New DVR expander didn't add space

[pasjr1972]

I just purchased the WD DVR expander but it doesn't appear to have added any space because when I go to record a new show my HD TIVO gives me a list of programs it will erase in order to record it.

The TIVO was pretty full when I added the expander, would that matter??

[WK-Michael]

Has it actually deleted any shows since you attached the Expander?

[pasjr1972]

No, it doesn't appear to have deleted anything, and since there is no "space available" report or meter I can't really tell if it's there...

[WK-Jeff]

What size drive do you have inside the TiVo, and what is your capacity reading in the system information screen?

[pasjr1972]

It's the standard TIVO HD unit, isn't it 20 hours??? The expander is the 500gb WD, TIVO approved unit.

[WK-Michael]

Maybe it's a loose eSATA cable? Have you tried rebooting the TiVo HD?

[pasjr1972]

I haven't yet, I had just followed the instructions as far as powering off the TIVO then connecting the expander, then powering back up.. I will go do a reboot and see...

Should I see the capacity numbers change in the system setttings if it's working?

[pasjr1972]

Hey!!! After rebooting it recognized the unit and ask to set it up... I was under the impression that if the unit was off when the unit was connected initially that it would recognize it... I guess not... Any, thanks for the suggestion..