Powercore core express (3.0.2) and overloads on mac pro systems

Hi,
just found this info regarding the 3.0.2 software update for TC powercore:
"Known issues: On some Mac Pro systems, loading multiple plug-ins on a powercore express can create overloads and drop-outs. If you experience this please get in touch with TC support team"
Cheers Eddie

Hi,
I have the same problem.  Moved my M500 960 Gb from my MBP 17" early 2011 due to graphic card failure (a shame Apple does not offer a recall for this factory faulty units), and then purchased a USB 3.0 enclosure and when connected to my MBP 15" purchased on may 2014, it finds the drive and then drops it almost immediately with the disconnection message usually OS X shows when abruptly disconnecting a mounted drive.
Maybe the drive is dwaing too much power from the USB ? Maybe OS X is dropping the connection due to a driver problem ? I don't know for sure.
I hope someone could give us some light and this could be solved without having to carry around a powered USB hub.
Regards.

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