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hastypete
10-23-2007, 03:45 PM
Has anyone tried adding a 2nd internal hard drive via the eSata port?

That is, connecting directly to the main board in place of the eSata connector and mounting the HD inside the Tivo.

Seems that would be a neater way to do it, IF it doesn't get too hot.
Adam1115
10-23-2007, 03:50 PM
Where would you put it..??
HDTiVo
10-23-2007, 04:07 PM
Yes, someone started a thread recently about making a bracket. Last couple days I think.
PooperScooper
10-23-2007, 04:07 PM
What about heat?

larry
Adam1115
10-23-2007, 04:36 PM
I don't think heats a problem, we've been running dual hard drives in TiVo's since the Series1's.

It's going to be about a bracket and splitting the power.
richsadams
10-23-2007, 05:48 PM
Here's a link to one thread discussing adding a second internal SATA HDD to a TiVo HD.

http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=5619914&&#post5619914

IIRC there may be another thread and I know someone has actually done that. They said that heat wasn't an issue...but there is now a concern that the newer THD's power supply is under powered and may have trouble handling dual drives.

Happy hunting!
Adam1115
10-23-2007, 06:04 PM
So what is the point to all of this headache..? Just hook up an external drive..?
Joybob
10-23-2007, 06:12 PM
So what is the point to all of this headache..? Just hook up an external drive..?

An external drive looks ugly in a cabinet. I think people would prefer everything to be sleek and symmetrical.
tmesser
10-23-2007, 07:01 PM
An external drive looks ugly in a cabinet. I think people would prefer everything to be sleek and symmetrical.

I would upgrade my internal drive if I hadn't gone for the three-year contract on my THD. The parts portion of the warranty gets extended for the length of the contract, and I have no interest in voiding that by opening it up.
SCSIRAID
10-23-2007, 07:05 PM
A second internal drive could get you into power problems. Another drive is another 10 watts. Heat could also be an issue. Why not just upgrade the internal drive and avoid any problems with power or heat.
Mephisto
10-23-2007, 09:23 PM
I have a dual (2x1) Hitachi TB (292 HD hour) setup in my THD. A 15 pin power Y cable is all you need to make it work.