Time Capsule A1409 Doesn't Recognise WD 18TB Elements HDD
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I've recently bought a WD 18TB Elements HDD and tried to connect it to the USB port on the rear of my A1409 Time Capsule. I've usually got an unpowered hub connected to the TC with three WD Elements HDDs attached (5TB, 6TB and 12TB) and they all run at once without issue.
I've formatted the new 18TB as Mac OS Extended (Journaled) GUID using Disk Utility; it appears to be setup the same as the other three WD drives. It works fine when plugged into my MB Pro.
When I plug it into the TC it spins up, then the TC light goes orange and it drops off the network (ie it's no longer available for my MB Pro to connect). When I unplug the WD 18TB drive, the light turns green again and the TC reappears as available.
I notice other threads advise the USB ports on these aren't all that reliable and a powered hub might resolve the issue. I'm willing to try that route, but unsure since the 12TB works OK when plugged in, and in fact the USB port will support a combined 23TB through the unpowered hub, so I don't know if this is the problem.
Hopefully wiser heads will have a solution. Thanks!