Pairing two Apple Time Capsules for Time Machine backups
I would be very grateful if anyone with technical knowledge of the Apple Time Capsule could shed light on whether the configuration I've created will work as a single backup destination.
The instructions I've been following:
"To "pair" two Airport Time Capsules, meaning to connect them together to create a larger storage space for Time Machine backups, you need to use Apple's AirPort Utility, essentially setting one Time Capsule as the primary and then adding the second as an extension to your network, allowing both to be used as backup destinations on your Mac; you'll need to configure them within the utility to create a single, unified network with combined storage capacity.
Key steps:
Open AirPort Utility:
Access the AirPort Utility application on your Mac.
Select your primary Time Capsule:
In the utility, choose the Time Capsule you want to set as the primary device on your network.
Add the secondary Time Capsule:
Click on the "+" button to add a new AirPort device, then select the second Time Capsule.
Configure network settings:
Network Name: Ensure both Time Capsules are set to use the same network name.
Password: Use the same password for both Time Capsules to maintain a single network access.
Extend existing network:
In the AirPort Utility settings, choose the option to extend the existing network created by your primary Time Capsule.
Important points to remember:
Backups will be distributed:
Once paired, Time Machine will automatically distribute backups across both Time Capsules, maximizing storage space.
Separate Time Machine volumes:
While both Time Capsules are accessible through Time Machine, they may appear as separate volumes on your Mac.
Check for firmware updates:
Ensure both Time Capsules are running the latest firmware version for optimal compatibility."
After doing all of the above Time Machine in System Settings only shows the first TC. The million-dollar question is, when this first TC is full, will TM start using the second TC?
These are my TC settings, hopefully showing that the iMac thinks the two TC are working in tandem.
Hopefully, someone out there will know whether my setup is working?
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iMac 24″, macOS 15.2