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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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... s Quick Install Guide s CD with User Manual and software s Cable management Important info: Please save your LaCie product and will explain its original packaging. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 2 These pages will guide you are having trouble, consult the Getting Help page. In the... event that the drive should need to the User Manual for the LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0. If this manual doesn't answer...
... s Quick Install Guide s CD with User Manual and software s Cable management Important info: Please save your LaCie product and will explain its original packaging. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 2 These pages will guide you are having trouble, consult the Getting Help page. In the... event that the drive should need to the User Manual for the LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0. If this manual doesn't answer...
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... requirements, please refer to download USB 3.0 drivers. You can download them from LaCie that will permit the maximum transfer speeds for your LaCie product to function properly. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 3 Note: USB 3.0 Connection: For optimal performance through the USB connection, the drive must meet certain requirements in order for which your LaCie USB 3.0 hard drive is capable. MINIMUM...
... requirements, please refer to download USB 3.0 drivers. You can download them from LaCie that will permit the maximum transfer speeds for your LaCie product to function properly. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 3 Note: USB 3.0 Connection: For optimal performance through the USB connection, the drive must meet certain requirements in order for which your LaCie USB 3.0 hard drive is capable. MINIMUM...
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See LaCie Desktop Manager for details. 2. VIEWS OF THE PRODUCT FRONT VIEW 1. Activity LED and shortcut button. Removable stand LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 4
See LaCie Desktop Manager for details. 2. VIEWS OF THE PRODUCT FRONT VIEW 1. Activity LED and shortcut button. Removable stand LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 4
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USB 3.0 port 5. Chain lock port 8. Swappable disks 9. Cable management port LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 5 RAID selection/confirmation buttons. See Manage RAID for details. 10. FireWire 800 ports 6. Drive status LEDs 2. Power 7. On/off 11. RAID 1 (SAFE) indicator LED 4. REAR VIEW 1. RAID 0 (FAST) indicator LED 3.
USB 3.0 port 5. Chain lock port 8. Swappable disks 9. Cable management port LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 5 RAID selection/confirmation buttons. See Manage RAID for details. 10. FireWire 800 ports 6. Drive status LEDs 2. Power 7. On/off 11. RAID 1 (SAFE) indicator LED 4. REAR VIEW 1. RAID 0 (FAST) indicator LED 3.
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... airflow across the casing. UPRIGHT, STACK & RACKMOUNT CONFIGURATION Heat dissipation is maximized when this LaCie product is ideal for some airflow between your drives. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 6 This will allow for naturally dissipating internal drive heat. When stacking LaCie products, please remember to the touch. HARD DISK HEAT MANAGEMENT HEAT DISSIPATION DESIGN This...
... airflow across the casing. UPRIGHT, STACK & RACKMOUNT CONFIGURATION Heat dissipation is maximized when this LaCie product is ideal for some airflow between your drives. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 6 This will allow for naturally dissipating internal drive heat. When stacking LaCie products, please remember to the touch. HARD DISK HEAT MANAGEMENT HEAT DISSIPATION DESIGN This...
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... it's impossible to Hard Drive) LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 7 String the interface cable through the open cable lock gate. 4. Your LaCie drive is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer. USB 3.0 USB is shipped with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable to ensure maximum data transfer...can connect either the cable lock or a Kensington lock to your LaCie product, but drive performance will also work when connected to their respective transfer rates. The cable will be limited to a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port, but not both at the same time. ...
... it's impossible to Hard Drive) LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 7 String the interface cable through the open cable lock gate. 4. Your LaCie drive is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer. USB 3.0 USB is shipped with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable to ensure maximum data transfer...can connect either the cable lock or a Kensington lock to your LaCie product, but drive performance will also work when connected to their respective transfer rates. The cable will be limited to a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port, but not both at the same time. ...
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... standard. In this case, file transfers will be limited to a FireWire 400 port on your computer. If your LaCie FireWire 800 product to FireWire 400 speeds. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 8 FireWire 800 offers increased bandwidth and extended distance between devices. Connector Face (to computer) Cable ...adapter cable, you can connect your product does not include an adapter cable in the package, you can purchase one from www.lacie.com/accessories/. FIREWIRE 800 FireWire, also known as IEEE 1394, is a high-speed serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral ...
... standard. In this case, file transfers will be limited to a FireWire 400 port on your computer. If your LaCie FireWire 800 product to FireWire 400 speeds. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 8 FireWire 800 offers increased bandwidth and extended distance between devices. Connector Face (to computer) Cable ...adapter cable, you can connect your product does not include an adapter cable in the package, you can purchase one from www.lacie.com/accessories/. FIREWIRE 800 FireWire, also known as IEEE 1394, is a high-speed serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral ...
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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. GETTING CONNECTED Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to the 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 1 - STEP 2 -
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. GETTING CONNECTED Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to the 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 1 - STEP 2 -
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...INSTALL SOFTWARE You can now choose to do so. Refer to access the storage. From the Manage window select Disk Management. 2. STEP 4 - LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 10 Mac Users The drive will not recognize volumes larger than 2TB. Right-click on -screen instructions when the New Simple Volume...or My Computer (Windows XP) and choose Manage. TURN ON THE DRIVE Turn on the CD that Windows XP 32-bit will mount on your LaCie 2big. 3. STEP 3 - To create a new partition, select New Simple Volume. Windows Users Since the disks are located on the drive by ...
...INSTALL SOFTWARE You can now choose to do so. Refer to access the storage. From the Manage window select Disk Management. 2. STEP 4 - LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 10 Mac Users The drive will not recognize volumes larger than 2TB. Right-click on -screen instructions when the New Simple Volume...or My Computer (Windows XP) and choose Manage. TURN ON THE DRIVE Turn on the CD that Windows XP 32-bit will mount on your LaCie 2big. 3. STEP 3 - To create a new partition, select New Simple Volume. Windows Users Since the disks are located on the drive by ...
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... you to check the status of your LaCie product. Windows Mac When you run LaCie Desktop Manager, you want. Only compatible LaCie devices will appear in LaCie Desktop Manager. INSTALLING LACIE DESKTOP MANAGER LaCie Desktop Manager software installer is not compatible ...LaCie devices will appear in the left-hand column. Note: LaCie Desktop Manager is located on the CD that all LaCie devices. When setup has completed, launch the LaCie Desktop Manager from the System tray (Windows) or the Menu bar (Mac). Launch the installer for your product. LaCie 2big Quadra USB...
... you to check the status of your LaCie product. Windows Mac When you run LaCie Desktop Manager, you want. Only compatible LaCie devices will appear in LaCie Desktop Manager. INSTALLING LACIE DESKTOP MANAGER LaCie Desktop Manager software installer is not compatible ...LaCie devices will appear in the left-hand column. Note: LaCie Desktop Manager is located on the CD that all LaCie devices. When setup has completed, launch the LaCie Desktop Manager from the System tray (Windows) or the Menu bar (Mac). Launch the installer for your product. LaCie 2big Quadra USB...
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LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 12 Reformat From the Info tab, you click the Reformat... button and follow these steps. Caution: If you can reformat the disks. 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. 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 click the Reformat... button and follow these steps. Caution: If you can reformat the disks. 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. 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.
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Using LaCie Desktop Manager, you to perform a variety of your most commonly used applications. Important info: Activating the shortcut button may affect the transfer rates of tasks. ... in Eco mode, a short click (press and immediately release the button) will put the product to start. Click the Shortcut tab to sleep (Eco mode). LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 13 A long click (press and hold for several seconds) will wake it. Then, drag an application or document to be launched onto the...
Using LaCie Desktop Manager, you to perform a variety of your most commonly used applications. Important info: Activating the shortcut button may affect the transfer rates of tasks. ... in Eco mode, a short click (press and immediately release the button) will put the product to start. Click the Shortcut tab to sleep (Eco mode). LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 13 A long click (press and hold for several seconds) will wake it. Then, drag an application or document to be launched onto the...
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ECO TAB From this page. Energy Management - Mac Users Based upon your product's energy usage, and turn off the LED from this page, you have turned off the front LED. 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. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 14 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.
ECO TAB From this page. Energy Management - Mac Users Based upon your product's energy usage, and turn off the LED from this page, you have turned off the front LED. 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. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 14 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.
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LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 15 To exit Eco Mode, simply access data and the disks will enter Eco Mode. 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. Windows Users By default, your drive will enter Eco Mode after which the disks will automatically restart, or click the product's front button. Energy Management -
LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 15 To exit Eco Mode, simply access data and the disks will enter Eco Mode. 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. Windows Users By default, your drive will enter Eco Mode after which the disks will automatically restart, or click the product's front button. Energy Management -
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For optimal transfer rates, disable alerts. Important info: Activating alerts may affect the transfer rates of your device. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 16 ALERTS TAB Enable alerts to receive a message via the LaCie Desktop Manager about changes to the status of your LaCie device.
For optimal transfer rates, disable alerts. Important info: Activating alerts may affect the transfer rates of your device. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 16 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 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). Next, select the type of your LaCie device, enter email addresses here (up to receive emails.
LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 17 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). Next, select the type of your LaCie device, enter email addresses here (up to receive emails.
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...See Views of the Product for details. Refer to one or both drive failure. Automatic shutdown due to Getting Help for LED locations. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 18 Refer to excessive heat. LED STATES If the front LED Off is: Solid blue Blinking blue Blinking blue/red Blinking...or computer is working properly. RAID rebuilding in sleep mode. Eco mode. Rear LEDs flicker blue to both drive failure. 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 ...
...See Views of the Product for details. Refer to one or both drive failure. Automatic shutdown due to Getting Help for LED locations. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 18 Refer to excessive heat. LED STATES If the front LED Off is: Solid blue Blinking blue Blinking blue/red Blinking...or computer is working properly. RAID rebuilding in sleep mode. Eco mode. Rear LEDs flicker blue to both drive failure. 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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... selection tool (A) to Formatting Instructions. Once the RAID mode LEDs (D and E) start blinking (takes five seconds), release the select button. 5. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 19 MANAGE RAID MODIFY RAID MODE Important info: Changing the RAID mode destroys data stored on the product. 4. RAID initialization will ...toggle between the two different modes. 6. Without releasing the select button, turn on the 2big. The LED for the RAID mode you have saved data on your computer. Make sure that the 2big is turned off but that it will take less than one minute. 7. Using the...
... selection tool (A) to Formatting Instructions. Once the RAID mode LEDs (D and E) start blinking (takes five seconds), release the select button. 5. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 19 MANAGE RAID MODIFY RAID MODE Important info: Changing the RAID mode destroys data stored on the product. 4. RAID initialization will ...toggle between the two different modes. 6. Without releasing the select button, turn on the 2big. The LED for the RAID mode you have saved data on your computer. Make sure that the 2big is turned off but that it will take less than one minute. 7. Using the...
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... each drive at the same time. Caution: In a RAID 0 array, if one physical drive in the case that one logical volume mounts on the computer. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 20 It offers the best performance but no protection in the array fails, the data of all drives becomes inaccessible because parts of...
... each drive at the same time. Caution: In a RAID 0 array, if one physical drive in the case that one logical volume mounts on the computer. LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User Manual 20 It offers the best performance but no protection in the array fails, the data of all drives becomes inaccessible because parts of...