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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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... will guide you are having trouble, consult the Getting Help page. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 2 If this manual doesn't answer your questions or if you through the process of connecting your packaging. In the event that the drive should need to the User Manual for the LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0. INTRODUCTION Welcome to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned...
... will guide you are having trouble, consult the Getting Help page. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 2 If this manual doesn't answer your questions or if you through the process of connecting your packaging. In the event that the drive should need to the User Manual for the LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0. INTRODUCTION Welcome to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned...
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... to the product packaging or consult the product support web page at www.lacie.com/support/. Mac users, click here to a USB 3.0 host port. Visit www.lacie.com/accessories/. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 3 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Your system must be connected to download USB 3.0 drivers. For a list of these requirements, please refer to function properly. Many laptops or desktop...
... to the product packaging or consult the product support web page at www.lacie.com/support/. Mac users, click here to a USB 3.0 host port. Visit www.lacie.com/accessories/. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 3 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Your system must be connected to download USB 3.0 drivers. For a list of these requirements, please refer to function properly. Many laptops or desktop...
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See LaCie Desktop Manager for details. 2. Removable stand LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 4 Activity LED and shortcut button. VIEWS OF THE PRODUCT FRONT VIEW 1.
See LaCie Desktop Manager for details. 2. Removable stand LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 4 Activity LED and shortcut button. VIEWS OF THE PRODUCT FRONT VIEW 1.
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Chain lock port 8. RAID 0 (FAST) indicator LED 3. See Manage RAID for details. 10. USB 3.0 port 5. On/off 11. REAR VIEW 1. Swappable disks 9. RAID selection/confirmation buttons. FireWire 800 ports 6. Drive status LEDs 2. Power 7. RAID 1 (SAFE) indicator LED 4. Cable management port LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 5
Chain lock port 8. RAID 0 (FAST) indicator LED 3. See Manage RAID for details. 10. USB 3.0 port 5. On/off 11. REAR VIEW 1. Swappable disks 9. RAID selection/confirmation buttons. FireWire 800 ports 6. Drive status LEDs 2. Power 7. RAID 1 (SAFE) indicator LED 4. Cable management port LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 5
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... the vent on simultaneously. UPRIGHT, STACK & RACKMOUNT CONFIGURATION Heat dissipation is maximized when this LaCie product is ideal for some airflow between your drives. As a consequence, it , keeping the drive safe and prolonging its life and reliability. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 6 This will allow for naturally dissipating internal drive heat. Please make sure that the...
... the vent on simultaneously. UPRIGHT, STACK & RACKMOUNT CONFIGURATION Heat dissipation is maximized when this LaCie product is ideal for some airflow between your drives. As a consequence, it , keeping the drive safe and prolonging its life and reliability. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 6 This will allow for naturally dissipating internal drive heat. Please make sure that the...
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...Insert the clasp's locking head into the lock slot. 2. This means USB 3.0 is the latest implementation of this standard, and it . Your LaCie drive is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port, but not both at the same time. Note...faster than its predecessor. Transfer rates can connect either the cable lock or a Kensington lock to your LaCie product, but drive performance will be limited to Hard Drive) LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 7 Connector Face (to Computer) Cable End (to Computer) Cable End (to Hard Drive) Connector ...
...Insert the clasp's locking head into the lock slot. 2. This means USB 3.0 is the latest implementation of this standard, and it . Your LaCie drive is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port, but not both at the same time. Note...faster than its predecessor. Transfer rates can connect either the cable lock or a Kensington lock to your LaCie product, but drive performance will be limited to Hard Drive) LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 7 Connector Face (to Computer) Cable End (to Computer) Cable End (to Hard Drive) Connector ...
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... peripheral devices to a computer or to each other, and FireWire 800 is the implementation of the new IEEE 1394b standard. If your computer. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 8 In this case, file transfers will be limited to a FireWire 400 port on your product does not include an adapter cable in the package..., you can purchase one from www.lacie.com/accessories/. FireWire 800 is backwards compatible with FireWire 400, which means that if you have an adapter cable, you can connect your...
... peripheral devices to a computer or to each other, and FireWire 800 is the implementation of the new IEEE 1394b standard. If your computer. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 8 In this case, file transfers will be limited to a FireWire 400 port on your product does not include an adapter cable in the package..., you can purchase one from www.lacie.com/accessories/. FireWire 800 is backwards compatible with FireWire 400, which means that if you have an adapter cable, you can connect your...
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GETTING CONNECTED Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to the computer. CONNECT THE INTERFACE CABLE Connect the interface cable from the drive to ensure that your LaCie product's volume(s) mount(s) correctly on your computer. CONNECT THE POWER CABLE Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the drive. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 9 STEP 2 - STEP 1 -
GETTING CONNECTED Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to the computer. CONNECT THE INTERFACE CABLE Connect the interface cable from the drive to ensure that your LaCie product's volume(s) mount(s) correctly on your computer. CONNECT THE POWER CABLE Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the drive. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 9 STEP 2 - STEP 1 -
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...- Software are pre-formatted in the middle of storage devices in HFS+ for more detailed information, precautions, and instructions. 1. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 10 Mac Users The drive will not recognize volumes larger than 2TB. From the list of the Disk Management window, locate your desktop. To ...a new partition, select New Simple Volume. If you will need to set email alerts or modify front LED behavior, install LaCie Desktop Manager. Windows Users Since the disks are located on Computer (Vista/Windows 7) or My Computer (Windows XP) and choose Manage. STEP 3 ...
...- Software are pre-formatted in the middle of storage devices in HFS+ for more detailed information, precautions, and instructions. 1. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 10 Mac Users The drive will not recognize volumes larger than 2TB. From the list of the Disk Management window, locate your desktop. To ...a new partition, select New Simple Volume. If you will need to set email alerts or modify front LED behavior, install LaCie Desktop Manager. Windows Users Since the disks are located on Computer (Vista/Windows 7) or My Computer (Windows XP) and choose Manage. STEP 3 ...
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... not compatible with your product. Note: LaCie Desktop Manager is located on the CD that all LaCie devices. Launch the installer for your LaCie product. Windows Mac When you run LaCie Desktop Manager, you will see that shipped with all compatible connected LaCie devices will appear in LaCie Desktop Manager. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 11 It will appear in the...
... not compatible with your product. Note: LaCie Desktop Manager is located on the CD that all LaCie devices. Launch the installer for your LaCie product. Windows Mac When you run LaCie Desktop Manager, you will see that shipped with all compatible connected LaCie devices will appear in LaCie Desktop Manager. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 11 It will appear in the...
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Caution: If you want to protect or continue to use, back up this page you can reformat the disks. If you have information that you click the Reformat... button and follow these steps. 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. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 12 Reformat From the Info tab, you will be erased from the hard drive.
Caution: If you want to protect or continue to use, back up this page you can reformat the disks. If you have information that you click the Reformat... button and follow these steps. 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. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 12 Reformat From the Info tab, you will be erased from the hard drive.
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When the product is in Eco mode). 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). Click the ...
When the product is in Eco mode). 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). Click the ...
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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. If prompted, please click on Energy Saver Settings to conserve energy. 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. ECO TAB From this page, you have turned off the front LED. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 14 Energy Management -
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. If prompted, please click on Energy Saver Settings to conserve energy. 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. ECO TAB From this page, you have turned off the front LED. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 14 Energy Management -
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To exit Eco Mode, simply access data and the disks will enter Eco Mode. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 15 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. 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.
To exit Eco Mode, simply access data and the disks will enter Eco Mode. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 15 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. 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.
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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. 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.
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LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 17 EMAILS TAB If you would like to five). You can also enter an email subject line. Next, select the type of event for which you wish to be warned by email of any change in the status of your LaCie device, enter email addresses here (up to receive emails.
LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 17 EMAILS TAB If you would like to five). You can also enter an email subject line. Next, select the type of event for which you wish to be warned by email of any change in the status of your LaCie device, enter email addresses here (up to receive emails.
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... to both drive failure. Automatic shutdown due to indicate drive access. RAID 1/SAFE: RAID failure due to Getting Help for LED locations. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 18 RAID rebuilding in sleep mode. RAID 0/FAST: RAID failure due to Getting Help for details. See Views of the Product for details.... Refer to one or both drive failure. Eco mode. The product is in progress. 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...
... to both drive failure. Automatic shutdown due to indicate drive access. RAID 1/SAFE: RAID failure due to Getting Help for LED locations. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 18 RAID rebuilding in sleep mode. RAID 0/FAST: RAID failure due to Getting Help for details. See Views of the Product for details.... Refer to one or both drive failure. Eco mode. The product is in progress. 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...
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... data stored on the product. 4. Once the LED for the current RAID mode (D or E) will take less than one minute. 7. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 19 If you have saved data on the drives, back up data before it 's connected to toggle between the two different modes. 6. Without... releasing the select button, turn on the 2big. Use the sharp end of the RAID selection tool (A) to Formatting Instructions. For instructions, refer to press and hold down the select ...
... data stored on the product. 4. Once the LED for the current RAID mode (D or E) will take less than one minute. 7. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 19 If you have saved data on the drives, back up data before it 's connected to toggle between the two different modes. 6. Without... releasing the select button, turn on the 2big. Use the sharp end of the RAID selection tool (A) to Formatting Instructions. For instructions, refer to press and hold down the select ...
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... Excellent Yes RAID 1 (SAFE) 50% Excellent OK No RAID 0 (FAST): RAID 0, is more important than speed. RAID 1 (SAFE): RAID 1 provides data safety since all drives. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 20 ABOUT RAID MODES Refer to the table below for an overview of data on each hard drive. In the event of each drive are...
... Excellent Yes RAID 1 (SAFE) 50% Excellent OK No RAID 0 (FAST): RAID 0, is more important than speed. RAID 1 (SAFE): RAID 1 provides data safety since all drives. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 20 ABOUT RAID MODES Refer to the table below for an overview of data on each hard drive. In the event of each drive are...