Toshiba mini external driver.usb 2.0

I have bought a mini PC android 7.
I'd also bought a mini external driver, when I put the USB into the mini PC
it connects okay at the it says it is blank u-disk. its a (Toshiba mini external driver.usb 2.0)
I have put some photos to test , but it still says the same.
in the settings it said (unavailable)
could you please help me
thank you
system: mini PC android 7
version 2.2
kernel version 2.6.32.9-default
build number generic-Eng2.2 froyo ver1.5.5-20110920.103830

Hi
Did you get the same error message connecting another external USB 2.0 HDD or an USB flash memory stick to this notebook?
Test this
Maybe it HDD issue.
Furthermore the USB 2.0 provides an 500mA power if an external USB HDD or USB device would need more power, an issue could appear.
In such case its recommended to connect an USB hub with an external power source between the notebook and USB device

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