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Hi, Seagate just introduced new 10TB hard drives. And I was thinking, replacing the 2TB one in my time capsule. Do you think it would work? thanks martin
We do keep getting positive results on newer larger drives but I would still like to know your exact model before you spend any money. Here’s a good guide for doing it: http://www.techradar.com/how-to/computin…
The 10 TB WD that I tried failed. In that generation Airport. Any attempt to erase the drive caused an error. 06-14-2019 10:12:00 Local0.Warning 192.168.10.6 Jun 14 10:11:58 apple-10tb storage: Volume dk0 on Disk sd0 (WDC WD100EMAZ-00WJTA0 XXXXXXXX 83.H0A83) failed to mount (256). The drive always “needs repair” and the Erase function fails. 06-14-2019 09:55:48 Local0.Warning 192.168.10.6 Jun 14 09:55:47 apple-10tb storage: Volume dk0 on Disk sd0 (WDC WD100EMAZ-00WJTA0 XXXXXXXX 83.H0A83) needs repair (256). On the time machine side it acts like it might work until it throws a The operation couldn’t be completed. (OSStatus error 2.) or The operation couldn’t be completed. (OSStatus error 64.) Update: The drive that works depends on the exact model of time capsule. The A1302 takes a 10TB drive but the A1355 does not - I don’t know anything about the A1409 - I mistakenly thought they were identical when I wrote this answer. The Time Capsule drive is not designed to be upgraded and the firmware may or may not support specific drives, regardless of capacity! More details: https://lab.remaker.com/2019/06/upgradin…
Sharing info: 10TB Toshiba enterprise, MG06 series drive does not work. 12TB MG07 series does not work. Latest airport model A1521. May be related that earlier models stated: Maximum continuous power: 34W no power info regarding latest one.
You can replace the Hard Drive with a 3.5" drive, but a 10TB is sold at a premium for its density +$500. So technically yes, but I wouldn’t recommend it. The rubber pad removal can get messy since its is glued on. If you are adamant about changing out the drive, maybe try the 8TB from Seagate ($235ish).
I would definitely keep to 8TB as max size. I tried with Toshiba Enterprise and that worked fine.. it even spins down.
Some years ago I replaced the 3T drive that came in my A1409 with a 6T NAS drive. No problems. I don’t recall where I read it, but information out at that time stated this was the maximum the unit would work with.
