Do I need a powered USB-hub?

[Merijn]

I own a Raspberry Pi since yesterday evening. Got it running with Raspbian and I love this little machine already!

My next step is get BTSync running and attache a hard-drive. I'm thinking about buying a WD Elements 1TB

My question:
Can I plug this hd directly in the RaspberryPi or do I need to put a powered hub in between?

#I used search but could not find a clear answer.

[kusti8]

Which raspberry pi are you using. The raspberry pi B+ has enough power to power a HD, but any older will need a powered USB. If you run into any power problems, you can buy a powered USB hub.

[Merijn]

Thanks for your quick response

I'm using the B+

[mikronauts]

Make sure you use a 2A power supply, and turn on the high current output for USB

[Merijn]

Make sure you use a 2A power supply, and turn on the high current output for USB

Can you please explain how to turn on the high current output for USB?

I spend a great deal of last night trying to figure it out but with no succes.

[pluggy]

https://projects.drogon.net/testing-set ... erry-pi-b/