. If an update is available, then click the Update Firmware... option in the Device Manager menu. This will open the CODEX CompactDrive Reader FW Update Utility. 3. Once complete the utility will report "Programming successful. Please disconnect and reconnect the USB device." Your CompactDrive Reader USB-C has now been updated! |
| Interface/Power | USB-C |
| Operating System | macOS 10.14.4 / Windows 10 / Centos 7 |
| Dimensions | 122.5 x 71.5 x 24.5mm |
| Weight | 160g |
| Operating Temperature | -5°C ~ 40°C [25°F ~ 104°F] |
| Operating relative humidity | to 95% [non-condensing] |
| Storage Humidity | to 95% [non-condensing] |
| Insertion/removable durability | 10,000 actions |
| Connection Speed | 8 Gb/s using USB-C (3A) |
| Warranty | 1 year limited warranty |
| Product Code | CX.0001005 |
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Effective date: January 12, 2026
Last updated: January 12, 2026