External HD with 211

[crockett_18]

I hooked an external drive to my 211. Nothing happened, when I pressed the DVR button on the remote, I received Error 958.

"The device connected has an unknown error and cannot be used as a DVR"

I should note that it was previously used for my PC, and still has files on it from my PC.

[thomasjk]

You have to activate the EHD by paying a $40.00 fee to convert your 211 to a DVR. See http://www.dishnetwork.com/supportsection/dvrconversion

[crockett_18]

I unplugged the USB and re-tried it, and the error went away.

Just have to call Dish now.

[BobaBird]

The Dish receiver will format the EHD, so make sure you have another copy of any of those PC files you don't want to lose.

[crockett_18]

All ready copied over the files. Just did not want to start the process with Dish, with that error message.

[Ray C@DISH Network]

The EHD cannot exceed 1 TB for the 211/211k receiver. Thanks.

All ready copied over the files. Just did not want to start the process with Dish, with that error message.

[P Smith]

The EHD cannot exceed 1 TB for the 211/211k receiver. Thanks.

Old value ... I did test and posted a positive result of using 2 TB drive as EHD with ViP211.

[BobaBird]

Been waiting over 4 months now for the 211k to get the same 2TB capacity update.

[P Smith]

Can't check for the 211k, but did 2 TB for 211 ... Did you try or just waiting a confirmation from someone else ? HDD prices is up 2x or 3x anyway.

[BobaBird]

Don't have a 211k to try. Seems odd it wouldn't have been upgraded around the same time, it at least hasn't appeared in the release notes, so it might be left as a user discovery.

[Grandude]

Can't check for the 211k, but did 2 TB for 211 ... Did you try or just waiting a confirmation from someone else ? HDD prices is up 2x or 3x anyway.
I don't have a 2 TB disk but do have a 211k if you would like to cruise up 101 to SR with your 2 TB we could try it out.:grin:

[P Smith]

NP, if gas and mileage will be compensated ;).

[mickeyboat]

Can I use one of those smaller (Playing card size) Disks say .5 TB that uses power to run it via the USB interface? I want to use it in my RV and there is not room for a larger disk! If not, other alternatives?

[P Smith]

You could try (while it not recommended); I saw many of those enclosures - almost all of them has a connector for external power (round hole), if your have it, just buy +5VDC 0.5A [center wire positive] power brick.

[dontech]

Can't check for the 211k, but did 2 TB for 211 ... Did you try or just waiting a confirmation from someone else ? HDD prices is up 2x or 3x anyway.

Just tried a WD 2TB Elements powered drive with my 211K and it failed to recognize the drive, giving an error that the drive was incompatible.. I have the same 1TB drive on my 211k and have no issues . Guess I will be using the 2TB drive on my 722K..

[P Smith]

Just tried a WD 2TB Elements powered drive with my 211K and it failed to recognize the drive, giving an error that the drive was incompatible.. I have the same 1TB drive on my 211k and have no issues . Guess I will be using the 2TB drive on my 722K..

That's bad news, perhaps the WD Elements is the culprit. I would try another USB enclosure with some well known good SATA-USB controller inside.
Can't imagine if FW of 211k is far behind of FW of 211.

[Ray C@DISH Network]

Has the external hard drive feature been activated on your account? Without this activation, you would not be able to use the EHD to convert the 211k to a DVR. The 722k doesn't require this activation. Please let me know. Thanks.

Just tried a WD 2TB Elements powered drive with my 211K and it failed to recognize the drive, giving an error that the drive was incompatible.. I have the same 1TB drive on my 211k and have no issues . Guess I will be using the 2TB drive on my 722K..

[dontech]

yes--no issues with the 1TB drive on the 211k, just the 2TB drive -thanks

[P Smith]

yes--no issues with the 1TB drive on the 211k, just the 2TB drive -thanks

Confusing ppl ... the thread is specifically for old 211.