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register for free technical support at www.lacie.com/register QIG_d2-Next_Quadra_071126.indd 2 11/26/07 11:53:21 AM Box Content LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk Power supply kit FireWire 800 cable FireWire 400 cable Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable eSATA cable Quick Install Guide Vertical stand kit LaCie Storage Utilities and User Manual are pre-loaded on the drive. Protect your investment -
register for free technical support at www.lacie.com/register QIG_d2-Next_Quadra_071126.indd 2 11/26/07 11:53:21 AM Box Content LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk Power supply kit FireWire 800 cable FireWire 400 cable Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable eSATA cable Quick Install Guide Vertical stand kit LaCie Storage Utilities and User Manual are pre-loaded on the drive. Protect your investment -
Datasheet
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... 3Gb/s Performance and Reliability With the new USB 3.0 5Gb/s interface and up to 3TB, the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk is the ideal tool for creative professionals who want off-site backups and archives of any workstation, no matter the ...OS. HEAT SINK DESIGN Heat Sink Design Standard Design INCREASED SURFACE AREA FOR HEAT DISSIPATION Cross-Platform Applications The d2 Quadra has got the latest connectivity with USB 3.0. Functional and User-Centric Features With the preloaded LaCie Desktop Manager▼, you can also stand upright, be stacked horizontally with , eSATA 3Gb...
... 3Gb/s Performance and Reliability With the new USB 3.0 5Gb/s interface and up to 3TB, the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk is the ideal tool for creative professionals who want off-site backups and archives of any workstation, no matter the ...OS. HEAT SINK DESIGN Heat Sink Design Standard Design INCREASED SURFACE AREA FOR HEAT DISSIPATION Cross-Platform Applications The d2 Quadra has got the latest connectivity with USB 3.0. Functional and User-Centric Features With the preloaded LaCie Desktop Manager▼, you can also stand upright, be stacked horizontally with , eSATA 3Gb...
Datasheet
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...;, Windows Vista, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 or greater. Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk; and Quick Install Guide 3-year limited Premium 3 Year Warranty The d2 Quadra Hard Disk comes with the codec used. ▼ This feature not available in . 1.7 kg / 3.7 lbs. ... resolution of 10 megapixels for upright use; Other products and brand names mentioned herein may change without it also comes with an USB 3.0, USB 2.0, eSATA 3Gb/s, FireWire 800, or FireWire 400▼▼ port Latest version of their respective owners. eSATA-to be purchased...
...;, Windows Vista, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 or greater. Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Disk; and Quick Install Guide 3-year limited Premium 3 Year Warranty The d2 Quadra Hard Disk comes with the codec used. ▼ This feature not available in . 1.7 kg / 3.7 lbs. ... resolution of 10 megapixels for upright use; Other products and brand names mentioned herein may change without it also comes with an USB 3.0, USB 2.0, eSATA 3Gb/s, FireWire 800, or FireWire 400▼▼ port Latest version of their respective owners. eSATA-to be purchased...
User Manual
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... Interface Cable 3.2.c. Connecting the FireWire 800 Interface Cable 3.2.d. Formatting and Partitioning Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive 4.2. USB Questions & Answers 7. Troubleshooting 8.1. Mac Users 8.2. Package Content 2.3. Installing Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive 3.1. Connecting the USB 2.0 Interface Cable 3.2.b. Connecting the eSATA Interface Cable 3.3. LaCie Technical Support Contacts 10. LaCie Shortcut Button 4. eSATA Questions & Answers 8. Contacting Customer Support 9.1. Warranty Information Glossary Table...
... Interface Cable 3.2.c. Connecting the FireWire 800 Interface Cable 3.2.d. Formatting and Partitioning Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive 4.2. USB Questions & Answers 7. Troubleshooting 8.1. Mac Users 8.2. Package Content 2.3. Installing Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive 3.1. Connecting the USB 2.0 Interface Cable 3.2.b. Connecting the eSATA Interface Cable 3.3. LaCie Technical Support Contacts 10. LaCie Shortcut Button 4. eSATA Questions & Answers 8. Contacting Customer Support 9.1. Warranty Information Glossary Table...
User Manual
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... throughput rates and mammoth storage capacity, the Quadra is universally compatible with almost any work environment, the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive with Quadruple Interface can be stood vertically on the LaCie Drive Stand (included), placed in the LaCie Desk Rack (sold separately). ■ Your Quadra Hard Drive Capabilities • USB 2.0, FireWire 400, FireWire 800, eSATA interfaces •...
... throughput rates and mammoth storage capacity, the Quadra is universally compatible with almost any work environment, the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive with Quadruple Interface can be stood vertically on the LaCie Drive Stand (included), placed in the LaCie Desk Rack (sold separately). ■ Your Quadra Hard Drive Capabilities • USB 2.0, FireWire 400, FireWire 800, eSATA interfaces •...
User Manual
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... of eSATA and FireWire 800 cards. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive page 2. Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive 2.1. Technical note: The LaCie Shortcut Button is compatible with FireWire 800 or eSATA ports, so you may need to purchase a PCI, PCI-X or PCI-Express card to be able to your d2 Quadra via USB or FireWire.
... of eSATA and FireWire 800 cards. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive page 2. Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive 2.1. Technical note: The LaCie Shortcut Button is compatible with FireWire 800 or eSATA ports, so you may need to purchase a PCI, PCI-X or PCI-Express card to be able to your d2 Quadra via USB or FireWire.
User Manual
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...OS 9 & OS X) reserved. In the event that the drive should contain the following: 1 LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive 1w 4 2 2 Vertical stand kit 3 Power supply kit 4 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 5 FireWire 400 6-to-6-pin cable 5 3 6 eSATA-to-eSATA cable 6 7 ...LaCie. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive page 2.2. LaCie and Silverlining Pro Utilities the LaCie logo are trademarks of (Mac LaCie, OS 9) which may be registered in some jurisdictio 7 9 LaCie Shortcut Button CD-ROM 10 Quick Install Guide 10 LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive USB...
...OS 9 & OS X) reserved. In the event that the drive should contain the following: 1 LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive 1w 4 2 2 Vertical stand kit 3 Power supply kit 4 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 5 FireWire 400 6-to-6-pin cable 5 3 6 eSATA-to-eSATA cable 6 7 ...LaCie. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive page 2.2. LaCie and Silverlining Pro Utilities the LaCie logo are trademarks of (Mac LaCie, OS 9) which may be registered in some jurisdictio 7 9 LaCie Shortcut Button CD-ROM 10 Quick Install Guide 10 LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive USB...
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...more information. 5 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port - This slot is where you plug in standard 19" computer equipment racks using the LaCie Rackmount Kit (sold separately). 3 On/Off/Auto Power Switch - If the system's power fan supports it, the LaCie d2 Quadra will then take several seconds to... your drive in the FireWire 800 cable furnished with the drive. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive page 10 ■ Rear View 1 WARRANTY VOID IF SEAL BROKEN 2 FW4OO FW8OO FW8OO USB 2.O eSATA off auto on and off automatically with your computer (works...
...more information. 5 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port - This slot is where you plug in standard 19" computer equipment racks using the LaCie Rackmount Kit (sold separately). 3 On/Off/Auto Power Switch - If the system's power fan supports it, the LaCie d2 Quadra will then take several seconds to... your drive in the FireWire 800 cable furnished with the drive. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive page 10 ■ Rear View 1 WARRANTY VOID IF SEAL BROKEN 2 FW4OO FW8OO FW8OO USB 2.O eSATA off auto on and off automatically with your computer (works...
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... and digital cameras. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Benefits • Backwards compatibility: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 works with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable, to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive page 12 ■ Hi-Speed USB 2.0 USB is shipped with the original USB specifications. • Hot-swappable: no...
... and digital cameras. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Benefits • Backwards compatibility: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 works with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable, to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive page 12 ■ Hi-Speed USB 2.0 USB is shipped with the original USB specifications. • Hot-swappable: no...
User Manual
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...details. Step 1 Step 2 Connecting the Power Supply Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable Connecting the FireWire 400 Cables Connecting the FireWire 800 Cables Connecting the eSATA Cable Connecting Multiple Devices CAUTION: Your LaCie d2 Quadra relies on page 21, Switching Interfaces. Make sure to place your... be able to its support of interface cable (FireWire 800, FireWire 400, eSATA and Hi-Speed USB 2.0). LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Installing Your LaCie Hard Drive page 14 3. This chapter also has helpful information about five minutes, you many connectivity options...
...details. Step 1 Step 2 Connecting the Power Supply Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable Connecting the FireWire 400 Cables Connecting the FireWire 800 Cables Connecting the eSATA Cable Connecting Multiple Devices CAUTION: Your LaCie d2 Quadra relies on page 21, Switching Interfaces. Make sure to place your... be able to its support of interface cable (FireWire 800, FireWire 400, eSATA and Hi-Speed USB 2.0). LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Installing Your LaCie Hard Drive page 14 3. This chapter also has helpful information about five minutes, you many connectivity options...
User Manual
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... You must use the AC adapter supplied with USB and FireWire connection only). Connect Cable A to the LaCie drive; Use this position when energy efficiency and quiet drive operation are using the LaCie Serial ATA PCI Card to connect your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive to your computer, you can draw...the system's power fan supports it, the LaCie d2 Quadra will void your specific LaCie drive. Connecting the Power Supply The power supply kit is not in use a power supply from the PCI card to the LaCie Serial ATA PCI Card User Manual for USB/FireWire connections). Connect Cable B to ON ...
... You must use the AC adapter supplied with USB and FireWire connection only). Connect Cable A to the LaCie drive; Use this position when energy efficiency and quiet drive operation are using the LaCie Serial ATA PCI Card to connect your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive to your computer, you can draw...the system's power fan supports it, the LaCie d2 Quadra will void your specific LaCie drive. Connecting the Power Supply The power supply kit is not in use a power supply from the PCI card to the LaCie Serial ATA PCI Card User Manual for USB/FireWire connections). Connect Cable B to ON ...
User Manual
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... of the interface cable to ON or AUTO (drive powers on/ hibernates automatically; Connecting the USB 2.0 Interface Cable 1. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Installing Your LaCie Hard Drive page 16 3.2.a. Connect the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable into the HiSpeed USB 2.0 port on your computer. Connect the Power supply cable (page 15) and turn on the...
... of the interface cable to ON or AUTO (drive powers on/ hibernates automatically; Connecting the USB 2.0 Interface Cable 1. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Installing Your LaCie Hard Drive page 16 3.2.a. Connect the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable into the HiSpeed USB 2.0 port on your computer. Connect the Power supply cable (page 15) and turn on the...
User Manual
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...drive before it will mount in your My Computer folder. Attach the other end of the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive (A). 3. available only for Mac use and should appear on your desktop. A FW4OO off FW8OO FW8OO USB 2.O auto eSATA on the back of the interface cable to ON or AUTO (drive ...powers on/ hibernates automatically; Connect the power supply cable (page 15) and turn on the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive by flipping the power switch to an available...
...drive before it will mount in your My Computer folder. Attach the other end of the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive (A). 3. available only for Mac use and should appear on your desktop. A FW4OO off FW8OO FW8OO USB 2.O auto eSATA on the back of the interface cable to ON or AUTO (drive ...powers on/ hibernates automatically; Connect the power supply cable (page 15) and turn on the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive by flipping the power switch to an available...
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.../ hibernates automatically; available only for Mac use and should appear on your computer (B). See page 31, Formatting and Partitioning Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive, for more information on FireWire connections, see page 20, Connecting Multiple Devices. Connecting the FireWire 800 Interface Cable 1....Answers Technical note: For more details. Mac Users: The drive is pre-formatted for USB/ FireWire connections). 2. Connect the power supply cable (page 15) and turn on the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive by flipping the power switch to an available FireWire 800 port on your...
.../ hibernates automatically; available only for Mac use and should appear on your computer (B). See page 31, Formatting and Partitioning Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive, for more information on FireWire connections, see page 20, Connecting Multiple Devices. Connecting the FireWire 800 Interface Cable 1....Answers Technical note: For more details. Mac Users: The drive is pre-formatted for USB/ FireWire connections). 2. Connect the power supply cable (page 15) and turn on the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive by flipping the power switch to an available FireWire 800 port on your...
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.... Connect the power supply cable (page 15) and turn on the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive by flipping the power switch to an available eSATA port on your computer (B). B A FW4OO off FW8OO FW8OO USB 2.O eSATA auto on the back of the interface cable to ON (...the AUTO position is pre-formatted for USB/FireWire connections). 2. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Installing Your LaCie Hard Drive page 19 3.2.d. Connecting the eSATA Interface Cable ...
.... Connect the power supply cable (page 15) and turn on the LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive by flipping the power switch to an available eSATA port on your computer (B). B A FW4OO off FW8OO FW8OO USB 2.O eSATA auto on the back of the interface cable to ON (...the AUTO position is pre-formatted for USB/FireWire connections). 2. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Installing Your LaCie Hard Drive page 19 3.2.d. Connecting the eSATA Interface Cable ...
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...the FireWire 800 port. • FireWire 800 device connected directly to the LaCie d2 Quadra, which is connected to switch between interfaces, you would like to the computer via the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface. 1. Connecting Multiple Devices With both FireWire 400 and FireWire ...via the FireWire 800 port. a FireWire device attached to a drive that is connected to the LaCie d2 Quadra (this configuration or may downgrade your LaCie d2 Quadra's performance A FW4OO off FW8OO FW8OO USB 2.O auto eSATA on your digital camera. To attach a digital video camera*: a. Important Info:...
...the FireWire 800 port. • FireWire 800 device connected directly to the LaCie d2 Quadra, which is connected to switch between interfaces, you would like to the computer via the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface. 1. Connecting Multiple Devices With both FireWire 400 and FireWire ...via the FireWire 800 port. a FireWire device attached to a drive that is connected to the LaCie d2 Quadra (this configuration or may downgrade your LaCie d2 Quadra's performance A FW4OO off FW8OO FW8OO USB 2.O auto eSATA on your digital camera. To attach a digital video camera*: a. Important Info:...
User Manual
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...to disconnect the device. ■ Mac Users 1. Click on this message: "Safe to unmount your LaCie d2 Quadra. ■ Windows Users 1. Disconnecting Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive, for the unmounting procedure. To prevent failures, however, it is important to Remove Hardware"...lower right-hand side of your drive can be disconnected. 3.5. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Installing Your LaCie Hard Drive page 21 3.4. Disconnecting Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive FireWire, eSATA and USB external devices feature "plug & play " connectivity, which means ...
...to disconnect the device. ■ Mac Users 1. Click on this message: "Safe to unmount your LaCie d2 Quadra. ■ Windows Users 1. Disconnecting Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive, for the unmounting procedure. To prevent failures, however, it is important to Remove Hardware"...lower right-hand side of your drive can be disconnected. 3.5. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive Installing Your LaCie Hard Drive page 21 3.4. Disconnecting Your LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive FireWire, eSATA and USB external devices feature "plug & play " connectivity, which means ...
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...). Mac Users ❖ EMC Retrospect Express is not compatible with LaCie Shortcut Button. To use LaCie Shortcut Button, connect your LaCie hard drive to perform a variety of automated tasks on your computer via USB or FireWire. Important Info: For instructions on -screen instructions. To...the Button on the front of your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive 3.6. Windows Users Technical note: eSATA bus is installed in the Applications folder. ❖ LaCie Shortcut Button appears in the Control Panel (see the EMC Retrospect Express...
...). Mac Users ❖ EMC Retrospect Express is not compatible with LaCie Shortcut Button. To use LaCie Shortcut Button, connect your LaCie hard drive to perform a variety of automated tasks on your computer via USB or FireWire. Important Info: For instructions on -screen instructions. To...the Button on the front of your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard Drive 3.6. Windows Users Technical note: eSATA bus is installed in the Applications folder. ❖ LaCie Shortcut Button appears in the Control Panel (see the EMC Retrospect Express...
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.... 3.6.4.A (Mac) and 3.6.4.B (Windows). LaCie Shortcut Button page 26 Technical note: eSATA bus is turned on the USB or FireWire bus, the list will search for LaCie Shortcut Button-compatible drives and display them in the drive list. If no drives can be detected on . Check your computer via USB or FireWire. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard...
.... 3.6.4.A (Mac) and 3.6.4.B (Windows). LaCie Shortcut Button page 26 Technical note: eSATA bus is turned on the USB or FireWire bus, the list will search for LaCie Shortcut Button-compatible drives and display them in the drive list. If no drives can be detected on . Check your computer via USB or FireWire. LaCie d2 Quadra Quadruple Interface Hard...
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...USB cable to your computer. If it . Troubleshooting - Launch the LaCie Shortcut Button by double-clicking on , select the EMC Retrospect Express action or a custom action. If the application, document or script you defined as the custom action has been moved from its original location. ■ 3.6.8. Troubleshooting - LaCie d2 Quadra... Quadruple Interface Hard Drive LaCie Shortcut Button page 29 ■ 3.6.7. error message when the button is pushed.
...USB cable to your computer. If it . Troubleshooting - Launch the LaCie Shortcut Button by double-clicking on , select the EMC Retrospect Express action or a custom action. If the application, document or script you defined as the custom action has been moved from its original location. ■ 3.6.8. Troubleshooting - LaCie d2 Quadra... Quadruple Interface Hard Drive LaCie Shortcut Button page 29 ■ 3.6.7. error message when the button is pushed.