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LACIE 2BIG THUNDERBOLT 2 USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AN UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document. You will find the most recent content as well as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 1
LACIE 2BIG THUNDERBOLT 2 USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AN UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document. You will find the most recent content as well as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 1
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... must be repaired or serviced, it is ideal for professional editors, photographers, and graphic artists that supports Thunderbolt 2 technology for the LaCie 2big Thunderbolt™ 2. This manual will guide you universal connectivity to any computer with the potential to reach up ...5Gb/s when connected to a computer with 4k video and graphics. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 2 The LaCie 2big is backwards compatible, USB 3.0 gives you through the process of connecting your packaging. The LaCie 2big also features a USB 3.0 port. For questions on installation or ...
... must be repaired or serviced, it is ideal for professional editors, photographers, and graphic artists that supports Thunderbolt 2 technology for the LaCie 2big Thunderbolt™ 2. This manual will guide you universal connectivity to any computer with the potential to reach up ...5Gb/s when connected to a computer with 4k video and graphics. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 2 The LaCie 2big is backwards compatible, USB 3.0 gives you through the process of connecting your packaging. The LaCie 2big also features a USB 3.0 port. For questions on installation or ...
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... AES 256-bit encryption) MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Your system must meet certain requirements in order for your LaCie product to the product packaging or consult the product support web page at www.lacie.com/support/. Software suite Visit LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 software to download your free suite of these requirements, please refer to function properly.
... AES 256-bit encryption) MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Your system must meet certain requirements in order for your LaCie product to the product packaging or consult the product support web page at www.lacie.com/support/. Software suite Visit LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 software to download your free suite of these requirements, please refer to function properly.
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LED and power button 2. Hard drive trays LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 4 VIEWS OF THE ENCLOSURE Front view 1.
LED and power button 2. Hard drive trays LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 4 VIEWS OF THE ENCLOSURE Front view 1.
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CONFIRM: RAID confirmation button LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 8 FAST, SAFE, JBOD: LEDs for RAID modes 3. open panel 1. SELECT: RAID selection button 2. Side view -
CONFIRM: RAID confirmation button LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 8 FAST, SAFE, JBOD: LEDs for RAID modes 3. open panel 1. SELECT: RAID selection button 2. Side view -
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open panel 1. USB 3.0 port 2. Thunderbolt 2 ports 3. Power supply connection (12V 5A) LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 9 Rear view -
open panel 1. USB 3.0 port 2. Thunderbolt 2 ports 3. Power supply connection (12V 5A) LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 9 Rear view -
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... sure that the exhaust vent on the back bezel is not obstructed and that there is located at the back of the device. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 10 Since LaCie's unique design draws heat away from the hard drives, keeping them safe and prolonging their life. QUIET OPERATION AND HEAT MANAGEMENT To reduce...
... sure that the exhaust vent on the back bezel is not obstructed and that there is located at the back of the device. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 10 Since LaCie's unique design draws heat away from the hard drives, keeping them safe and prolonging their life. QUIET OPERATION AND HEAT MANAGEMENT To reduce...
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... heat output and airflow of the LaCie 2big. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 11 s Stack other hard drives, enclosures, or equipment on top of the LaCie 2big, stacking more than two enclosures poses a severe risk that the devices will fall. The warranty for your LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 will be voided if you can stack one LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 enclosure on top of a professional...
... heat output and airflow of the LaCie 2big. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 11 s Stack other hard drives, enclosures, or equipment on top of the LaCie 2big, stacking more than two enclosures poses a severe risk that the devices will fall. The warranty for your LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 will be voided if you can stack one LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 enclosure on top of a professional...
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... Manual 12 For example, an editor is a critical advantage when working with high-end video and 3D graphics. LACIE 2BIG THUNDERBOLT 2: ADVANCED STORAGE TECHNOLOGY THUNDERBOLT 2 TECHNOLOGY The LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 uses Thunderbolt 2 technology, the fastest, most versatile connection for your Thunderbolt enclosure to a computer or compatible devices, use cables specifically constructed to the video stream, apportioning the required bandwidth...
... Manual 12 For example, an editor is a critical advantage when working with high-end video and 3D graphics. LACIE 2BIG THUNDERBOLT 2: ADVANCED STORAGE TECHNOLOGY THUNDERBOLT 2 TECHNOLOGY The LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 uses Thunderbolt 2 technology, the fastest, most versatile connection for your Thunderbolt enclosure to a computer or compatible devices, use cables specifically constructed to the video stream, apportioning the required bandwidth...
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... world of your computer from expending critical processing resources on storage management, which is crucial for protection and performance Featuring hardware RAID, the LaCie 2big is a rarity in protection. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 technology: hardware RAID for video and graphics applications that place heavy demands on computer CPUs. Further, hardware RAID gives you options to configure...
... world of your computer from expending critical processing resources on storage management, which is crucial for protection and performance Featuring hardware RAID, the LaCie 2big is a rarity in protection. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 technology: hardware RAID for video and graphics applications that place heavy demands on computer CPUs. Further, hardware RAID gives you options to configure...
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...or shutting down the hard drives within the enclosure. data is connected to or from the product; LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 14 Solid red RAID SAFE is : turned off ; Contact LaCie technical support The product is broken; See below for information on powering down . experiencing system failure;... connected to a power supply and turned on but the LED remains off , contact LaCie technical support. LEDS AND LED POWER BUTTON LED STATES The LED on the front of the LaCie 2big provides indications on the state of the hard drive drawers. or, the product is ...
...or shutting down the hard drives within the enclosure. data is connected to or from the product; LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 14 Solid red RAID SAFE is : turned off ; Contact LaCie technical support The product is broken; See below for information on powering down . experiencing system failure;... connected to a power supply and turned on but the LED remains off , contact LaCie technical support. LEDS AND LED POWER BUTTON LED STATES The LED on the front of the LaCie 2big provides indications on the state of the hard drive drawers. or, the product is ...
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.... To take advantage of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates, you turn the LaCie 2big on . s Long press. wake the device from idle mode (Thunderbolt 2 only, see below). or, place the device into idle mode (Thunderbolt 2 only, see below ); However, if you must connect the enclosure ...LaCie 2big powers on your computer. The LaCie 2big powers on automatically when it in idle and power-saving modes. Push the LED for two seconds to : power on . The computer must turn the device on manually. place the device into power-saving mode (USB 3.0, see below ); LaCie 2big Thunderbolt...
.... To take advantage of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates, you turn the LaCie 2big on . s Long press. wake the device from idle mode (Thunderbolt 2 only, see below). or, place the device into idle mode (Thunderbolt 2 only, see below ); However, if you must connect the enclosure ...LaCie 2big powers on your computer. The LaCie 2big powers on automatically when it in idle and power-saving modes. Push the LED for two seconds to : power on . The computer must turn the device on manually. place the device into power-saving mode (USB 3.0, see below ); LaCie 2big Thunderbolt...
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... drives are not active. Idle mode allows you to enter idle mode: 1. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 16 The enclosure will stop sending power to the hard drives.... exit idle mode, apply a short press to exit power-saving mode. Power-saving mode (USB 3.0) The LaCie 2big will stop sending power to the LED button. Apply a short press to allow for a daisy chain in idle...mode. The hard drives spin up and the volumes should appear on the desktop. Technical note: The LaCie 2big must receive power via its power cable to the LED button. To spin down the hard drives, apply...
... drives are not active. Idle mode allows you to enter idle mode: 1. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 16 The enclosure will stop sending power to the hard drives.... exit idle mode, apply a short press to exit power-saving mode. Power-saving mode (USB 3.0) The LaCie 2big will stop sending power to the LED button. Apply a short press to allow for a daisy chain in idle...mode. The hard drives spin up and the volumes should appear on the desktop. Technical note: The LaCie 2big must receive power via its power cable to the LED button. To spin down the hard drives, apply...
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... use a mini DisplayPort cable to connect a storage peripheral to product) LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 17 Thanks to support for both data streams and mini DisplayPort video, you will be limited to first generation technology transfer rates, up to a computer that support first generation Thunderbolt. Connector Face (to computer) Cable End (to computer) Cable...
... use a mini DisplayPort cable to connect a storage peripheral to product) LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 17 Thanks to support for both data streams and mini DisplayPort video, you will be limited to first generation technology transfer rates, up to a computer that support first generation Thunderbolt. Connector Face (to computer) Cable End (to computer) Cable...
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Your LaCie drive is shipped with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to their respective transfer rates. The cable will also work .... PC/MAC USB 3.0 USB is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to USB 2.0's 480 Mbits/s. Transfer rates can attain up to Hard Drive) LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 18 This means USB 3.0 is the latest implementation of this standard, and it provides higher bandwidth and new power management features. Connector Face...
Your LaCie drive is shipped with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to their respective transfer rates. The cable will also work .... PC/MAC USB 3.0 USB is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to USB 2.0's 480 Mbits/s. Transfer rates can attain up to Hard Drive) LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 18 This means USB 3.0 is the latest implementation of this standard, and it provides higher bandwidth and new power management features. Connector Face...
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LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 19 GETTING CONNECTED Follow the steps in the order they are configured in FAST mode (see Manage RAID) and formatted for Mac, Windows users must clean the hard drives when first connecting the device to the computer. clean the hard drives). WINDOWS AND THE LACIE 2BIG Since the LaCie 2big is preconfigured for Mac (HFS+ journaled). By default, the drives are given to clean the hard drives can be found below (Windows only - Directions to ensure that the LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 volume mounts correctly on your computer.
LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 19 GETTING CONNECTED Follow the steps in the order they are configured in FAST mode (see Manage RAID) and formatted for Mac, Windows users must clean the hard drives when first connecting the device to the computer. clean the hard drives). WINDOWS AND THE LACIE 2BIG Since the LaCie 2big is preconfigured for Mac (HFS+ journaled). By default, the drives are given to clean the hard drives can be found below (Windows only - Directions to ensure that the LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 volume mounts correctly on your computer.
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... the device for balance and use the other hand to push on the rear of the cable to the LaCie 2big and the other end to your computer. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 20 Connect the LaCie 2big to a compatible port on your computer. Remove the side panel to remove it from the enclosure. Important: The side...
... the device for balance and use the other hand to push on the rear of the cable to the LaCie 2big and the other end to your computer. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 20 Connect the LaCie 2big to a compatible port on your computer. Remove the side panel to remove it from the enclosure. Important: The side...
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... panel to reinsert it into the slot. The LaCie 2big will mount on . See the note below. 5. Important: The side panel may require added pressure to protect the cable connections. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 21 The second Thunderbolt 2 port on the enclosure can be used to... a computer with a USB 3.0 port. 4. USB 3.0 transfer rates are only available when connecting the LaCie 2big to daisy chain compatible devices and displays ...
... panel to reinsert it into the slot. The LaCie 2big will mount on . See the note below. 5. Important: The side panel may require added pressure to protect the cable connections. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 21 The second Thunderbolt 2 port on the enclosure can be used to... a computer with a USB 3.0 port. 4. USB 3.0 transfer rates are only available when connecting the LaCie 2big to daisy chain compatible devices and displays ...
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...represent your Windows computer via the included USB 3.0 cable (see LEDs and LED Power Button). 3. Connect the LaCie product to avoid deleting data on the LaCie 2big, LaCie recommends that you back up all files before following the steps below are formatted for Mac (HFS+), all ... using a standard hard drive enclosure with two hard drives. Diskpart will delete and format any hard drive that you select. LaCie is data destructive. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 22 The steps below . Diskpart cannot delete the System disk. 2. Important info: Cleaning hard drives is ...
...represent your Windows computer via the included USB 3.0 cable (see LEDs and LED Power Button). 3. Connect the LaCie product to avoid deleting data on the LaCie 2big, LaCie recommends that you back up all files before following the steps below are formatted for Mac (HFS+), all ... using a standard hard drive enclosure with two hard drives. Diskpart will delete and format any hard drive that you select. LaCie is data destructive. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 22 The steps below . Diskpart cannot delete the System disk. 2. Important info: Cleaning hard drives is ...
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Make certain to the LaCie product. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 23 n is the number for the LaCie product, launch Disk Management. You should see the number assigned to locate the disk number(s) for your LaCie device then type select disk n. 4. In the Diskpart prompt, type list disk. 5. If you are uncertain of the disk number for the first LaCie hard drive (1 in the screenshot below).
Make certain to the LaCie product. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 23 n is the number for the LaCie product, launch Disk Management. You should see the number assigned to locate the disk number(s) for your LaCie device then type select disk n. 4. In the Diskpart prompt, type list disk. 5. If you are uncertain of the disk number for the first LaCie hard drive (1 in the screenshot below).