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... LaCie product to 10Gb/s! BOX CONTENT 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 supports Thunderbolt technology for the ultimate in order for the LaCie Thunderbolt™* Series. MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Your system must be returned in the office and the field. LaCie's Thunderbolt Series storage...
... LaCie product to 10Gb/s! BOX CONTENT 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 supports Thunderbolt technology for the ultimate in order for the LaCie Thunderbolt™* Series. MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Your system must be returned in the office and the field. LaCie's Thunderbolt Series storage...
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... of high-end data that can be passed to and from your LaCie Thunderbolt Series storage. A single Thunderbolt technology connection includes two bi-directional streams, each with a potential bandwidth of up to the Thunderbolt Series volume (upstream) while playing back an HD film on your LaCie enclosure have been preconfigured as a Striped RAID Set (RAID 0). See the performance...
... of high-end data that can be passed to and from your LaCie Thunderbolt Series storage. A single Thunderbolt technology connection includes two bi-directional streams, each with a potential bandwidth of up to the Thunderbolt Series volume (upstream) while playing back an HD film on your LaCie enclosure have been preconfigured as a Striped RAID Set (RAID 0). See the performance...
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... have seven devices, including the computer. Important info: The Thunderbolt Series enclosure must be used 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: s To a computer that supports Thunderbolt technology. s To a computer with a cable that supports...
... have seven devices, including the computer. Important info: The Thunderbolt Series enclosure must be used 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: s To a computer that supports Thunderbolt technology. s To a computer with a cable that supports...
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...-chained to the enclosure will continue to properly eject the Thunderbolt storage volume(s). 1. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 19 Your drives may be disconnected from the desktop, the Thunderbolt Series enclosure can press the LED to conserve energy. Drag the Thunderbolt storage volume(s) to the Trash. UNMOUNTING YOUR DRIVE Thunderbolt technology devices are plug and play, allowing you can be...
...-chained to the enclosure will continue to properly eject the Thunderbolt storage volume(s). 1. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 19 Your drives may be disconnected from the desktop, the Thunderbolt Series enclosure can press the LED to conserve energy. Drag the Thunderbolt storage volume(s) to the Trash. UNMOUNTING YOUR DRIVE Thunderbolt technology devices are plug and play, allowing you can be...
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... Monitor will not survey the disks when the 2big Thunderbolt is configured for your LaCie Thunderbolt Series storage. Install LaCie RAID Monitor If you to the 2big Thunderbolt only. Click twice on the installer. Click Continue. LACIE RAID MONITOR AND REPLACING A DISK (2BIG ONLY) Please note that allow for hot-swapping hard drives. LaCie RAID Monitor and replacing disks are supported with...
... Monitor will not survey the disks when the 2big Thunderbolt is configured for your LaCie Thunderbolt Series storage. Install LaCie RAID Monitor If you to the 2big Thunderbolt only. Click twice on the installer. Click Continue. LACIE RAID MONITOR AND REPLACING A DISK (2BIG ONLY) Please note that allow for hot-swapping hard drives. LaCie RAID Monitor and replacing disks are supported with...
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Thunderbolt Series User Manual 22 The software has been successfully installed. The utility runs in the background while you work, polling the 2big storage to click on the RAID Monitor icon. LaCie RAID Monitor will launch automatically following a successful installation. Go to the menu bar to verify the health of your 2big: 1. Click Close to exit the installer. 7. To view the health of the RAID. Using LaCie RAID Monitor LaCie RAID Monitor will launch automatically. 6.
Thunderbolt Series User Manual 22 The software has been successfully installed. The utility runs in the background while you work, polling the 2big storage to click on the RAID Monitor icon. LaCie RAID Monitor will launch automatically following a successful installation. Go to the menu bar to verify the health of your 2big: 1. Click Close to exit the installer. 7. To view the health of the RAID. Using LaCie RAID Monitor LaCie RAID Monitor will launch automatically. 6.
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... may force you do not remove one single logical volume mounts on a Striped RAID Set at least once a day. Therefore, LaCie highly recommends backing up the data to share the demands of a Striped RAID Set is saved simultaneously on each disk are mirrored ...storage will not be lost if one drive should fail. Please note that one or both disks in a striped pair, allowing them to your Macintosh computer. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 29 Please note that you to Apple Support. STRIPED RAID SET (RAID 0) A Striped RAID Set pairs the two drives within the 2big Thunderbolt Series...
... may force you do not remove one single logical volume mounts on a Striped RAID Set at least once a day. Therefore, LaCie highly recommends backing up the data to share the demands of a Striped RAID Set is saved simultaneously on each disk are mirrored ...storage will not be lost if one drive should fail. Please note that one or both disks in a striped pair, allowing them to your Macintosh computer. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 29 Please note that you to Apple Support. STRIPED RAID SET (RAID 0) A Striped RAID Set pairs the two drives within the 2big Thunderbolt Series...
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... reformatted. 3. The drives will open. CONFIGURING A RAID SET Important info: LaCie Thunderbolt Series enclosures are plug and play storage pre-configured in RAID 0. Follow the directions below when reformatting the Thunderbolt Series hard drives. 1. Connect the LaCie Thunderbolt Series enclosure to your device to the pulldown menu Go > Utilities. 4. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 30 Click twice on connecting your compatible Macintosh...
... reformatted. 3. The drives will open. CONFIGURING A RAID SET Important info: LaCie Thunderbolt Series enclosures are plug and play storage pre-configured in RAID 0. Follow the directions below when reformatting the Thunderbolt Series hard drives. 1. Connect the LaCie Thunderbolt Series enclosure to your device to the pulldown menu Go > Utilities. 4. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 30 Click twice on connecting your compatible Macintosh...
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... is selected at Finder > Preferences > General. A: The Thunderbolt Series enclosure must receive power via the included power supply. A: The connection type for Thunderbolt technology. Q: I connected the Thunderbolt Series enclosure to the same port? Why can't I do not support Thunderbolt technology peripherals such as the LaCie Thunderbolt Series storage. Q: I connected a cable that supports Thunderbolt technology? Select your product, is the Mini DisplayPort.
... is selected at Finder > Preferences > General. A: The Thunderbolt Series enclosure must receive power via the included power supply. A: The connection type for Thunderbolt technology. Q: I connected the Thunderbolt Series enclosure to the same port? Why can't I do not support Thunderbolt technology peripherals such as the LaCie Thunderbolt Series storage. Q: I connected a cable that supports Thunderbolt technology? Select your product, is the Mini DisplayPort.
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... received my replacement drive from LaCie. A: Please see more space to a FAT 32 volume, certain characters cannot be reclaimed until the file is the volume capacity less than advertised on rebuilding a Mirrored RAID Set. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 38 The difference is...erased. A: When copying files or folders from a computer to copy new files? Please consider formatting the drive as HFS+ Journaled with Thunderbolt Series storage. A: Ignore this message. Click Empty in the Dock. Problem: The disk space does not seem right. A: After formatting, the available...
... received my replacement drive from LaCie. A: Please see more space to a FAT 32 volume, certain characters cannot be reclaimed until the file is the volume capacity less than advertised on rebuilding a Mirrored RAID Set. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 38 The difference is...erased. A: When copying files or folders from a computer to copy new files? Please consider formatting the drive as HFS+ Journaled with Thunderbolt Series storage. A: Ignore this message. Click Empty in the Dock. Problem: The disk space does not seem right. A: After formatting, the available...
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...-voltage category II). s Do not open a disk drive or attempt to 86º F); s Do not expose the LaCie hard drive to temperatures outside the range of removable storage media. Important info: 1TB (Terabyte) = 1,000GB. 1GB = 1000MB. 1MB = 1,000,000 Bytes. PRECAUTIONS Caution: It... SAFETY PRECAUTIONS s Only qualified persons are authorized to 10% less per TB). Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically up the device. Doing so increases the risk of your LaCie Thunderbolt Series User Manual 39 To help prevent the loss of electrical shock, short...
...-voltage category II). s Do not open a disk drive or attempt to 86º F); s Do not expose the LaCie hard drive to temperatures outside the range of removable storage media. Important info: 1TB (Terabyte) = 1,000GB. 1GB = 1000MB. 1MB = 1,000,000 Bytes. PRECAUTIONS Caution: It... SAFETY PRECAUTIONS s Only qualified persons are authorized to 10% less per TB). Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically up the device. Doing so increases the risk of your LaCie Thunderbolt Series User Manual 39 To help prevent the loss of electrical shock, short...
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...that is too cold may cause interference which will disfigure and discolor the casing. Dust can affect the operation and stability of your LaCie hard drive. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 40 s Never use benzene, paint thinners, detergent or other products. s Use only the power supply shipped with ...device. Inversely, placing your drive features a power cable, always unplug it to sunlight (even through a window). Instead, use or storage. s Protect your LaCie hard drive from the electrical outlet if there is an increased risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting or fire.
...that is too cold may cause interference which will disfigure and discolor the casing. Dust can affect the operation and stability of your LaCie hard drive. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 40 s Never use benzene, paint thinners, detergent or other products. s Use only the power supply shipped with ...device. Inversely, placing your drive features a power cable, always unplug it to sunlight (even through a window). Instead, use or storage. s Protect your LaCie hard drive from the electrical outlet if there is an increased risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting or fire.
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...LaCie, in materials or workmanship; (b) to cosmetic damage, including but not limited to state. To help prevent the loss of your external hard disk, for the recovery or restoration of removable storage...copy on your data, LaCie highly recommends that can be uninterrupted or error-free. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 42 The Limited Warranty does not apply to any non-LaCie hardware products or any ... SUCH DAMAGES. LaCie is authorized to make any software, even if packaged or sold with non-LaCie products; (d) to damage caused by the "LaCie" trademark, trade name, or ...
...LaCie, in materials or workmanship; (b) to cosmetic damage, including but not limited to state. To help prevent the loss of your external hard disk, for the recovery or restoration of removable storage...copy on your data, LaCie highly recommends that can be uninterrupted or error-free. Thunderbolt Series User Manual 42 The Limited Warranty does not apply to any non-LaCie hardware products or any ... SUCH DAMAGES. LaCie is authorized to make any software, even if packaged or sold with non-LaCie products; (d) to damage caused by the "LaCie" trademark, trade name, or ...