[SOLVED] External HDD power down

[rodrigomendoza]

(24th Apr, 2013 02:41 PM)f1vefour Wrote:  Are you certain the drive is not /dev/sdb1

Completely sure is /dev/sda1

Thanks

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(24th Apr, 2013 06:38 PM)Fred Wrote:  The WD Passport drives are meant to be powered through the usb port right? If that's the case, the raspberry pi is probably not able to supply enough power. A externally powered usb hub should solve this, but I have no experience in this because I am using a disk that has it's own external power supply.

Yes it uses power from the same usb that is connected to the RPi. What wonders me the most is that it works for some time and then starts to fail. I don't know if there some kind sleep function on the drive or something like that.
I already place an order for this hub. I'll comment on the results once i get it.

Thanks.