Transfer recordings to external hard drive from hopper 3

[Jangona]

I have a hopper 3 and want to be able to transfer my recordings to an external hard drive. I ordered the WD 2TB elements HDD and plugged it into the hopper expecting it to pop up and say it had to format the drive. It did nothing although I could see the power light on the external drive. I was reading it has to be a self powered drive to work but I couldnt find anything that is self powered.

 

[harshness]

I was reading it has to be a self powered drive to work but I couldnt find anything that is self powered.

The self-powered requirement is typically not optional (whether or not you can find one). You may be able to use a powered USB hub to provide power for the drive.