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Aspirant

Dec 26, 2016

ReadyNas 314, can't connect ext HDD

I'm trying to connect an external HDD to backup my NAS but the NAS does not recognize the attached HDD. I have tried using two different docking stations. I have tried using two different HDDs. I have tried using the eSATA port on both the front and rear of the NAS. I have tried two different eSATA cables. I have also tried connecting the ext HDD with a USB cable. I have also tried rebooting the NAS. Nothing that I have tried was recognized as an attached HDD.

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StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 26, 2016
-How is the drive formatted?

-Is the drive powered, or are you powering it from a USB port

-What firmware is the NAS running?

There are some fixes for USB drive detection in 6.6.1 beta.
- emumau
  Aspirant
  Dec 26, 2016
  - the drive is bare
  - the docking station is externally powered (disk is spinning)
  - 6.6.0
  - StephenB
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 27, 2016
    emumau wrote:
    
    - the drive is bare
    
    - the docking station is externally powered (disk is spinning)
    
    - 6.6.0
    
    I guess you could try 6.6.1 beta.