Xbox One X with external HDD attached.

AlfredoMazzucchi · Nov 8, 2017

My Xbox One X, when it has an external HDD attached, when it is off, continues to feel a subtle noise inside the console (I have the xbox in "power saver" mode). If I unplug the external HDD, the noise disappears. Does anyone have my own problem? What can
it be? Thank you.

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jayrdi · Nov 8, 2017

How to merge internal HDD and external HDD to separate external HDD

I am picking up my Xbox One X on Tuesday and am trying to get organised for shifting all my data over.

I have an empty 4TB external HDD and I want to merge the data on my Xbox One internal HDD and the 2TB external HDD that is attached to it onto this new external HDD. Then I can just attach the new external HDD to the Xbox One X and I'm good to go.

Problem is, I don't know how to do this. Any help?

Thanks!

Seneika · Nov 8, 2017

Transferring content form Xbox one S to Xbox one X

Hi,

I have an Xbox one S with an external HDD attached to it with tons of games (like 2TB of games). I'm considering an upgrade to Xbox one X and I'd like to know if there's a way to simply connect the HDD to the new console and play the games. I mean, like
transferring the licences or something like that. I remember there was something like this on the 360 but I never got to use it.

Thank you.

Hordie · Nov 9, 2017

Hi Alfrythebestboy,

That's a very odd issue. Does that happen regardless of what USB port you plug your external hard drive in? Is it at all possible the USB drive is making the noise? Do you have the USB drive on or beside the Xbox? If it's on the Xbox it's possible that you're
hearing a buzz when the hard drive spins. Unfortunately this is a bit difficult to pin point without seeing / hearing the console. I would try relocating the hard drive (move off the Xbox, or sit it somewhere else near by), trying a different USB port, or
even re-positioning the Xbox and the hard drive (if possible).

Hope this helps!

AlfredoMazzucchi · Nov 1, 2018

Hi Alfrythebestboy,

That's a very odd issue. Does that happen regardless of what USB port you plug your external hard drive in? Is it at all possible the USB drive is making the noise? Do you have the USB drive on or beside the Xbox? If it's on the Xbox it's possible that you're
hearing a buzz when the hard drive spins. Unfortunately this is a bit difficult to pin point without seeing / hearing the console. I would try relocating the hard drive (move off the Xbox, or sit it somewhere else near by), trying a different USB port, or
even re-positioning the Xbox and the hard drive (if possible).

Hope this helps!
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The noise comes from the Xbox One X (only when the external HDD is connected).

I've tried several positions, but the problem persists.

Now I do not know if it's a "real" problem, but it always happens when the Xbox X is off and the external HDD is connected. When the external HDD is disconnected, the noise disappears! The noise is "light", almost imperceptible (only audible when it is near,
with the ear, to the xbox). I just wanted to know if it's normal.

AlfredoMazzucchi

Hi Alfrythebestboy,

That's a very odd issue. Does that happen regardless of what USB port you plug your external hard drive in? Is it at all possible the USB drive is making the noise? Do you have the USB drive on or beside the Xbox? If it's on the Xbox it's possible that you're
hearing a buzz when the hard drive spins. Unfortunately this is a bit difficult to pin point without seeing / hearing the console. I would try relocating the hard drive (move off the Xbox, or sit it somewhere else near by), trying a different USB port, or
even re-positioning the Xbox and the hard drive (if possible).

Hope this helps!

The noise comes from the Xbox One X (only when the external HDD is connected).

I've tried several positions, but the problem persists.

Now I do not know if it's a "real" problem, but it always happens when the Xbox X is off and the external HDD is connected. When the external HDD is disconnected, the noise disappears! The noise is "light", almost imperceptible (only audible when it is near,
with the ear, to the xbox). I just wanted to know if it's normal.

Hordie

Hi Alfrythebestboy,

That's a very odd issue. Does that happen regardless of what USB port you plug your external hard drive in? Is it at all possible the USB drive is making the noise? Do you have the USB drive on or beside the Xbox? If it's on the Xbox it's possible that you're
hearing a buzz when the hard drive spins. Unfortunately this is a bit difficult to pin point without seeing / hearing the console. I would try relocating the hard drive (move off the Xbox, or sit it somewhere else near by), trying a different USB port, or
even re-positioning the Xbox and the hard drive (if possible).

Hope this helps!

Son Of Sparda

I’m installing them on my console, not an External HDD. I own an Xbox One X.

Obsessive Power

Hi,

You can use USB external SSD drives on Series X/S or you can buy a 2.5" PC SSD and attach it to a SATA to USB 3.1 adaptor.

These drives are a lot faster than a standard USB 3 external HDD. However, you can only play Xbox One, Xbox 360 and original Xbox BC titles directly from them. Series X/S games can only be played from the internal drive or the optional Expansion Card.

Frathos

What brand of external USB HDD is it? Is it a USB 3.0 HDD? Have you tried plugging it into a different USB port on the console?

Make sure that the USB cable is securely and properly attached at both HDD and console end. If the drive has an external power brick, try unplugging it and re-plugging it into the power outlet while the HDD is attached to the console.

Xbox One X with external HDD attached.