Multiple external USB 2.0 drives

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by JustAnotherDude, Mar 23, 2011.

  1. JustAnotherDude

    JustAnotherDude Private E-2

    I have 6 external USB 2.0 drives, and 1 computer that has only 2 USB ports, and 1 is tied up with a wireless mouse. The OS is Vista, if that matters.

    Is there a simple way to simultaneously connect all of the USB drives to the computer?

    Does storage capacity per drive matter? These drives are 500 GB (2), 750 GB (2), and 1 TB (2).

    Thanks in advance for any advice offered.
     
    JustAnotherDude, Mar 23, 2011
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  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    Yes what you need is a powered USB hub as in something like this one HERE (just an example as many are available) I stress it must be a powered one you get to handle the power requirements of your 6 drives, a non powered one that could use a motherboard USB powered port will not have enough power.
     
    DavidGP, Mar 23, 2011
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  3. JustAnotherDude

    JustAnotherDude Private E-2

    Thank you, DavidGP. I appreciate your time, and the link you provided.
     
    JustAnotherDude, Mar 23, 2011
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