In message <mpro.ljk8cz0005zbw045s.lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> John Sandford <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Chris F <c.n.l.f@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> >> However, I notice that on my Lacie network drive there is a standard USB >> socket. I wonder if this might be of help? Do you think I might damage >> anything if I plugged the SimpleSave into it? >> > My network drive has a usb input designed to be used with a usb drive, so > thats probably why yours has,look in the paperwork, some have a specific way > to dismount drives, mine has. > But the drive as previously mentioned also needs a power supply attached to > work on my NAS. Another possibility is to use a USB powered hub - i.e. one with its own mains supply. That might supply the necessary extra power, as it sounds as though the drive exceeds the requirements allowed by the USB spec. > John -- Alan Adams, from Northamptonshire alan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.nckc.org.uk/ --- To alter your preferences or leave the group, visit //www.freelists.org/list/iyonix-support Other info via //www.freelists.org/webpage/iyonix-support List-related queries to iyonix-support-moderators@xxxxxxxxxxxxx