Max drive size per IcyDock website is 6GB - will it work with any larger?
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As far as size goes, it is not the data storage capacity as that is really only limited by the OS you are running and way you configure the drive (e.g. 1 GPT w/ 3-2TB partitions). On the physical side, the dock accepts 1-3.5" HDD, which is the standard size for desktops. If you want to use a 2.5" HDD, which are used in laptops and "portable" external HDD enclosures, you would not want to use this model of the Icy Dock. On the functional side, this enclosure has kept my HDD running at ambient temperature, even when under a prolonged writing session.
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While I haven't tried a drive larger than 6 TB, I would respect that limitation since it must be a consequence of the Blizzard's engineering and design. As drives get larger, I suspect that the engineering will keep up with the increasing size of large drives; but you may be limited to 6 TB today. I know that Seagate has recently come out with 8 TB "archival" drives, but 6 TB seems to be today's norm for max capacity drives for the time being
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I am not sure of a 500GB as I don't have one that size to test, but I have used an old 40GB IDE WD drive and it worked fine.
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I have installed both 2.5 & 3.5 inch FF drives without any problems. That actual disk partition size is dependent of the OS. The largest drive I nave installed is 2TB and that has been working fine. I have no experience with larger disk drives.
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Hi, My Lenovo has 8 GB but maybe there are some cheaper versions that come with 6GB as well as less disk capacity . I think it depends on what you read at the site you are checking. regards Michael
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I'm running it with a 4 TB drive right now. Works great. I'm running Linux. It all just worked "out of the box" without needing drivers, Disk Manager, patches, or anything like that. You just have to remember to format your drive with "gpt" partition table, because the default ("msdos") partition table maxed out at 2 TB and will no longer work.
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I have 8gb in mine but it is not clear what the max is (as you probably know by searching the web.)
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Yes. Should be fine as long as you allow for at least 8GB of free disk space.
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Scuttle butt is: T60/T61 will only recognize 3GB max...at least w/ XP. Not sure of MS OS above that. Further, you need to match like types/mfg w/ RAM or afraid probs will arise. See thinkpads forum for more specific info...
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I am using it for a 350gb. I wouldn't think the capacity of the drive would be an issue, but then I'm not IT.Hope this is of some help.
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MANUFACTURER ANSWER: Thanks for asking! Our U3 dock should support a 4TB SATA drive. If you have an older dock you might need a firmware update: http://plugable.com/2013/03/05/usb3-sata-u3-firmware-update
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I can confirm 16 gb works. I have not tried larger, as it becomes a moot point. This unit does not support search/browse by folder from flash drive. So if you plan on using more than a couple of folders (which I would presume you would for a drive that size) move on and get a better unit. I very much regret choosing this one.
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I've heard yes. However, it takes 32 gig - not much room to actually run any other programs or store files once all is said and done. I didn't get a chance to find out because mine died about 2 weeks ago. Working off a laptop until I decide what to do. Not sure I'm blaming ASUS for that one as I go through machines very fast, lucky if I get 2 years out of anything...
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I Don't believe there is a drive size (as in number of Gigs) limitation . That pretty much relates to most all external drive enclodures. I DO reccomend (as with this model) that it have at least one fan for cooling. Currently I hace a 2TB drive in this particular model ,and have had No issues to date.Hope that helps (someone anyway) LOL HappyPuting. ;-)
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Sorry Rissa, not really sure on that. I just know 64GB is huge, probly bigger storage than any of us ever need, ha. I HaVe just sold this though & will be removing it. Thanks for contact tho, cheers:)
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If you have the sw for it. I am using 4 different size drives, the largest being 2 tb the smallest being 250 gb. I can access any drive or multiple drives through through the usb port.
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NO. It appears that 1TB is the max size supported. The v1.06 firmware will support 1.5TB drives, but D-Link has been promising to release it since October 2008. See this post by one of their engineers on their support forum:http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=2663.0
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Max supported size? Dimensionally, it fits every modern 3.5 inch drive I've tried. Gig/Terabyte wise, it doesn't care, the Serial ATA (SATA) data connectors pass through. If your drive will work without this dock, it should work with the dock. It's sort of like asking how fast a car can your garage handle. The garage doesn't care about speed, just if it will fit through the door.