Sync a second mac to iCloud Photo library

Hey guys.
I have uploaded the entire photo library from mac 1. I want the same library on mac 2 but I don't want to download the entire 80gig. Does anyone know what would happen if I transfer the library via usb to the second mac ? Would it upload a duplicate library ? Thanks.

No, there aren't any issues specifically associated with that.
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