mstadnik writes:

Cable Specs:
- SA 8300HD
- Mystro, 2.4.6-19-pvt
- TWC Columbus, OH

Hardware purchased:
- Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EADS 1TB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive OEM ($79.99 - OEM = simply the bare drive in wrapping, nothing else comes with it - bought at local retailer)
- Antec MX-1 USB2.0 & eSATA External Enclosure, which includes necessary eSata cable that fits into back of 8300HD and WD drive ($50 - bought online)

Setup/Install:
1. Followed the steps exactly as outlined in post #7693 (hat tip to phousley) of this thread.
2. After 8300HD finished booting up, and turned power on 8300HD box, it asked whether I wanted to format the newly found drive. Selected "A" on remote control (for yes), wait 10 seconds or so while drive is formatting, and then the 8300 displayed a "Successful format…" message on the screen.
3. All Done

Results/Testing
- DVR List went from showing 75% full to 10% full after new HDD installed
- Recorded multiple programs simultaneously without any glitches, skips, or freezes
- FF, Rewind, Instant Replay, Slow Motion, Pause all still worked without issue while recording multiple program

Comments:
- I made the hardware choices I did due to the fact that the combo of WD hard drive and Antec enclosure work well with most of the various boxes (I also have an 8240HDC in another room) and software versions that TWC offers. And of course, because both products had favorable reviews and some other factors that I desired (cooling capabilities of enclosure and quiet/energy efficient drive). This combo may also prevent me from having to incur hardware replacement costs down the road in the event TWC makes some major changes or I move.
- There are I'm sure cheaper solutions, depending on sales and such, that work just as well. Remember to check this link for other hardware alternatives (http://www.baseportal.com/baseportal/xnappo/main)


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