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* On Wednesday  19 Apr 2017  109 at 02:05 PM,
*  D.M. Procida said to The Natural Philosopher,
*   about Re: External 2.5" drive for backups ...
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You could always get a small 4-port USB Hub and hang your drive(s) off of it. 
2TB 2.5" drives work well in a USB 3.0 case, though I would consider 
supplementing the HUb power with a wal-wart supply! Using USB 3.0 cases would 
allow future use on said bus if needed. :)


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