Can I use a small external notebook drive that is powered by the USB Port?
No. Your external drive must have its own power supply. Digital Home has received one report of someone claiming to have successfully used a USB powered drive with their satellite receiver, however, we must warn readers that the USB port on the Bell receivers were not designed to handle the power requirements of an external hard drive. Bell advises users to use a drive that plugs into an AC outlet. To minimize the risk of damage to your receiver, its advice Digital Home readers heed.
