How many external HDs can I connect to my new Hopper 3?

[Kizzer]

I want to expand my HD space to the max. If I use a USB splitter, how man hard drives can I connect to my Hopper 3? Does it work with a USB splitter on the USB 3.0 port? I'd rather not use the front USB port for aesthetic reasons. Thanks.

 

[navychop]

Use a powered USB hub. Connect as many as you like, but Hoppers will only see 2, or 3 of them at a time.

 

[Kizzer]

what really happens if I buy a 6TB EHD? I was thiking of a WD MyBook powered EHD, just like Dish recommends, but 6TB instead of 2TB. Has anyone tried this?

 

[navychop]

Some have had success with 3 TB but I believe only 2TB is seen. Supposedly this is due to chipset limitations, so no s/w update can fix it.

 

[thomasjk]

The other limit is 999 files regardless if size.

 

[ltownsend]

Use a powered USB hub. Connect as many as you like, but Hoppers will only see 2, or 3 of them at a time.

I have a powered USB hub and mine will only see one at a time.

 

[JSheridan]

With a powered USB hub my H3's see 3 EHD's at the same time. The old Hopper UI see's 2 at a time.

 

[bobvick]

With a powered USB hub my H3's see 3 EHD's at the same time. The old Hopper UI see's 2 at a time.

I have a non powered Anker USB 3.0 hub, and it sees two.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

I do t recommend non powered hubs, while it may work it puts strain on the power supply and could blow the power supply in the Hopper.


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