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... its internal RAID controller and itsLAseCrIvEerS-gHrOadReTCSUATTABinUtTeTrnOaNl d**i*s*ks to offer amazing speeds.LaPurnech-acnoynbaficgkuup/rliebrdaryinapRpliAcaItDion 0in 1fopurshmaximum performance, it features four interfaces and four convenient RAID modes. Extra spare disks are also configurable in its class, it can reach up to a 220MB/s* transfer rate through its easy-to-use LaCie Desktop Manager software. The most secure and reliable 2-bay RAID solution for full data security. Enterprise Class Protection The LaCie 2big Quadra...
... its internal RAID controller and itsLAseCrIvEerS-gHrOadReTCSUATTABinUtTeTrnOaNl d**i*s*ks to offer amazing speeds.LaPurnech-acnoynbaficgkuup/rliebrdaryinapRpliAcaItDion 0in 1fopurshmaximum performance, it features four interfaces and four convenient RAID modes. Extra spare disks are also configurable in its class, it can reach up to a 220MB/s* transfer rate through its easy-to-use LaCie Desktop Manager software. The most secure and reliable 2-bay RAID solution for full data security. Enterprise Class Protection The LaCie 2big Quadra...
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... LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class offers the option to create as many as 3D imaging programs or even audio/video post-production software with Genie Backup Manager ProTM for Windows® and Intego Backup Manager ProTM for creative professionals that need to protect files from your digital assets through FireWire. Intellectual Property Protection Offering large capacities for creative professionals that need to work in...
... LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class offers the option to create as many as 3D imaging programs or even audio/video post-production software with Genie Backup Manager ProTM for Windows® and Intego Backup Manager ProTM for creative professionals that need to protect files from your digital assets through FireWire. Intellectual Property Protection Offering large capacities for creative professionals that need to work in...
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... a near limitless storage capacity when connected to keep full protection for their data in secured RAID mode configuration. Designed for a RAID tower, they have the option to other drives, or rack-mounted, it can be even more reliable and robust. Versatile and Space-Saving Designed with an unbeatable 5-year warranty each. Reliable Cooling System and Power Savings The LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class's fully...
... a near limitless storage capacity when connected to keep full protection for their data in secured RAID mode configuration. Designed for a RAID tower, they have the option to other drives, or rack-mounted, it can be even more reliable and robust. Versatile and Space-Saving Designed with an unbeatable 5-year warranty each. Reliable Cooling System and Power Savings The LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class's fully...
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...; Genie Backup Manager Pro software with computer recovery option for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 • Intego Backup Manager Pro software with computer recovery option for Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 • Quick Install Guide RAID selection switch Drive status LEDs Off/Auto/On eSATA 3Gb/s Disk tray handle USB 2.0 Disk lock FireWire 800 FireWire 400 Power input connection Enterprise Class Service Fully developed to be a reliable storage solution for professionals, the LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise...
...; Genie Backup Manager Pro software with computer recovery option for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 • Intego Backup Manager Pro software with computer recovery option for Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 • Quick Install Guide RAID selection switch Drive status LEDs Off/Auto/On eSATA 3Gb/s Disk tray handle USB 2.0 Disk lock FireWire 800 FireWire 400 Power input connection Enterprise Class Service Fully developed to be a reliable storage solution for professionals, the LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise...
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Item Number Capacity*** Interfaces Interface Transfer Rates (maximum theoretical bus speed) Read Burst Transfer Rates* (maximum drive speed in RAID 0) Read Average Transfer Rates* (average drive speed in RAID 0) Rotational Speed / Cache*** Seek Time (Read) RAID Modes LaCie Shortcut Button Backup Software LaCie Desktop Manager Triple Power Management Cooling System Dimensions (WxDxH) Weight Warranty LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class 301382 301433 2TB 4TB** eSATA 3Gb/s, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0 eSATA 3Gb/s: up to 3Gbits/s (300MB/s) FireWire 800: up to 800Mbits/s (100MB/s) ...
Item Number Capacity*** Interfaces Interface Transfer Rates (maximum theoretical bus speed) Read Burst Transfer Rates* (maximum drive speed in RAID 0) Read Average Transfer Rates* (average drive speed in RAID 0) Rotational Speed / Cache*** Seek Time (Read) RAID Modes LaCie Shortcut Button Backup Software LaCie Desktop Manager Triple Power Management Cooling System Dimensions (WxDxH) Weight Warranty LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class 301382 301433 2TB 4TB** eSATA 3Gb/s, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0 eSATA 3Gb/s: up to 3Gbits/s (300MB/s) FireWire 800: up to 800Mbits/s (100MB/s) ...
User Manual
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... 1.1. USB 2.0...10 1.5.2. eSATA...11 2. Setting Up Your LaCie 2big 12 2.1. Turn On the 2big...14 3. RAID...15 3.1. Formatting and Partitioning...20 3.4.1. Troubleshooting...25 4.1. FireWire...10 1.5.3. Concatenation...16 3.1.3. Removing and Installing Drives...19 3.4. File System Formats...20 3.4.2. Contacting Customer Support 28 5.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts...29 6. Views of Contents 1. Connect the Interface Cable...13 2.2. RAID 0...15 3.1.2. Mac Users...24 4. Windows Users...22 3.4.3. Cables and Connectors...10 1.5.1. About RAID Modes...15...
... 1.1. USB 2.0...10 1.5.2. eSATA...11 2. Setting Up Your LaCie 2big 12 2.1. Turn On the 2big...14 3. RAID...15 3.1. Formatting and Partitioning...20 3.4.1. Troubleshooting...25 4.1. FireWire...10 1.5.3. Concatenation...16 3.1.3. Removing and Installing Drives...19 3.4. File System Formats...20 3.4.2. Contacting Customer Support 28 5.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts...29 6. Views of Contents 1. Connect the Interface Cable...13 2.2. RAID 0...15 3.1.2. Mac Users...24 4. Windows Users...22 3.4.3. Cables and Connectors...10 1.5.1. About RAID Modes...15...
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... used in a residential installation. Japan Compliance Statement This is a Class B product based on , the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by handing it is used . FCC Statement LaCie 2big Quadra Enterpise Class Tested to comply with Part 15 of the Voluntary Control Council for home or office use of LaCie. Manufacturer's Declaration for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of their respective owners...
... used in a residential installation. Japan Compliance Statement This is a Class B product based on , the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by handing it is used . FCC Statement LaCie 2big Quadra Enterpise Class Tested to comply with Part 15 of the Voluntary Control Council for home or office use of LaCie. Manufacturer's Declaration for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of their respective owners...
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... LaCie 2big are electrically grounded. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon RAID mode. The disk drives shipped with a new drive provided by LaCie. Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting, fire or personal injury. ✦✦ Make sure that you would like more information on your internal hard disk, anoth- Doing so may damage the LaCie 2big or disfigure its openings. Such products will adversely affect the operation...
... LaCie 2big are electrically grounded. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon RAID mode. The disk drives shipped with a new drive provided by LaCie. Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting, fire or personal injury. ✦✦ Make sure that you would like more information on your internal hard disk, anoth- Doing so may damage the LaCie 2big or disfigure its openings. Such products will adversely affect the operation...
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... five years. Introduction page 4 Quick Links Click a topic: ✦✦ Setting Up Your LaCie 2big ✦✦ Changing the RAID mode ✦✦ Troubleshooting Its convenient 128-bit AES hardware encryption, easily configured using the LaCie Desktop Manager, makes the 2big a secure vault for integration with databases, imaging systems and e-mail and Web servers. LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1. Register your data.
... five years. Introduction page 4 Quick Links Click a topic: ✦✦ Setting Up Your LaCie 2big ✦✦ Changing the RAID mode ✦✦ Troubleshooting Its convenient 128-bit AES hardware encryption, easily configured using the LaCie Desktop Manager, makes the 2big a secure vault for integration with databases, imaging systems and e-mail and Web servers. LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1. Register your data.
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... drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in -1 RAID mode change and drive removal tool IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. Quick Install Guide 9. 2-in its original packaging. Introduction page 6 SATA SATA Storage Utilities Version 1.0 LaCie User Manuals Utilities & Backup Software © 2008 LaCie, all rights reserved. LaCie 2big RAID system tower with two hot-swappable Enterprise-Class hard drives 2. www.lacie.com 712490 2big Quadra ENTERPRISE CLASS eSATA 3Gb/s | FireWire 800 | FireWire 400 | Hi-Speed USB...
... drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in -1 RAID mode change and drive removal tool IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. Quick Install Guide 9. 2-in its original packaging. Introduction page 6 SATA SATA Storage Utilities Version 1.0 LaCie User Manuals Utilities & Backup Software © 2008 LaCie, all rights reserved. LaCie 2big RAID system tower with two hot-swappable Enterprise-Class hard drives 2. www.lacie.com 712490 2big Quadra ENTERPRISE CLASS eSATA 3Gb/s | FireWire 800 | FireWire 400 | Hi-Speed USB...
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... fast off power switch 3. RAID selection switch 2. FireWire 800 ports 6. Drive lock 9. on/auto/off auto on Power input connection 8. Drive status LED 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. eSATA 3Gb/s port 4. LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page...
... fast off power switch 3. RAID selection switch 2. FireWire 800 ports 6. Drive lock 9. on/auto/off auto on Power input connection 8. Drive status LED 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. eSATA 3Gb/s port 4. LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page...
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... as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. USB Cable Ends FireWire Benefits ✦✦ Hot-pluggable: devices can be limited to each other . FireWire 800 offers increased bandwidth and extended cabling distance between devices. Fig. 03 - FireWire 400 Cable Ends Fig. 04 - Cables and Connectors 1.5.1. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Benefits ✦✦ Backwards compatibility: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 works with a FireWire 400 cable and a FireWire 800 cable. Fig. 02 - LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise...
... as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. USB Cable Ends FireWire Benefits ✦✦ Hot-pluggable: devices can be limited to each other . FireWire 800 offers increased bandwidth and extended cabling distance between devices. Fig. 03 - FireWire 400 Cable Ends Fig. 04 - Cables and Connectors 1.5.1. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Benefits ✦✦ Backwards compatibility: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 works with a FireWire 400 cable and a FireWire 800 cable. Fig. 02 - LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise...
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... INFO: LaCie Enterprise Class encryption offers a very high level of your LaCie 2big Enterprise Class. Setup page 12 Follow the steps below to power on and configure your most important data. Connect the Interface Cable (section 2.1) Step 2 - Turn On the 2big (section 2.2) Step 3 - Setting Up Your LaCie 2big This section covers the installation and configuration of protection for your LaCie 2big: Step 1 - LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual...
... INFO: LaCie Enterprise Class encryption offers a very high level of your LaCie 2big Enterprise Class. Setup page 12 Follow the steps below to power on and configure your most important data. Connect the Interface Cable (section 2.1) Step 2 - Turn On the 2big (section 2.2) Step 3 - Setting Up Your LaCie 2big This section covers the installation and configuration of protection for your LaCie 2big: Step 1 - LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual...
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Connect the other end of the interface cable (USB, FireWire or eSATA) into the corresponding port on your host computer. 2. Plug one connected remains active and the second will not work. Setup page 13 eSATA USB 2.0 safe big mixed fast off auto on the 2big. Connect the Interface Cable 1. TECHNICAL NOTE: If two interfaces are connected at the same time, the first one end of the cable to the matching port on FireWire 400 FireWire 800 LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.1.
Connect the other end of the interface cable (USB, FireWire or eSATA) into the corresponding port on your host computer. 2. Plug one connected remains active and the second will not work. Setup page 13 eSATA USB 2.0 safe big mixed fast off auto on the 2big. Connect the Interface Cable 1. TECHNICAL NOTE: If two interfaces are connected at the same time, the first one end of the cable to the matching port on FireWire 400 FireWire 800 LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.1.
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... from another LaCie device or another manufacturer. LaCie accepts no responsibility for any other cable (B) connects to a power outlet, such as a wall outlet or a surge protector (Fig. 06). 1. The 2big system may use of an inappropriate adapter. Connect cable A to boot up. TECHNICAL NOTE: You may take up to 30 seconds to the 2big. 2. Turn on the drive by Neil Poulton User Manual Setup page 14 2.2. LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class...
... from another LaCie device or another manufacturer. LaCie accepts no responsibility for any other cable (B) connects to a power outlet, such as a wall outlet or a surge protector (Fig. 06). 1. The 2big system may use of an inappropriate adapter. Connect cable A to boot up. TECHNICAL NOTE: You may take up to 30 seconds to the 2big. 2. Turn on the drive by Neil Poulton User Manual Setup page 14 2.2. LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class...
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... INFO: Data recovery is ideal for your application. LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual RAID page 15 3. About RAID Modes This section will help you decide which RAID mode is pre-configured in the array fails, the data of all disks becomes inaccessible because parts of each disk (Fig. 07). RAID Mode Fast (RAID 0) Big (Concatenation) Safe (RAID 1) Mixed (RAID 0 and RAID 1) Capacity 100% 100% 50% 75% Protection Speed 3.1.1. Applications RAID...
... INFO: Data recovery is ideal for your application. LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual RAID page 15 3. About RAID Modes This section will help you decide which RAID mode is pre-configured in the array fails, the data of all disks becomes inaccessible because parts of each disk (Fig. 07). RAID Mode Fast (RAID 0) Big (Concatenation) Safe (RAID 1) Mixed (RAID 0 and RAID 1) Capacity 100% 100% 50% 75% Protection Speed 3.1.1. Applications RAID...
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... Partitioning The 2big Quadra comes pre-formatted in HFS+ (optimized for more information. The minimum supported volume size for File Allocation Table, which dates back to mirror drives and RAID 5 capabilities. Use FAT32 if: ...you will be using your drive with FAT 32; LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 without a limit when initialized in GPT format, with Mac OS X. File System Formats Windows Users TECHNICAL NOTE: The LaCie 2big Quadra...
... Partitioning The 2big Quadra comes pre-formatted in HFS+ (optimized for more information. The minimum supported volume size for File Allocation Table, which dates back to mirror drives and RAID 5 capabilities. Use FAT32 if: ...you will be using your drive with FAT 32; LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 without a limit when initialized in GPT format, with Mac OS X. File System Formats Windows Users TECHNICAL NOTE: The LaCie 2big Quadra...
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... drive into at most 16 partitions). Mac Users CAUTION: Following these steps. 1. The Disk Utility window will not erase the encryption configuration. In the Volume Information section, enter a name for a more familiar experience to use . Click Partition again when the alert message appears to use , back up this information before performing these steps will be ready to continue. 9. LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual RAID...
... drive into at most 16 partitions). Mac Users CAUTION: Following these steps. 1. The Disk Utility window will not erase the encryption configuration. In the Volume Information section, enter a name for a more familiar experience to use . Click Partition again when the alert message appears to use , back up this information before performing these steps will be ready to continue. 9. LaCie 2big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual RAID...
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... may provide an answer to -date, comprehensive user manuals available on the following page to -use format that your LaCie 2big is still not working correctly, please refer to the table on the market. One of your specific question. Manual Updates LaCie is our goal to provide you the most up-to your device. You can also visit the drivers pages, where the most...
... may provide an answer to -date, comprehensive user manuals available on the following page to -use format that your LaCie 2big is still not working correctly, please refer to the table on the market. One of your specific question. Manual Updates LaCie is our goal to provide you the most up-to your device. You can also visit the drivers pages, where the most...
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... will need to the same port or hub, disconnect the other devices and see if the 2big's performance improves. For the procedure, please contact LaCie technical support. Solutions If there is not recognized by Neil Poulton User Manual Troubleshooting page 27 4.2. Other Troubleshooting Topics Problem The 2big is no longer functional. The power supply is working slowly. Replacement power supply cords are connected to run the LaCie Desktop Manager software. ✦✦ Make sure your product...
... will need to the same port or hub, disconnect the other devices and see if the 2big's performance improves. For the procedure, please contact LaCie technical support. Solutions If there is not recognized by Neil Poulton User Manual Troubleshooting page 27 4.2. Other Troubleshooting Topics Problem The 2big is no longer functional. The power supply is working slowly. Replacement power supply cords are connected to run the LaCie Desktop Manager software. ✦✦ Make sure your product...
