Can you backup your time capsule using an external USB Hard disk?

I have seen a lot of complaints about time capsule drive failures and the total loss of the data in it. I'm pretty sure this ISN'T possible, but it's a feature I'd love to see: The ability to backup your time capsule to an external Hard disk via USB, or even write to a DVD using airdrive.

Basically, can you mirror your time capsule with an external hard disk?

Thanks.

• Asked by Matthew C from Wakefield
• Aug 16, 2010
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Can Time Capsule Be Used as an External Hard Drive and Backup at The Same Time?

I know that the time capsule can be used as an external hard drive, but can it be used as a normal external HD and a time machine backup at the same time?

• Asked by Kraig B from Boise
• May 25, 2012
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Can I back up an external hard drive using Time Capsule?

I have Time Capsule set up to back up my iMac, but I would also like to backup my external hard drive that stores all of my music and movies. Can Time Capsule back up my external hard drive?

• Asked by Kenneth S from Atlanta
• Jul 4, 2012
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Can I use Time Capsule as back up disk AND external drive?

I'm thinking in buy a TC 2TB, but I don't need 2TB to backup my MBP, so can I use 1TB for backup and 1TB for storage other files?

• Asked by Tiago S from New York
• Jun 8, 2010
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Can I transfer existing Time Machine backups from an external hard drive to the Time Capsule

• Asked by Brian C from Charles Town
• Dec 24, 2009
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Can I make a backup of my TimeCapsule backup?

The issue I'm wanting to avoid is loss of data if I lose both the computer and the Time Capsule (i.e. fire or theft). So can I attach an external hd to the Time Capsule and set it to make backups of the Time Capsule backup. I would then rotate external hard drives, keeping one locked in a fireproof safe or off-site. Or is there another way to achieve this?

• Asked by Brad E
• Aug 12, 2010
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Can I use an old TC as an external drive attached via USB to a new Time Capsule?

I want to upgrade my 1st gen TC to the 2TB 2nd gen. Once I do that can I use the old TC as an external hard drive attached via USB to the new TC? Or even use it attached directly to my Macbook? Basically, can it run without issues without using it as a gateway?

• Asked by Sean D from Chelsea
• Jun 9, 2010
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Can Time Capsule back up a shared hard drive?

I want to know if Time Capsule can backup a wireless external hard drive connected to an Airport Extreme on the same network?

• Asked by Ethan K from Pennsauken
• Mar 9, 2010
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can time capsule backup my Mac using a WiFi signal rather than a hard cable?

I want to do away with cable internet. I will use my iPhone as a WiFi hotspot allowing the Mac access to the internet. Can the Time capsule still back up my Mac?

• Asked by Victor A from Chula Vista
• Oct 29, 2011
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Does the initial first back-up performed on Time Capsule have to be wireless or is there a way to do so hard-wired?

I've used Airport Extreme with a 1TB drive connected via USB. Performing the initial backup wirelessly takes an extraordinary long time.

Is there a way to perform the first back up "hard-wired" to the Time Capsule and then allow subsequent backups to occur wirelessly?

• Asked by Edward C from Washington
• Jul 7, 2011
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