RT-AC68U USB drive capability

[gatorback]

It has been my experience that most routers support USB flash drives in that they source enough current. That being said, has anyone successfully connected a Western Digital USB drive to an RT-AC68U? Please post any details such as the drive model and the router model if it is not an RT-AC68U.

Thanks!

 

[joegreat]

That being said, has anyone successfully connected a Western Digital USB drive to an RT-AC68U?

Hi,

I run since one year a WD Elements 1048 (1 TB 2.5 inch drive with USB 3.0 enclosure) on my main router. On top I have a SanDisk Cruzer Fit thumb drive with 4 GB on the USB 2.0 port for Entware and other stuff.

Yes, it's a hassle to find a supported USB enclosure, but I had never problems with WD ones - even with the old 3.5" (with separate power supply) on my MIPS router!
And thumb drives always run like a charm too.

With kind regards
Joe

 

[gatorback]

@joegreat: Thanks for sharing: can I assume the the WD Elements 1048 drive does not have an external power supply and is powered by the USB port? I should have stated in the OP that I am interested in a WD drive (non flash) that does not use an external power source.

 

[joegreat]

@joegreat: Thanks for sharing: can I assume the the WD Elements 1048 drive does not have an external power supply and is powered by the USB port?

Yep, typically 2.5 inch external drives are USB powered and do not have/need an external power supply.