Hi, my old AirPort Time Capsule's 2TB internal drive is getting full. Can I connect a 8TB external USB drive to the USB port in the back and make Time Capsule use that as a second data drive? I'm surprised a search on this topic came up empty. Thanks.
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Can AirPort Time Capsule back up to attached external USB drive?
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Yes.
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Works for just data, too.
Backup disks you can use with Time Machine - Apple Support
Time Machine can back up your Mac to any of these storage devices that are compatible with Time Machine.
Works for just data, too.
