Prime4 keeps ejecting HDD connected via USB

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I’ve got my PC hooked up to the Prime4 with a quality grade 5 meter USB3 cable. I try to sync my data but I keep getting messages now and then that drive drive was disconnected. So the whole system stops and corrupts the drive / database so I have to start all over again. Are there known issues with another cable than provided with the prime4?

Edit: just tried another time with the EngineDJ software to analyse the files on the prime. After a few minutes I get the message " Eject Drive - Drive not ejected properly. This action can corrupt the database… etc. etc." The share from the Prime4 isn’t there anymore. The sound devices are still there though. Typical.

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That cable may be too long.

Internal SSD in the P4 is a great idea on paper but may not suit all workflow.

you may want to consider getting a Portable SSD like the Samsung T7 or SanDisk extreme portable SSD.

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Thanks for your reply. My thoughts as well concerning the length of the cable. Despite the fact that it’s a quality build one. With the standard cable and my laptop it always worked fine but I really wanted to use the desktop. That’s more convenient in my situation. I’ll consider the USB SSD option. Thanks for the suggestion.

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Just a quick google search and it looks like it is too long.

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Yeah, this one (URL) is an interesting read as well https://www.yourcablestore.com/USB-Cable-Length-Limitations-And-How-To-Break-Them_ep_42-1.html