Western Digital PiDrive 1TB - Working until 'data endpoint not connected'

[geoff_noob]

hi Sam

I note that fzinken suggests not using fstab, as if for any reason USB drive needs to be disconnected then OSMC won’t boot.

OSMC is configured to automount any external device you attach (e.g. to allow you to play movies somebody brings to you on a USB stick. You also can mount them permanently via fdisk if it is always connected. But not much advantages from that (and disadvantage is OSMC would not boot if harddisk not connected) So best give it the label you want it to be mounted with.

looks like this guidance is a few versions old, Is this still the case? Cheers, Geoff