Connected SSD for DVR

[Anderdea]

I’m new here so please bear with me. I am considering the HDHR flex 4 DVR unit. I will be using it with an Nvidia Shield Pro streamer and eventually with PLEX. I have a 500GB USB 3.0 SSD. From what I’ve read I can plug it into the USB port on the back of the Flex unit for local DVR recordings. Is this correct? Also should I format the SSD before plugging it in and if so what format. I’m assuming probably Xfat.
Thanks.

[nickk]

That will work.

If the drive is blank the HDHomeRun will format it. If not black go to http://hdhomerun.local/ and click the format button.

The HDHomeRun uses XFS as the filesystem.

[Anderdea]

Thanks for the quick response. I will be using it on a Nvidia Shield Pro streamer and Plex. Will I have to install the software first and scan for channels on a PC prior to installing it on the Shield?

[signcarver]

The usb port on the flex is only for recording with SD's own dvr and playback is typically only through the official hdhr apps, not third party apps like plex.

[Anderdea]

So the USB port won’t take a standard SSD? Well that sucks. I’m sure the SD HD is pricey.

[Anderdea]

I don’t understand. I looked at the SiliconDust HDHomeRun Servio and it looks like it only has a Ethernet connection not a USB to plug into the SiliconDust HDHomeRun Flex 4K ATSC 3.0 NextGen TV. So what can be plugged into the USB port on this OTA tuner?

[Anderdea]

Alls good. I found the info regarding the HDHR Flex DVR USB use and requirements.