Datasheet
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...driver-free • Compatible with Time Machine Box Content • LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • eSATA-to-eSATA (3Gb/s) cable with 24k gold-plated contacts • USB 2.0 cable with 24k gold-plated contacts (compatible with USB 1.1) • FireWire 400 to FireWire 400 (6-to-6 pin) cable...LEDs Off/Auto/On eSATA 3Gb/s Disk tray handle USB 2.0 Disk lock FireWire 800 FireWire 400 Power input connection Enterprise Class Service Fully developed to be a reliable storage solution for professionals, the LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class features five years of Enterprise Class Service,...
...driver-free • Compatible with Time Machine Box Content • LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • eSATA-to-eSATA (3Gb/s) cable with 24k gold-plated contacts • USB 2.0 cable with 24k gold-plated contacts (compatible with USB 1.1) • FireWire 400 to FireWire 400 (6-to-6 pin) cable...LEDs Off/Auto/On eSATA 3Gb/s Disk tray handle USB 2.0 Disk lock FireWire 800 FireWire 400 Power input connection Enterprise Class Service Fully developed to be a reliable storage solution for professionals, the LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class features five years of Enterprise Class Service,...
Datasheet
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... drive speed in RAID 0) Rotational Speed / Cache*** Seek Time (Read) RAID Modes LaCie Shortcut Button Backup Software LaCie Desktop Manager Triple Power Management Cooling System Dimensions (WxDxH) Weight Warranty LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class 301382 301433 2TB 4TB** eSATA 3Gb/s, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0 eSATA 3Gb/s: up to 3Gbits/s (300MB/s) FireWire 800: up to 800Mbits...
... drive speed in RAID 0) Rotational Speed / Cache*** Seek Time (Read) RAID Modes LaCie Shortcut Button Backup Software LaCie Desktop Manager Triple Power Management Cooling System Dimensions (WxDxH) Weight Warranty LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class 301382 301433 2TB 4TB** eSATA 3Gb/s, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0 eSATA 3Gb/s: up to 3Gbits/s (300MB/s) FireWire 800: up to 800Mbits...
User Manual
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...Management...9 1.5. USB 2.0...10 1.5.2. RAID 0...15 3.1.2. Formatting and Partitioning...20 3.4.1. File System Formats...20 3.4.2. Other Troubleshooting Topics...27 4.3. LaCie Technical Support Contacts...29 6. Cables and Connectors...10 1.5.1. eSATA...11 2. Turn On the 2big...14 3. Troubleshooting...FireWire...10 1.5.3. Concatenation...16 3.1.3. LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...7 1.4. Views of Contents 1. Setting Up Your LaCie 2big 12 2.1. Connect the Interface Cable...
...Management...9 1.5. USB 2.0...10 1.5.2. RAID 0...15 3.1.2. Formatting and Partitioning...20 3.4.1. File System Formats...20 3.4.2. Other Troubleshooting Topics...27 4.3. LaCie Technical Support Contacts...29 6. Cables and Connectors...10 1.5.1. eSATA...11 2. Turn On the 2big...14 3. Troubleshooting...FireWire...10 1.5.3. Concatenation...16 3.1.3. LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...7 1.4. Views of Contents 1. Setting Up Your LaCie 2big 12 2.1. Connect the Interface Cable...
User Manual
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... 800, recommended 10.5.x, or 10.6.x and/or USB 2.0 * Windows XP will not recognize logical volumes with eSATA ports, so you may need to purchase a connection card (such as PCI or PCIE) to be able to connect your LaCie 2big via the eSATA interface. Introduction page 5 LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User...
... 800, recommended 10.5.x, or 10.6.x and/or USB 2.0 * Windows XP will not recognize logical volumes with eSATA ports, so you may need to purchase a connection card (such as PCI or PCIE) to be able to connect your LaCie 2big via the eSATA interface. Introduction page 5 LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User...
User Manual
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... power supply 7. Quick Install Guide 9. 2-in its original packaging. www.lacie.com 712490 2big Quadra ENTERPRISE CLASS eSATA 3Gb/s | FireWire 800 | FireWire 400 | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.2. LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton Quick Install Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 3. In the event that the drive should need to...
... power supply 7. Quick Install Guide 9. 2-in its original packaging. www.lacie.com 712490 2big Quadra ENTERPRISE CLASS eSATA 3Gb/s | FireWire 800 | FireWire 400 | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.2. LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton Quick Install Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 3. In the event that the drive should need to...
User Manual
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on Power input connection 8. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port 5. Drive lock 9. Also ensure that the Ventilation Fan is not obstructed. RAID selection switch 2. Environmental Requirements: Temperature: 0 - 35° C (32 - 95° F) ...Drive tray handle 10. Drive status LED CAUTION: To avoid overheating, the LaCie 2big should be installed in a well-ventilated area and in such a way as to maintain sufficient airflow across the controller chips. FireWire 800 ports 6. eSATA 3Gb/s port 4. LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page 8 ...
on Power input connection 8. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port 5. Drive lock 9. Also ensure that the Ventilation Fan is not obstructed. RAID selection switch 2. Environmental Requirements: Temperature: 0 - 35° C (32 - 95° F) ...Drive tray handle 10. Drive status LED CAUTION: To avoid overheating, the LaCie 2big should be installed in a well-ventilated area and in such a way as to maintain sufficient airflow across the controller chips. FireWire 800 ports 6. eSATA 3Gb/s port 4. LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page 8 ...
User Manual
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... devices to a computer or to shut down or restart your computer when adding or removing devices. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 is a serial input/output technology for bandwidth-intensive applications, such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. ...is shipped with a FireWire 400 cable and a FireWire 800 cable. Included USB Cable Your LaCie drive is shipped with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable, to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to USB 1.1 transfer rates. 1.5.2. LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page 10...
... devices to a computer or to shut down or restart your computer when adding or removing devices. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 is a serial input/output technology for bandwidth-intensive applications, such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. ...is shipped with a FireWire 400 cable and a FireWire 800 cable. Included USB Cable Your LaCie drive is shipped with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable, to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to USB 1.1 transfer rates. 1.5.2. LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page 10...
User Manual
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Plug one connected remains active and the second will not work. Setup page 13 eSATA USB 2.0 safe big mixed fast off auto on your host computer. 2. Connect the other end of the interface cable (USB, FireWire or eSATA) into the corresponding port on FireWire 400 FireWire 800 TECHNICAL NOTE: If two interfaces are connected at the same time, the first one end of the cable to the matching port on the 2big. Connect the Interface Cable 1. LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.1.
Plug one connected remains active and the second will not work. Setup page 13 eSATA USB 2.0 safe big mixed fast off auto on your host computer. 2. Connect the other end of the interface cable (USB, FireWire or eSATA) into the corresponding port on FireWire 400 FireWire 800 TECHNICAL NOTE: If two interfaces are connected at the same time, the first one end of the cable to the matching port on the 2big. Connect the Interface Cable 1. LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.1.
User Manual
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.../Auto button the back of the FireWire, eSATA or USB cables and make sure that the drive has been formatted properly. Turn On the 2big), that the drive has been turned on the LaCie Web page: www.lacie.com 4.3. LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by the computer. Other ...Troubleshooting Topics Problem The 2big is also turned on the desktop (Mac users) or ...
.../Auto button the back of the FireWire, eSATA or USB cables and make sure that the drive has been formatted properly. Turn On the 2big), that the drive has been turned on the LaCie Web page: www.lacie.com 4.3. LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by the computer. Other ...Troubleshooting Topics Problem The 2big is also turned on the desktop (Mac users) or ...
Quick Install Guide
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Box Content LaCie 2big Quadra with Enterprise-class drives eSATA (3Gb/s) cable FireWire 800 (9:9 pin) cable FireWire 400 (6:6 pin) cable Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable Power supply kit LaCie CD-ROM (with detailed user manuals and software, including LaCie Desktop Manager) Protect your investment - register for free technical support: www.lacie.com/register
Box Content LaCie 2big Quadra with Enterprise-class drives eSATA (3Gb/s) cable FireWire 800 (9:9 pin) cable FireWire 400 (6:6 pin) cable Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable Power supply kit LaCie CD-ROM (with detailed user manuals and software, including LaCie Desktop Manager) Protect your investment - register for free technical support: www.lacie.com/register
Quick Install Guide
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Drive tray handle 9. Drive tray lock 10. RAID mode LEDs 11. o ff/auto/on power switch FireWire 400 port 6. D rive status LED 8. Hi-speed USB 2.0 port 4. FireWire 800 ports 5. Power input connection 7. eSATA 3Gb/s port 3. RAID selection switch 12. Shortcut button with activity LED 1 5 2 6 7 8 3 9 4 10 11 12 Rear View 2. Front View 1.
Drive tray handle 9. Drive tray lock 10. RAID mode LEDs 11. o ff/auto/on power switch FireWire 400 port 6. D rive status LED 8. Hi-speed USB 2.0 port 4. FireWire 800 ports 5. Power input connection 7. eSATA 3Gb/s port 3. RAID selection switch 12. Shortcut button with activity LED 1 5 2 6 7 8 3 9 4 10 11 12 Rear View 2. Front View 1.
Quick Install Guide
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Setup 1. Plug the power supply into an AC outlet and connect the power cable to the 2big Quadra. 2. Decide which interface cable you will use (eSATA 3Gb/s , FireWire 400, FireWire 800, USB 2.0) and connect your 2big Quadra to your 2big Quadra. NOTE: Do not connect more than one interface cable between your computer and your computer. eSATA USB 2.0 FireWire 400 Computer connections FireWire 800 2big Quadra Enterprise Class connections
Setup 1. Plug the power supply into an AC outlet and connect the power cable to the 2big Quadra. 2. Decide which interface cable you will use (eSATA 3Gb/s , FireWire 400, FireWire 800, USB 2.0) and connect your 2big Quadra to your 2big Quadra. NOTE: Do not connect more than one interface cable between your computer and your computer. eSATA USB 2.0 FireWire 400 Computer connections FireWire 800 2big Quadra Enterprise Class connections