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LaCie 2big Network User Manual Table of Contents page 4 4 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 26 26 27 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 31 32 32 Hard Drive Heat Management 1.4. Connecting the Ethernet Cable 2.3. Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) 2.5.2. Users 3.4.1. Setting...
LaCie 2big Network User Manual Table of Contents page 4 4 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 26 26 27 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 31 32 32 Hard Drive Heat Management 1.4. Connecting the Ethernet Cable 2.3. Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) 2.5.2. Users 3.4.1. Setting...
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... additional storage space 3.7.4. Browse 4.3.1. Creating a Share from DHCP Server 3.7.2.2. Obtain IP from a USB Key 3.6.3. Restart 3.7.5.4. Changing the RAID Mode 5.3. Formatting Disks 3.7.3.2. Deleting Files 4.3.4. NAS Administration Page - Downloading Files 4.3.3. Installing a New Drive 5.3.2. My Network Places - LaCie 2big Network User Manual 3.6. Shares 3.6.1. Creating Shares 3.6.2. Warranty Information Table of Contents page 33 33 34 35 35 36 36...
... additional storage space 3.7.4. Browse 4.3.1. Creating a Share from DHCP Server 3.7.2.2. Obtain IP from a USB Key 3.6.3. Restart 3.7.5.4. Changing the RAID Mode 5.3. Formatting Disks 3.7.3.2. Deleting Files 4.3.4. NAS Administration Page - Downloading Files 4.3.3. Installing a New Drive 5.3.2. My Network Places - LaCie 2big Network User Manual 3.6. Shares 3.6.1. Creating Shares 3.6.2. Warranty Information Table of Contents page 33 33 34 35 35 36 36...
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...10070; Only qualified persons are authorized to avoid any metallic object into the drive to carry out maintenance on the LaCie 2big Network, as they may damage the unit. ❖ Always unplug the LaCie 2big Network from the electrical outlet if there is too cold or humid may ... fire, shortcircuiting or dangerous emissions. Never insert any risk of disposal will be unused for recycling, please contact your local city office, your LaCie 2big Network near other electrical appliances such as televisions or radios. Doing so increases the risk of 5° C to 35° C (41...
...10070; Only qualified persons are authorized to avoid any metallic object into the drive to carry out maintenance on the LaCie 2big Network, as they may damage the unit. ❖ Always unplug the LaCie 2big Network from the electrical outlet if there is too cold or humid may ... fire, shortcircuiting or dangerous emissions. Never insert any risk of disposal will be unused for recycling, please contact your local city office, your LaCie 2big Network near other electrical appliances such as televisions or radios. Doing so increases the risk of 5° C to 35° C (41...
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... puter displays, televisions or speakers. Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of your internal hard drive, another external hard drive or some other form of your LaCie 2big Network. If you detect a problem, see the Troubleshooting section in order to meet FCC emission limits... to our website. If you would like more information on your external hard drive, for the recovery or restoration of CD and DVD drives. Once formatted, the actual available storage capacity varies depending on your LaCie 2big Network. Important Info: 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. 1TB =...
... puter displays, televisions or speakers. Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of your internal hard drive, another external hard drive or some other form of your LaCie 2big Network. If you detect a problem, see the Troubleshooting section in order to meet FCC emission limits... to our website. If you would like more information on your external hard drive, for the recovery or restoration of CD and DVD drives. Once formatted, the actual available storage capacity varies depending on your LaCie 2big Network. Important Info: 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. 1TB =...
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... ❖ Create a new share ❖ Add a new user ❖ Access my shares directly ❖ Change the RAID mode of the two hard drives. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1. Easily and quickly select your purchase of a LaCie 2big Network. Superior Design The advanced heat-dissipating metal casing and thermoregulated fan ensure long-lasting reliability and quiet operation. The...
... ❖ Create a new share ❖ Add a new user ❖ Access my shares directly ❖ Change the RAID mode of the two hard drives. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1. Easily and quickly select your purchase of a LaCie 2big Network. Superior Design The advanced heat-dissipating metal casing and thermoregulated fan ensure long-lasting reliability and quiet operation. The...
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... in its original packaging. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1.1. Box Content Your LaCie 2big package contains the system tower with attached drive stand and an accessories box containing items 2-5, listed below. 1 2 4 3 5 2big network Professional 2disk RAID Quick Install Guide Introduction page 1 LaCie 2big RAID system tower with two trayless, hot-swappable hard drives 2 Ethernet cable 3 External power supply 4 LaCie Utilities CD-ROM 5 Quick...
... in its original packaging. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1.1. Box Content Your LaCie 2big package contains the system tower with attached drive stand and an accessories box containing items 2-5, listed below. 1 2 4 3 5 2big network Professional 2disk RAID Quick Install Guide Introduction page 1 LaCie 2big RAID system tower with two trayless, hot-swappable hard drives 2 Ethernet cable 3 External power supply 4 LaCie Utilities CD-ROM 5 Quick...
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... work effectively - out the need of your drives. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1.3. Hard Drive Heat Management ■ Heat Dissipation Design The LaCie 2big Network's metal body is ideal for some airflow between your LaCie drive does not include a fan. This will allow for natu- LaCie does not recommend stacking or racking more than 3 drives on each other , please remember to...
... work effectively - out the need of your drives. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1.3. Hard Drive Heat Management ■ Heat Dissipation Design The LaCie 2big Network's metal body is ideal for some airflow between your LaCie drive does not include a fan. This will allow for natu- LaCie does not recommend stacking or racking more than 3 drives on each other , please remember to...
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... The LaCie 2big Network includes a convenient drive stand, which allows the drive to be incorporated into standard 19" computer equipment racks, using the LaCie Rackmount Kit or used with the LaCie d2 Desk Rack (sold separately). Please refer to the instruction sheet included with the LaCie Rackmount Kit or LaCie d2 Desk Rack for specific instructions. The LaCie 2big Network...
... The LaCie 2big Network includes a convenient drive stand, which allows the drive to be incorporated into standard 19" computer equipment racks, using the LaCie Rackmount Kit or used with the LaCie d2 Desk Rack (sold separately). Please refer to the instruction sheet included with the LaCie Rackmount Kit or LaCie d2 Desk Rack for specific instructions. The LaCie 2big Network...
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LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1.5. Views Of The Drive ■ Front View/1-click Data Sharing The blue button (A) on the front of the 2big and push the button. All data on the network at all times. Introduction page 11 Fig. 1.5-A Just plug the USB key into a USB port on the back of the LaCie 2big is allows you automatically copy data to a new share on the 2big, making the data available on the USB key will be automatically copied to the 2big from a USB key.
LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1.5. Views Of The Drive ■ Front View/1-click Data Sharing The blue button (A) on the front of the 2big and push the button. All data on the network at all times. Introduction page 11 Fig. 1.5-A Just plug the USB key into a USB port on the back of the LaCie 2big is allows you automatically copy data to a new share on the 2big, making the data available on the USB key will be automatically copied to the 2big from a USB key.
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...stands and rubber feet which elevate the Two Big and allow for better heat dissipation. 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...3 6 4 5 Fig. 1.5-B LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■ Rear View 1 RAID selection switch 2 off auto on power switch 3 USB 2.0 expansion ports 4 Ethernet port 5 Power input connection 6 Drive lock 7 Drive tray handle 8 Left drive status LED 9 Rigth drive status LED Important Info: The 2big Network will restart automatically after a ...
...stands and rubber feet which elevate the Two Big and allow for better heat dissipation. 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...3 6 4 5 Fig. 1.5-B LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■ Rear View 1 RAID selection switch 2 off auto on power switch 3 USB 2.0 expansion ports 4 Ethernet port 5 Power input connection 6 Drive lock 7 Drive tray handle 8 Left drive status LED 9 Rigth drive status LED Important Info: The 2big Network will restart automatically after a ...
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Setting Up Your LaCie 2big Network Setup page 14 Follow these steps to getting your 2big Network up and running: Setup Steps Step 1 2.1 Turning the Drive On Step 2 2.2, Connecting the Ethernet Cable Step 3 Connecting to the 2big Network: 2.3, Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) 2.4, Connecting with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) OR 2.5, Configuring the 2big Network on a LAN Without a DHCP Server Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 19 Page 20 LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.
Setting Up Your LaCie 2big Network Setup page 14 Follow these steps to getting your 2big Network up and running: Setup Steps Step 1 2.1 Turning the Drive On Step 2 2.2, Connecting the Ethernet Cable Step 3 Connecting to the 2big Network: 2.3, Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) 2.4, Connecting with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) OR 2.5, Configuring the 2big Network on a LAN Without a DHCP Server Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 19 Page 20 LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.
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...adapter may use the AC adapter supplied with your warranty. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.1. Connect Cable A to your drive and will void your specific LaCie drive. Connect Cable B to its 100-240 Volt power supply. CAUTION: Only use your LaCie drive when in damage to your warranty. Technical note: You... may result in a foreign country thanks to the power supply brick (C). 3. and the other cable (B) connects to the device and void your LaCie drive. Do not use a power supply from the use this feature, you may cause damage to a power outlet, such as a wall outlet or...
...adapter may use the AC adapter supplied with your warranty. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.1. Connect Cable A to your drive and will void your specific LaCie drive. Connect Cable B to its 100-240 Volt power supply. CAUTION: Only use your LaCie drive when in damage to your warranty. Technical note: You... may result in a foreign country thanks to the power supply brick (C). 3. and the other cable (B) connects to the device and void your LaCie drive. Do not use a power supply from the use this feature, you may cause damage to a power outlet, such as a wall outlet or...
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... desktop hard drives, the 2big Network is only accessible when attached to your network and does not connect directly to recognize the drive. Allow a few moments for your network to your router (Fig. 2.2-B). See 2.1, Turning the Drive On. 2. Connect the other end of the LaCie 2big Network ... Ethernet cable to step 3, Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) or Connecting with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) . Turn the drive on the back of the Ethernet cable into an available Ethernet port on Fig. 2.2-A Fig. 2.2-B To 2big Network LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.2.
... desktop hard drives, the 2big Network is only accessible when attached to your network and does not connect directly to recognize the drive. Allow a few moments for your network to your router (Fig. 2.2-B). See 2.1, Turning the Drive On. 2. Connect the other end of the LaCie 2big Network ... Ethernet cable to step 3, Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) or Connecting with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) . Turn the drive on the back of the Ethernet cable into an available Ethernet port on Fig. 2.2-A Fig. 2.2-B To 2big Network LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.2.
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... the name of the shares on your LaCie 2big Network, you easy ways to connect to complete installation. ■ (continued on your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Doubleclick the CD icon, then double-click "LaCie Ethernet Agent Setup". 3. Follow the Wizard to or configure them. To install LaCie Ethernet Agent: 1. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Setup page 17 2.3.
... the name of the shares on your LaCie 2big Network, you easy ways to connect to complete installation. ■ (continued on your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Doubleclick the CD icon, then double-click "LaCie Ethernet Agent Setup". 3. Follow the Wizard to or configure them. To install LaCie Ethernet Agent: 1. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Setup page 17 2.3.
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... installer will help you get connected to your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Insert the LaCie 2big Network CD-ROM into your 2big Network and make initial settings. 1. Connecting with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) note: Windows users, see section 2.3, Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent. Double- LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.4. Follow the Wizard to complete installation. 4. The...
... installer will help you get connected to your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Insert the LaCie 2big Network CD-ROM into your 2big Network and make initial settings. 1. Connecting with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) note: Windows users, see section 2.3, Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent. Double- LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.4. Follow the Wizard to complete installation. 4. The...
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... LaCie 2big Network: ❖ Section 3.4, Users: Add, delete or edit users, including assignment of folder access privileges. ❖ Section 3.5, Groups: Add, delete or edit groups, add users to groups, assign group access privileges ❖ Section 3.6, Shares: Create, delete or edit shares, change access restrictions ❖ Section 3.7, System: Change system settings, manage disks and RAID...
... LaCie 2big Network: ❖ Section 3.4, Users: Add, delete or edit users, including assignment of folder access privileges. ❖ Section 3.5, Groups: Add, delete or edit groups, add users to groups, assign group access privileges ❖ Section 3.6, Shares: Create, delete or edit shares, change access restrictions ❖ Section 3.7, System: Change system settings, manage disks and RAID...
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... USB port on the back of the drive. No password is created by attaching exernal storage devices like USB hard drives. note: Shares created with 1-click data sharing are created on the front of the 2big Network and push the big blue button on the 2big and are different from a USB key,...■ 3.6.2. The following things will happen: ❖ A new share will be created on the USB key will be copied to access the share. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 4. Select the protocols which will be used to the new share. You can access a "guest access" share in read /write access...
... USB port on the back of the drive. No password is created by attaching exernal storage devices like USB hard drives. note: Shares created with 1-click data sharing are created on the front of the 2big Network and push the big blue button on the 2big and are different from a USB key,...■ 3.6.2. The following things will happen: ❖ A new share will be created on the USB key will be copied to access the share. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 4. Select the protocols which will be used to the new share. You can access a "guest access" share in read /write access...
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... data loss. 1. Disk Use the disk page to the 2big Network. To view information about the disks and RAID level. To safely disconnect an external hard drive: caution: Unsafe removal of the 2big Network's USB expansion ports with the included USB cable (Fig. 3.7.3.2-A). 4. Turn on USB expansion ports Figure 3.7.3.2-A Figure 3.7.3.2-B The external hard drive will eject the drive. LaCie 2big Network User Manual...
... data loss. 1. Disk Use the disk page to the 2big Network. To view information about the disks and RAID level. To safely disconnect an external hard drive: caution: Unsafe removal of the 2big Network's USB expansion ports with the included USB cable (Fig. 3.7.3.2-A). 4. Turn on USB expansion ports Figure 3.7.3.2-A Figure 3.7.3.2-B The external hard drive will eject the drive. LaCie 2big Network User Manual...
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... 3.4, Users. In Fig. 3.7.3.3, the volumes "LaCie1" and "LaCie2" are volumes of numbers and letters. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 3.7.3.3. Accessing External Hard Drives Attached external hard drives and their partitions appears as one share in read-only mode, HFS+ and Linux file system formats (ext2.../ext3/reiserfs). The volumes "Scranton" and "Stamford" are volumes of a partitioned external hard drive that is not connected to the 2big Network, as indicated by the gray Status indicator. See section 4, Accessing the Shared Storage. technical note...
... 3.4, Users. In Fig. 3.7.3.3, the volumes "LaCie1" and "LaCie2" are volumes of numbers and letters. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 3.7.3.3. Accessing External Hard Drives Attached external hard drives and their partitions appears as one share in read-only mode, HFS+ and Linux file system formats (ext2.../ext3/reiserfs). The volumes "Scranton" and "Stamford" are volumes of a partitioned external hard drive that is not connected to the 2big Network, as indicated by the gray Status indicator. See section 4, Accessing the Shared Storage. technical note...
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...to a limitation in Microsoft's operating system. Click OK. 5. Start LaCie Ethernet Agent 2. The share appears under Windows 95 and 98, you map shares on your 2big Network as drives on the LaCie 2big Network with the same username and password as your log in My ... log in the task bar and select LaCie-2big > Map a drive (Fig. 4.2-A). Click on the Ethernet Agent icon in for Windows. Technical note: Windows 95 and 98 Users - The Map a drive window opens (Fig. 4.2-B). 3. Figure 4.2-B Figure 4.2-C LaCie 2big Network User Manual Accessing Shared Storage page...
...to a limitation in Microsoft's operating system. Click OK. 5. Start LaCie Ethernet Agent 2. The share appears under Windows 95 and 98, you map shares on your 2big Network as drives on the LaCie 2big Network with the same username and password as your log in My ... log in the task bar and select LaCie-2big > Map a drive (Fig. 4.2-A). Click on the Ethernet Agent icon in for Windows. Technical note: Windows 95 and 98 Users - The Map a drive window opens (Fig. 4.2-B). 3. Figure 4.2-B Figure 4.2-C LaCie 2big Network User Manual Accessing Shared Storage page...