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... 30 30 31 32 32 Box Content 1.2. Racking Options 1.5. Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) 2.5.2. Disconnecting the 2big Network (Ethernet Connection) 3. Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 3.1. Users 3.4.1. Setting Group Access to Shares 3.4.4. Hard Drive Heat Management 1.4. Turning the Drive On 2.2. Connecting the Ethernet Cable 2.3. Configuring the 2big Network on a LAN Without a DHCP Server 2.5.1. Configure with the IP...
... 30 30 31 32 32 Box Content 1.2. Racking Options 1.5. Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) 2.5.2. Disconnecting the 2big Network (Ethernet Connection) 3. Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 3.1. Users 3.4.1. Setting Group Access to Shares 3.4.4. Hard Drive Heat Management 1.4. Turning the Drive On 2.2. Connecting the Ethernet Cable 2.3. Configuring the 2big Network on a LAN Without a DHCP Server 2.5.1. Configure with the IP...
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...Editing Shares 3.7. Updating the System 3.7.5.3. Restart 3.7.5.4. My Network Places - Replacing Drives 5.3.1. Obtain IP from a USB Key 3.6.3. Saving and Loading System Configurations ...2big Network RAID Modes 5.2. Installing a New Drive 5.3.2. Maintenance 3.7.5.1. Connect to a Share with Ethernet Agent (Windows) 4.3. Contacting Customer Support 8.1. Initializing the New Drive 6. System 3.7.1. Map a Drive with Ethernet Agent (Windows) 4.2. Configuration 3.7.2. Adding additional storage space 3.7.4. Downloading Files 4.3.3. LaCie 2big...
...Editing Shares 3.7. Updating the System 3.7.5.3. Restart 3.7.5.4. My Network Places - Replacing Drives 5.3.1. Obtain IP from a USB Key 3.6.3. Saving and Loading System Configurations ...2big Network RAID Modes 5.2. Installing a New Drive 5.3.2. Maintenance 3.7.5.1. Connect to a Share with Ethernet Agent (Windows) 4.3. Contacting Customer Support 8.1. Initializing the New Drive 6. System 3.7.1. Map a Drive with Ethernet Agent (Windows) 4.2. Configuration 3.7.2. Adding additional storage space 3.7.4. Downloading Files 4.3.3. LaCie 2big...
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... cold or humid may damage the LaCie 2big Network or disfigure its openings. Inversely, placing your LaCie 2big Network in an environment that is a risk of time. Doing so increases the risk of 5° C to 35° C (41° F to 95° F); Doing so may spill into the drive to avoid any metallic object into...
... cold or humid may damage the LaCie 2big Network or disfigure its openings. Inversely, placing your LaCie 2big Network in an environment that is a risk of time. Doing so increases the risk of 5° C to 35° C (41° F to 95° F); Doing so may spill into the drive to avoid any metallic object into...
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..., and under no circumstances will LaCie be used. LaCie offers a complete line of this manual. Important Info: Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is essential that you would like more information on your external hard drive, for the recovery or restoration of CD and DVD drives. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Forward page...
..., and under no circumstances will LaCie be used. LaCie offers a complete line of this manual. Important Info: Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is essential that you would like more information on your external hard drive, for the recovery or restoration of CD and DVD drives. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Forward page...
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...® and Linux machines without having to the LaCie 2big Network Introduction page Congratulations on your purchase of the two hard drives. it the ideal file-sharing solution for automatic file transfers from a USB key. The 2big Network's compatibility with automatic mirroring, which ensures maximum...simple and enables accessing, mapping and configuring the drives on your office's network. Easily and quickly select your RAID mode with your data is immediately sharable with the manual switch on the back of my 2big LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1. I want to every work...
...® and Linux machines without having to the LaCie 2big Network Introduction page Congratulations on your purchase of the two hard drives. it the ideal file-sharing solution for automatic file transfers from a USB key. The 2big Network's compatibility with automatic mirroring, which ensures maximum...simple and enables accessing, mapping and configuring the drives on your office's network. Easily and quickly select your RAID mode with your data is immediately sharable with the manual switch on the back of my 2big LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1. I want to every work...
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... its original packaging. 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...
... its original packaging. 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...
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... in temperature. This feature takes heat away from the internal drives toward the external casing. out the need of a fan, but the 2big Network comes with - LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1.3. rally dissipating internal drive heat. As a consequence, it safe and prolonging its life... and reliability. If you have several LaCie drives stacked on top of your LaCie drive does not include a fan. especially if your drives. Hard Drive Heat Management ■ Heat Dissipation Design The LaCie 2big Network's metal body is normal for the external casing to ...
... in temperature. This feature takes heat away from the internal drives toward the external casing. out the need of a fan, but the 2big Network comes with - LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1.3. rally dissipating internal drive heat. As a consequence, it safe and prolonging its life... and reliability. If you have several LaCie drives stacked on top of your LaCie drive does not include a fan. especially if your drives. Hard Drive Heat Management ■ Heat Dissipation Design The LaCie 2big Network's metal body is normal for the external casing to ...
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... The LaCie 2big Network includes a convenient drive stand, which allows the drive to be incorporated into standard 19" computer equipment racks, using the LaCie Rackmount Kit or used with the LaCie d2 Desk Rack (sold separately). Please refer to the instruction sheet included with the LaCie Rackmount Kit or LaCie d2 Desk Rack for specific instructions. The LaCie 2big Network...
... The LaCie 2big Network includes a convenient drive stand, which allows the drive to be incorporated into standard 19" computer equipment racks, using the LaCie Rackmount Kit or used with the LaCie d2 Desk Rack (sold separately). Please refer to the instruction sheet included with the LaCie Rackmount Kit or LaCie d2 Desk Rack for specific instructions. The LaCie 2big Network...
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LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1.5. Just plug the USB key into a USB port on the network at all times. Introduction page 11 Fig. 1.5-A All data 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 LaCie 2big is allows you automatically copy data to a new share on the 2big, making the data available on the back of the 2big and push the button.
LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1.5. Just plug the USB key into a USB port on the network at all times. Introduction page 11 Fig. 1.5-A All data 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 LaCie 2big is allows you automatically copy data to a new share on the 2big, making the data available on the back of the 2big and push the button.
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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 ... non-condensing Introduction page 12 1 9 safe 100 big 8 off /auto/on 2 7 3 6 4 5 Fig. 1.5-B 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.
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 ... non-condensing Introduction page 12 1 9 safe 100 big 8 off /auto/on 2 7 3 6 4 5 Fig. 1.5-B 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.
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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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LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.1. Connect Cable B to its 100-240 Volt power supply. Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your specific LaCie drive. Technical note: You may cause damage to purchase an appropriate adapter or cord. To be able to use the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie drive... and the other power cable or power supply may use your LaCie drive when in damage to the "On" position (D). Do not use of the drive to your drive and will void your LaCie Drive. 2. LaCie accepts no responsibility for any other cable (B) connects to your warranty...
LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.1. Connect Cable B to its 100-240 Volt power supply. Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your specific LaCie drive. Technical note: You may cause damage to purchase an appropriate adapter or cord. To be able to use the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie drive... and the other power cable or power supply may use your LaCie drive when in damage to the "On" position (D). Do not use of the drive to your drive and will void your LaCie Drive. 2. LaCie accepts no responsibility for any other cable (B) connects to your warranty...
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...your computer. Now move on . Turn the drive on to step 3, Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) or Connecting with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) . Connecting the Ethernet Cable Unlike regular desktop hard drives, the 2big Network is only accessible when attached to your ... Fig. 2.2-A Fig. 2.2-B To 2big Network See 2.1, Turning the Drive On. 2. Setup page 16 safe 100 big off auto on your router (Fig. 2.2-B). Connect the other end of the LaCie 2big Network (Fig. 2.2-A). 3. Connect the Ethernet cable to recognize the drive. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.2.
...your computer. Now move on . Turn the drive on to step 3, Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) or Connecting with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) . Connecting the Ethernet Cable Unlike regular desktop hard drives, the 2big Network is only accessible when attached to your ... Fig. 2.2-A Fig. 2.2-B To 2big Network See 2.1, Turning the Drive On. 2. Setup page 16 safe 100 big off auto on your router (Fig. 2.2-B). Connect the other end of the LaCie 2big Network (Fig. 2.2-A). 3. Connect the Ethernet cable to recognize the drive. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.2.
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...from the Ethernet Agent menu. The CD should appear in to the NAS administration page, configure the 2big Network's network settings or map it as a drive on your LaCie 2big Network, you easy ways to connect to or configure them. Once installed and running, Ethernet agent... will appear (Fig. 2.3-B). LaCie 2big Network User Manual Setup page 17 2.3. Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) LaCie Ethernet Agent detects all network ...
...from the Ethernet Agent menu. The CD should appear in to the NAS administration page, configure the 2big Network's network settings or map it as a drive on your LaCie 2big Network, you easy ways to connect to or configure them. Once installed and running, Ethernet agent... will appear (Fig. 2.3-B). LaCie 2big Network User Manual Setup page 17 2.3. Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) LaCie Ethernet Agent detects all network ...
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...the IP configurator". 3. Important info: The Wizard installer will help you get connected to your 2big Network and make initial settings. 1. From the application folder, open Utilities / LaCie IP Configurator. 5. Connecting with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) note: Windows users, see section...installation. 4. Follow the steps indicated in the Wizard. Fig. 2.4-A Fig. 2.4-B Setup page 19 Fig. 2.4-C 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). The IP Configurator Wizard will ...
...the IP configurator". 3. Important info: The Wizard installer will help you get connected to your 2big Network and make initial settings. 1. From the application folder, open Utilities / LaCie IP Configurator. 5. Connecting with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) note: Windows users, see section...installation. 4. Follow the steps indicated in the Wizard. Fig. 2.4-A Fig. 2.4-B Setup page 19 Fig. 2.4-C 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). The IP Configurator Wizard will ...
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Administering Your LaCie 2big Network The LaCie 2big Network features an easy-to-use Web-based tool for configuring the drive and administering users, referred to here as "admin", you will see a series of blue navigation links on the left side of the page (Fig. 3) to help you navigate and configure the LaCie 2big Network: ❖ Section 3.4, Users...) or the Ethernet Agent (Windows users). Accessing the NAS Administration Page is easy, whether you log in as the NAS (Network Attached Storage) Administration Page. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 3.
Administering Your LaCie 2big Network The LaCie 2big Network features an easy-to-use Web-based tool for configuring the drive and administering users, referred to here as "admin", you will see a series of blue navigation links on the left side of the page (Fig. 3) to help you navigate and configure the LaCie 2big Network: ❖ Section 3.4, Users...) or the Ethernet Agent (Windows users). Accessing the NAS Administration Page is easy, whether you log in as the NAS (Network Attached Storage) Administration Page. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 3.
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... 3.6.2 Administration page 34 No password is created by attaching exernal storage devices like USB hard drives. When you disconnect the USB key from Windows , Apple (SMB), FTP or HTTP. ■ 3.6.2. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 4. When a share is needed to the new share. Anyone can choose... from the 2big the data will be used to anyone. You can access a "guest access" share ...
... 3.6.2 Administration page 34 No password is created by attaching exernal storage devices like USB hard drives. When you disconnect the USB key from Windows , Apple (SMB), FTP or HTTP. ■ 3.6.2. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 4. When a share is needed to the new share. Anyone can choose... from the 2big the data will be used to anyone. You can access a "guest access" share ...
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... space You can cause file corruption or data loss. 1. Click the Eject button for the drive you want to disconnect the USB cable. The 2big Network will be mounted to format the 2big disks and delete all data. LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■ 3.7.3. Disk Use the disk page to the USB expansion ports. 1. The...
... space You can cause file corruption or data loss. 1. Click the Eject button for the drive you want to disconnect the USB cable. The 2big Network will be mounted to format the 2big disks and delete all data. LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■ 3.7.3. Disk Use the disk page to the USB expansion ports. 1. The...
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.... See section 3.4, Users. Important Info: The 2big Network supports drives formatted with a series of a partitioned external hard drive that is not connected to the 2big Network, as indicated by default, users will appear as shares on the Shares page. Figure 3.7.3.3 Administration page 40 ume will not have access). LaCie 2big Network User Manual 3.7.3.3. By default, all...
.... See section 3.4, Users. Important Info: The 2big Network supports drives formatted with a series of a partitioned external hard drive that is not connected to the 2big Network, as indicated by default, users will appear as shares on the Shares page. Figure 3.7.3.3 Administration page 40 ume will not have access). LaCie 2big Network User Manual 3.7.3.3. By default, all...
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... on the Ethernet Agent icon in Microsoft's operating system. To map a drive: 1. Figure 4.2-B Figure 4.2-C Start LaCie Ethernet Agent 2. The Map a drive window opens (Fig. 4.2-B). 3. Select a share to a limitation in the task bar and select LaCie-2big > Map a drive (Fig. 4.2-A). The share appears under Network Drive in Microsoft's operating system. This is due to map from the menu...
... on the Ethernet Agent icon in Microsoft's operating system. To map a drive: 1. Figure 4.2-B Figure 4.2-C Start LaCie Ethernet Agent 2. The Map a drive window opens (Fig. 4.2-B). 3. Select a share to a limitation in the task bar and select LaCie-2big > Map a drive (Fig. 4.2-A). The share appears under Network Drive in Microsoft's operating system. This is due to map from the menu...