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... 4.8.2. Rear View...10 1.4.3. Power Button Functions...18 2.6. Dashboard: Welcome Page...36 4.3. Active Directory...38 4.7. Dashboard: Groups...41 4.8.1. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...10 1.4.1. Box Content...8 1.3. Views of Contents 1. Switching User...23 3.2.2. Accessing Shares via FTP...31 3.7. Multimedia Server...32 3.8. Dashboard...
... 4.8.2. Rear View...10 1.4.3. Power Button Functions...18 2.6. Dashboard: Welcome Page...36 4.3. Active Directory...38 4.7. Dashboard: Groups...41 4.8.1. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...10 1.4.1. Box Content...8 1.3. Views of Contents 1. Switching User...23 3.2.2. Accessing Shares via FTP...31 3.7. Multimedia Server...32 3.8. Dashboard...
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... Settings...46 4.11. UPS Management...50 4.12.2. Connecting an External Hard Drive 57 4.17. Deleting a Group...42 4.8.4. Standard Settings...45 4.10.2. Formatting Your 2big Network 2 47 4.11.2. Troubleshooting...65 6.1. System Log...65 6.2. Installing a New Disk...60 4.18. Method 2: Update with LaCie Network Assistant Software 62 4.19. Troubleshooting the Network Connection 66 6.4. Windows Users...
... Settings...46 4.11. UPS Management...50 4.12.2. Connecting an External Hard Drive 57 4.17. Deleting a Group...42 4.8.4. Standard Settings...45 4.10.2. Formatting Your 2big Network 2 47 4.11.2. Troubleshooting...65 6.1. System Log...65 6.2. Installing a New Disk...60 4.18. Method 2: Update with LaCie Network Assistant Software 62 4.19. Troubleshooting the Network Connection 66 6.4. Windows Users...
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...other household waste. Doing so may spill into the drive to our website. Magnetic interference can drop off your data; Instead, it is a risk of lightning or if it . If you purchased the product. Your LaCie 2big Network 2 contains no circumstances will be held liable ...other electrical appliances such as computer displays, televisions or speakers. Doing so may damage the unit. For more information on your LaCie 2big Network 2. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Foreword page 4 This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates...
...other household waste. Doing so may spill into the drive to our website. Magnetic interference can drop off your data; Instead, it is a risk of lightning or if it . If you purchased the product. Your LaCie 2big Network 2 contains no circumstances will be held liable ...other electrical appliances such as computer displays, televisions or speakers. Doing so may damage the unit. For more information on your LaCie 2big Network 2. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Foreword page 4 This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates...
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Ethernet cable 3. Disk drawer key 7. Quick Install Guide IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. Introduction page 8 Network Family 2big Network 2 Gigabit Ethernet 2-bay RAID Server DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Quick Install Guide USB 2.0 cable 4. External power supply 5. Drive stand for upright use 6. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. Box Content 1. Utilities CD-ROM with software and User Manual 8. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.2. LaCie 2big Network 2 2.
Ethernet cable 3. Disk drawer key 7. Quick Install Guide IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. Introduction page 8 Network Family 2big Network 2 Gigabit Ethernet 2-bay RAID Server DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Quick Install Guide USB 2.0 cable 4. External power supply 5. Drive stand for upright use 6. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. Box Content 1. Utilities CD-ROM with software and User Manual 8. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.2. LaCie 2big Network 2 2.
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... Vertical, Horizontal & Rackmount Heat dissipation is maximized when the drive is normal for some airflow between your drives. LaCie does not recommend stacking or racking more area for naturally dissipating internal drive heat. This feature takes heat away from the internal drives toward the external casing. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.3. If...
... Vertical, Horizontal & Rackmount Heat dissipation is maximized when the drive is normal for some airflow between your drives. LaCie does not recommend stacking or racking more area for naturally dissipating internal drive heat. This feature takes heat away from the internal drives toward the external casing. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.3. If...
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... Power Connector Fig. 01 DESIGNED BY NEIL POULTON OFF ON LAN eSATA A USB B Fig. 02 For details, see 2.5. Rear View 1. Drive tray handle 8. Views of the Drive 1.4.1. Power Button Functions and 4.12. Dashboard: Eco Management. 1.4.2. ON/OFF 3. USB 2.0 Direct Connection 10. Gigabit Ethernet 4. Front View Button... interface) and can also be configured to put it to sleep or wake it from sleep. eSATA Expansion 5. Drive lock 9. USB 2.0 Expansion 6. Left drive status LED 7. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Introduction page 10 1.4.
... Power Connector Fig. 01 DESIGNED BY NEIL POULTON OFF ON LAN eSATA A USB B Fig. 02 For details, see 2.5. Rear View 1. Drive tray handle 8. Views of the Drive 1.4.1. Power Button Functions and 4.12. Dashboard: Eco Management. 1.4.2. ON/OFF 3. USB 2.0 Direct Connection 10. Gigabit Ethernet 4. Front View Button... interface) and can also be configured to put it to sleep or wake it from sleep. eSATA Expansion 5. Drive lock 9. USB 2.0 Expansion 6. Left drive status LED 7. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Introduction page 10 1.4.
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...: Eco Management), events triggering a red light will cease once operation has concluded Drive working (read/write) Blinking blue/red Activity LED for working disk(s) Solid red in non-functional disk(s) Power supply has been cut but power is booting; LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Introduction page 11 1.4.3. This...
...: Eco Management), events triggering a red light will cease once operation has concluded Drive working (read/write) Blinking blue/red Activity LED for working disk(s) Solid red in non-functional disk(s) Power supply has been cut but power is booting; LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Introduction page 11 1.4.3. This...
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...drive to your network: 2.1. Accessing Shares via Ethernet. Connecting to a Network The 2big Network 2 can be connected directly to a computer via USB or to your network. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2. STEP 1: Connect the Power Supply 2.2. STEP 3: Connect using LaCie... Network Assistant 2.4. STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable 2.3. Follow these steps to getting your LaCie 2big Network 2 connected to your network via USB. STEP 4: Completing the Setup Wizard ...
...drive to your network: 2.1. Accessing Shares via Ethernet. Connecting to a Network The 2big Network 2 can be connected directly to a computer via USB or to your network. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2. STEP 1: Connect the Power Supply 2.2. STEP 3: Connect using LaCie... Network Assistant 2.4. STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable 2.3. Follow these steps to getting your LaCie 2big Network 2 connected to your network via USB. STEP 4: Completing the Setup Wizard ...
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... cable or power supply may result in a foreign country thanks to your drive and will void your specific LaCie device. STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable. CAUTION: Only use your warranty. Failure to remove the adapter may cause damage to the LaCie 2big Network 2 (Fig. 03). STEP 1: Connect the Power Supply 1. Now move on to...
... cable or power supply may result in a foreign country thanks to your drive and will void your specific LaCie device. STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable. CAUTION: Only use your warranty. Failure to remove the adapter may cause damage to the LaCie 2big Network 2 (Fig. 03). STEP 1: Connect the Power Supply 1. Now move on to...
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...Connect the Ethernet cable to boot. TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on the back of the LaCie 2big Network 2 (Fig. 04). 2. Gigabit Ethernet cable ends Turn on the drive by pressing the power button on your computer using LaCie Network Assistant. The product may be connected to your router. Fig. 04 Gigabit...Fig. 06 for an illustration of the Ethernet cable into an available Ethernet "out" port on and then begin blinking. The drive is ready to your LaCie 2big Network 2 to be accessed once the blue LED has stopped blinking. STEP 3: Connect using the Ethernet cable. Connect the ...
...Connect the Ethernet cable to boot. TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on the back of the LaCie 2big Network 2 (Fig. 04). 2. Gigabit Ethernet cable ends Turn on the drive by pressing the power button on your computer using LaCie Network Assistant. The product may be connected to your router. Fig. 04 Gigabit...Fig. 06 for an illustration of the Ethernet cable into an available Ethernet "out" port on and then begin blinking. The drive is ready to your LaCie 2big Network 2 to be accessed once the blue LED has stopped blinking. STEP 3: Connect using the Ethernet cable. Connect the ...
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... and gives you can still access the Dashboard by typing http://LaCie-2big (Windows), http://lacie-2big.local (Mac), or http://[IP address] (either). When Network Assistant finds your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Install LaCie Network Assistant: 1. Double-click the CD icon, then double-click "LaCie Network Assistant Setup". 3. Dashboard: Accessing), or configure its shares, log in...
... and gives you can still access the Dashboard by typing http://LaCie-2big (Windows), http://lacie-2big.local (Mac), or http://[IP address] (either). When Network Assistant finds your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Install LaCie Network Assistant: 1. Double-click the CD icon, then double-click "LaCie Network Assistant Setup". 3. Dashboard: Accessing), or configure its shares, log in...
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... time and date should be set manually or synchronized with a hyphen and/or an underscore. Dashboard: Drive Information). Accessing and Transferring Files and 4. NOTE: You can also change the language on this amount from the Dashboard. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Connecting to the following sections: 3. No other...
... time and date should be set manually or synchronized with a hyphen and/or an underscore. Dashboard: Drive Information). Accessing and Transferring Files and 4. NOTE: You can also change the language on this amount from the Dashboard. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Connecting to the following sections: 3. No other...
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... the blue button. Dashboard: Eco Management). ✦✦ Reset to default. ✦✦ Activate sleep mode: This mode can be triggered by either: a. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.5. If Deep Sleep Mode is explain in the upper-right hand corner of the Dashboard then Deep...Fig. 14). ✦✦ Wake from Deep Sleep Mode, press the blue button or use the Wake on LAN) (see 4.12.2. To wake the drive from sleep mode: Press the blue button (but do not hold it down). Power Button Functions The multi-function front LED/button allows you to...
... the blue button. Dashboard: Eco Management). ✦✦ Reset to default. ✦✦ Activate sleep mode: This mode can be triggered by either: a. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.5. If Deep Sleep Mode is explain in the upper-right hand corner of the Dashboard then Deep...Fig. 14). ✦✦ Wake from Deep Sleep Mode, press the blue button or use the Wake on LAN) (see 4.12.2. To wake the drive from sleep mode: Press the blue button (but do not hold it down). Power Button Functions The multi-function front LED/button allows you to...
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... will be available if you allocate space for USB access). It is activated) Accessing Shares via FTP 3.7. None nal USB hard drive) Thus, when the 2big Network 2 is connected to the network, all three shares are several ways to access and transfer files located on None the network...UPnP service is connected to a computer via USB, only USBShare will be created automatically when you have allocated space to connected exter- LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Accessing & Transferring Files page 20 3. Multimedia Server 3.1. On the other hand, when the...
... will be available if you allocate space for USB access). It is activated) Accessing Shares via FTP 3.7. None nal USB hard drive) Thus, when the 2big Network 2 is connected to the network, all three shares are several ways to access and transfer files located on None the network...UPnP service is connected to a computer via USB, only USBShare will be created automatically when you have allocated space to connected exter- LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Accessing & Transferring Files page 20 3. Multimedia Server 3.1. On the other hand, when the...
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LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.2.2. Windows Users 1. In an Explorer window... page 24 Repeat process for easy access. From the Apple icon in the menu bar, select Tools and then Map Network Drive (Fig. 22). 2. For this procedure: TECHNICAL NOTE: Windows users: Once you log in to a private (password-protected... Items. 2. Drag the share's icon from an Explorer window. Map Shares If you would like a shortcut to accessing 2big Network 2 shares, follow this reason, it is recommended for Windows users to map private shares before mapping public ones so...
LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.2.2. Windows Users 1. In an Explorer window... page 24 Repeat process for easy access. From the Apple icon in the menu bar, select Tools and then Map Network Drive (Fig. 22). 2. For this procedure: TECHNICAL NOTE: Windows users: Once you log in to a private (password-protected... Items. 2. Drag the share's icon from an Explorer window. Map Shares If you would like a shortcut to accessing 2big Network 2 shares, follow this reason, it is recommended for Windows users to map private shares before mapping public ones so...
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... that as a first step you copy large quantities of files to your computer: 3.4.1. Follow these steps to getting your LaCie 2big Network 2 connected to your network, refer to 2.4. Additionally, you use WiFi, the USB connection will need to increase the...if you will generally permit faster transfer times. Dashboard: Drive Information. Accessing Shares via USB The 2big Network 2 can be connected to your hard drive to a computer via the Ethernet cable. Follow the steps in chapter 2. STEP 1: Connecting the USB cable 3.4.2. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User ...
... that as a first step you copy large quantities of files to your computer: 3.4.1. Follow these steps to getting your LaCie 2big Network 2 connected to your network, refer to 2.4. Additionally, you use WiFi, the USB connection will need to increase the...if you will generally permit faster transfer times. Dashboard: Drive Information. Accessing Shares via USB The 2big Network 2 can be connected to your hard drive to a computer via the Ethernet cable. Follow the steps in chapter 2. STEP 1: Connecting the USB cable 3.4.2. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User ...
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...maximum data transfer performance when connected to your computer. See 4.11. Dashboard: Drive Information. 1. This quota can reformat the drive in MS-DOS (FAT32) for a 2big Network 2 with 2TB of the 2big Network 2. 3. Your LaCie drive is formatted in MS-DOS (FAT32) using the Dashboard (see Fig. 26)... peripheral devices to a computer or to each other end of the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable used to connect your LaCie 2big Network 2 to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Accessing & Transferring Files page 27 3.4.1. see 4.11. To ...
...maximum data transfer performance when connected to your computer. See 4.11. Dashboard: Drive Information. 1. This quota can reformat the drive in MS-DOS (FAT32) for a 2big Network 2 with 2TB of the 2big Network 2. 3. Your LaCie drive is formatted in MS-DOS (FAT32) using the Dashboard (see Fig. 26)... peripheral devices to a computer or to each other end of the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable used to connect your LaCie 2big Network 2 to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Accessing & Transferring Files page 27 3.4.1. see 4.11. To ...
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...may cause damage to the device and void your computer normally. Using any damage to the drive resulting from the use the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie drive when in damage to the LaCie 2big Network 2 (Fig. 28). 2. It will void your warranty. Once the LED stops blinking...: You may use this feature, you may result in a foreign country thanks to purchase an appropriate adapter or cord. STEP 2: Turn On the Drive 1. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.4.2. Fig. 28 Fig. 29 Accessing & Transferring Files page 28 Failure to remove the adapter...
...may cause damage to the device and void your computer normally. Using any damage to the drive resulting from the use the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie drive when in damage to the LaCie 2big Network 2 (Fig. 28). 2. It will void your warranty. Once the LED stops blinking...: You may use this feature, you may result in a foreign country thanks to purchase an appropriate adapter or cord. STEP 2: Turn On the Drive 1. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.4.2. Fig. 28 Fig. 29 Accessing & Transferring Files page 28 Failure to remove the adapter...
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... Hardware" (or similar). This message will appear, listing the devices the Eject icon controls (it is running. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Accessing & Transferring Files page 29 3.4.3. Click on the drive you wish to the trash (Fig. 31). (The icon pictured below is now safe to follow these...
... Hardware" (or similar). This message will appear, listing the devices the Eject icon controls (it is running. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Accessing & Transferring Files page 29 3.4.3. Click on the drive you wish to the trash (Fig. 31). (The icon pictured below is now safe to follow these...
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Example: ftp://192.168.10.149 OR ftp://:@/ Example: ftp://ringo:4xtp23@LaCie-2big/ To login, enter the username and password you to another through the Internet. Accessing Shares through a local network or over the internet. ...people with a user account will have access. Dashboard: Users) or the Setup Wizard. To remotely access the drive from one computer to exchange files with your 2big Network 2's IP address. To connect to 3.5. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.6. Dashboard: General Settings and 4.9. Dashboard: Shares. Accessing...
Example: ftp://192.168.10.149 OR ftp://:@/ Example: ftp://ringo:4xtp23@LaCie-2big/ To login, enter the username and password you to another through the Internet. Accessing Shares through a local network or over the internet. ...people with a user account will have access. Dashboard: Users) or the Setup Wizard. To remotely access the drive from one computer to exchange files with your 2big Network 2's IP address. To connect to 3.5. LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.6. Dashboard: General Settings and 4.9. Dashboard: Shares. Accessing...