can I hotplug a disk in the 'external' port?
1244099
This device did not work for me. I would be hessitaant to hot plug the device. It is not accessible unless you remove the cover of your desktop.
2222794
I have plugged in all time, using it for photo editing in Lightroom and Photoshop then backing up to another external. No over heating issues, it does get "warm" if stacked directly on another plugged in drive so stopped doing that. I like the drive, haven't had any issues with it.
2044814
No but u can buy an external DVD/CD drive and plug it in via USB when ever u want to use it.
874208
If you want to use it as an external drive, you can get an enclosure for it. Here's an example of what I mean:http://www.amazon.com/ORICO-2588US3-External-Enclosure-Support/dp/B00FYKRI9M/
2253067
sorry, I haven`t tested that. I will have a USB3 portable hd soon. I'll check it out.
1058805
It solely depends what you mean by External HDD. Is it a SATA or PATA drive? Then Yes. If it is one of those USB drives with Type 'B' power port then you cannot use this. (I believe!)
870955
this doesn't have it's own network adapter. Unless the USB external drive has a network adapter don't believe that will work. Sorry :(
985695
Yes You can use this with an extern disk,Myself used it with an ssd harddisk
218584
I am not sure, but here is where you should be able to find out: http://www.seagate.com/support/external-hard-drives/
15559
Sorry, I have not tried that. I got this unit to use with my phone but it should be able to handle reading the external drive
1686244
Yes you can. Any attached USB device shows up as a folder named according to the name of the thumb drive or external HDD you plug in. You can simply double click to open and do whatever you desire to. Thanks.
955551
There are older external 1.8" drive with LIF internal connector cases available that attach and power from a USB external to host connection. Just be gentle but firm when connecting the drive, ans the cable ends don't take much abuse well.
507602
I have not personally tried a external hdd, I do know a xbox controller works, a keyboard and a mouse work, make sure the external hdd has its own power source as I tried using speakers and it fried my s3, and small usb flash drives also work,
2191292
This item may help, but only if your external HD has a power supply or connection issue. This kit provides an alternative interface, but is useless to address actual problems with the drive hardware itself.
335778
I haven't tried that, but I connect an external hard dive to a server with it and it's just like a USB on board. My only caveat would be that it sometimes disconnects if I let it hooked up for a long time. Might not be an issue if it's something like a mouse or pen device since you use it throughout the day.
2045392
I'm able to use this drive as external drive and internal. You need to install the connector based on your application.
389751
Power is provided internally via sata connection or you need an external enclosure if not installing internal drive.