Usb Keys Tried & True

[redlaws]

Hi I was thinking about the different Usb keys Unraider use.

Does a metal or plastic case make any difference (do they get hot).

The size of memory eg 8gb plus (do add ons mean you need 32gb+ as a sweet spot).

Are the card readers still an option or mainly blacklisted because no guid for Tom to use.

 

Are mounting then on m/b or inside cases a better option.

If I get some feedback,  I might do a pole then, this might be useful for anybody that needs a usb newbie or experienced

brand & type, unit size, memory size, internal or ext mounted.

 

[redlaws]

I have all 8gb

 

brand & type, unit size, memory size, internal or ext mounted.

stronguim      normal                8gb  ext

kinston Dt101 normal                8gb  ext

 

scan disk cruzer for spare & 64

[sureguy]

The USB key shouldn't get hot, as it's mostly only being "used" during boot.  Unless you're using it for apps (which will kill it quickly) instead of a data disk or cache drive.  Also I can't imagine needing more than 8 GB (unless you're using it for apps). 

 

I'm currently using a Kingstion FCR-HS3 card reader, as is at least one other user, and I've updated it so I'm pretty sure it's not blacklisted.  I switched to this card reader as there is a problem with certain USB controllers under ESXi, and unRAID 6 that causes the usb device to reset constantly.  This doesn't happen if I use a reader. 

 

Due to the new procedure for moving licenses to new USB devices in unRAID 6, which is automated, and for me took less than 2 minutes, using card readers is less important than it used to be.  You are limited to using this automated process 1x/year, but if you are killing multiple usb devices per year, you're probably doing something wrong or have a hardware issue.

 

USB devices I've used successfully:

 

ATP Nano 4GB

Patriot 4GB Xporter

 

 

[wisem2540]

I prefer the Cruzer Fit drives.  Fits Flush into the USB port.  Very important for rackmount