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Using R6400 with three USB hard drives?
I'm interested in purchasing the R6400, but I want three USB hard drives attached: One for Time Machine backups another for local CrashPlan backups another for general file storage that is networ...
Hi user2998374,
Yes, option 2 is possible since ReadySHARE will be able to detect the drive partitions. As for #3, the model that has the option to connect 3 storage devices is the R7500. However, the third interface is an eSATA port. The only possible issue you may encounter with that setup is if the router will not be able to supply enough power to the connected drives. So, it would help if the drives will have their own power source. Also, I missed that the printer you mentioned is a network printer (I assume connected either via Ethernet or WiFi), which should work fine.
Regards,
Dexter
Community Team
Hi user2998374,
We do not recommend using a USB hub to use for multiple storage devices since it may not work. You will also only be able to use either the ReadySHARE storage or the ReadySHARE print feature and not simultaneously.
Regards,
Dexter
Community Team
Thanks, Dexter. I'll avoid option #1 then.
Can you confirm that #2 will work and that (#3) there is no other model that has multiple ports intended for USB drives?
Also, I'm guessing that the R6400 is suitable for gigabit fiber. Is there a different model that is better suited for gigabit fiber? I'm less concerned about price and more concerned about wireless performance (to Mac and iOS devices, if it matters).
Hi user2998374,
Yes, option 2 is possible since ReadySHARE will be able to detect the drive partitions. As for #3, the model that has the option to connect 3 storage devices is the R7500. However, the third interface is an eSATA port. The only possible issue you may encounter with that setup is if the router will not be able to supply enough power to the connected drives. So, it would help if the drives will have their own power source. Also, I missed that the printer you mentioned is a network printer (I assume connected either via Ethernet or WiFi), which should work fine.
Regards,
Dexter
Community Team
Thanks for your replies, Dexter. You’ve been a big help.