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aandyr123 · 20-08-09, 04:33 PM

Hello everyone,

I recently bought an above box and am very pleased with evrything, especially since the new HD channels have become available.

I want to now add the HDD function to it. Is it a case of me buying a external hard drive and connecting it via usb. (is any external HD ok, or are there special ones)

Than you for any help given.

Andy

danielz000 · 20-08-09, 05:23 PM

I believe all external USB HDD will be the same as far as the 7000 is concerned

danielz000 · 20-08-09, 05:25 PM

I'm not sure whether you will need one with it's own power supply though.... Some HDDs draw their power from the USB slot... I dunno if the ex7000 will allow this... Someone else should be able to confirm that for you... but I should think it will be ok... The USB standards specify a certain amperage should be drawable from the port...

aandyr123 · 20-08-09, 08:50 PM

Anyone else got any thoughts

waqasahmed · 20-08-09, 08:59 PM

The EX7000 allows for you to add an external HDD. I dont know if you have to use a specific brand though?

danielz000 · 20-08-09, 09:15 PM

I just found this mate...

Quote:

Im using a 250gb Iomega Prestige portable harddrive which has two usb connectors, it is working fine with the ex7000 with only the one usb connected. The second USB connector is only required if the USB power is low from your system (usually the case for laptops, USB caddys etc).

I think you'll be ok with most external HDD...

A USB port must provide 100ma at 5v... but it can provide up to 500ma at 5v... so if possible check what the power drain is on the HDD that you want to buy and before you buy it, check the returns policy...

aandyr123 · 20-08-09, 09:55 PM

Thanks for that.

lincsat · 21-08-09, 12:08 AM

Go for a USB2 caddy with it's own PSU to be safe, definitely avoid the caddies that have 2 USB connectors as they require both connecting to draw enough power.

tigro · 21-08-09, 10:17 AM

Or a you could go for a usb stick, thats what i am using, works perfect, even for HD recordings

lincsat · 22-08-09, 03:14 PM

I've tried a few sticks and most are not fast enough for HD, especially the bigger ones - The Dane-elec 16GB from 7Dayshop does work OK

20-08-09, 04:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
aandyr123 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 44 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Eurovox ex7000HD HDD function Hello everyone, I recently bought an above box and am very pleased with evrything, especially since the new HD channels have become available. I want to now add the HDD function to it. Is it a case of me buying a external hard drive and connecting it via usb. (is any external HD ok, or are there special ones) Than you for any help given. Andy

20-08-09, 05:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
danielz000 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 135 Thanks: 17 Thanked 26 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Eurovox ex7000HD HDD function I believe all external USB HDD will be the same as far as the 7000 is concerned

20-08-09, 05:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
danielz000 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 135 Thanks: 17 Thanked 26 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Eurovox ex7000HD HDD function I'm not sure whether you will need one with it's own power supply though.... Some HDDs draw their power from the USB slot... I dunno if the ex7000 will allow this... Someone else should be able to confirm that for you... but I should think it will be ok... The USB standards specify a certain amperage should be drawable from the port...

20-08-09, 08:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
aandyr123 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 44 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Eurovox ex7000HD HDD function Anyone else got any thoughts

20-08-09, 08:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
waqasahmed Cost efficient muppet Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: W. Yorkshire TW area Posts: 4,547 Thanks: 2,387 Thanked 938 Times in 693 Posts	Re: Eurovox ex7000HD HDD function The EX7000 allows for you to add an external HDD. I dont know if you have to use a specific brand though? __________________ Sat set up: Openmedia 500CS Sky mini dish 1m orbital+dodgy Motek motor TG585 v7 bridged modem DIR-615 D2 DD-WRT router

20-08-09, 09:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
aandyr123 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 44 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Eurovox ex7000HD HDD function Thanks for that.

21-08-09, 12:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 6,003 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,580 Times in 667 Posts	Re: Eurovox ex7000HD HDD function Go for a USB2 caddy with it's own PSU to be safe, definitely avoid the caddies that have 2 USB connectors as they require both connecting to draw enough power. __________________ Blade7000 & DM800Pro/SE in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25, SkyboxF3 under £60. Kryptview £123.50 & SV6 under £72 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

21-08-09, 10:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
tigro Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 467 Thanks: 27 Thanked 58 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Eurovox ex7000HD HDD function Or a you could go for a usb stick, thats what i am using, works perfect, even for HD recordings

22-08-09, 03:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 6,003 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,580 Times in 667 Posts	Re: Eurovox ex7000HD HDD function I've tried a few sticks and most are not fast enough for HD, especially the bigger ones - The Dane-elec 16GB from 7Dayshop does work OK __________________ Blade7000 & DM800Pro/SE in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25, SkyboxF3 under £60. Kryptview £123.50 & SV6 under £72 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

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