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Tommo2008
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Feb 03, 2015

RN 104 - USB Compatibility

Hi guys,

I have recently purchased a 128GB USB Drive from MyMemory (http://www.mymemory.co.uk/USB-Flash-Dri ... rive---Red) however my problem is that when I attempt to plug it directly into my Nas, the 104 doesnt recognise it. It works fine on my Windows based PC though so I am a bit stumped.

I was wondering if anyone would be able to shed some light on this issue.

Thanks!!

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  • StephenB's avatar
    StephenB
    Guru - Experienced User
    Did you try both the USB 3 and USB 2 ports on the NAS?
  • StephenB wrote:
    Did you try both the USB 3 and USB 2 ports on the NAS?


    Yep unfortunately so :-(
  • Tommo2008 wrote:
    Ixa wrote:
    It seems that your 128GB USB Drive is not compatible with your NAS since you have also tried formatting it to FAT32...


    I initially thought that but my friend has the same drive that works on his 102 so that's why I'm so stumped :-s


    From what you have mentioned, just want to know... is the RN102 of your friend also runs on FW v6.2.2?

    To further isolate the problem, is it possible for you to try inserting your own 128GB USB Drive to your friend's RN102 and check if it will detect it?
  • I am running RN102 version 6.2.2
    and a new out of the packet Patriot xporter pulse 8gb (PSF8GXPPUSB) does not work on my unit.
    but a new out of the packet Lexar jumpdrive S70 8GB (LJDS70-8GBABEU REV-E) workS

    both are fat32 and I tried formatting the Patriot
  • Ixa wrote:
    Tommo2008 wrote:
    Ixa wrote:
    It seems that your 128GB USB Drive is not compatible with your NAS since you have also tried formatting it to FAT32...


    I initially thought that but my friend has the same drive that works on his 102 so that's why I'm so stumped :-s


    From what you have mentioned, just want to know... is the RN102 of your friend also runs on FW v6.2.2?

    To further isolate the problem, is it possible for you to try inserting your own 128GB USB Drive to your friend's RN102 and check if it will detect it?



    My friends RN102 is running 6.2.2, I havnt checked my drive on his 102 but I will when I can. We bought the same drives at the same time so I would assume it would work on there but ill let you know when I do.

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