Time Capsule 802.11n (3rd Generation)

● Obsolete 2009 · iPhone era Wi-Fi

Introduced

2009

Original price

$ 499

Original OS

Mac OS X 10.5.2 Leopard or later (for Time Machine backup)

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Storage

Storage1 TB or 2 TB Serial ATA server-grade hard disk drive

InterfaceSerial ATA (SATA)

Connectivity

USBOne USB 2.0 port for USB printer or USB external hard drive

EthernetOne Gigabit Ethernet WAN port; Three Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports

Wi-FiSimultaneous dual-band 802.11n (interoperable with 802.11a/b/g/n)

Software

Original OSMac OS X 10.5.2 Leopard or later (for Time Machine backup)

Apple statusObsolete

Power

DimensionsLength: 7.7 inches (197 mm), Width: 7.7 inches (197 mm)

Identifiers

Model N°A1355

Order N°MC343LL/A (1TB), MC344LL/A (2TB)

Lifecycle

Introduced2009

Discontinued2011

Apple statusObsolete

History

On October 20, 2009, Apple presented the updated version of Time Capsule with antenna improvements that resulted in gains in terms of wireless connection speed and range. An improvement in performance and a reduction in backup times on Time Capsule of up to 60 percent was also announced.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AirPort_Time_Capsule · Wikipedia

Trivia

• The Time Capsule updated in 2009 could reduce backup times by up to 60%, making automatic Apple data saving significantly faster compared to previous versions. • Apple improved the Time Capsule's antennas to increase both the speed and range of the wireless connection, allowing users to perform backups from greater distances and with better reliability. • Launched on October 20, 2009, this Time Capsule represented an important step in the history of Apple's automatic backups, combining a wireless router and storage system in a single elegant device.

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