Old Time Capsule Failed - A Couple of Questions About Possible Solutions...

[SparkyCanada]

Hi there.

I have an old Time Capsule (1 TB). I think it was purchased mid 2009 - but am unable to access it to determine this.

I do like the Time Capsule format - and think I would like to keep this in the future.

I also do a complete system back up to a 2nd external hard drive using C.C.C..

The existing problems with the Time Capsule now are:

1. Unable to back up data - it stalls after a few gig
2. Is not able to find my network
3. When I access the Time capsule using an Ethernet connection - I don't get the option to "Get Info" (so
I can not determine what make or model this unit is)

I have been unable to use Disk Utility to do a complete erase because Disk Utility does not always see the Time Capsule - or when it randomly does - will not erase the drive.

I was able to manually trash my back ups on there - including the "sparse file"

I am using Sierra as my O.S.


Here are my questions...

1. Should I purchase a recently discontinued Time Capsule?
2. Should I abandon the Time Capsule format of backing up?
3. Should I just purchase another external hard drive and and use C.C.C.?
4. Should I purchase a drive - attach it to my Airport Extreme and use this system to create a
Time Capsule back-up (I have read that some people have good success with this and other not so much
- depending on the drive purchased)
5. Knowing my problems listed above - would replacing the internal drive fix all of this? This looks like a
fairly inexpensive solution and I feel I could pull this off. Not sure what role the internal drive has in
terms of connectivity through WiFi... as well as my other issues...

Thanks,

Sparky

 

[matreya]

Those older time capsules were prone to failure. I'd simply buy another external hard drive and use time machine on it.

 

[Fishrrman]

I vote for option 3 above.

 

[SparkyCanada]

Thanks matreya & Fishrrman - this would appear to be the best idea/option.

Sparky

 

[matreya]

Thanks matreya & Fishrrman - this would appear to be the best idea/option.

Sparky

Oh, and avoid Seagate like the plague if it's a 3.5" HDD....

 

[SparkyCanada]

Interesting matreya - any particular reason?

Also - any particular drives you would recommend?

Thanks,

Sparky

 

[Fishrrman]

I suggest HGST (Hitachi) and Toshiba.

I'd also suggest using 2.5" form factor drives instead of 3.5", if you can.
In my experience, they seem to last longer.

 

[matreya]

Interesting matreya - any particular reason?

Also - any particular drives you would recommend?

Seagate drives have a poor reputation for their consumer-grade drives.

I recommend HGST and G-Tech (which is an arm of HGST) drives. Toshiba 3.5" drives are good also