IPAD pro 4th gen - charging + external drive

Hello!

What you may need is a USB C hub with power delivery capabilities as the iPad may not be able to power the drive by its self. Below I will post a few links from some hubs that I use from Amazon. Ill also post a link providing some background information about USB C devices and the iPad.

Anker USB C PowerExpand+: https://smile.amazon.com/Anker-PowerExpand-Delivery-Ethernet-Chromebook/dp/B07PPGWQ15/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=usb+c+hub+anker&qid=1588234566&sr=8-5

AUKEY USB C 5in1 Hub: https://smile.amazon.com/AUKEY-Ethernet-Delivery-Charging-Chromebook/dp/B0854JGJ6P/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=usb+c+hub+aukey&qid=1588234686&sr=8-8

VAVA USB C Hub: https://smile.amazon.com/VAVA-Ethernet-Adapter-Delivery-Portable/dp/B07R42N294/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=usb+c+hub+vava&qid=1588234943&sr=8-6

If you are using any of these hubs with an external hard drive you will have to make sure that you have a power adapter plugged in to be able to power the drive.

Charge and connect with the USB-C port on iPad Pro: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209186

Let me know if this helps!

I would recommend you look into buying a more power charger for using the hub and your external drive at the same time.

One Recommendation: Anker PowerPort Atom Slim https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07PT7XMP9/ref=sr_1_10?camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=B07PT7XMP9&ie=UTF8&linkCode=as2&sr=1-10&tag=ianker-20

This charger power 30W so should be enough for your iPad, the hub, and your external drive.

Another Recommendation: RavPower https://smile.amazon.com/RAVPower-Charging-Delivery-Foldable-Compatible/dp/B07TC53ZYD/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=ravpower+pd+pioneer+61w+2-port+usb+c+wall+charger&qid=1588246779&sr=8-7

If its possible, i would use a USB A to USB C cable to connect to storage drive with the apple USB C digital AV multiport adapter which is this https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/product/MUF82ZM/A/usb-c-digital-av-multiport-adapter?fnode=5a2b3085fbd34d2cc61f6211d112b9dfc7fc6f91cffa37f6810aec66aa2fe4b863816cb42d060bae9134b6a9f5fc4a62e7769c3ef68d4f8e9e0249754304da8869022311e67336f64548d143a4244b1c52d192a933ab33b03b592443419c04b87ac1f77d30a7904d484f4a2ecb215ad7

then you can use the USB C port on the adapter to charge.