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emumau
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 ...
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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's avatar
    emumau
    Aspirant
    Dec 26, 2016

    - the drive is bare

    - the docking station is externally powered (disk is spinning)

    - 6.6.0

    • StephenB's avatar
      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.

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        emumau
        Aspirant
        Jan 02, 2017

        "try the beta" doesn't sound like a prudent solution.  It sounds like a mulligan.

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