Server 10.5.8 and time machine

I am running a 10.5.8 server in standard mode. I have a replaced a 750GB external with a 1TB external HD which I want to use for Time machine (I intend to use it for time machine on 4 other 10.5.8 macs as well, which previously did work). My 750GB used to work but now I have replaced it with a new 1TB external, Time machine just "prepares". It prepares for days and does nothing. I only have 1 1TB RAID configured with 350GB used. I have zeroed the 1TB external and reformatted with no success. Any suggestions please?
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Boomerang,
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Message was edited by: Fleery

Fleery wrote:
Does anyone know if you can use your airport extreme with an external HD attached and time machine in the same way as time capsule for wireless backups!???
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