Will it Burn Up in 18 months like a Time Capsule?

Just got a Mini Server. Its a nice little machine. But I'm concerned about the internal power supply and the heat it puts off right where the power cord comes in. Is this going to end up like the time capsules that bricked after 18 months of use? I wonder if I should spring for an extended apple-care on this one.

As long as you keep at least 6" of breathing around the mini on all sides and don't stack any electronics below or above it, I think it will do fine.
That's how I have mine setup (and it's also on a metal pedestal that raises it up 2 inches) and the shell gets only warm with normal operation. During viewing of 1080 resolution content the shell does get "very warm" but not hot to the point of a time capsule or old apple tv.
If you're very concerned about it, I would get a usb-powered laptop cooler and put the mini on top of it. (I suggest finding one with a user-variable fan speed if you are sensitive to fan noise.)

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    Can i add a normal usb driver?
    Yes, but be sure that the drive is formatted correctly for Mac in Mac OS Extended (Journaled)
    I will see it as an external drive in the time capsule network?
    The drive will appear as a shared network drive, like the Time Capsule.
    It will work as fast than time capsule?
    No, the drive will operate at about half or 50% of the speed of the Time Capsule.

  • Make your Airport Extreme work JUST LIKE A TIME CAPSULE!

    Do you own Leopard, yet can't use *Time Machine* because *_IT DOES NOT SUPPORT THE AIRPORT EXTREME'S USB HARD-DRIVE FEATURE?_* Is there an inexpensive solution to this problem, or does it require a new _Time Capsule?_
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  • Time machine will online back to to a drive called "data" Time capsule back up drive is stuck in "Waiting to complete first backup". What to do?

    So I can't get my time machine to do its first backup to the time capsule drive. It has been 4 days now and still says waiting to complete first back up. It did back up to a drive called "data" but it doesn't let me go back in time like it should.
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    OS X Lion: Time Machine problems
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ph4353
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3275
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  • Will i lose my data if i reset the time capsule?

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    Reset the TC does not do anything to the hard disk. But you should save the current setup which should be offered to you after you reset. How old is the TC? They do go bad, in which case the files on the hard disk will no longer be accessible unless you get it repaired or have the disk removed. It is good to record any password you have set particularly if you have set a disk password rather than a just using the TC password. When you reset all that is lost.

  • Once a month backup on time capsule

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  • IDVD 4.0.1 will not burn DVD - stays on Stage 4 and times out after 15 hrs

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  • I just purchased a like-new Time Capsule, Generation 1. Anyone still have one that is still going strong?

    New to the community.  I decided to replace my Netgear router with a TC.  I found an original G1 on Amazon in like-new condition for an outstanding price.  It is the 500GB model and has had the Apple power supply replacement done.  My question is does anyone have one they are still using from the original G1?  If so, any problems or issues?  I have read some horror stories but have also read positive ones too.
    I will be running my MacBook Pro, 2 PC's, 1 iPad, 1 iPod, & 4 iPhones on the TC.  My understanding is that I can manually backup the PC's.  Thanks for your help.
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    The power supply  in the refurbished one is still prone to failure, due to the very high internal temperatures. If you have some warranty wait that out, and as soon as that is finished, open the TC and turn on the fan. Leave the rubber mat off and stand the TC on feet. Alternatively use an external power supply. They will last a long time but only with some effort made to keep it cooler.
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  • Will i loose all my time capsule data if i upgrade to mountain lion from snow leopard

    i am thinking about upgrading from SL to Mountain Lion
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    Ok, then it looks like you need to start "from scratch:"  Power it off for a couple of minutes, then back on, and follow the manual.
    Be sure it powers-up and the yellow light comes on.
    If you don't have the manual that came with the TC, it should be one of these:
    Time Capsule 802.11n (1st Generation) - Setup Guide
    Time Capsule 802.11n (2nd Generation) - Setup Guide
    Time Capsule 802.11n (3rd Generation) - Setup Guide
    Time Capsule 802.11n (4th Generation) - Setup Guide
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  • I would like to reset my time capsule since there are old files which I don't need any more. How should I do it?

    Everything is working fine, I just would like to delete the old files and buck up the new one.
    What steps should I take?

    This will make it fresh-from-the-factory clean.
    If the AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule isn't accessible from AirPort Utility, the Factory Default reset can be accomplished by using the reset button.
    1. Unplug the AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule from power.
    2. Press and hold the reset button with a pen or pencil, then plug the AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule back in while continuing to hold the button until you see the light (LED) flash rapidly. This should happen after a few seconds.
    3. Release the button. This will factory default reset the AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3728
    I'm not sure if that affects files on AirDisk, but you can easily erase the disk in AirPort Utility after you do the above reset.

  • Time Capsule will not reset - just flashes yellow

    I have a 2 TB Time Capsule that will not reset - it just flashes yellow.
    I have tried all the various reset options, left the unit uplugged overnight and all I get is a blinking yellow light.
    Via airport the only option that I see is to set up a wireless network, there is no configuration window for the time capsule. I am not using this a wireless device, I have a comcast modem for that. It is being used for backup only.
    When I select time machine under system settings, I can see the drive. I can select it but it will not accept the password. I have verified that I am using the correct password from the keychains utility.
    I don't know if this is related, but I named the capsule TMBackUp and it shows that name in disk selection list, but when I select to use it for backups and it asks for the password (which does not work) it says, Enter your password for the server "Time Capsule d629db" so that Time Machine can access it. I don't know if the name differenc is even relevant, but thought I should mention it.
    I really suspect that it has something to do with the ip address. Up until recently I have had ip addresses that were similar to 192.x.x.x, now I have ip addresses that are similar to 10.0.0.x. I just resolved an issue that this ip change was causing with two tivo units. So I assume the issue with the time capsule is something similar. My problem is that I see no interface with the time capsule to check the ip address that it has been assigned.
    I am willing to wipe everything to start over, I just can't figure out how to get there.
    I would appreciate any help that anyone can offer.
    Thank you.

    I have a 2 TB Time Capsule that will not reset - it just flashes yellow.
    The Time Capsule will flash amber when it has been reset. This is normal. A reset takes the Time Capsule back to its original factory default settings.
    This is what you have done.
    You will need to set up the Time Capsule again just like you did when you originally installed it on your network.
    You can use the same name for the Time Capsule and passwords that you used previously, if you wish.
    You do not need to "wipe" the Time Capsule hard drive. Your backups will continue from their previous point once you have the Time Capsule reconfigured to operate on your network.

  • Will an apple store repair my first generation time capsule?

    Hi all, will I be able to get my 1st generation Time Capsule repaired? I think it's just the power input thats faulty. Thanks for any help, Alex

    Sorry, but Apple does not offer repairs on the Time Capsule, since they consider it a sealed unit.
    Forum Time Capsule expert LaPastenague has some tips if you are interested in repairs.......But......and that is a big BUT......the hard drive in your Time Capsule is also 5-6 years old, so it is about ready to go as well. 
    Whether is would be feasible or economical to try to rebuild a product that old is open to question.
    https://sites.google.com/site/lapastenague/a-deconstruction-of-routers-and-modem s

  • Will this Time Capsule setup work?

    I am considering purchasing a Time Capsule, but I have a unique situation and I want to make sure it will work as I expect.
    Currently I have AT&T DSL, and use a Linksys wireless router for my minimal home network (one laptop). Right now everything works with no problems, but I am looking for more functionality.
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    I want the Time Capsule for extra storage, back-up, but also wireless printing to the office.
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    In principle it should work, but ...
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    • if it is not working, you might want to consider replacing the LinkSys with either an AP express or extreme (depending on the wall construction - wood or stone)
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    If you can, I would go for 1 AP extreme and 2 AP express, so in each floor you have a connectino - this is probably still cheaper than ripping up walls.
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    Martin

  • Imac connects to time capsule through wifi but ipad and iphone will not connect

    I just installed the new Airport Time Capsule.  My Imac connects fine through wifi bit my ipad and iphone will not connect to the wifi.  They appear in the wifi settings in the devices but will not connect.  I have reset modem and time capsule and tried forget network and nothing is working.  ANy assistance would be appreciated.  Thanks

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