My external SSD disconnects randomly only when using my MacBook’s Thunderbolt port

I've been using a Samsung T7 external SSD as my main backup drive for months without issues on my Windows PC. Recently, I switched to a MacBook Air M2 for work, and suddenly the SSD starts disconnecting randomly whenever I plug it into the MacBook's Thunderbolt port. It only happens when using that specific port; if I use a USB-A adapter on my older iMac, the drive is stable. I've tried different cables, updated macOS to the latest version, and reset the SMC and NVRAM, but nothing has helped. The disconnects are annoying because Time Machine backups fail midway, and I risk corrupting data. I need the drive to be reliable for daily backups and large file transfers. Has anyone experienced random disconnects with external SSDs on M2 MacBooks? Could this be a compatibility issue with Thunderbolt or a hardware problem? What else can I try to stop these disconnects without buying a new drive?