I got this error when trying to use a USB 3.1 HD plugged into a USB-C docking station on my MacBook Pro. When I tried on a Mac Mini with its own USB Type-A ports, the drive mounted happily. Makes me think the error could be a problem with the adapter.
bd-howe
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