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LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 1 LACIE 2BIG QUADRA USB 3.0 USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document for the most recent content as well as for features such as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability.
LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 1 LACIE 2BIG QUADRA USB 3.0 USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document for the most recent content as well as for features such as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability.
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... the drive should need to the User Manual for the LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 2 INTRODUCTION Welcome to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in -1 RAID mode change and drive removal tool s Quick Install Guide s CD with User Manual and software s Cable management Important info: Please save your LaCie product and will guide you are...
... the drive should need to the User Manual for the LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 2 INTRODUCTION Welcome to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in -1 RAID mode change and drive removal tool s Quick Install Guide s CD with User Manual and software s Cable management Important info: Please save your LaCie product and will guide you are...
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... will permit the maximum transfer speeds for your LaCie USB 3.0 hard drive is capable. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 3 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Your system must be connected to a USB 3.0 host port. Many laptops or desktop computers do not feature USB 3.0 ports. Mac users, click here to the product packaging or consult the product support web page at www...
... will permit the maximum transfer speeds for your LaCie USB 3.0 hard drive is capable. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 3 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Your system must be connected to a USB 3.0 host port. Many laptops or desktop computers do not feature USB 3.0 ports. Mac users, click here to the product packaging or consult the product support web page at www...
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Activity LED and shortcut button. Removable stand LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 4 VIEWS OF THE PRODUCT FRONT VIEW 1. See LaCie Desktop Manager for details. 2.
Activity LED and shortcut button. Removable stand LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 4 VIEWS OF THE PRODUCT FRONT VIEW 1. See LaCie Desktop Manager for details. 2.
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Power 7. Drive status LEDs 2. See Manage RAID for details. 10. Cable management port LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 5 USB 3.0 port 5. Chain lock port 8. RAID selection/confirmation buttons. REAR VIEW 1. Swappable disks 9. On/off 11. RAID 1 (SAFE) indicator LED 4. FireWire 800 ports 6. RAID 0 (FAST) indicator LED 3.
Power 7. Drive status LEDs 2. See Manage RAID for details. 10. Cable management port LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 5 USB 3.0 port 5. Chain lock port 8. RAID selection/confirmation buttons. REAR VIEW 1. Swappable disks 9. On/off 11. RAID 1 (SAFE) indicator LED 4. FireWire 800 ports 6. RAID 0 (FAST) indicator LED 3.
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...This will allow for naturally dissipating internal drive heat. LaCie does not recommend stacking or racking more than two drives on top of your drives so that the heat dissipation can work effectively. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 6 Its unique design actually draws heat away from ...the internal drive toward the external casing. When stacking LaCie products, please remember to the touch. HARD DISK HEAT MANAGEMENT HEAT ...
...This will allow for naturally dissipating internal drive heat. LaCie does not recommend stacking or racking more than two drives on top of your drives so that the heat dissipation can work effectively. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 6 Its unique design actually draws heat away from ...the internal drive toward the external casing. When stacking LaCie products, please remember to the touch. HARD DISK HEAT MANAGEMENT HEAT ...
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...'s impossible to disconnect the cable lock without destroying it provides higher bandwidth and new power management features. This means USB 3.0 is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer. Note also that prevents cords from accidentally disconnecting. Make sure that the interface cable is connected to Hard Drive) LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 7
...'s impossible to disconnect the cable lock without destroying it provides higher bandwidth and new power management features. This means USB 3.0 is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer. Note also that prevents cords from accidentally disconnecting. Make sure that the interface cable is connected to Hard Drive) LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 7
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... other, and FireWire 800 is backwards compatible with FireWire 400, which means that if you have an adapter cable, you can purchase one from www.lacie.com/accessories/. Connector Face (to computer) Cable End (to computer) Cable End (to product) Connector Face (to FireWire 400 speeds. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 8
... other, and FireWire 800 is backwards compatible with FireWire 400, which means that if you have an adapter cable, you can purchase one from www.lacie.com/accessories/. Connector Face (to computer) Cable End (to computer) Cable End (to product) Connector Face (to FireWire 400 speeds. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 8
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STEP 2 - STEP 1 - CONNECT THE INTERFACE CABLE Connect the interface cable from the drive to the drive. CONNECT THE POWER CABLE Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the computer. GETTING CONNECTED Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that your LaCie product's volume(s) mount(s) correctly on your computer. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 9
STEP 2 - STEP 1 - CONNECT THE INTERFACE CABLE Connect the interface cable from the drive to the drive. CONNECT THE POWER CABLE Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the computer. GETTING CONNECTED Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that your LaCie product's volume(s) mount(s) correctly on your computer. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 9
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...Manage. INSTALL SOFTWARE You can now choose to do so. Right-click on -screen instructions when the New Simple Volume Wizard appears. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 10 Windows Users Since the disks are located on the drive by moving the power switch to set email alerts or modify front LED ...behavior, install LaCie Desktop Manager. To create a new partition, select New Simple Volume. TURN ON THE DRIVE Turn on the CD that Windows XP 32-bit will mount on your LaCie 2big. 3. Refer to Formatting and Partitioning for Mac-only use,...
...Manage. INSTALL SOFTWARE You can now choose to do so. Right-click on -screen instructions when the New Simple Volume Wizard appears. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 10 Windows Users Since the disks are located on the drive by moving the power switch to set email alerts or modify front LED ...behavior, install LaCie Desktop Manager. To create a new partition, select New Simple Volume. TURN ON THE DRIVE Turn on the CD that Windows XP 32-bit will mount on your LaCie 2big. 3. Refer to Formatting and Partitioning for Mac-only use,...
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...in LaCie Desktop Manager. Note: LaCie Desktop Manager is located on the CD that all LaCie devices. INSTALLING LACIE DESKTOP MANAGER LaCie Desktop Manager software installer is not compatible with your device, set up email alerts, create an action when you want. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 11 ...Choose the product you wish to manage, then use the tabs to navigate to completion. When setup has completed, launch the LaCie Desktop Manager from the System tray (Windows) or ...
...in LaCie Desktop Manager. Note: LaCie Desktop Manager is located on the CD that all LaCie devices. INSTALLING LACIE DESKTOP MANAGER LaCie Desktop Manager software installer is not compatible with your device, set up email alerts, create an action when you want. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 11 ...Choose the product you wish to manage, then use the tabs to navigate to completion. When setup has completed, launch the LaCie Desktop Manager from the System tray (Windows) or ...
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INFO TAB On this information before performing these steps, everything will see advanced information on your drive, such as device name, the internal hard disk serial number (not the LaCie product serial number), available capacity, connection type, etc. button and follow these steps. Reformat From the Info tab, you click the Reformat... LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 12 If you have information that you want to protect or continue to use, back up this page you will be erased from the hard drive. Caution: If you can reformat the disks.
INFO TAB On this information before performing these steps, everything will see advanced information on your drive, such as device name, the internal hard disk serial number (not the LaCie product serial number), available capacity, connection type, etc. button and follow these steps. Reformat From the Info tab, you click the Reformat... LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 12 If you have information that you want to protect or continue to use, back up this page you will be erased from the hard drive. Caution: If you can reformat the disks.
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... up your work, open a family budget spreadsheet, or launch your device. Important info: Activating the shortcut button may affect the transfer rates of tasks. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 13 Using LaCie Desktop Manager, you can configure a short click to trigger a task (when the product is also a button that allows you to sleep (Eco mode...
... up your work, open a family budget spreadsheet, or launch your device. Important info: Activating the shortcut button may affect the transfer rates of tasks. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 13 Using LaCie Desktop Manager, you can configure a short click to trigger a task (when the product is also a button that allows you to sleep (Eco mode...
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Note that if an alert is triggered, the front LED will blink red, even if you can manage your LaCie product, Eco Mode may be managed by Mac OS X. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 14 Mac Users Based upon your product's energy usage, and turn off the LED from this page. Select "Put the hard disk(s) to sleep when possible" to enter the System Preferences. If prompted, please click on Energy Saver Settings to conserve energy. Energy Management - ECO TAB From this page, you have turned off the front LED.
Note that if an alert is triggered, the front LED will blink red, even if you can manage your LaCie product, Eco Mode may be managed by Mac OS X. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 14 Mac Users Based upon your product's energy usage, and turn off the LED from this page. Select "Put the hard disk(s) to sleep when possible" to enter the System Preferences. If prompted, please click on Energy Saver Settings to conserve energy. Energy Management - ECO TAB From this page, you have turned off the front LED.
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Energy Management - Windows Users By default, your drive will enter Eco Mode after which the disks will automatically restart, or click the product's front button. Unclick the Automatic Eco Mode due to Inactivity box to turn off Eco Mode, or select a period of inactivity after 5 minutes of inactivity in order to conserve energy. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 15 To exit Eco Mode, simply access data and the disks will enter Eco Mode.
Energy Management - Windows Users By default, your drive will enter Eco Mode after which the disks will automatically restart, or click the product's front button. Unclick the Automatic Eco Mode due to Inactivity box to turn off Eco Mode, or select a period of inactivity after 5 minutes of inactivity in order to conserve energy. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 15 To exit Eco Mode, simply access data and the disks will enter Eco Mode.
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LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 16 For optimal transfer rates, disable alerts. ALERTS TAB Enable alerts to receive a message via the LaCie Desktop Manager about changes to the status of your LaCie device. Important info: Activating alerts may affect the transfer rates of your device.
LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 16 For optimal transfer rates, disable alerts. ALERTS TAB Enable alerts to receive a message via the LaCie Desktop Manager about changes to the status of your LaCie device. Important info: Activating alerts may affect the transfer rates of your device.
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LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 17 Next, select the type of your LaCie device, enter email addresses here (up to receive emails. You can also enter an email subject line. EMAILS TAB If you wish to be warned by email of any change in the status of event for which you would like to five).
LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 17 Next, select the type of your LaCie device, enter email addresses here (up to receive emails. You can also enter an email subject line. EMAILS TAB If you wish to be warned by email of any change in the status of event for which you would like to five).
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.... Refer to Getting Help for details. RAID 0/FAST: RAID failure due to both drive failure. Refer to Getting Help for LED locations. LED INFORMATION Your LaCie product features a multi-functional LED on the front, as well as two drive status LEDs on ) Solid red 1 drive solid red Solid blue And the... Off blue Then: The product is turned off or computer is in progress. See Views of the Product for details. Single drive failure (RAID 1/SAFE). LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 18
.... Refer to Getting Help for details. RAID 0/FAST: RAID failure due to both drive failure. Refer to Getting Help for LED locations. LED INFORMATION Your LaCie product features a multi-functional LED on the front, as well as two drive status LEDs on ) Solid red 1 drive solid red Solid blue And the... Off blue Then: The product is turned off or computer is in progress. See Views of the Product for details. Single drive failure (RAID 1/SAFE). LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 18
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... before it 's connected to toggle between the two different modes. 6. Next you have saved data on your computer. Make sure that the 2big is turned off but that it will blink. Use the sharp end of the RAID selection tool (A) to Formatting Instructions. MANAGE RAID MODIFY RAID...RAID mode LEDs (D and E) start blinking (takes five seconds), release the select button. 5. If you must format the volume before following these steps. 1. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 19 Using the RAID selection tool, press the select button (B) to a computer via an interface cable. 2.
... before it 's connected to toggle between the two different modes. 6. Next you have saved data on your computer. Make sure that the 2big is turned off but that it will blink. Use the sharp end of the RAID selection tool (A) to Formatting Instructions. MANAGE RAID MODIFY RAID...RAID mode LEDs (D and E) start blinking (takes five seconds), release the select button. 5. If you must format the volume before following these steps. 1. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 19 Using the RAID selection tool, press the select button (B) to a computer via an interface cable. 2.
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... Protection Speed Factory Default RAID 0 (FAST) 100% None Excellent Yes RAID 1 (SAFE) 50% Excellent OK No RAID 0 (FAST): RAID 0, is more important than speed. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 20 RAID 1 is a good choice when safety is the fastest RAID mode. However RAID 1 also reduces the available drive space by 50% due to the...
... Protection Speed Factory Default RAID 0 (FAST) 100% None Excellent Yes RAID 1 (SAFE) 50% Excellent OK No RAID 0 (FAST): RAID 0, is more important than speed. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 20 RAID 1 is a good choice when safety is the fastest RAID mode. However RAID 1 also reduces the available drive space by 50% due to the...