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ashnizzle

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#113633 22-Jan-2013 21:47
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Ive got 4 external hard drives which are all using my usb ports and im running out of space.

I will eventually look at investing into NAS but just wondering as a cheaper solution that is a USB hub going to work if i plug in multiple external hard drives?

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  #749163 22-Jan-2013 21:48
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You might run into speed problems. Also make sure those drive have their own power sources as USB Hubs usually don't provide enough to power a physical drive.




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  #749164 22-Jan-2013 21:51
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freitasm: You might run into speed problems. Also make sure those drive have their own power sources as USB Hubs usually don't provide enough to power a physical drive.


yeh they have their own power sources. do you think reading it would be an issue (ie watching movies/tv series)? i know writing would have a longer time than it is now.

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  #749165 22-Jan-2013 21:51
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Not too worried about reading, but writing.




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