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...s LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series / LaCie Little Big Disk Thunderbolt Series s Power supply s Drive stand for upright use (the 2big Thunderbolt Series is ideal for professional editors, photographers, and graphic artists that support Thunderbolt technology. For a list of connecting your packaging. Thunderbolt technology connection: Thunderbolt Series enclosures must be connected to a Macintosh computer that supports Thunderbolt technology for details on installation or usage, please consult the Getting Help page. MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Your system must be repaired or serviced...
...s LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series / LaCie Little Big Disk Thunderbolt Series s Power supply s Drive stand for upright use (the 2big Thunderbolt Series is ideal for professional editors, photographers, and graphic artists that support Thunderbolt technology. For a list of connecting your packaging. Thunderbolt technology connection: Thunderbolt Series enclosures must be connected to a Macintosh computer that supports Thunderbolt technology for details on installation or usage, please consult the Getting Help page. MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Your system must be repaired or serviced...
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Disk lock 3. Thunderbolt technology ports Thunderbolt Series User Manual 6 Rear View 2big Thunderbolt Series 1. Disk tray 2. Power supply connection (12V 4A) 4.
Disk lock 3. Thunderbolt technology ports Thunderbolt Series User Manual 6 Rear View 2big Thunderbolt Series 1. Disk tray 2. Power supply connection (12V 4A) 4.
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... not obstructed and that dissipate drive heat. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 8 Please make sure that the vent on the stand in a vertical position. HARD DISK HEAT MANAGEMENT Heat Dissipation Design The Thunderbolt Series enclosures feature metal bodies that there is a natural airflow across the casing. Since LaCie's unique design draws heat away from the internal drives, the external casing will be warm to the touch after extended use.
... not obstructed and that dissipate drive heat. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 8 Please make sure that the vent on the stand in a vertical position. HARD DISK HEAT MANAGEMENT Heat Dissipation Design The Thunderbolt Series enclosures feature metal bodies that there is a natural airflow across the casing. Since LaCie's unique design draws heat away from the internal drives, the external casing will be warm to the touch after extended use.
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... off , contact LaCie Customer Support. If the device is compatible with Thunderbolt technology 2. not receiving power; experiencing system failure; If the device is : turned off ; experiencing system failure; Thunderbolt Series User Manual 11 The product is connected to a power supply and turned on powering down the drives within the enclosure. LED States - The product is in active mode. not receiving power; Disk access The product is in active mode, working properly and waiting for data access. or, experiencing electronic board failure. Connected to...
... off , contact LaCie Customer Support. If the device is compatible with Thunderbolt technology 2. not receiving power; experiencing system failure; If the device is : turned off ; experiencing system failure; Thunderbolt Series User Manual 11 The product is connected to a power supply and turned on powering down the drives within the enclosure. LED States - The product is in active mode. not receiving power; Disk access The product is in active mode, working properly and waiting for data access. or, experiencing electronic board failure. Connected to...
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... back an HD film on your LaCie enclosure have been preconfigured as a Striped RAID Set (RAID 0). A single Thunderbolt technology connection includes two bi-directional streams, each with existing interface technologies but not at the speeds offered by Thunderbolt technology, the two internal drives in the illustration. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 13 See the performance comparison in your computer (downstream). While maximum theoretical transfer rates are rarely sustained, it is...
... back an HD film on your LaCie enclosure have been preconfigured as a Striped RAID Set (RAID 0). A single Thunderbolt technology connection includes two bi-directional streams, each with existing interface technologies but not at the speeds offered by Thunderbolt technology, the two internal drives in the illustration. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 13 See the performance comparison in your computer (downstream). While maximum theoretical transfer rates are rarely sustained, it is...
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... Thunderbolt Series enclosure to a computer or compatible devices, please use cables specifically constructed to support Thunderbolt technology. Important info: The Thunderbolt Series enclosure must be used to daisy chain compatible computer peripherals, such as hard drives, monitors, and much more. The additional port may be connected to www.lacie.com for further information. A single Thunderbolt technology line can easily seat Mini DisplayPort cable ends for daisy chaining displays, the Thunderbolt Series storage will only work when connected...
... Thunderbolt Series enclosure to a computer or compatible devices, please use cables specifically constructed to support Thunderbolt technology. Important info: The Thunderbolt Series enclosure must be used to daisy chain compatible computer peripherals, such as hard drives, monitors, and much more. The additional port may be connected to www.lacie.com for further information. A single Thunderbolt technology line can easily seat Mini DisplayPort cable ends for daisy chaining displays, the Thunderbolt Series storage will only work when connected...
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The additional interface port on the Thunderbolt Series enclosure may be used to a compatible Thunderbolt technology port on your Macintosh computer. CONNECT THE INTERFACE CABLE 1. GETTING CONNECTED Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that supports Thunderbolt technology to one of the cable to daisy chain compatible devices and displays. 2big Thunderbolt Series User Manual Little Big Disk 15 Connect a cable that the Thunderbolt Series volume mounts correctly on your computer. Plug the other end of the enclosure's Thunderbolt ports.
The additional interface port on the Thunderbolt Series enclosure may be used to a compatible Thunderbolt technology port on your Macintosh computer. CONNECT THE INTERFACE CABLE 1. GETTING CONNECTED Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that supports Thunderbolt technology to one of the cable to daisy chain compatible devices and displays. 2big Thunderbolt Series User Manual Little Big Disk 15 Connect a cable that the Thunderbolt Series volume mounts correctly on your computer. Plug the other end of the enclosure's Thunderbolt ports.
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... Downloads page for the latest version. 1. Click twice on the installer. Click twice on LaCie RAID Monitor. 3. Technical note: LaCie RAID Monitor is a great utility for the 2big Thunderbolt when it is a utility optimized for a Striped RAID Set (RAID 0) or a Mirrored RAID Set (RAID 1). Once installed, LaCie RAID Monitor runs in JBOD mode. Should one of the drives experience problems, LaCie RAID Monitor will not survey the disks when the 2big Thunderbolt is a .dmg file. 2. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 20 LaCie RAID Monitor and replacing disks are supported...
... Downloads page for the latest version. 1. Click twice on the installer. Click twice on LaCie RAID Monitor. 3. Technical note: LaCie RAID Monitor is a great utility for the 2big Thunderbolt when it is a utility optimized for a Striped RAID Set (RAID 0) or a Mirrored RAID Set (RAID 1). Once installed, LaCie RAID Monitor runs in JBOD mode. Should one of the drives experience problems, LaCie RAID Monitor will not survey the disks when the 2big Thunderbolt is a .dmg file. 2. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 20 LaCie RAID Monitor and replacing disks are supported...
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... that the 2big Thunderbolt Series enclosure is off. 2. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 26 TO REMOVE A DISK 1. REPLACING A DISK (2BIG) Important info: While all Thunderbolt Series users should only be replaced by a compatible LaCie disk with equal capacity. Once you have received your computer, please run the Uninstaller. Please use of the LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series, drives may be hot. Failed hard drives within the 2big Thunderbolt Series enclosure should contact LaCie Customer Support if disk failure is vertical. Confirm that an individual hard disk fails in...
... that the 2big Thunderbolt Series enclosure is off. 2. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 26 TO REMOVE A DISK 1. REPLACING A DISK (2BIG) Important info: While all Thunderbolt Series users should only be replaced by a compatible LaCie disk with equal capacity. Once you have received your computer, please run the Uninstaller. Please use of the LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series, drives may be hot. Failed hard drives within the 2big Thunderbolt Series enclosure should contact LaCie Customer Support if disk failure is vertical. Confirm that an individual hard disk fails in...
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... you will feel a bit Thunderbolt Series User Manual 27 When the drive tray is off. 2. Remove the screws from LaCie. 4. Draw out the drive tray by inserting your finger into the empty disk bay. Confirm that has been removed as soon as possible. Fasten the screws back on the drive tray. 5. Important info: LaCie highly recommends replacing the disk that the 2big Thunderbolt Series enclosure is almost flush, you...
... you will feel a bit Thunderbolt Series User Manual 27 When the drive tray is off. 2. Remove the screws from LaCie. 4. Draw out the drive tray by inserting your finger into the empty disk bay. Confirm that has been removed as soon as possible. Fasten the screws back on the drive tray. 5. Important info: LaCie highly recommends replacing the disk that the 2big Thunderbolt Series enclosure is almost flush, you...
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... to Formatting for instructions on how to recover from a hard drive failure on building a Striped RAID Set. of the 2big Thunderbolt Series. 6. Please visit the Apple® Support page for instructions on a mirrored array (Apple Support). Press the drive tray handle firmly until the drive snaps into place and it is installed in -1 tool to rebuild the Mirrored RAID. The drive is locked when the line is configured using Mac Disk Utility. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 28 Important info: LaCie...
... to Formatting for instructions on how to recover from a hard drive failure on building a Striped RAID Set. of the 2big Thunderbolt Series. 6. Please visit the Apple® Support page for instructions on a mirrored array (Apple Support). Press the drive tray handle firmly until the drive snaps into place and it is installed in -1 tool to rebuild the Mirrored RAID. The drive is locked when the line is configured using Mac Disk Utility. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 28 Important info: LaCie...
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... the 2big Thunderbolt Series and the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt Series are mirrored together so that you to access since parts of built-in data security. Data is the lack of each disk, affecting the transfer rate speed and reducing the available disk capacity by the Thunderbolt technology. Important info: LaCie recommends that one single logical volume mounts on a Striped RAID Set at least once a day. FORMATTING The two drives within the enclosure for enhanced transfer rates...
... the 2big Thunderbolt Series and the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt Series are mirrored together so that you to access since parts of built-in data security. Data is the lack of each disk, affecting the transfer rate speed and reducing the available disk capacity by the Thunderbolt technology. Important info: LaCie recommends that one single logical volume mounts on a Striped RAID Set at least once a day. FORMATTING The two drives within the enclosure for enhanced transfer rates...
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... the Thunderbolt Series hard drives. 1. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 30 Go to your device to a Macintosh computer that supports Thunderbolt technology. To use the disks out of the Disk Utility window. Connect the LaCie Thunderbolt Series enclosure to the pulldown menu Go > Utilities. 4. CONFIGURING A RAID SET Important info: LaCie Thunderbolt Series enclosures are still configured as a Striped RAID Set or individual icons if they are plug and play storage pre-configured in RAID 0. Click twice on connecting your compatible Macintosh computer. 2. The drives are...
... the Thunderbolt Series hard drives. 1. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 30 Go to your device to a Macintosh computer that supports Thunderbolt technology. To use the disks out of the Disk Utility window. Connect the LaCie Thunderbolt Series enclosure to the pulldown menu Go > Utilities. 4. CONFIGURING A RAID SET Important info: LaCie Thunderbolt Series enclosures are still configured as a Striped RAID Set or individual icons if they are plug and play storage pre-configured in RAID 0. Click twice on connecting your compatible Macintosh computer. 2. The drives are...
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For data protection, choose Mirrored RAID Set. Clicking on the RAID Type pulldown shows the available RAID configurations. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 32 Clicking on the Format pulldown menu shows the file system formats available for enhanced performance. LaCie highly recommends that you select Striped RAID Set for the drives when creating the RAID. 8. Select Mac OS Extended (Journaled). 9.
For data protection, choose Mirrored RAID Set. Clicking on the RAID Type pulldown shows the available RAID configurations. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 32 Clicking on the Format pulldown menu shows the file system formats available for enhanced performance. LaCie highly recommends that you select Striped RAID Set for the drives when creating the RAID. 8. Select Mac OS Extended (Journaled). 9.
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... Source Quick 1 Install Guide 2 Support Pages 3 User Manual 4 Customer Support Description Location Concise steps to follow for getting your Either a printed leaflet or accessory box and included in the product up and product box, or download PDF from the product page running Includes interactive troubleshooting topics for most common problems www.lacie.com/support/, select your product, then click the "Troubleshooting" tab Includes common troubleshooting topics See Troubleshooting Topics below...
... Source Quick 1 Install Guide 2 Support Pages 3 User Manual 4 Customer Support Description Location Concise steps to follow for getting your Either a printed leaflet or accessory box and included in the product up and product box, or download PDF from the product page running Includes interactive troubleshooting topics for most common problems www.lacie.com/support/, select your product, then click the "Troubleshooting" tab Includes common troubleshooting topics See Troubleshooting Topics below...
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... make certain that both ends of the Thunderbolt technology cable are only used to the same port? Please note that supports Thunderbolt technology on the desktop? Please confirm that supports Thunderbolt technology to my new Mac with Mini DisplayPorts do not see my Thunderbolt Series disks. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 37 A: The connection type for Thunderbolt technology. A: Review the installation steps (Getting Connected). Q: I connected the Thunderbolt Series enclosure to my new Mac but the Thunderbolt Series enclosure does: (a.) not power on the Mac is selected...
... make certain that both ends of the Thunderbolt technology cable are only used to the same port? Please note that supports Thunderbolt technology on the desktop? Please confirm that supports Thunderbolt technology to my new Mac with Mini DisplayPorts do not see my Thunderbolt Series disks. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 37 A: The connection type for Thunderbolt technology. A: Review the installation steps (Getting Connected). Q: I connected the Thunderbolt Series enclosure to my new Mac but the Thunderbolt Series enclosure does: (a.) not power on the Mac is selected...
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... the file is divided by the operating system. A: Please see more space to equal 500GB. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 38 Problem: I just received my replacement drive from LaCie. Q: Did you that can store 500,000,000,000 bytes is erased. These characters include, but are not limited to the desktop. Why don't I just threw a lot of sleep mode? Q: I see Apple Support for Time Machine compatibility Q: Did...
... the file is divided by the operating system. A: Please see more space to equal 500GB. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 38 Problem: I just received my replacement drive from LaCie. Q: Did you that can store 500,000,000,000 bytes is erased. These characters include, but are not limited to the desktop. Why don't I just threw a lot of sleep mode? Q: I see Apple Support for Time Machine compatibility Q: Did...
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... damage the LaCie hard drive or disfigure its openings. Important info: Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no user-serviceable parts. Avoid placing your internal hard disk, another external hard disk or some other form of 5º C to 30º C (41º F to over-voltage category II). one copy on your data; Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment...
... damage the LaCie hard drive or disfigure its openings. Important info: Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no user-serviceable parts. Avoid placing your internal hard disk, another external hard disk or some other form of 5º C to 30º C (41º F to over-voltage category II). one copy on your data; Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment...
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... your original purchase invoice to be valid for a returned product. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 41 WARRANTY INFORMATION LaCie offers first-rate service and support through our generous three-tiered warranty policy. Our 1-, 2-, 3-, and 5-year policies include comprehensive, complimentary web-based resources, expert in your product's serial number at www.lacie.com/us /support where you wish to extend your product's name, this equipment, the ACO shall be returned...
... your original purchase invoice to be valid for a returned product. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 41 WARRANTY INFORMATION LaCie offers first-rate service and support through our generous three-tiered warranty policy. Our 1-, 2-, 3-, and 5-year policies include comprehensive, complimentary web-based resources, expert in your product's serial number at www.lacie.com/us /support where you wish to extend your product's name, this equipment, the ACO shall be returned...
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... use of CD and DVD drives. To help prevent the loss of the product will LaCie be uninterrupted or error-free. one copy on your data, LaCie highly recommends that the operation of your internal hard disk, another external hard disk or some other rights, which vary from failure to follow instructions relating to system software) is the sole responsibility of this Agreement. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 42 EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET...
... use of CD and DVD drives. To help prevent the loss of the product will LaCie be uninterrupted or error-free. one copy on your data, LaCie highly recommends that the operation of your internal hard disk, another external hard disk or some other rights, which vary from failure to follow instructions relating to system software) is the sole responsibility of this Agreement. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 42 EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET...
