Can i partition the time capsule so i can use it as a server as well?

can i partition the time capsule so i can use it as a server as well?

In order to partition the Time Capsule, you would have to open up the Time Capsule case, pull the hard drive, install it in a separate enclosure, connect the enclosure directly to your Mac, and then use Disk Utility for the partitioning operation.
Then, you have to reverse the entire process to install the drive back in the Time Capsule.
In addition to being a lot of work, something like this will void the warranty on the Time Capsule.
Niel's suggestion of creaing a disk image on the Time Capsule drive to reserve a given amount of space would be by far the easiest way to accomplish things.

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  • Can you partition the Time Capsule hard drive?

    I would like to back up through AirportExtreme 2 different Macs with Time Machine
    but obviously I would first need to partition the Time Capsule HD !
    Is it possible and how would I go about this? I can't find no infos in the manual...
    Thanks for your help.

    First you do not have to partition the drive to backup multiple computers. Each computer creates a separate file for the backup.
    Second there is no way (currently) to partition the drive without taking the TC apart, removing the hard drive, putting it in an external drive enclosure, and partitioning it.

  • Partitioning the Time Capsule

    I'm sorry if someone already asked these questions. I tried t find the answers but wasn't getting what I needed.
    I just bought a 2 TB Time Capsule with the intent of using it for backups, but mostly for an external hard drive. I don't even see the point in getting one so large if you can't use it for external storage. I've been trying to partition the drive using Disk Utility, but it was saying that the amount I was giving the backup (I tried anywhere between 300-600 GB) was too small.
    I tried a half and half partition after an initial backup. It said there was an error, but then it went ahead and partitioned it anyways. I keep having problems staying connected to the Time Capsule, and air port utility doesn't find it in the scan many times, and I don't know what the problem is.
    I'm willing to wipe the whole thing clean and start over if someone would be able to help me take the steps to set up a 500 GB partition for backups, and the other 1.5 TB for external storage.
    Any ideas?

    Well, in skimming through the forums I remember reading something about being able to use disk utility to partition the time capsule, so I tried that from a couple different angles.
    One thing to keep in mind here is that you cannot partition the TC's internal hard drive with Disk Utility. Instead you can use the Disk Utility to create a Disk Image (.dmg) on this drive which you can mount on your Mac's desktop and treat pretty much like a network drive. It is NOT a true partition. The advantage of this option is that you don't have to remove the TC's drive. The major drawback is that you will not be able to mount this Disk Image from Windows.
    If you really want to partition the drive, it will have to be removed. A drive caddy (they go by different names) is basically an adapter that you "plug in" a raw drive in one end and it connects to your computer with USB. However, you need to also be aware removing the drive will void the warranty. In this configuration, the Disk Utility can actually partition the drive.

  • HT1178 i can't connect the time capsule with my mac using the aiport utility. i want to use the time capsule to make backup for my mac book pro. the time capsule is giving a flashed amber light. please advice me

    the time capsule is giving flashed amber light and i cant connect it to my mac book pro. i want to use it with the time machine to make backup for my mac. please advice me.

    To do the setup, plug it in via ethernet.. do not try to setup over wireless.. Once it is setup you can plug the TC into the network and use wireless.
    Most likely you will use the TC in bridge to an existing modem router.. but we cannot help as you have no details of the network setup.
    I do recommend in the setup of the TC you use SMB type names.. that means, short, no spaces pure alphanumeric.. as later Mac OS do have issues with long names, spaces and that apple shocker, the apostrophe.

  • HT201250 My time capsule is not allowing a back up indicating the 'time capsule is already in use'.  The system is set to back up and remove the oldest back up so it is not 'in use' as far as can see.  I believe something is in error.  Thoughts?

    I am new to this capability.  My problem is that my time capsule is not allowing a back up and indicates, The Back up 'is already in use' yet I have made no changes since I set the system up and now I am seeing this failure.  Thoughts?

    Thoughts?
    Bugs in Mavericks.
    Make sure that no other Macs are backing up at the time
    Pull the power cord from the back of the Time Capsule
    Count to ten
    Plug the power cord back into the back of the Time Capsule
    Wait a few minutes, then try a backup

  • Is it possible to connect an external drive to the time capsule that I could use to store and access my primary iTunes files?

    I would like to move my music files to an external drive that my iMac iTunes could access wirelessly and I'm wondering if it is possible to do so through connecting a drive to my Time Capsule.

    This can be done....but if you move your iTunes Media folder to the drive that is connected to the Time Capsule, you might first want to think about how you will backup these important files.
    Time Machine cannot backup the files back to the Time Capsule, so you will need to use a commercial backup application like Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper to copy the files back to the Time Capsule drive.
    As long as you plan to add a hard drive, you might want to consider an alternate plan:
    Connect a hard drive directly to your Mac using USB or FireWire and move the iTunes Media Library there. Then, Time Machine will back up both your Mac and the hard drive, so you have original copies on one drive and backups on another.
    Whatever you decide, be sure to follow the correct instructions to move the iTunes Media Folder. You cannot simply drag and drop.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1449

  • Is there a capability to save/export the time capsule settings file when using the iphone/ipad airport utility. the "file" button does not exist on the latest airport utility app.

    is there a capability to save/export the new airport 2TB time capsule settings file when using the iphone/ipad airport utility. set-up wasn't a problem but the "file" button does not exist on the latest airport utility app v6.3 to save the configuration file.

    the "file" button does not exist on the latest airport utility app v6.3 to save the configuration file.
    Sounds like you are a bit confused with version numbers.
    Latest AirPort Utility version for the iPhone / iPad is 1.3.3.  There is no option or capability to export/import settings on the iOS version(s) of AirPort Utility.....although you could take a series of screen shots and save them for future reference.
    AirPort Utility 6.3.x is found on a Mac.....not on iPhone / iPad. Export and Import options are found under the File menu in 6.3.x.

  • TS2655 imac can no longer find the time capsule to add it...how do i fix this

    my imac can no longer find the time capsule....i had to delete the old network and re add the time capsule to create a new one and now the imac keeps searching for the base and cant locate it

    If you mean that Time Machine can't find the Time Capsule, I'd try using the Time Machine panel of System Preferences to redeclare your backup disk.  If that's not what you mean, please explain.

  • Can I use the Time Capsule as a media server

    As many, I have hundreds of CDs.  I was hoping I could store all of my music on the time capsule as well as movies I have purchased and pictures, and use it as a media server.  I've heard yes and no in other forums.  Any ideas?

    The Time Capsule is a dumb hard drive with no brains. It is not a media server and will not ever be one.
    If you want to put your music and movies on the Time Capsule, you can do so, just like you could place them on any external hard drive.
    But, you will need to have a DLNA server running somewhere else on your network to be able to do anything with the data on the Time Capsule.
    Best to use the Time Capsule as it was designed and intended.....for backups....not any active or everyday files.
    Speaking of backups, if you place your music and movie files on the Time Capsule.....how will you then back up those files to another hard drive?

  • Can I use a Lenovo laptop with the time capsule for a router?

    Can I use the Time capsule as a wireless router with a lenovo laptop as well as a Mac Book?

    Yes.

  • Can the hard drive from the Time Capsule be used as USB drive only?

    My Time Capsule "router" kept losing the wireless capabilty, so I purchased an Airport Express (with the dual-band router).
    I'd like to salvage the Time Capsule hard-drive portion and connect it to a USB port.
    But when I plug-in the Time Capsule, the light blinks yellow suggesting some configuration problem.
    When connecting to a USB port, my iMac will not detect a new device.
    Can the Time Capsule hard-drive be used separately from the router?

    Can the hard drive from the Time Capsule be used as a USB drive only?
    Sorry, but no. The Time Capsule is a network drive, so it must be connected to a network using an Ethernet or wireless connection. The USB port on the Time Capsule is there only to add additional storage capacity.
    Can the Time Capsule hard-drive be used separately from the router
    Yes, you would configure the Time Capsule in Bridge Mode to do this. If you do not need the wireless capability, you can turn the wireless off on the Time Capsule.

  • When I try to partition my time capsule it won't show up in disc utility. What do I do?

    I want to partition my new 2 TB time capsule. I can see it and set it up with time machine just fine but it won't show up in disc utility.

    Sorry, it is not possible to partition the Time Capsule disk unless you first crack open the Time Capsule, remove the hard drive, and place it in a separate enclosure.
    Unfortunately, this will void the warranty.
    Your best bet if you want to reserve a given amount of space on the Time Capsule disk is set up one or more Disk Images using Disk Utility.
    Apple really designed the Time Capsule for Time Machine backups. While it is possible to store other data on the drive, it is not recommended. If at all possible, consider using another USB or Firewire drive for your other data.

  • TS3679 I got the time capsule and it seems to be backing up everyday. For some reason I am running out of local disk space, and it looks like around 30 percent of the space is used in "Backup". Shouldn't back up space only be used in the time capsule?

    I would also like to know how can I delete/release the "backup" space used in my local hard drive? Why do I need the time capsule if it's using my local hardrive to back up?

    I would also like to know how can I delete/release the "backup" space used in my local hard drive? Why do I need the time capsule if it's using my local hardrive to back up?

  • Where Should I put the time capsule?

    Where Should I put the time capsule?
    I'm using a wireless modem/router provided by the internet company, and both (the TC and the router) are located next to the pc, in the living room . Using this way, I don't have signal in my bedroom. Should I get a signal amplifier?
    Thanks!

    It would be better to use EOP adapters (homeplug is another name) or ethernet to locate the TC closer to your room.. you can use another apple router to extend the wireless if you need to.

  • HT1449 I moved my itunes library to the time capsule. Everytime I put the computer to sleep, I have to change the location back to the time capsule. I cannot get the iTunes library to stay located in the time capsule.

    My itunes library does not stay in its new location in the time capsule. Every time I put the computer to sleep or leave it alone for awhile, the itunes location goes back to the original location in the macbook. Then I have to change the location back to the time capsule and wait for it to reorganize all the files again. So the question is how to keep my itunes in its new location the time capsule?

    Welcome to the discussion area!
    +Can someone please provide a definite answer, or at least warn against using the TC as a shared media device on a network. The whole point of getting such a device is to be able to offload large multimedia libraries from the laptops, yet access a shared library when networked. N'est ce pas?+
    We're all users here...not pros...so you'll get few definitive answers on a forum with varying opinions about almost every subject.
    My opinion would be this: Apple designed the Time Capsule for Time Machine to automatically backup all the files on your Mac and other Macs in the household on a regular basis and provide a way to retrieve a file that had been deleted recently by mistake. It's a pretty good router as well.
    If you check the info about the Time Capsule on Apple's site, the main features mentioned are backup of your Macs and a dual band wireless network capability.
    The Time Capsule was never designed to be a media server housing audio, video and other multi-media files and has never been promoted as such. Nevertheless, some users seem to have adopted the stance that this should be one of the benefits of the device, if not a main feature.
    There may be a need for media server type device, but the Time Capsule, at least at this time, is not the answer. If you feel otherwise, you might want to speak directly to Apple and let them know via Time Capsule Feedback.

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