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Usb Hub Question...any suggestions?

my manager has a Targus 4-port USB hub, and a Toshiba USB 20. External HDD....The Hub works well with any other USB device like USB mouse, 2Gb flash drive and even my PSP, but the problem is the External HDD isnt recognised when connected via the hub, but is recognised when connected directly to the system...

Any suggestions?? i mean is there any other driver i need to install before it is recognised??or what could be the problem??

Update:

ok...i think u are right....the usb hub is the pocket type, nd it cannot support the External HDD...ill tell him that

Update 2:

ok...i think u are right....the usb hub is the pocket type, nd it cannot support the External HDD...ill tell him that...thanks mehn

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  • 1 decade ago
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    the problem is in the hardware , but you cannot call it a fault...External Hdd requires a Hi speed USB 2.0..with direct power as compare to your psp , and other usb sticks , which cannot be delivered by a standard USB HUB...you have to connect directly to the system itself...

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