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Kevriano · Kevriano #2 (**permalink**)

12-28-2010, 04:18 AM

Yes, you can use any drive as a TM drive, just rename it so, and select it for that purpose in TM system preferences.
When you set up TM, it gives you the option to select which drives you want to back up.
I use it to back up my main iMac drive, plus 2 externals that are always connected.

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