Airdisk or Time Capsule...

Even though I have been a Mac User for over 15 years I have never been a great iTunes fan. Mainly as I have since it's inception been a laptop user. However, after recently getting a fab new iMac I thought I had best get to grips with my iTunes phobia!
My grand plan was to store my iTunes library on an HD attached to my Airport Extreme as an Airdisc. (it is attached to a hub as a printer is also attached.)
This has proved to be fairly unsuccessful and iTunes constantly hangs, and then brings down the Finder as well when trying to copy albums to iTunes. Not always, but enough to make it unusable in an efficient way.
I suppose my question is, is this something that is possible and are others doing it successfully? Or is the USB attached drive just too slow a connection to make this a viable solution?
WouId I have been better of buying a Time Capsule or does this just have an internally attached USB drive?
Is there anything I can do to make this connection more stable and stop hanging both iTunes and the iMac?
I so want this to work, and surely it should. What do I need to do- go and buy an X Serve and hard wire it all!!!!!!

SimonJacobs wrote:
My grand plan was to store my iTunes library on an HD attached to my Airport Extreme as an Airdisc.
that should work quite well - i have this setup for my secondary (test) library, although the drive is hanging off my TC.
(it is attached to a hub as a printer is also attached.)
is that hub powered ?
I suppose my question is, is this something that is possible and are others doing it successfully?
yes.
Or is the USB attached drive just too slow a connection to make this a viable solution?
i don't think so. i would actually take a look at _*wireless interference*_.
download iStumbler (does not work with 10.6.x) or AirRadar (it has a trial period) and note the channels other networks in your vicinity are broadcasting on. change the channel(s) of your network as far away as possible from those.
WouId I have been better of buying a Time Capsule or does this just have an internally attached USB drive?
the TC is basically an extreme with a built-in hard drive. if you are keeping your precious media files on an airdisk (e.g. an extreme with USB drive attached or a TC), be aware that time machine will be unable to back up those files.
Is there anything I can do to make this connection more stable and stop hanging both iTunes and the iMac?
I so want this to work, and surely it should. What do I need to do- go and buy an X Serve and hard wire it all!!!!!!
actually, not a bad idea. wired connections are by far more reliable. You don't need an x serve - your extreme has 3 LAN ports (4 if it is configured to act as a bridge). if running ethernet cables throughout the house is no option, consider getting powerline adapters _*such as these*_.
my preference (and set up for my main library) would be an external firewire 800 drive connected directly to my Mac. all other Macs (and PCs) on my (mostly hardwired) network have access to the media files on the FW 800 via _*Home Sharing*_.

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    Let us know if any of this helps further.
    Cheers!

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    +• Replace the existing user account with the one you're transferring+
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    At this point the transfer will begin with a bar displaying the progress. Once completed click “Quit”.
    *Full Backup After Migration to New Mac*
    Bear in mind that in all cases Time Machine will not continue to backup the previous Macs’ backup sets but will perform a new full backup. This is normal. Time Machine will resume incremental backups after the full backup has completed. To view previous backups, Control-click or right-click the Time Machine icon in your Dock or Option-click the Time Machine menu extra and Choose "Browse Other Time Machine Disks," then select the previous Mac’s backup set. You will enter Time Machine and be able to browse your previous back ups and restore files. [http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1338]
    Let us know if this was helpful.
    Cheers!

  • Can you daisy chain time capsule??

    A while back I tried to daisy chain 2 lacie drives off of airport and that didn't work. 2 questions:
    1/from what I have read I can connect this to an airport extreme and that will work just like my lacie does now...
    2/Does anyone know if I would be able to use all 3??
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    I'll my 2cents worth here as there's some assumptions being made in these responses that IMO are misleading the author of this thread.
    1. Apple fully supports using Time Machine with the internal HDD located in the Time Capsule.
    2. It's a stretch to assume Time Machine can also safely (and with Apple's full support) also support USB AirDisk(s) attached to the Time Capsule. Recall that the earlier version of Time Capsule was the AEBS (10/100 or GbE) supported AirDisk(s) but their use with Time Machine was pulled from Leopard just a week before Leopard was released on Oct 26, 2007. At this time Apple has not made public what their future position is or will be in bringing back this feature.
    So for those that are thinking of using USB drive(s) with Time Capsule and hoping to use them with Time Machine I say be forewarned or at least wait for Apple to publically announce support for them before investing in the Time Capsule.

  • I'm receiving an error message that reads "The backup disk image '/Volumes/Data/my name's iMAC.sparesebundle" is already in use.  The time capsule is not backing up any files.

    I'm receiving this error message about my Time Capsule:
    "The backup disk image '/Volumes/Data/my name's iMAC.sparesebundle" is already in use.  The time capsule is not backing up any files.

    1. Open the Sharing preference pane and check that the computer name hasn't changed without your knowledge. For example, if the name was "X's iMac," it might now be "X's iMac (2)". In that case, restore the original name. You may have to click the lock icon in the lower left corner of the preference pane to unlock the settings. Test. If there's no improvement, or if the name had not been changed, continue.
    2. If you're backing up to a Time Capsule, or an AirDisk attached to a 2013 or later model AirPort Extreme base station, restart it in either of the following ways:
    ☞ Disconnect and reconnect the power adapter.
    ☞ Select the device in the AirPort Utility application and then select
              Base Station ▹ Restart
    from the menu bar.
    If AirPort Utility notifies you of a firmware update, install it.

  • Imac 20" problems ethernet to Time Capsule & Internet

    I have a 20" Core Duo Imac that I have connected via ethernet to my Time Capsule 1GB.
    When I access the internet initially the page does not load for about 10 seconds that comes down at full rate,(I have a Virgin 20MB connection). If I do a "SpeedTest" it shows full speed but again only after about 10 seconds of waiting.
    If I use the wireless function of the time capsule i have no problem with internet loading.
    I presume this is a ethernet problem, I have tried different cables and it is no different. I have looked at setting the speed to manual but still the same.
    Does anyone have any ideas....

    I would have to disagree with Smokerz. I've had repeated problems backing up to my airdisk through my AEBS when my computer was connected via an ethernet cable. Backups would go fine for a week or so, then suddenly the DMG wouldn't mount. There was no way to successfully repair it, and I'd have to start over again.
    I have several computers on my network, and they were all backing up just fine, except mine, which was connecting with a cable. The others were backing up wirelessly with no problems.
    Finally, on a hunch, I disconnected my ethernet cable from my AEBS and opted for using my Airport card. It seemed silly since the computer is right next to the AEBS, but it has been working for nearly a month with no significant errors.
    (Before someone asks, I did not have the Airport connection running simultaneously with the ethernet connection. I used only one at a time, and I had them correctly configured with good, working equipment.)
    Message was edited by: fletchbiz

  • Can't find backed-up files on Time Capsule

    I have a MacBook and, more recently, an iMac, both of which have been regularly backing up to a iTB Time Capsule. Then the hard drive on my MacBook, which contained all my iTunes and my photos, broke and had to be replaced. Now that I have my MacBook back with a new (but empty) hard drive, I want to restore all my old documents to it. But when I go into Time Capsule, "Documents" and "Music" are greyed out. All that I can recover are applications. Will someone please tell me that my old documents were in fact being backed up and that they can still be recovered?

    tom,
    Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
    The following may be helpful in migrating your data back to the new hard disk.
    *_Migrating User Data From One Mac to Another_*
    *Wirelessly or Directly Connected?* (For AirDisk Users)
    Bear in mind that for Time Machine to successfully migrate user data, the backup disk must be accessed in the same manner in which the backups were originally created. Otherwise, the backups may not be visible for migration.
    In other words, if backups were performed wirelessly to a hard disk attached to an Airport device, then the restoration will need to be performed wirelessly. On the other hand, if backups were performed with the hard disk attached directly to your Mac, then the restoration will need to be performed with the hard disk connected directly to your Mac You cannot perform backups via one means and be able to access them via another means.
    *Using Time Machine Before Initial Launch of New Mac*
    Before starting the new Mac for the first time, attach the hard disk that contains the Time Machine backups from the old Mac.
    Start the new Mac and begin the setup process. At some point it will ask you if you would like to Migrate/Import user data from another computer or a Time Machine backup disk. Follow the prompts and select the date of the backup you would like to restore your user data from. Once the migration is complete use Disk Utility to repair any permissions issues.
    *Using Time Machine After Initial Launch of New Mac*
    If you have already created a User Account on the new Mac using a DIFFERENT Username and Password from the old Mac, then do the following:
    Attach the hard disk containing the previous Macs' Time Machine backups to the new computer.
    Go to Applications --> Utilities --> and launch Migration Assistant.
    At the welcome dialogue click "Continue." You may be required to enter your Admin password.
    For Migration Method choose "From a Time Machine backup or other disk".
    Select the hard disk containing the previous Time Machine backups. (Give Migration Assistant some time as it scans the disk for eligible data to migrate.)
    Now select which User Accounts you would like to migrate over.
    However, if you have already created a User Account on the new Mac using the SAME Username and Password as the old Mac, then you will need to do this:
    Create a new User Admin Account on the new Mac with a completely unique name.
    Now, delete the first User Account you created on the new Mac - The one that is identical to the old Mac. (Of course, backup any important files that were created using the new User Account before deleting it.)
    Finally, use Migration Assistant as described above to move the old User Account data over from the Time Machine backups.
    *Full Backup After Restore*
    Bear in mind that in all cases Time Machine will perform a full backup after a full restore. This is normal. Time Machine will resume incremental backups after the full backup has completed. To view previous backups, Control-click or right-click the Time Machine icon in your Dock or Option-click the Time Machine menu extra and Choose "Browse Other Time Machine Disks," then select your previous backup volume. You will enter Time Machine and be able to browse your previous back ups and restore files. (http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1338)
    Let us know if this was helpful.
    Cheers!

  • Time Machine backup via ethernet to Time Capsule

    I need to replace my 5 year old FireWire hard disk. I'm considering a Time Capsule and would connect it to my main Mac via ethernet.
    Will my iMac see the Time Capsule disk and mount it on the desktop? And can I use it for Time Machine backups when connected with ethernet (rather than AirPort)?
    I assume Time Capsule will do the above, but would like to hear from users who's used it like this. Thanks!

    I would have to disagree with Smokerz. I've had repeated problems backing up to my airdisk through my AEBS when my computer was connected via an ethernet cable. Backups would go fine for a week or so, then suddenly the DMG wouldn't mount. There was no way to successfully repair it, and I'd have to start over again.
    I have several computers on my network, and they were all backing up just fine, except mine, which was connecting with a cable. The others were backing up wirelessly with no problems.
    Finally, on a hunch, I disconnected my ethernet cable from my AEBS and opted for using my Airport card. It seemed silly since the computer is right next to the AEBS, but it has been working for nearly a month with no significant errors.
    (Before someone asks, I did not have the Airport connection running simultaneously with the ethernet connection. I used only one at a time, and I had them correctly configured with good, working equipment.)
    Message was edited by: fletchbiz

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