Node 2i and BIG usb sticks ?
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OK, I've read about using small-ish USB sticks into the back of a Node 2i, but I have a library of a little under 1tb and want to put it all on a memory stick of even a M2 drive in a caddy.
Has anyone tried it and if so did it work?
I'm loathe to spend on either without knowing if it is likely to work so would really appreciate any help - thank you!
For what it is worth I'm not interested in other solutions - I have a nas but am thinking of retiring it, and anyway don't like the spin up delay when playing a playlist which contains both streamed songs and library tracks, hence wanting to have all my library available instantly. I hope that makes sense!
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Hi Steve
It will work... but back when we designed BluOS 10 years ago, it was always meant as a temporary solution. I recommend connecting that USB drive to your home router or purchasing a NAS for better performance. Here's why; https://support.bluos.net/hc/en-us/articles/360000465747
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Hi Tony,
That's really interesting, many thanks.
I may try a 1tb memory stick and plug it into my router as a network share.
The issue I have with my NAS is the spin-up time - ie when playing a playlist that consists of both streamed songs and songs from my cd library on the NAS. A streamed track first will play fine, but if the second track is from the library then unless the NAS is already fired up there is a long moments delay while it spins up.
So one more question - would a 1tb memory stick or a 1tb M2 drive be the better option? Is there any reason to choose one over the other aside from cost?
Again, many thanks for your help!
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The only catch Mark didn't mention in the other thread - the USB only provides 1.0A of power... you may need a USB drive with a separate power supply if the larger drive does not spin up. Other than that, storage is storage...
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Thank you again Tony. I'm looking at a 1tb M2 drive which seems to be within the 1amp limit, but if not a powered caddy will be on the list.
I'm amazed by the speed and helpfulness of the replies here - says a lot to me.
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