Q: I am using a usb power bar hub and have attached external hard drives to it. For some reason the computer doesn't see them. It does when connected directly to the back of the computer. What's going on?

I am using a usb power bar hub and have attached external hard drives to it. For some reason the computer doesn't see them. It does when connected directly to the back of the computer. What's going on?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.2)

Posted on Jan 26, 2012 8:03 PM

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den.thed Jan 26, 2012 9:48 PM in response to JT!6
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Jan 26, 2012 9:48 PM in response to JT!6

Get a Self-Powered Hub, your drives are using more power than the USB bus can supply.

See > Apple Computers and Displays: Powering peripherals through USB
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