Q: New Time machine setup
My present external HD fail to work. I need a new one For time machine.
Ive ordered a new Lacia d2 quadra HD.
The new Lacia comes with installed software for a installation and other maintenance actions.
I also don't know what kind of file system is in the Lacia.
1, Do I need to format the new Lacia before except it for time machine ?
2, Can the Lacia work as time machine in case of not formatting it and leave these files as it is ?
3, Is time machine knows what there is in the Lacia and automatic format it ?
thanks
iMac, macOS Sierra (10.12)
Posted on Sep 27, 2016 1:09 PM
When you get the Lacie, connect it to the iMac and launch Disk Utility. Use DU to format the new EHD as Mac OS Extended (Journaled), this will format it to be used with your iMac and will wipe it totally clean. DO NOT use any Lacie Software.
Once the EHD is formatted as Mac OS Extended (Journaled) Time Machine should start and ask if you want to use the new EHD as your TM drive. From there follow the on-screen commands. You can learn more about TM at Use Time Machine to back up or restore your Mac - Apple Support
Posted on Sep 30, 2016 10:57 AM