Time machine with 2 drives

[sdk8103]

I recently replaced my cd drive with an additional drive and I was wondering if when I use time machine to back up my system if it automatically does both or if there is something I need to do to make than happen. I cannot seem to find any info on this and don't want to assume it is happening. Thanks.

 

[chscag]

No, Time Machine will continue to backup your primary drive and will not automatically backup the second hard drive. The second hard drive as a replacement for the CD drive is just like an external hard drive. If you need to back it up (and you should) use software designed for that: Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper.

 

[sdk8103]

Ferrarr,

I was skeptical about your statement so I did some digging and went to my back-up drive and opened the folders. Sure enough, both drives are on there and the contents is there also. Thanks.