What are the power specifications? Can I run WD 2TB My Passport 3.0 external drives plugged into each port 24x7? Yeah, I have 4 WD's now and need to add a few more.
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12V 4A Power Adapter will provide a sufficient power for each port so you can run those external drives plugged into each port 24x7
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10 4tb HDDs....that is some heavy editing. The iDsonix USB 3 has 10 powered ports and an 11th port for ONLY charging, but you can read that in the description. I like that you can turn off each "set of three ports" with their individual on/off switch. I connect three 1TB HDDs and the other seven are used for misc. things. Powered wireless mouse, 2 usb to micro usb (not powered). I can't say that 100% of the time all ports are in use. I love mine and I'd suggest you try it. If it doesn't handle your load Amazon with take it back.Good luck
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10 4tb HDDs....that is some heavy editing. The iDsonix USB 3 has 10 powered ports and an 11th port for ONLY charging, but you can read that in the description. I like that you can turn off each "set of three ports" with their individual on/off switch. I connect three 1TB HDDs and the other seven are used for misc. things. Powered wireless mouse, 2 usb to micro usb (not powered). I can't say that 100% of the time all ports are in use. I love mine and I'd suggest you try it. If it doesn't handle your load Amazon with take it back. Good luck
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There is updated firmware to support 3TB drives in each drive bay. But I don't know about 4TB. It might work or need another firmware update.
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There are 4 quick removal and you can use the top 5.25 bay with an adaptor to give you 5 total. I'm running 2TB drives for my NAS, so I can't speak to bigger drives. I would suggest low power drives if you run 5 drives for thermal reasons.
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B. Meerdink, neither of the two information you brought are backed by the links you posted.I've been searching the internet for the same info D. Wong wants, I'm about sure there is no document on WD's website that will state which is the internal drive interface of "My Passport Essential" products. This is something only reviewers who have opened their "My Passport Essential" drives can tell us. Do you happen to own one of those? Have you opened it up?? Has anyone out there?
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It seems clear that this unit does not come with a power supply, but seems to have a standard barrel connector to accept an optional power supply. To use small external (2.5") drives I need to have an external power supply. Can someone post a link to a power supply that will supply at least 2 amps and is compatible with this 4-port Sabrent hub?
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Currently running four 4T WD drives , Win 7, 64 bit machinr. No idea if they support boot, using all for storage with four other 2T and 4 other 1T drives. Most are Seagate.
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Sorry, I haven't had a chance to try on USB 3.0, but, I know it's faster compared to my other WD Passport 2.0.
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Yes I'm running two hard drives. If you want more it would have to be an external.
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4 internal drive bays - non hotswap. Mine (running Linux) does not recognise 3TB drive, newer ones might. Yes you can add external USG drives. 4 USB 2.0 ports in front and 2 in back,
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I went through a couple of these that never worked out of the box, so if you are going to try it, stick to the specs. I returned 2 of them and switched to the Buffalo LinkStation LS-WVL/E and it has been working great with two 3TB drives.
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Im not sure. But i do not recommend this one. I put so much info on it and one day it just wouldnt work. It woukd spin but no lights or anything on the screen. Had to pay 50$ to get the files off if it. I say spend that extra 50 now and buy a WD passport. Works like a charm.
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I used 4TB Drives from WDC and Seagate, they work fine. I don't know if 5TB drive would work or not.
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Need more information ... do the USB ports on the card work with hardware other than your WD Passport?
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I was wondering the same thing. So basically, it's impossible to purchase a 3TB drive that does not come with a plug? Unfortunate. :/
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from what i've read, it can handle up to 15tb....i'm running 5 (3TB) wd reds for 15tb.....might have to research that.