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... External power supply s USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 compatible) s Thunderbolt cable s Removable access panel s RAID selection tool s Quick Install Guide Important info: Save your LaCie 2big enclosure and explain its original packaging. The LaCie 2big also features a USB 3.0 port. In the event that the hard drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it is ideal for the LaCie 2big Thunderbolt™ 2. LaCie's Thunderbolt 2 storage enclosures feature transfer rates with the potential to reach up to 5Gb/s when connected to a computer with a USB 3.0 port. This manual will guide...
... External power supply s USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 compatible) s Thunderbolt cable s Removable access panel s RAID selection tool s Quick Install Guide Important info: Save your LaCie 2big enclosure and explain its original packaging. The LaCie 2big also features a USB 3.0 port. In the event that the hard drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it is ideal for the LaCie 2big Thunderbolt™ 2. LaCie's Thunderbolt 2 storage enclosures feature transfer rates with the potential to reach up to 5Gb/s when connected to a computer with a USB 3.0 port. This manual will guide...
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LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 3 Software suite Visit LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 software to download your free suite of these requirements, please refer to function properly. For a list of utilities including: s Intego® Backup Manager Pro (Mac®) s Genie® Backup Manager Pro™ (Windows®) s LaCie Desktop Manager (monitor hard drive health and configure email alerts) s LaCie Private-Public (protect data with AES 256-bit encryption) MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Your system must meet certain...
LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 3 Software suite Visit LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 software to download your free suite of these requirements, please refer to function properly. For a list of utilities including: s Intego® Backup Manager Pro (Mac®) s Genie® Backup Manager Pro™ (Windows®) s LaCie Desktop Manager (monitor hard drive health and configure email alerts) s LaCie Private-Public (protect data with AES 256-bit encryption) MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Your system must meet certain...
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.... LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 12 LACIE 2BIG THUNDERBOLT 2: ADVANCED STORAGE TECHNOLOGY THUNDERBOLT 2 TECHNOLOGY The LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 uses Thunderbolt 2 technology, the fastest, most versatile connection for daisy chaining displays, the Thunderbolt storage will only work when connected to a computer that supports Thunderbolt technology. Important cable info: When connecting your computer. While the ports on the back of the device can easily seat Mini DisplayPort cable ends for your Thunderbolt enclosure to a computer or compatible devices, use cables specifically...
.... LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 12 LACIE 2BIG THUNDERBOLT 2: ADVANCED STORAGE TECHNOLOGY THUNDERBOLT 2 TECHNOLOGY The LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 uses Thunderbolt 2 technology, the fastest, most versatile connection for daisy chaining displays, the Thunderbolt storage will only work when connected to a computer that supports Thunderbolt technology. Important cable info: When connecting your computer. While the ports on the back of the device can easily seat Mini DisplayPort cable ends for your Thunderbolt enclosure to a computer or compatible devices, use cables specifically...
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... connectivity s Daisy chain Thunderbolt 2 and first generation Thunderbolt devices (up to seven, including the computer) s Hot-swappable hard drives to suit the needs of high-end direct-attached storage (DAS). Its RAID saves your working environment (see Manage RAID). Further, hardware RAID gives you options to configure the hard drives to reduce downtime LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 13 While most DAS must choose between high transfer rates or data protection, the LaCie 2big...
... connectivity s Daisy chain Thunderbolt 2 and first generation Thunderbolt devices (up to seven, including the computer) s Hot-swappable hard drives to suit the needs of high-end direct-attached storage (DAS). Its RAID saves your working environment (see Manage RAID). Further, hardware RAID gives you options to configure the hard drives to reduce downtime LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 13 While most DAS must choose between high transfer rates or data protection, the LaCie 2big...
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... LaCie technical support. If the device is being copied to a power supply and turned on powering down the hard drives within the enclosure. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 14 Solid red RAID SAFE is too high; the device's temperature is broken; not receiving power; If the device is starting up ; Blinking blue The product is connected to or from the product; data is experiencing a severe error. or, Off experiencing electronic board failure. or, the product is being accessed. Blinking...
... LaCie technical support. If the device is being copied to a power supply and turned on powering down the hard drives within the enclosure. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 14 Solid red RAID SAFE is too high; the device's temperature is broken; not receiving power; If the device is starting up ; Blinking blue The product is connected to or from the product; data is experiencing a severe error. or, Off experiencing electronic board failure. or, the product is being accessed. Blinking...
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... product) Connector Face (to a Thunderbolt port. CABLES AND CONNECTORS MAC THUNDERBOLT Your LaCie product features Thunderbolt 2 technology, the most flexible interface ever created. However, you can reach up to 10Gb/s, bi-directional. However, it's not possible to use a mini DisplayPort cable to connect a storage peripheral to product) LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 17 When connected to a computer that support first generation Thunderbolt. You must use Thunderbolt 2 technology storage devices with computers that supports Thunderbolt 2 technology, your LaCie device...
... product) Connector Face (to a Thunderbolt port. CABLES AND CONNECTORS MAC THUNDERBOLT Your LaCie product features Thunderbolt 2 technology, the most flexible interface ever created. However, you can reach up to 10Gb/s, bi-directional. However, it's not possible to use a mini DisplayPort cable to connect a storage peripheral to product) LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 17 When connected to a computer that support first generation Thunderbolt. You must use Thunderbolt 2 technology storage devices with computers that supports Thunderbolt 2 technology, your LaCie device...
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... for connecting peripheral devices to a compatible USB 3.0 port. This means USB 3.0 is shipped with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to a computer. Transfer rates can attain up to USB 2.0's 480 Mbits/s. Your LaCie drive is theoretically up to 5 Gbits/s as opposed to ten times faster than its predecessor. The cable will also work when connected to a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port, but drive performance will be limited to Hard Drive) LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 18 Connector Face...
... for connecting peripheral devices to a compatible USB 3.0 port. This means USB 3.0 is shipped with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to a computer. Transfer rates can attain up to USB 2.0's 480 Mbits/s. Your LaCie drive is theoretically up to 5 Gbits/s as opposed to ten times faster than its predecessor. The cable will also work when connected to a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port, but drive performance will be limited to Hard Drive) LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 18 Connector Face...
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Directions to the computer. clean the hard drives). By default, the drives are given to ensure that the LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 volume mounts correctly on your computer. GETTING CONNECTED Follow the steps in the order they are configured in FAST mode (see Manage RAID) and formatted for Mac, Windows users must clean the hard drives when first connecting the device to clean the hard drives can be found below (Windows only - LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 19 WINDOWS AND THE LACIE 2BIG Since the LaCie 2big is preconfigured for Mac (HFS+ journaled).
Directions to the computer. clean the hard drives). By default, the drives are given to ensure that the LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 volume mounts correctly on your computer. GETTING CONNECTED Follow the steps in the order they are configured in FAST mode (see Manage RAID) and formatted for Mac, Windows users must clean the hard drives when first connecting the device to clean the hard drives can be found below (Windows only - LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 19 WINDOWS AND THE LACIE 2BIG Since the LaCie 2big is preconfigured for Mac (HFS+ journaled).
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.... 2. An active power outlet. 3. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 20 Important: The side panel may require added pressure to your computer. Connect the LaCie 2big to remove it from the enclosure. Place one end of the cable to the LaCie 2big and the other end to a compatible port on the rear of the device for balance and use the other hand to access the interface and power connections. Remove the side panel...
.... 2. An active power outlet. 3. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 20 Important: The side panel may require added pressure to your computer. Connect the LaCie 2big to remove it from the enclosure. Place one end of the cable to the LaCie 2big and the other end to a compatible port on the rear of the device for balance and use the other hand to access the interface and power connections. Remove the side panel...
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... cable connections. s Mac users: The volume will turn on automatically if your computer is powered on the desktop. USB 3.0 transfer rates are only available when connecting the LaCie 2big to daisy chain compatible devices and displays (see Daisy Chain (Thunderbolt 2 only) ). See the note below. 5. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 21 s Windows users: Clean the hard drives before formatting them for Windows. s USB 3.0 (PC/Mac): Use the included USB 3.0 cable. The second Thunderbolt 2 port on the enclosure can be used to a computer with a USB...
... cable connections. s Mac users: The volume will turn on automatically if your computer is powered on the desktop. USB 3.0 transfer rates are only available when connecting the LaCie 2big to daisy chain compatible devices and displays (see Daisy Chain (Thunderbolt 2 only) ). See the note below. 5. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 21 s Windows users: Clean the hard drives before formatting them for Windows. s USB 3.0 (PC/Mac): Use the included USB 3.0 cable. The second Thunderbolt 2 port on the enclosure can be used to a computer with a USB...
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... hard drives. For additional information on (see Getting Connected ). If you have data on other devices, disconnect all files before following the steps below are formatted for lost data. The steps below . LaCie is data destructive. Therefore, to your product. 1. Search for and launch Diskpart. Diskpart cannot delete the System disk. 2. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 22 Connect the LaCie product to avoid deleting data on the LaCie 2big, LaCie recommends that you select. Windows Disk Management cannot erase...
... hard drives. For additional information on (see Getting Connected ). If you have data on other devices, disconnect all files before following the steps below are formatted for lost data. The steps below . LaCie is data destructive. Therefore, to your product. 1. Search for and launch Diskpart. Diskpart cannot delete the System disk. 2. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 22 Connect the LaCie product to avoid deleting data on the LaCie 2big, LaCie recommends that you select. Windows Disk Management cannot erase...
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... to Disk 2. RAID 1 is a good choice when safety is stored sequentially. However, RAID 1 also reduces the available drive space by 50% due to the need to write every bit of data to each hard drive. SAFE (RAID 1): RAID 1 provides data protection since all data will be lost if a single hard drive fails. For example, data is written to RAID 0. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 34 In the event of the hard drives' total storage capacity...
... to Disk 2. RAID 1 is a good choice when safety is stored sequentially. However, RAID 1 also reduces the available drive space by 50% due to the need to write every bit of data to each hard drive. SAFE (RAID 1): RAID 1 provides data protection since all data will be lost if a single hard drive fails. For example, data is written to RAID 0. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 34 In the event of the hard drives' total storage capacity...
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... the RAID selection tool to the device. 4. Unmount the LaCie 2big's volumes from your data before the LED for access to the RAID selection and confirmation buttons (see Getting Connected). Without releasing the SELECT button, turn on the LaCie 2big. The power supply must remain connected to press and hold down the SELECT button. 5. Power off the device using the LED button (see Unmounting Your Drive). 2. MODIFY THE RAID MODE Important info: Changing the RAID mode destroys data...
... the RAID selection tool to the device. 4. Unmount the LaCie 2big's volumes from your data before the LED for access to the RAID selection and confirmation buttons (see Getting Connected). Without releasing the SELECT button, turn on the LaCie 2big. The power supply must remain connected to press and hold down the SELECT button. 5. Power off the device using the LED button (see Unmounting Your Drive). 2. MODIFY THE RAID MODE Important info: Changing the RAID mode destroys data...
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... RAID is broken. Drive LEDs are within the warranty period must be replaced by equivalent replacement parts from LaCie. Important info: Contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie technical support if a hard drive or part fails. The drive LED for the failed hard drive will void the warranty. Installing third-party drives and parts will turn red or turn off, allowing you know the state of the drawer. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 46 LaCie 2big enclosures, drives, and parts that must be replaced. REPLACING A HARD DRIVE...
... RAID is broken. Drive LEDs are within the warranty period must be replaced by equivalent replacement parts from LaCie. Important info: Contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie technical support if a hard drive or part fails. The drive LED for the failed hard drive will void the warranty. Installing third-party drives and parts will turn red or turn off, allowing you know the state of the drawer. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 46 LaCie 2big enclosures, drives, and parts that must be replaced. REPLACING A HARD DRIVE...
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... the lives of available resources. To help LaCie offer the best customer support, we encourage you are having problems with your LaCie product, consult the table below for most common problems www.lacie.com/support/, select your product, then click the "Troubleshooting" tab Includes common troubleshooting topics See Troubleshooting Topics below Create an account on your LaCie device. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 54 GETTING HELP If you to create...
... the lives of available resources. To help LaCie offer the best customer support, we encourage you are having problems with your LaCie product, consult the table below for most common problems www.lacie.com/support/, select your product, then click the "Troubleshooting" tab Includes common troubleshooting topics See Troubleshooting Topics below Create an account on your LaCie device. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 54 GETTING HELP If you to create...
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...? LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 55 and, that : both ends of the Thunderbolt technology cable are only used to the same port? Thunderbolt 2 connection (Mac) Problem: I do not support Thunderbolt technology peripherals. Q: Does the icon/Do the icons for the storage should appear on the desktop is the Mini DisplayPort. A: The drive icons for the volumes appear on the Mac is selected at Finder > Preferences > General.. A: Review the installation...
...? LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 55 and, that : both ends of the Thunderbolt technology cable are only used to the same port? Thunderbolt 2 connection (Mac) Problem: I do not support Thunderbolt technology peripherals. Q: Does the icon/Do the icons for the storage should appear on the desktop is the Mini DisplayPort. A: The drive icons for the volumes appear on the Mac is selected at Finder > Preferences > General.. A: Review the installation...
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... the drivers and re-install them. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 57 A: Refer to the same port or hub? A SuperSpeed USB 3.0 device can only operate at USB 3.0 performance levels when it is normal. A: Disconnect any other USB devices connected to the product packaging or consult the product support web page at the slower USB transfer rates. USB 3.0 connection (PC/Mac) Problem: My file transfers are too slow. Q: Does your host bus adapter has been installed correctly. Q: Is the LaCie 2big connected to a USB...
... the drivers and re-install them. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 57 A: Refer to the same port or hub? A SuperSpeed USB 3.0 device can only operate at USB 3.0 performance levels when it is normal. A: Disconnect any other USB devices connected to the product packaging or consult the product support web page at the slower USB transfer rates. USB 3.0 connection (PC/Mac) Problem: My file transfers are too slow. Q: Does your host bus adapter has been installed correctly. Q: Is the LaCie 2big connected to a USB...
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... the LaCie hard drive or disfigure its openings. PRECAUTIONS Caution: It is essential that you use it . If you would like more information on your device to 86º F); Doing so increases the risk of 5º C to 30º C (41º F to rain, or use only the power supply that shipped with your LaCie LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 61 s Do not expose the LaCie hard drive to temperatures outside...
... the LaCie hard drive or disfigure its openings. PRECAUTIONS Caution: It is essential that you use it . If you would like more information on your device to 86º F); Doing so increases the risk of 5º C to 30º C (41º F to rain, or use only the power supply that shipped with your LaCie LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 61 s Do not expose the LaCie hard drive to temperatures outside...
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... in materials and workmanship for a returned product. WARRANTY UPGRADES If you wish to receive the remedy set forth above , you . In order to extend your original purchase invoice to go with all transportation costs for a period of original shipment when the equipment is used normally and is properly serviced when needed. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 63 For details, see which standard...
... in materials and workmanship for a returned product. WARRANTY UPGRADES If you wish to receive the remedy set forth above , you . In order to extend your original purchase invoice to go with all transportation costs for a period of original shipment when the equipment is used normally and is properly serviced when needed. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 63 For details, see which standard...
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... failure to follow instructions relating to the end user purchaser, but LaCie, in materials or workmanship; (b) to cosmetic damage, including but not limited to you keep TWO copies of your internal hard disk, another external hard disk or some other external causes; (e) to damage caused by operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by LaCie; (f) to damage caused by service (including upgrades and expansions) performed...
... failure to follow instructions relating to the end user purchaser, but LaCie, in materials or workmanship; (b) to cosmetic damage, including but not limited to you keep TWO copies of your internal hard disk, another external hard disk or some other external causes; (e) to damage caused by operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by LaCie; (f) to damage caused by service (including upgrades and expansions) performed...
