# Cannot mount USB HDD

**URL:** https://dietpi.com/forum/t/cannot-mount-usb-hdd/4703
**Category:** General Discussion
**Created:** [6 December 2020 22:51 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/cannot-mount-usb-hdd/4703 "2020-12-06T22:51:06Z")
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### Author: ![Joulinar](https://dietpi.com/forum/user_avatar/dietpi.com/joulinar/32/57_2.png) [@Joulinar](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/Joulinar)
#### Post date: [8 December 2020 20:07 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/cannot-mount-usb-hdd/4703/7 "2020-12-08T20:07:59Z")

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regarding the sata adaptor. Maybe you can have a look to this [https://dietpi.com/forum/t/default-boot-order/4698/5](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/default-boot-order/4698/5)  
Not sure if yours have similar chipset.

And yes, you can mount an additional HDD. just ensure to specify an own new mount point. Best to have bother powered by a dedicated power suppley

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