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Ahutch08
Tutor
Jan 05, 2022

RAX80 Firmware V1.0.5.132 unable to connect 1TB USB SSD

I just installed RAX80 router got all devices connected and went to add a 1Tb LaCie Rugged SSD to the router via the USB port. When I connect the SSD to the USB, the USB 3.0 light never lights up (ev...
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nielsvds
Luminary
Jan 09, 2022

With larger size external SSD or HDD, you should opt for these that come with a seperate powersupply to get detected by the router. The other blocking factor is that the firmware only accept a certain limit of disk space.

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Ahutch08
Tutor
Jan 09, 2022
Ended up returning SDD and going with one of the hard drives on the “tested and verified” list above.
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    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 10, 2022
    Ahutch08 wrote:
    Ended up returning SDD and going with one of the hard drives on the “tested and verified” list above.

    Hope it works.