Archer C7 V5 does not recognize external drive

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Archer C7 V5 does not recognize external drive
Archer C7 V5 does not recognize external drive
2020-03-07 10:33:41
Model: Archer C7  
Hardware Version: V5
Firmware Version: 1.0.11 Build 20190726 rel.57101(4555)

Hi guys,

I have a Seagate Expansion+ 4TB Model: SRD0NF2 hard drive. Currently my router does not detect it when I plug it in the USB port and I get the "Found 0 disks" message when I scan for a device. The funny thing is it was working a week ago. In the last week I have been backing up other disks to this one and performed some housekeeping (delete unnecessary/duplicate files). I did it through a PC, not the router and the Seagate was disconnected. When I connected it back it is not being found anymore. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

 

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Re:Archer C7 V5 does not recognize external drive
2020-03-07 19:54:40

@Svilen I have a similar issue with the same hard drive and router (though older version v2)... except mine recognizes it, just shows space of only 196MB for a 4TB hard drive! I know this doesn't help you, but figure issue may be related given same hard drive so piggy backing on your thread and hopefully bouncing it to the top.

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Re:Archer C7 V5 does not recognize external drive
2020-03-10 06:44:22

@Svilen 

 

With another hard drive plugged into the USB port, can it be detected? 

 

You can try to format the SD card after you backup all the files and connect it back to the C7.

 

Besides, you can repeat what you have done before through the router to do a comparative analysis. 

 

Good day. 

 

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2020-03-10 06:44:51
Nice to Meet You in Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: Connect TP-Link Archer BE550 to Germany's DS-Lite (Dual Stack Lite) Internet via WAN Archer GE550 - BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router Archer BE800 New Firmware Added Support for EasyMesh in AP Mode, DoH&DoT, and 3-Band MLO Connection Archer AX90 New Firmware Added Support for EasyMesh and Ethernet Backhaul If you found a post or response helpful, please click Helpful (arrow pointing upward icon). If you are the author of a topic, remember to mark a helpful reply as the "Recommended Solution" (star icon) so that others can benefit from it.
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Re:Archer C7 V5 does not recognize external drive
2020-03-14 18:47:37

@Kevin_Z I cannot backup and format a 4 TB drive, especially considering I bought it specifically for my backups. :) No encryption also. Plus - the same drive was working before.

 

BR,

Svilen

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Re:Archer C7 V5 does not recognize external drive
2020-05-12 18:27:05

Guys, any ideas anyone :( It is really an issue for me :(

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