How to Make External USB Storage Available on Network

Question

Version: SFVH (SFOS 17.0.3 MR-3) 
 Is it possible to attach external storage via USB and make it available to the LAN? 
 I've demoted my Linksys WRT1900AC to a bridge to gain the added security of having an XG firewall. The only feature I appear to be 'losing' is the ability to attach my USB RAID storage and make it available to internal network users. 
 I've done some due diligence in searching the forum (and Google) for ways to make this available under the XG OS, but it would appear that this is not a feature that is currently available. Can someone please confirm? ...or let me know if I've missed an option somewhere. 
 As mentioned above, I'm running SFVH (SFOS 17.0.3 MR-3) on a Dell desktop...so I have available USB ports. 
 Thanks in advance.

rfcat_vk · Accepted Answer

Hi, 
 that is not a feature of any real network security device, it is a security risk. You will need to have a switch or something similar within your network that can put usb devices on your internal network. 
 I would further suggest you buy a cheap modem and put your linksys on your network as the USB access and WIFI AP. 
 Ian

rfcat_vk · Answer

Hi, 
 use the linksys on your network, don't put it in bridge mode, just don't connect anything to the wan interface and make sure all devices point at the XG for their gateway and DNS. 
 Ian

guruerror · Answer

Thanks for the quick reply. That was my line of thinking also, but thought I'd throw the question out there. 
 The problem with the WRT1900AC is that when you put it in Bridge mode you lose the 'Attached Storage' capability; and my core switch is an Adtran 1534p and I don't think it has external storage capability, for similar reasons. 
 It's really a small concern considering the added security I'm gaining from the XG. I'll simply figure out another solution for my network storage. 
 Thanks again for the quick reply.