Can I use an optical drive as a backup drive for File History?

I wish to use a DVD drive as a backup...win now calls it file history... drive.  The flash drives and HDs show up an an option but not the external or internal optical drives.  Can they be used?
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An external drive, network or Cloud drive are seen the best options. DVD drives are not seen as viable options. Read this microsoft document about setting up a drive for file history.
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