Type/size limit for ext HD Hopper w/sling

[JerseyGuy]

Want to upgrade one of my 2 external drives on my Hopper with Sling. Have a few questions. What is the current limit on size? Hopper w/o sling was 2TB, is w/sling the same? Also does the use a drive that has its own power rule still apply? Third and final question are the USB ports 3.0 compliant?

 

[JM42]

2TB, only safe recommendation is with external power, ports USB 2.0.

 

[KAB]

And USB 3.0 devices are backwards compatible.

 

[harshness]

Keep your baskets small.

DO NOT chance using USB powered drives. It isn't worth it.