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# Adding and Removing an External USB Device

You can add external USB disks to either of the HP Media Vault’s two USB ports (one on the back and one on the front). Small USB disks, such as key disks and jump drives, can also be attached. Portable devices, such as cameras and phones, can be attached if your system detects those devices as USB storage devices. If you have any questions, check with the USB manufacturer to verify that the device is classified as a USB storage device.

The contents of the USB device are made available for media streaming once the device is plugged into the Media Vault.

| To connect an external USB drive

Plug the USB device into one of the USB ports on your server. If you have questions, see the documentation that came with your USB device. If you use a USB disk drive, it is recommended that you use a drive that conforms to USB 2.0 or later.

A shared folder is automatically created for the USB device when it is plugged into the USB port. For additional information, see Browsing Folders. Additionally, the USB device contents are available for media streaming. For additional information, see Streaming Media.

| Note
| The addition of multiple USB devices through an external USB hub is neither recommended nor supported.

| To add the USB drive to total storage

1. At the computer, click Start, All Programs, HP Media Vault, and then Control Center.
2. On the Tools tab, click Customize HP Media Vault.
3. You are prompted for an administrator name and password if you set one up. For additional information, see Editing System Settings.
4. Click the Disks tab.
5. The USB device is listed under USB Disks. Additionally, any folders on the USB device are automatically shared and available for media streaming.

| To remove a USB drive from total storage

1. At the computer, click Start, All Programs, HP Media Vault, and then Control Center.
2. On the Tools tab, click Customize HP Media Vault.
3. You are prompted for an administrator name and password if you set one up. For additional information, see Editing System Settings.
4. On the Disks tab, locate the USB device you want to remove.
5. Click Remove.
6. The drive is removed from the list of drives on the Disk Setting page. Disconnect the USB device from the server.

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