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... on a LAN Without a DHCP Server 2.5.1. Configure with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) 2.5. Users 3.4.1. Adding Users 3.4.3. Minimum System Requirements 1.3. Views Of The Drive Front View/1-click Data Sharing Rear View 1.6. Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 3.1. Setting User Access to : 1.1. Editing User Accounts 3.5. Box Content 1.2. Cables and Connectors 2. Administrator Account 3.4.2. Groups 3.5.1. Editing Groups Table of...
... on a LAN Without a DHCP Server 2.5.1. Configure with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) 2.5. Users 3.4.1. Adding Users 3.4.3. Minimum System Requirements 1.3. Views Of The Drive Front View/1-click Data Sharing Rear View 1.6. Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 3.1. Setting User Access to : 1.1. Editing User Accounts 3.5. Box Content 1.2. Cables and Connectors 2. Administrator Account 3.4.2. Groups 3.5.1. Editing Groups Table of...
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... New Drive 6. Warranty Information Table of Contents page 33 33 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 39 39 39 41 41 42 43 43 43 44 45 45 46 47 47 48 48 48 49 51 52 53 53 54 55 55 56 57 58 61 62 63 LaCie 2big Network...
... New Drive 6. Warranty Information Table of Contents page 33 33 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 39 39 39 41 41 42 43 43 43 44 45 45 46 47 47 48 48 48 49 51 52 53 53 54 55 55 56 57 58 61 62 63 LaCie 2big Network...
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...transmitted in a residential installation. Changes The material in this document, or from that to the following conditions: 1. FCC Statement LaCie 2big Network Tested To Comply With FCC standards For Home of the FCC Rules. Modifications to Part 15 of Office Use This ... harmful interference 2. CAUTION: The LaCie 2big Network's warranty may void the user's authority to operate the product. LaCie reserves the right to comply with Part 15 of this device. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Forward page Copyrights Copyright © 2007 LaCie. All rights reserved. However, ...
...transmitted in a residential installation. Changes The material in this document, or from that to the following conditions: 1. FCC Statement LaCie 2big Network Tested To Comply With FCC standards For Home of the FCC Rules. Modifications to Part 15 of Office Use This ... harmful interference 2. CAUTION: The LaCie 2big Network's warranty may void the user's authority to operate the product. LaCie reserves the right to comply with Part 15 of this device. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Forward page Copyrights Copyright © 2007 LaCie. All rights reserved. However, ...
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... not exceeding ± 10% of magnetic interference, such as televisions or radios. General Use Precautions ❖ Do not expose the LaCie 2big Network to temperatures outside the range of waste electrical and electronic equipment. or to 95° F); For more information about where you... if there is too cold or humid may spill into the drive to a designed collec- Doing so may damage the LaCie 2big Network or disfigure its casing. Your LaCie 2big Network contains no user-serviceable parts. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Forward page This symbol on the product ...
... not exceeding ± 10% of magnetic interference, such as televisions or radios. General Use Precautions ❖ Do not expose the LaCie 2big Network to temperatures outside the range of waste electrical and electronic equipment. or to 95° F); For more information about where you... if there is too cold or humid may spill into the drive to a designed collec- Doing so may damage the LaCie 2big Network or disfigure its casing. Your LaCie 2big Network contains no user-serviceable parts. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Forward page This symbol on the product ...
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... more information on backup, please refer to the nearby radio and television reception. LaCie offers a complete line of your internal hard drive, another external hard drive or some other form of the LaCie 2big Network or use excessive force on it. ❖ Never use excessive force on...keep TWO copies of the user, and under no circumstances will LaCie be used. It is the sole responsibility of your LaCie 2big Network. Important Info: Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is essential that you detect a problem, see the Troubleshooting section...
... more information on backup, please refer to the nearby radio and television reception. LaCie offers a complete line of your internal hard drive, another external hard drive or some other form of the LaCie 2big Network or use excessive force on it. ❖ Never use excessive force on...keep TWO copies of the user, and under no circumstances will LaCie be used. It is the sole responsibility of your LaCie 2big Network. Important Info: Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is essential that you detect a problem, see the Troubleshooting section...
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Easily and quickly select your RAID mode with concatenation of the two hard drives. For maximum capacity, choose BIG with the manual switch on the back of a LaCie 2big Network. For security, choose SAFE 100 (RAID 1) with security. Superior Design The advanced heat-dissipating ...lasting reliability and quiet operation. Easy Setup & Access The new user-friendly LaCie Ethernet Agent makes setup simple and enables accessing, mapping and configuring the drives on your office's network. I want to: ❖ Install my LaCie 2big Network ❖ Create a new share ❖ Add a new user...
Easily and quickly select your RAID mode with concatenation of the two hard drives. For maximum capacity, choose BIG with the manual switch on the back of a LaCie 2big Network. For security, choose SAFE 100 (RAID 1) with security. Superior Design The advanced heat-dissipating ...lasting reliability and quiet operation. Easy Setup & Access The new user-friendly LaCie Ethernet Agent makes setup simple and enables accessing, mapping and configuring the drives on your office's network. I want to: ❖ Install my LaCie 2big Network ❖ Create a new share ❖ Add a new user...
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... 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 Install Guide Important...
... 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 Install Guide Important...
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... higher (or equivalent processor) ❖ 512MB RAM or greater ❖ Ethernet router (10/100) ❖ Web browser (Internet Explorer®, Firefox™) Important Info: The 2big Network's performance can be affected by such external forces as network activity, hardware, distance and setup. Mac Users ❖ Mac OS 9 or Mac OS X ❖... Explorer®, Safari™, Firefox™) Important Info: For optimal performance, use a Gigabit Ethernet router and a Gigabit Ethernet board in your host PC or MAC. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1.2.
... higher (or equivalent processor) ❖ 512MB RAM or greater ❖ Ethernet router (10/100) ❖ Web browser (Internet Explorer®, Firefox™) Important Info: The 2big Network's performance can be affected by such external forces as network activity, hardware, distance and setup. Mac Users ❖ Mac OS 9 or Mac OS X ❖... Explorer®, Safari™, Firefox™) Important Info: For optimal performance, use a Gigabit Ethernet router and a Gigabit Ethernet board in your host PC or MAC. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1.2.
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... a great way to the touch. As a consequence, it safe and prolonging its life and reliability. Hard Drive Heat Management ■ Heat Dissipation Design The LaCie 2big Network's metal body is normal for some airflow between your drives. This will allow for the external casing to be hot to dissipate heat with a thermo-regulated "smart...
... a great way to the touch. As a consequence, it safe and prolonging its life and reliability. Hard Drive Heat Management ■ Heat Dissipation Design The LaCie 2big Network's metal body is normal for some airflow between your drives. This will allow for the external casing to be hot to dissipate heat with a thermo-regulated "smart...
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... for specific instructions. Racking Options ■ Standalone Installation Introduction page 10 ■ Rackmount Installation The LaCie 2big Network includes a convenient drive stand, which allows the drive to the instruction sheet included with the drive stand for specific instructions. The LaCie 2big Network can be placed in an upright position. Please refer to the instructions included with the...
... for specific instructions. Racking Options ■ Standalone Installation Introduction page 10 ■ Rackmount Installation The LaCie 2big Network includes a convenient drive stand, which allows the drive to the instruction sheet included with the drive stand for specific instructions. The LaCie 2big Network can be placed in an upright position. Please refer to the instructions included with the...
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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 back of the LaCie 2big is allows you automatically copy data to a new share on the 2big, making the data available on the network at all times. Introduction page 11 Fig. 1.5-A LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1.5. Just plug the USB key into a USB port on the USB key will be automatically copied to the 2big from a USB key.
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 back of the LaCie 2big is allows you automatically copy data to a new share on the 2big, making the data available on the network at all times. Introduction page 11 Fig. 1.5-A LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1.5. Just plug the USB key into a USB port on the USB key will be automatically copied to the 2big from a USB key.
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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. Environmental Requirements: Temperature: 0 - 35...Big and allow for better heat dissipation. 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 power failure...
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. Environmental Requirements: Temperature: 0 - 35...Big and allow for better heat dissipation. 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 power failure...
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LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1.6. Ethernet Symbol Gigabit Ethernet Cables And Connectors The cables and connectors used to the Ethernet port connectors on certain computers. Cables and Connectors ■ Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet Symbol This icon will help you easily identify the ethernet interface. It appears on the back of the 2big Network and next to attach Gigabit Ethernet devices are as follows: Gigabit Ethernet Connectors Introduction page 13
LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1.6. Ethernet Symbol Gigabit Ethernet Cables And Connectors The cables and connectors used to the Ethernet port connectors on certain computers. Cables and Connectors ■ Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet Symbol This icon will help you easily identify the ethernet interface. It appears on the back of the 2big Network and next to attach Gigabit Ethernet devices are as follows: Gigabit Ethernet Connectors Introduction page 13
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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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... a foreign country thanks to the device and void your specific LaCie drive. Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your warranty. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.1. Turning the Drive On The power supply kit is composed of the drive to the drive resulting from another LaCie drive or another manufacturer. LaCie accepts no responsibility for any other than one cable...
... a foreign country thanks to the device and void your specific LaCie drive. Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your warranty. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.1. Turning the Drive On The power supply kit is composed of the drive to the drive resulting from another LaCie drive or another manufacturer. LaCie accepts no responsibility for any other than one cable...
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Connect the other end of the LaCie 2big Network (Fig. 2.2-A). 3. Now move on the back of the Ethernet cable into an available Ethernet port on your network to recognize the drive. See 2.1, Turning the Drive On. 2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on to...big off auto on . To connect the Ethernet cable: 1. Turn the drive on Fig. 2.2-A Fig. 2.2-B To 2big Network LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.2. Connecting the Ethernet Cable Unlike regular desktop hard drives, the 2big Network is only accessible when attached to your network and does not connect directly...
Connect the other end of the LaCie 2big Network (Fig. 2.2-A). 3. Now move on the back of the Ethernet cable into an available Ethernet port on your network to recognize the drive. See 2.1, Turning the Drive On. 2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on to...big off auto on . To connect the Ethernet cable: 1. Turn the drive on Fig. 2.2-A Fig. 2.2-B To 2big Network LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.2. Connecting the Ethernet Cable Unlike regular desktop hard drives, the 2big Network is only accessible when attached to your network and does not connect directly...
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... gives you can connect to the NAS administration page, configure the 2big Network's network settings or map it as a drive on next page) Figure 2.3-A LaCie Ethernet Agent Icon Figure 2.3-B To install LaCie Ethernet Agent: 1. Doubleclick the CD icon, then double-click "LaCie Ethernet Agent Setup". 3. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Setup page 17 2.3. Once installed and running...
... gives you can connect to the NAS administration page, configure the 2big Network's network settings or map it as a drive on next page) Figure 2.3-A LaCie Ethernet Agent Icon Figure 2.3-B To install LaCie Ethernet Agent: 1. Doubleclick the CD icon, then double-click "LaCie Ethernet Agent Setup". 3. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Setup page 17 2.3. Once installed and running...
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... open in your network (Fig. 2.3-D). 2. The 2big Network administration page will automatically detect your 2big Network and any other storage devices on your default browser. 3. Continue to the 2big Network: 1. Click Log on the icon in to www from the 2big Network sub-menu (Fig. 2.3-E). Click on . LaCie 2big Network User Manual To connect to section...
... open in your network (Fig. 2.3-D). 2. The 2big Network administration page will automatically detect your 2big Network and any other storage devices on your default browser. 3. Continue to the 2big Network: 1. Click Log on the icon in to www from the 2big Network sub-menu (Fig. 2.3-E). Click on . LaCie 2big Network User Manual To connect to section...
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... the CD icon, then double-click "Install the IP configurator". 3. Fig. 2.4-A Fig. 2.4-B Setup page 19 Fig. 2.4-C LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.4. Once the Wizard locates your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Insert the LaCie 2big Network CD-ROM into your 2big Network (represented by its IP address), select it and click Connect (Figs. 2.4-A - 2.4-C). Connecting with the IP...
... the CD icon, then double-click "Install the IP configurator". 3. Fig. 2.4-A Fig. 2.4-B Setup page 19 Fig. 2.4-C LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.4. Once the Wizard locates your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Insert the LaCie 2big Network CD-ROM into your 2big Network (represented by its IP address), select it and click Connect (Figs. 2.4-A - 2.4-C). Connecting with the IP...
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... that your server is not DHCP-enabled, you will need to work with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) The easiest way to modify your LaCie 2big Network's network configuration on a PC is to use the LaCie Ethernet Agent. See section 2.3, Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent). 2. Uncheck the "DHCP" box. 4. Fig. 2.5.1-A Fig. 2.5.1-B Click on installing the network...
... that your server is not DHCP-enabled, you will need to work with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) The easiest way to modify your LaCie 2big Network's network configuration on a PC is to use the LaCie Ethernet Agent. See section 2.3, Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent). 2. Uncheck the "DHCP" box. 4. Fig. 2.5.1-A Fig. 2.5.1-B Click on installing the network...