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MrRalph

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2x USB on Sheevaplug
« on: 16 October 2012, 07:40:44 am »
Can I safely connect 2 external Toshiba 1Tb HDDs to the USB port of the Sheevaplug via a simple 4-USB splitter?

Thanks very much,
Ralph

HDD http://geheugenxl.nl/harddisks-extern/toshiba/411363/toshiba-1tb-externe-harddisk-3-5inch-usb.html
USB Hub http://www.beglobal.nl/catalog/computer-en-electronica/usb-hubs/usb-hub-zwart-1.html
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NewIT_Malcolm

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Re: 2x USB on Sheevaplug
« Reply #1 on: 16 October 2012, 08:19:49 am »
Ralph,

If those drives have their own power then you should be fine, if not use a powered hub.



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