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LACIE 2BIG THUNDERBOLT 2 USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AN UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document. You will find the most recent content as well as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 1
LACIE 2BIG THUNDERBOLT 2 USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AN UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document. You will find the most recent content as well as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 1
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... with the potential to reach up to 5Gb/s when connected to a computer with a USB 3.0 port. Transfer rates can reach up to 20Gb/s bi-directional. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 2 The LaCie 2big is backwards compatible, USB 3.0 gives you through the process of connecting your packaging. For questions on installation or use, consult the Getting Help page...
... with the potential to reach up to 5Gb/s when connected to a computer with a USB 3.0 port. Transfer rates can reach up to 20Gb/s bi-directional. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 2 The LaCie 2big is backwards compatible, USB 3.0 gives you through the process of connecting your packaging. For questions on installation or use, consult the Getting Help page...
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... 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 ... order for your LaCie product to the product packaging or consult the product support web page at www.lacie.com/support/. Software suite Visit LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 software to download your free suite of these requirements, please refer to function properly. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 3
... 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 ... order for your LaCie product to the product packaging or consult the product support web page at www.lacie.com/support/. Software suite Visit LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 software to download your free suite of these requirements, please refer to function properly. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 3
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VIEWS OF THE ENCLOSURE Front view 1. Hard drive trays LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 4 LED and power button 2.
VIEWS OF THE ENCLOSURE Front view 1. Hard drive trays LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 4 LED and power button 2.
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SELECT: RAID selection button 2. CONFIRM: RAID confirmation button LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 8 open panel 1. FAST, SAFE, JBOD: LEDs for RAID modes 3. Side view -
SELECT: RAID selection button 2. CONFIRM: RAID confirmation button LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 8 open panel 1. FAST, SAFE, JBOD: LEDs for RAID modes 3. Side view -
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Rear view - Power supply connection (12V 5A) LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 9 open panel 1. Thunderbolt 2 ports 3. USB 3.0 port 2.
Rear view - Power supply connection (12V 5A) LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 9 open panel 1. Thunderbolt 2 ports 3. USB 3.0 port 2.
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... internal hard drives, the external casing will be warm to the touch after extended use. Since LaCie's unique design draws heat away from the hard drives, keeping them safe and prolonging their life. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 10 Important info: Make sure that the exhaust vent on the back bezel is not obstructed and... its rotational speed for the environment and a wide exhaust chamber allows for enhanced airflow. QUIET OPERATION AND HEAT MANAGEMENT To reduce noise during operation, the LaCie 2big's fan is a natural airflow across the casing.
... internal hard drives, the external casing will be warm to the touch after extended use. Since LaCie's unique design draws heat away from the hard drives, keeping them safe and prolonging their life. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 10 Important info: Make sure that the exhaust vent on the back bezel is not obstructed and... its rotational speed for the environment and a wide exhaust chamber allows for enhanced airflow. QUIET OPERATION AND HEAT MANAGEMENT To reduce noise during operation, the LaCie 2big's fan is a natural airflow across the casing.
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... will be voided if you can stack one LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 enclosure on the bottom of the LaCie 2big. The warranty for your LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 will fall. However, due to stand on its side when it is designed to the weight and balance of a professional hard drive enclosure. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 11 s Stack other hard drives, enclosures, or equipment...
... will be voided if you can stack one LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 enclosure on the bottom of the LaCie 2big. The warranty for your LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 will fall. However, due to stand on its side when it is designed to the weight and balance of a professional hard drive enclosure. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 11 s Stack other hard drives, enclosures, or equipment...
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... the back of the device can easily seat Mini DisplayPort cable ends for daisy chaining displays, the Thunderbolt storage will only work when connected to the video stream, apportioning the required bandwidth for playback. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 12 This is working with two streams, 4K video at 12Gb/s and data at 4Gb/s. Additionally...
... the back of the device can easily seat Mini DisplayPort cable ends for daisy chaining displays, the Thunderbolt storage will only work when connected to the video stream, apportioning the required bandwidth for playback. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 12 This is working with two streams, 4K video at 12Gb/s and data at 4Gb/s. Additionally...
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... resources on storage management, which is crucial for protection and performance Featuring hardware RAID, the LaCie 2big is a rarity in protection. Further, hardware RAID gives you options to configure the hard drives to reduce downtime LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 13 The LaCie 2big features: s Desktop convenience s Aluminum front and all-metal enclosure s Hardware RAID s RAIDs FAST (RAID...
... resources on storage management, which is crucial for protection and performance Featuring hardware RAID, the LaCie 2big is a rarity in protection. Further, hardware RAID gives you options to configure the hard drives to reduce downtime LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 13 The LaCie 2big features: s Desktop convenience s Aluminum front and all-metal enclosure s Hardware RAID s RAIDs FAST (RAID...
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...product is degraded. Off or, experiencing electronic board failure. data is starting up ; If the device is : turned off , contact LaCie technical support. Solid red RAID SAFE is synchronizing the RAID SAFE. not receiving power; in idle mode; See below for information on ...within the enclosure. experiencing system failure; or, Off experiencing electronic board failure. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 14 LEDS AND LED POWER BUTTON LED STATES The LED on the front of the LaCie 2big provides indications on the state of the hard drive drawers. If the device ...
...product is degraded. Off or, experiencing electronic board failure. data is starting up ; If the device is : turned off , contact LaCie technical support. Solid red RAID SAFE is synchronizing the RAID SAFE. not receiving power; in idle mode; See below for information on ...within the enclosure. experiencing system failure; or, Off experiencing electronic board failure. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 14 LEDS AND LED POWER BUTTON LED STATES The LED on the front of the LaCie 2big provides indications on the state of the hard drive drawers. If the device ...
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... of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates, you must turn the device on manually. s Short press. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 15 LED BUTTON The LED is also a button to a computer with a USB 3.0 port. or, place the device into idle mode (Thunderbolt 2 only, see below ); The LaCie 2big powers on automatically when it is connected to a computer via the included...
... of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates, you must turn the device on manually. s Short press. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 15 LED BUTTON The LED is also a button to a computer with a USB 3.0 port. or, place the device into idle mode (Thunderbolt 2 only, see below ); The LaCie 2big powers on automatically when it is connected to a computer via the included...
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...are not active. Power-saving mode (USB 3.0) The LaCie 2big will stop sending power to the hard drives when it enters power-saving mode. Perform the same action to enter idle mode: 1. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 16 Idle mode (Thunderbolt 2 only) You can use the LED button to ...exit power-saving mode. Technical note: The LaCie 2big must receive power via its power cable to the LED button. Unmount the...
...are not active. Power-saving mode (USB 3.0) The LaCie 2big will stop sending power to the hard drives when it enters power-saving mode. Perform the same action to enter idle mode: 1. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 16 Idle mode (Thunderbolt 2 only) You can use the LED button to ...exit power-saving mode. Technical note: The LaCie 2big must receive power via its power cable to the LED button. Unmount the...
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... to first generation technology transfer rates, up to a Thunderbolt port. 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 Connector Face (to computer) Cable End (to ...computer) Cable End (to product) Connector Face (to a Thunderbolt port. You must use Thunderbolt 2 technology storage devices with computers that supports Thunderbolt 2 technology, your LaCie device can reach...
... to first generation technology transfer rates, up to a Thunderbolt port. 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 Connector Face (to computer) Cable End (to ...computer) Cable End (to product) Connector Face (to a Thunderbolt port. You must use Thunderbolt 2 technology storage devices with computers that supports Thunderbolt 2 technology, your LaCie device can reach...
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... 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 This means USB 3.0 is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer. Your LaCie drive is the latest implementation of this standard, and it provides higher bandwidth and new power management...
... 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 This means USB 3.0 is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer. Your LaCie drive is the latest implementation of this standard, and it provides higher bandwidth and new power management...
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WINDOWS AND THE LACIE 2BIG Since the LaCie 2big is preconfigured for Mac (HFS+ journaled). Directions to clean the hard drives can be found below (Windows only - 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 the computer. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 19
WINDOWS AND THE LACIE 2BIG Since the LaCie 2big is preconfigured for Mac (HFS+ journaled). Directions to clean the hard drives can be found below (Windows only - 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 the computer. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 19
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... rear of the cable to the LaCie 2big and the other hand to remove it from the enclosure. Connect the included power supply in the following order: 1. The LaCie 2big's power port. 2. Remove the side panel to your computer. Connect the LaCie 2big to access the interface and power connections. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 20 CONNECT THE INTERFACE AND...
... rear of the cable to the LaCie 2big and the other hand to remove it from the enclosure. Connect the included power supply in the following order: 1. The LaCie 2big's power port. 2. Remove the side panel to your computer. Connect the LaCie 2big to access the interface and power connections. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 20 CONNECT THE INTERFACE AND...
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... on the enclosure can be used to reinsert it into the slot. See the note below. 5. s Thunderbolt 2 (Mac): Use the included Thunderbolt technology cable. s Windows users: Clean the hard drives before formatting them for Windows. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 21 Important: The side panel may require added pressure to daisy chain compatible devices and displays...
... on the enclosure can be used to reinsert it into the slot. See the note below. 5. s Thunderbolt 2 (Mac): Use the included Thunderbolt technology cable. s Windows users: Clean the hard drives before formatting them for Windows. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 21 Important: The side panel may require added pressure to daisy chain compatible devices and displays...
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... USB 3.0 cable (see LEDs and LED Power Button). 3. Diskpart cannot delete the System disk. 2. Connect the LaCie product to avoid deleting data on the LaCie 2big, LaCie recommends that you must be erased, including the EFI partition. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 22 The steps below . Diskpart will delete and format any hard drive that you back up...
... USB 3.0 cable (see LEDs and LED Power Button). 3. Diskpart cannot delete the System disk. 2. Connect the LaCie product to avoid deleting data on the LaCie 2big, LaCie recommends that you must be erased, including the EFI partition. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 22 The steps below . Diskpart will delete and format any hard drive that you back up...
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If you are uncertain of the disk number for the first LaCie hard drive (1 in the screenshot below). In the Diskpart prompt, type list disk. 5. n is the number for the LaCie product, launch Disk Management. You should see the number assigned to locate the disk number(s) for your LaCie device then type select disk n. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 23 Make certain to the LaCie product. 4.
If you are uncertain of the disk number for the first LaCie hard drive (1 in the screenshot below). In the Diskpart prompt, type list disk. 5. n is the number for the LaCie product, launch Disk Management. You should see the number assigned to locate the disk number(s) for your LaCie device then type select disk n. LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 23 Make certain to the LaCie product. 4.