Xbox One X and WD External HD Sleep issues....

Discus and support Xbox One X and WD External HD Sleep issues.... in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; I have an Xbox One X and have been using a WD MyBook 4TB for a while now... I was using it with my previous Xbox One to store a few of my games. I... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by Eruditious, Dec 1, 2018.

  1. Eruditious
    Eruditious Guest

    Xbox One X and WD External HD Sleep issues....


    I have an Xbox One X and have been using a WD MyBook 4TB for a while now... I was using it with my previous Xbox One to store a few of my games. I recently switched to a WD EasyStore 10TB because there was a good deal on it.
    After moving all the info over to the new external drive, I noticed the drive would not fully stay asleep. I checked a few forums and changed a few settings within the consoles Power Options and still no help. I even exchanged the drive to another one thinking
    it could be the drive. I am still having the same issues with the newer drive. The drives light will blink like normal when it is off letting me know the power is still on, question is, should I just unplug it from the console when not in use (which will
    be a major pain)? I never had to do this before...

    :)
     
    Eruditious, Dec 1, 2018
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  2. NewBlacksmurf
    NewBlacksmurf Guest
    Need Advice On External Drive

    Hi Lakerchickie,

    Mighty Miro WD has good info in their response.

    I will only add that HD's do not all work the same or response the same to the Xbox One.

    I have had more success with using the WD MyPassport Ultra 1TB HD.

    *My only suggestion is to not purchase an external HD that needs to use a power plug in addition to USB 3.0
     
    NewBlacksmurf, Dec 1, 2018
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  3. wHiTeDuSt18
    wHiTeDuSt18 Guest
    External hard drive issues

    I have a WD 3.0 1tb external hard drive for my xbox one. I have been using this External HD for months with no issues. Today, my xbox suddenly no longer recognizes my external HD. I have done multiple hard resets and tried different USB ports on the console
    and the xbox one still will not recognize the hard drive. i have looked over multiple posts and havent found a resolution. I am a preview member and have a day one console. Can any one help resolve my issue please?

    Thanks
     
    wHiTeDuSt18, Dec 1, 2018
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  4. coco meat train
    coco meat train Guest

    Xbox One X and WD External HD Sleep issues....

    My only guess is that it’s because the drive is externally powered. As long as you have it set to power down the drive in the system settings when not in use I’m assuming it’s entering a low power standby state. If you start unplugging it fully I fear
    over time you might have some data corruption. I would just leave it as-is.
     
    coco meat train, Dec 1, 2018
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  5. coco meat train Win User

    Xbox One X and WD External HD Sleep issues....

    My only guess is that it’s because the drive is externally powered. As long as you have it set to power down the drive in the system settings when not in use I’m assuming it’s entering a low power standby state. If you start unplugging it fully I fear
    over time you might have some data corruption. I would just leave it as-is.
  6. Legendgenesis Win User

    External hard drive issues and formatting

    I'm currently using a 4TB WD portable HD with my X as I don't have to plug it in to an external power source, and it works great.
  7. Crooked Delight Win User

    Okay please read the whole paragraph before reply, this issue is very funky and specific.

    Just tried after updating alpha skip ahead to 714, issue still persists.

    Microsoft if you are reading this forum thread, do realize the issue is when I am trying to transfer from one external drive to another external drive. Internal to external works all day and night.

    Your patch didnt clarify that point.

    I have bought 2 WD drives

    WD 8TB

    they are supported for ps4 pro and in theory should support xbox one x as well.

    No one on here or reddit has reported issues with WD with power supply bombing on the console.
  8. NewBlacksmurf Win User

    Need Advice On External Drive

    Hi Lakerchickie,

    Mighty Miro WD has good info in their response.

    I will only add that HD's do not all work the same or response the same to the Xbox One.

    I have had more success with using the WD MyPassport Ultra 1TB HD.

    *My only suggestion is to not purchase an external HD that needs to use a power plug in addition to USB 3.0
  9. GrowlingYapper Win User

    External hard drive rpm?

    Yes it should be fine WD is a pretty safe bet for external HDs along with seagate
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