Connect an external USB HD to your Switch.

Pedrogamesmine
Junior Member

12-03-2023, 01:29 PM

Is this feasible? You own four hard drives, and you're looking to connect them to a switch or network for convenient file access and easy drag-and-drop functionality.

Pedrogamesmine

12-03-2023, 01:29 PM #1

Is this feasible? You own four hard drives, and you're looking to connect them to a switch or network for convenient file access and easy drag-and-drop functionality.

Auuto
Junior Member

12-03-2023, 05:05 PM

Consider linking those drives to a single computer and configuring network shares there. This will provide straightforward access and allow you to move files easily.

Auuto

12-03-2023, 05:05 PM #2

Consider linking those drives to a single computer and configuring network shares there. This will provide straightforward access and allow you to move files easily.

Killa_Dx
Senior Member

645

12-09-2023, 12:44 AM

Need a middle piece, probably a PC or NAS with a USB port.

Killa_Dx

12-09-2023, 12:44 AM #3

Need a middle piece, probably a PC or NAS with a USB port.

Gagsu
Member

195

12-14-2023, 12:11 AM

I was planning to connect them to a USB hub on my desk, which seems like the simplest option. However, I'm trying to keep things tidy, and having four drives, four power cords, and four USB cables all in or near my desk is really stressful. LOL

Gagsu

12-14-2023, 12:11 AM #4

FramezTheBest
Member

222

12-15-2023, 11:37 AM

I have a QNAP device in my rack near the switch, with four available USB 3 ports. I’m mainly concerned about accidentally affecting the NAS setup since I’m not very familiar with network configurations.

FramezTheBest

12-15-2023, 11:37 AM #5

jlo_xyloto
Junior Member

12-15-2023, 12:04 PM

As discussed, I connected a USB hub to my NAS and inserted all eight drives. Appreciate the assistance.

jlo_xyloto

12-15-2023, 12:04 PM #6

As discussed, I connected a USB hub to my NAS and inserted all eight drives. Appreciate the assistance.