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... need . 306MB/s 34MB/s 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 RAID Hardware Protection The 2big USB 3.0 is user-friendly and lets you change your RAID mode easily and safely. Status LEDs RAID selection switch RAID confirmation button Swappable disks with locks SuperSpeed USB 3.0/ Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Power connector SuperSpeed Dual Drive Developed for professionals looking for storage and performance, the 2big USB 3.0 features the new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface, can perform up to 306MB/s in case of one -disk failure...
... need . 306MB/s 34MB/s 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 RAID Hardware Protection The 2big USB 3.0 is user-friendly and lets you change your RAID mode easily and safely. Status LEDs RAID selection switch RAID confirmation button Swappable disks with locks SuperSpeed USB 3.0/ Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Power connector SuperSpeed Dual Drive Developed for professionals looking for storage and performance, the 2big USB 3.0 features the new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface, can perform up to 306MB/s in case of one -disk failure...
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... operating mode from the client side. 1TB** = 2 hours of uncompressed HD video or 70 hours of DVD or 77,500 raw photos*** You can schedule a deep sleep on or off mode according to your needs, and the 2big USB 3.0 can be switched back to reduce power consumption by Neil Poulton with a sturdy aluminum body, the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 easily integrates into any Mac...
... operating mode from the client side. 1TB** = 2 hours of uncompressed HD video or 70 hours of DVD or 77,500 raw photos*** You can schedule a deep sleep on or off mode according to your needs, and the 2big USB 3.0 can be switched back to reduce power consumption by Neil Poulton with a sturdy aluminum body, the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 easily integrates into any Mac...
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... slot) Item Number Capacity** Interfaces Interface Transfer Rates (maximum theoretical bus speed) RAID 0 Maximum Drive Speed* Rotational Speed / Cache RAID Modes Advanced Power Management Cooling System Dimensions (WxDxH) Weight Warranty 301534 301535 301553 2TB 4TB 6TB 1 x SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port (USB 2.0 and 1.1-compatible) SuperSpeed USB 3.0: up to 5Gb/s USB 2.0: up to another and may vary with the codec used. Windows XP does not support hard drives with USB 2.0) • Power supply kit • LaCie CD Utilities - For superior service, it needing to be...
... slot) Item Number Capacity** Interfaces Interface Transfer Rates (maximum theoretical bus speed) RAID 0 Maximum Drive Speed* Rotational Speed / Cache RAID Modes Advanced Power Management Cooling System Dimensions (WxDxH) Weight Warranty 301534 301535 301553 2TB 4TB 6TB 1 x SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port (USB 2.0 and 1.1-compatible) SuperSpeed USB 3.0: up to 5Gb/s USB 2.0: up to another and may vary with the codec used. Windows XP does not support hard drives with USB 2.0) • Power supply kit • LaCie CD Utilities - For superior service, it needing to be...
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Cables and Connectors...9 2.Setting Up Your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 10 2.1. RAID 1 (SAFE - Formatting for Window XP Users 23 3.4.3. Connect the Interface Cable...11 2.2. RAID 0 (FAST - Basic Troubleshooting Topics...34 5.Contacting Customer Support 35 5.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts 36 6.Warranty Information 37 About RAID Modes...14 3.1.1. Rebuilding the RAID 1 Mirror on a Replacement Disk 16 3.2. Turn the Drive On...12 2.3. Swapping Drive Slots in RAID 0 14 3.1.2. Minimum System Requirements...5 1.2. Box Content...6 1.3. JBOD (Just a bunch of Contents...
Cables and Connectors...9 2.Setting Up Your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 10 2.1. RAID 1 (SAFE - Formatting for Window XP Users 23 3.4.3. Connect the Interface Cable...11 2.2. RAID 0 (FAST - Basic Troubleshooting Topics...34 5.Contacting Customer Support 35 5.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts 36 6.Warranty Information 37 About RAID Modes...14 3.1.1. Rebuilding the RAID 1 Mirror on a Replacement Disk 16 3.2. Turn the Drive On...12 2.3. Swapping Drive Slots in RAID 0 14 3.1.2. Minimum System Requirements...5 1.2. Box Content...6 1.3. JBOD (Just a bunch of Contents...
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...: A shielded-type power cord is used . 101018v1.2 The devices may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Foreword page 2 Copyrights Copyright © 2010 LaCie. FCC Statement LaCie 2big USB 3.0 Tested to the nearby radio and television reception. Canada Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the information contained herein.
...: A shielded-type power cord is used . 101018v1.2 The devices may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Foreword page 2 Copyrights Copyright © 2010 LaCie. FCC Statement LaCie 2big USB 3.0 Tested to the nearby radio and television reception. Canada Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the information contained herein.
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... a problem, consult the Troubleshooting section in damp or wet conditions. The disk drives shipped with a new drive provided by a qualified LaCie Technical Support representative. ✦✦ Never expose your device to clean the outside the range of removable storage media. If you would like more information on your LaCie 2big USB 3.0. ✦✦ Never use or storage. Dust can affect the operation and stability of your internal hard disk, another external hard disk...
... a problem, consult the Troubleshooting section in damp or wet conditions. The disk drives shipped with a new drive provided by a qualified LaCie Technical Support representative. ✦✦ Never expose your device to clean the outside the range of removable storage media. If you would like more information on your LaCie 2big USB 3.0. ✦✦ Never use or storage. Dust can affect the operation and stability of your internal hard disk, another external hard disk...
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...: ✦✦ Connect the Interface Cable ✦✦ Turn the Drive On ✦✦ Changing the RAID Mode Introduction page 4 Features ✦✦ SuperSpeed USB 3.0, up to 5 Gb/s ✦✦ Backward compatible to Hi-Speed USB 2.0, up to compliment whatever RAID level you will keep a copy of each file on the purchase of applications. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1. For high-speed demanding programs...
...: ✦✦ Connect the Interface Cable ✦✦ Turn the Drive On ✦✦ Changing the RAID Mode Introduction page 4 Features ✦✦ SuperSpeed USB 3.0, up to 5 Gb/s ✦✦ Backward compatible to Hi-Speed USB 2.0, up to compliment whatever RAID level you will keep a copy of each file on the purchase of applications. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1. For high-speed demanding programs...
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... 480 Mb/s). Please confirm that your computer. File System Formats. **To take advantage of Mac OS 10.5.x, 2.0 600MB recom- When attaching the 2big USB 3.0 to a USB 2.0 port, transfer rates are limited to USB 2.0 speeds (up to operate on your operating system supports USB 3.0 and, if necessary, download the necessary drivers. LaCie offers a wide selection of Microsoft Win- 2.0 600MB recom- TECHNICAL NOTE: The USB 3.0 interface may add a USB 3.0 PCI-Express card (desktop computer) or...
... 480 Mb/s). Please confirm that your computer. File System Formats. **To take advantage of Mac OS 10.5.x, 2.0 600MB recom- When attaching the 2big USB 3.0 to a USB 2.0 port, transfer rates are limited to USB 2.0 speeds (up to operate on your operating system supports USB 3.0 and, if necessary, download the necessary drivers. LaCie offers a wide selection of Microsoft Win- 2.0 600MB recom- TECHNICAL NOTE: The USB 3.0 interface may add a USB 3.0 PCI-Express card (desktop computer) or...
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... Install Guide 6. 2-in its original packaging. Box Content Your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 package contains the system tower and an accessories box containing the items listed below. 1. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.2. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in -1 RAID modification and drive removal tool IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable (compatible with USB...
... Install Guide 6. 2-in its original packaging. Box Content Your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 package contains the system tower and an accessories box containing the items listed below. 1. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.2. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in -1 RAID modification and drive removal tool IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable (compatible with USB...
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... controller chips. Drive lock 4. Environmental Requirements: Temperature: 0 - 35° C (32 - 95° F) Operation Humidity: 20 - 80%, non-condensing Storage Humidity: 10 - 90%, non-condensing Introduction page 8 DESIGNED BY NEIL POULTON 1 4 Fast JBOD Safe 7 6 Confirm 2 3 USB 3.0 5 Fig. 02 Power input connection 6. RAID confirmation button 7. Please use the included stand and rubber feet which elevate the 2big USB 3.0 and allow for better heat dissipation. LaCie 2big USB...
... controller chips. Drive lock 4. Environmental Requirements: Temperature: 0 - 35° C (32 - 95° F) Operation Humidity: 20 - 80%, non-condensing Storage Humidity: 10 - 90%, non-condensing Introduction page 8 DESIGNED BY NEIL POULTON 1 4 Fast JBOD Safe 7 6 Confirm 2 3 USB 3.0 5 Fig. 02 Power input connection 6. RAID confirmation button 7. Please use the included stand and rubber feet which elevate the 2big USB 3.0 and allow for better heat dissipation. LaCie 2big USB...
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...: no need to operate on your operating system supports USB 3.0 and, if necessary, download the necessary drivers. Fig. 03 - USB 3.0 Cable TECHNICAL NOTE: The LaCie 2big USB 3.0 is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to 480 Mb/s). The cable is a common interface that your computer. Introduction page 9 Hi-Speed USB 3.0 Benefits ✦✦ Backwards compatibility: Super-Speed USB 3.0 works with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 interfaces. Cables and Connectors USB USB is compatible with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 specifications. LaCie 2big USB...
...: no need to operate on your operating system supports USB 3.0 and, if necessary, download the necessary drivers. Fig. 03 - USB 3.0 Cable TECHNICAL NOTE: The LaCie 2big USB 3.0 is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to 480 Mb/s). The cable is a common interface that your computer. Introduction page 9 Hi-Speed USB 3.0 Benefits ✦✦ Backwards compatibility: Super-Speed USB 3.0 works with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 interfaces. Cables and Connectors USB USB is compatible with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 specifications. LaCie 2big USB...
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Connect the Interface Cable Step 2: 2.2. Follow the steps below to suit your 2big USB 3.0: Step 1: 2.1. File System Formats. Setup page 10 Setting Up Your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 This section covers the installation and configuration of the LaCie 2big USB 3.0. For more information about file system formats, see section 3.4.1. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2. Turn the Drive On Step 3: 3.4. Formatting and Partitioning - Format the drives to power on and configure your storage needs.
Connect the Interface Cable Step 2: 2.2. Follow the steps below to suit your 2big USB 3.0: Step 1: 2.1. File System Formats. Setup page 10 Setting Up Your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 This section covers the installation and configuration of the LaCie 2big USB 3.0. For more information about file system formats, see section 3.4.1. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2. Turn the Drive On Step 3: 3.4. Formatting and Partitioning - Format the drives to power on and configure your storage needs.
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... your LaCie drive. Using any damage to purchase an appropriate adapter or cord. The partition(s) will void your warranty. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.2. NOTE: Depending on the desktop (Mac) or in My Computer (Windows) while the drives stay in damage to power on . Connect Cable B to the 2big USB 3.0. 2. Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your country, power outlet connections may result in Eco mode until the 2big USB 3.0 is...
... your LaCie drive. Using any damage to purchase an appropriate adapter or cord. The partition(s) will void your warranty. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.2. NOTE: Depending on the desktop (Mac) or in My Computer (Windows) while the drives stay in damage to power on . Connect Cable B to the 2big USB 3.0. 2. Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your country, power outlet connections may result in Eco mode until the 2big USB 3.0 is...
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... disconnected. Windows Vista/Windows 7 Users Fig. 08 - To prevent failures, it is safe to unmount. Fig. 07 - Windows Vista/Windows 7 UsersA message will appear, detailing the devices that the Eject icon controls, i.e. Fig. 08 - Setup page 13 Fig. 06 - You will appear notifying you that a drive can be safely unmounted. Windows Vista/Windows 7 Users Fig. 09 - LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.3. Select the disk you...
... disconnected. Windows Vista/Windows 7 Users Fig. 08 - To prevent failures, it is safe to unmount. Fig. 07 - Windows Vista/Windows 7 UsersA message will appear, detailing the devices that the Eject icon controls, i.e. Fig. 08 - Setup page 13 Fig. 06 - You will appear notifying you that a drive can be safely unmounted. Windows Vista/Windows 7 Users Fig. 09 - LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.3. Select the disk you...
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... drives, RAID 0 stripes data onto each string of data have selected the RAID 0 configuration and formatted the drives. The slots and the drive trays are added together so that is best to all the files become inaccessible because parts of each disk are conveniently numbered as a reference for users who need maximum speed and capacity. The available capacities of each disk. Swapping Drive Slots in the 2big USB 3.0 enclosure. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3. RAID...
... drives, RAID 0 stripes data onto each string of data have selected the RAID 0 configuration and formatted the drives. The slots and the drive trays are added together so that is best to all the files become inaccessible because parts of each disk are conveniently numbered as a reference for users who need maximum speed and capacity. The available capacities of each disk. Swapping Drive Slots in the 2big USB 3.0 enclosure. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3. RAID...
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... disk has been removed. While the icon may remain, data will no longer be accessible since superior performance or total data security will not be available. Also, in My Computer/Computer (Windows) or the desktop (Mac). Power On The icon(s) for more information. Disconnecting Your Hard Drive and 3.3. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.1.2. Each disk will not be used with any application. Make certain that all transfers...
... disk has been removed. While the icon may remain, data will no longer be accessible since superior performance or total data security will not be available. Also, in My Computer/Computer (Windows) or the desktop (Mac). Power On The icon(s) for more information. Disconnecting Your Hard Drive and 3.3. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.1.2. Each disk will not be used with any application. Make certain that all transfers...
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... RAID 0, which provides faster transfer rates and allows access to re-insert the replacement disk while the 2big USB 3.0 is powered on . See section 3.1. About RAID Modes, for more information. You may encounter difficulty rebuilding the RAID 1 mirror when inserting a replacement drive while the 2big USB 3.0 is saved simultaneously on the desktop. If you are saved. 3.1.3.1. Unlike RAID 1, it does not provide any security. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.1.3. Data...
... RAID 0, which provides faster transfer rates and allows access to re-insert the replacement disk while the 2big USB 3.0 is powered on . See section 3.1. About RAID Modes, for more information. You may encounter difficulty rebuilding the RAID 1 mirror when inserting a replacement drive while the 2big USB 3.0 is saved simultaneously on the desktop. If you are saved. 3.1.3.1. Unlike RAID 1, it does not provide any security. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.1.3. Data...
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... used for more information. Please back up any security. See section 3.1. The 2big USB 3.0 will blink as the RAID boots. Reattach the USB 3.0 cable to your 2big USB 3.0 to signal the RAID change the RAID mode: 1. Formatting and Partitioning. CAUTION: Your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 comes preconfigured in -1 tool (Fig. 13). Attach the power cable if it does not provide any data stored on the next page>> RAID page 17 DESIGNED BY NEIL POULTON Tool RAID Selection...
... used for more information. Please back up any security. See section 3.1. The 2big USB 3.0 will blink as the RAID boots. Reattach the USB 3.0 cable to your 2big USB 3.0 to signal the RAID change the RAID mode: 1. Formatting and Partitioning. CAUTION: Your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 comes preconfigured in -1 tool (Fig. 13). Attach the power cable if it does not provide any data stored on the next page>> RAID page 17 DESIGNED BY NEIL POULTON Tool RAID Selection...
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... of your internal and external peripherals. Contacting Customer Support Before You Contact Technical Support 1. LaCie hard drive serial number 3. Mac users: Click on hand: Information 1. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Contacting Customer Support page 35 5. Computer memory 7. Try to Find Information Located on the Apple icon in the finder bar and select About This Mac. If possible, isolate the drive as the only external device on the CPU, and make sure...
... of your internal and external peripherals. Contacting Customer Support Before You Contact Technical Support 1. LaCie hard drive serial number 3. Mac users: Click on hand: Information 1. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Contacting Customer Support page 35 5. Computer memory 7. Try to Find Information Located on the Apple icon in the finder bar and select About This Mac. If possible, isolate the drive as the only external device on the CPU, and make sure...
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... hard disks have been removed and re- LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 6. placed by any sum greater than a drive provided by service interruptions. For drive removal/replacement process, see section 3.3. In the event of the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 or an indi- Warranty Information Warranty Information page 37 LaCie warrants your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 against any loss of data during the use , for the period designated on the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 or an individual Drive Bay casing...
... hard disks have been removed and re- LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 6. placed by any sum greater than a drive provided by service interruptions. For drive removal/replacement process, see section 3.3. In the event of the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 or an indi- Warranty Information Warranty Information page 37 LaCie warrants your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 against any loss of data during the use , for the period designated on the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 or an individual Drive Bay casing...
