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Is there any software that can use the external usb port for hard drive or other uses.

Discussion in 'TiVo Coffee House - TiVo Discussion' started by garydellerman, Jun 18, 2018.

  1. Jun 18, 2018 #1 of 11
    garydellerman

    garydellerman New Member

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    I was wondering if there is software or some type of firmware that can take an external hard-drive using the usb port on the Roamio OTA ... to record or do other tasks.

    I mostly have been using the internal hard drive for recording, but , figured some of you long time TIVO pro's have figured out how to use the usb port on this device.

    Point me in the right direction, or say ... "it's not possible" , or "sure ... here is what you need". :)
     
  2. Jun 19, 2018 #2 of 11
    rdrrepair

    rdrrepair Bill Knapp

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    Like a USB powered Linux clock that shows the time that the TiVo sees?

    Oh how i wish this was April 1st. :D

    Phone charger or a USB fan perhaps? I personally wouldn't use it for that. It's intended purpose is for an external Wi-Fi connection or a dongle for a cable card adapter, neither of which you use on that model TiVo.

    The only way you can use extra storage is with an esata connection with special WD drive.
     
  3. Jun 19, 2018 #3 of 11
    jrtroo

    jrtroo Chill- its just TV

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    In other words, no.

    If you need more storage, it's super easy to upgrade the internal drive.
     
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  4. Jun 19, 2018 #4 of 11
    garydellerman

    garydellerman New Member

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    Thanks for the replies , and explaining the possible uses of the usb and it's ain't for external storage.

    What is the easiest way to use the external esata port for external storage, I do have some external My Book 6 TB Blue Drives (green drives since it's 5400 rpm?) ... could I use that to expand storage.

    I did put a 8 TB WD RED Drive in the Roamio OTA, and it works no problems (I did this yesterday).

    I wasn't sure if there is community software that could make using that external port workable without screwing up anything.
     
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  5. Jun 19, 2018 #5 of 11
    eherberg

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    Most people would advise to just use the internal drive. Recordings end up being segmented between the external drive and the internal drive. All you do is increase the failure possibility by a factor of 2 instead of having the 2nd drive fallback position as you're possibly imagining.
     
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  6. Jun 19, 2018 #6 of 11
    rdrrepair

    rdrrepair Bill Knapp

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    Yes, your best bet is to upgrade your internal and abandon any notion of using an external for the aforementioned reasons. Seeing that you've got another TiVo just transfer them to that unit and plop in another larger drive.
     
  7. Jun 19, 2018 #7 of 11
    garydellerman

    garydellerman New Member

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    ok, sounds like the only fool proof way is just to use the WD Red 8 GB INTERNALLY that does expand my recording possibilities giving me 1380 hours of HD recording or 8,840 hours of SD recording.

    I was just looking for up to date info that sometimes does change with newer community solutions. (but I guess in this case it's better to play it safe, than sorry.)

    Thanks for giving me up to date info.
     
  8. Jun 19, 2018 #8 of 11
    thewebgal

    thewebgal MacAphile AV geek

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    Wow - had NO IDEA the Roamio will take an 8B drive!!
     
  9. Jun 19, 2018 #9 of 11
    JoeKustra

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    Pointing out someone's typos only work when there are no typos. :cool:
     
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  10. Jun 19, 2018 #10 of 11
    ej42137

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    This exchange was embarrassing to read. I'm glad that I've never made a careless misteak!
     
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  11. Jun 20, 2018 #11 of 11
    Dan203

    Dan203 Super Moderator Staff Member TCF Club

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    There is an eSATA port for drive expansion. The USB port is only for tuning adapters.
     

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