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msoberanis
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Jul 08, 2023

USB Splitter RAX70

Can I use a USB splitter to connect more than one external drive to a RAX 70?

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  • microchip8's avatar
    microchip8
    Master
    Jul 08, 2023
    Yes, but if you're going to use more than 1 drive, I strongly recommend you look into a central storage point like a NAS. Can be used by all devices in your household which have the capability.
    • michaelkenward's avatar
      michaelkenward
      Guru
      Jul 09, 2023
      microchip8 wrote:
      Yes, but if you're going to use more than 1 drive, I strongly recommend you look into a central storage point like a NAS. Can be used by all devices in your household which have the capability.

      At something like twice the price of USB.

       

      USB is also accessible to all devices on the local network using \\READYSHARE.

       

      I have NAS and ReadySHARE. The difference between them is minimal when ti comes to local access.

       

      I have an 8 TB Seagate USB drive that supports two extra USB devices. These work just fine with ReadySHARE.

      • microchip8's avatar
        microchip8
        Master
        Jul 09, 2023
        You pay it only once. Routers aren't made to be used as storage devices. They're network devices and vendors add basic storage caps in the hope to sell more devices. It's an afterthought and works just enough. That's my opinion, leave it/disagree or take it/agree.