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With upright, horizontal, stacked or rack-mounted configuration options, the 2big USB 3.0 offers significant space- EXCLUSIVE d2 HEAT SINK DESIGN Provides 60% more area for heat dissipation & high reliability Aluminum Heat Sink Design Standard Design Power Savings ... 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 idle mode after a determined inactivity time. The LaCie 2big USB 3.0 helps you to reduce power consumption by Neil Poulton with a sturdy aluminum body, the...
With upright, horizontal, stacked or rack-mounted configuration options, the 2big USB 3.0 offers significant space- EXCLUSIVE d2 HEAT SINK DESIGN Provides 60% more area for heat dissipation & high reliability Aluminum Heat Sink Design Standard Design Power Savings ... 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 idle mode after a determined inactivity time. The LaCie 2big USB 3.0 helps you to reduce power consumption by Neil Poulton with a sturdy aluminum body, the...
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... Digital SLR resolution of 10 megapixels for RAW photos of your workflow. 2big USB 3.0 DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Box Content • LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • 1m USB 3.0 Cable (compatible with LaCie USB 3.0 ExpressCard/34 (requires available ExpressCard slot) Item Number Capacity** Interfaces ... x 7.9 x 7.2 in. 3.6 kg / 7.9 lbs. 3-year limited Premium 3-Year Warranty The LaCie 2big USB 3.0 comes with capacities greater than 2TB. LaCie optimized USB 3.0 driver for minimal interruption of 12MB. Availability depends on the RAID mode selected and burst transfer rates ...
... Digital SLR resolution of 10 megapixels for RAW photos of your workflow. 2big USB 3.0 DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Box Content • LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • 1m USB 3.0 Cable (compatible with LaCie USB 3.0 ExpressCard/34 (requires available ExpressCard slot) Item Number Capacity** Interfaces ... x 7.9 x 7.2 in. 3.6 kg / 7.9 lbs. 3-year limited Premium 3-Year Warranty The LaCie 2big USB 3.0 comes with capacities greater than 2TB. LaCie optimized USB 3.0 driver for minimal interruption of 12MB. Availability depends on the RAID mode selected and burst transfer rates ...
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......19 3.4. Formatting for Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users 26 3.4.4. Cables and Connectors...9 2.Setting Up Your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 10 2.1. Basic Troubleshooting Topics...34 5.Contacting Customer Support 35 5.1. Minimum System Requirements...5 1.2. Views of Contents 1.Introduction...4 1.1. Changing ... System Formats...21 3.4.2. Formatting for Window XP Users 23 3.4.3. Disconnecting Your Hard Drive...13 3.RAID...14 3.1. High performance 14 3.1.1.1. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...7 1.4. RAID 1 (SAFE -...
......19 3.4. Formatting for Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users 26 3.4.4. Cables and Connectors...9 2.Setting Up Your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 10 2.1. Basic Troubleshooting Topics...34 5.Contacting Customer Support 35 5.1. Minimum System Requirements...5 1.2. Views of Contents 1.Introduction...4 1.1. Changing ... System Formats...21 3.4.2. Formatting for Window XP Users 23 3.4.3. Disconnecting Your Hard Drive...13 3.RAID...14 3.1. High performance 14 3.1.1.1. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...7 1.4. RAID 1 (SAFE -...
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...10022; Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for recycling, please contact your local city office, your other household waste. FCC Statement LaCie 2big USB 3.0 Tested to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is a Class B product...of the FCC Rules. However, there is your responsibility to Part 15 of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Foreword page 2 Copyrights Copyright © 2010...
...10022; Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for recycling, please contact your local city office, your other household waste. FCC Statement LaCie 2big USB 3.0 Tested to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is a Class B product...of the FCC Rules. However, there is your responsibility to Part 15 of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Foreword page 2 Copyrights Copyright © 2010...
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... as computer displays, televisions or speakers. ✦✦ Magnetic interference can build up to 2000 meters. ✦✦ Always unplug the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage. IMPORTANT INFO: 1TB (Terabyte) = 1,000GB. 1GB = 1000MB. 1MB = ... unit. ✦✦ Rated cooling for instance, and a second copy either on your data, LaCie highly recommends that the computer and LaCie 2big USB 3.0 are electrically grounded. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Foreword page 3 Health and Safety Precautions ✦...
... as computer displays, televisions or speakers. ✦✦ Magnetic interference can build up to 2000 meters. ✦✦ Always unplug the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage. IMPORTANT INFO: 1TB (Terabyte) = 1,000GB. 1GB = 1000MB. 1MB = ... unit. ✦✦ Rated cooling for instance, and a second copy either on your data, LaCie highly recommends that the computer and LaCie 2big USB 3.0 are electrically grounded. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Foreword page 3 Health and Safety Precautions ✦...
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...0, RAID 1, JBOD ✦✦ Two removable SATA drives with a simple flip of a switch. Since needs differ among all users, the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 allows you choose. If data backup is important, RAID 1(SAFE) will experience enhanced transfer rates to compliment whatever RAID level you to protect... your new LaCie 2big USB 3.0. For high-speed demanding programs, such as video editing or graphics, you will keep a copy of your data. Introduction ...
...0, RAID 1, JBOD ✦✦ Two removable SATA drives with a simple flip of a switch. Since needs differ among all users, the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 allows you choose. If data backup is important, RAID 1(SAFE) will experience enhanced transfer rates to compliment whatever RAID level you to protect... your new LaCie 2big USB 3.0. For high-speed demanding programs, such as video editing or graphics, you will keep a copy of your data. Introduction ...
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..., including expansion cards. For details, see section 3.4.1. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.1. dows XP*, Windows mended Vista, or Windows 7 The latest versions USB 3.0** or USB Minimum of of Microsoft Win- 2.0 600MB recom- or... volumes greater than 2TB. LaCie offers a wide selection of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates, the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 must be connected to 480 Mb/s). TECHNICAL NOTE: The LaCie 2big USB 3.0 is compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 interfaces. When attaching the 2big USB 3.0 to a USB 2.0 port, transfer rates ...
..., including expansion cards. For details, see section 3.4.1. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.1. dows XP*, Windows mended Vista, or Windows 7 The latest versions USB 3.0** or USB Minimum of of Microsoft Win- 2.0 600MB recom- or... volumes greater than 2TB. LaCie offers a wide selection of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates, the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 must be connected to 480 Mb/s). TECHNICAL NOTE: The LaCie 2big USB 3.0 is compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 interfaces. When attaching the 2big USB 3.0 to a USB 2.0 port, transfer rates ...
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... contains the system tower and an accessories box containing the items listed below. 1. Power supply kit 4. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 2. LaCie Utilities CD-ROM 5. 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 ...
... contains the system tower and an accessories box containing the items listed below. 1. Power supply kit 4. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 2. LaCie Utilities CD-ROM 5. 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 ...
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Views of the Drive Front View The blue LED (A) on the front of the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 serves as a status indicator for the RAID, and an on/off button (see Auto Power and Manual Shut Off for more information on the auto power function). A See troubleshooting section 4.1. LED Status Indicators for more information. Introduction page 7 Fig. 01 LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.3.
Views of the Drive Front View The blue LED (A) on the front of the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 serves as a status indicator for the RAID, and an on/off button (see Auto Power and Manual Shut Off for more information on the auto power function). A See troubleshooting section 4.1. LED Status Indicators for more information. Introduction page 7 Fig. 01 LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.3.
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...: To avoid overheating, the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 should be installed in a well-ventilated area and in such a way as to maintain sufficient airflow across the controller chips. Please use the included stand and rubber feet which elevate the 2big USB 3.0 and allow for better heat... - 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 RAID confirmation button 7. Drive tray handle 3. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Rear View 1. Drive lock 4.
...: To avoid overheating, the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 should be installed in a well-ventilated area and in such a way as to maintain sufficient airflow across the controller chips. Please use the included stand and rubber feet which elevate the 2big USB 3.0 and allow for better heat... - 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 RAID confirmation button 7. Drive tray handle 3. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Rear View 1. Drive lock 4.
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.... Please confirm that supports high speed devices such as USB hubs. 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. The transfer rates do not exceed USB 2.0 speeds. ✦✦ Hot-pluggable: no need to 480 Mb/s). LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.4. Cables and...
.... Please confirm that supports high speed devices such as USB hubs. 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. The transfer rates do not exceed USB 2.0 speeds. ✦✦ Hot-pluggable: no need to 480 Mb/s). LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.4. Cables and...
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Follow the steps below to suit your 2big USB 3.0: Step 1: 2.1. For more information about file system formats, see section 3.4.1. Setting Up Your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 This section covers the installation and configuration of the LaCie 2big USB 3.0. Formatting and Partitioning - Connect the Interface Cable Step 2: 2.2. File System Formats. Setup page 10 Format the drives to power on and configure your storage needs. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2. Turn the Drive On Step 3: 3.4.
Follow the steps below to suit your 2big USB 3.0: Step 1: 2.1. For more information about file system formats, see section 3.4.1. Setting Up Your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 This section covers the installation and configuration of the LaCie 2big USB 3.0. Formatting and Partitioning - Connect the Interface Cable Step 2: 2.2. File System Formats. Setup page 10 Format the drives to power on and configure your storage needs. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2. Turn the Drive On Step 3: 3.4.
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Connect the other end of the interface cable into the corresponding port (USB 3.0 or USB 2.0) on the 2big USB 3.0. Setup page 11 Fig. 04 USB 3.0 DESIGNED BY NEIL POULTON Fast JBOD Safe Confirm USB 3.0 Plug one end of the cable to the matching port on your host computer. 2. Connect the Interface Cable 1. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.1.
Connect the other end of the interface cable into the corresponding port (USB 3.0 or USB 2.0) on the 2big USB 3.0. Setup page 11 Fig. 04 USB 3.0 DESIGNED BY NEIL POULTON Fast JBOD Safe Confirm USB 3.0 Plug one end of the cable to the matching port on your host computer. 2. Connect the Interface Cable 1. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.1.
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... your warranty. TECHNICAL NOTE: You may need to the device and void your warranty. To be different from the computer after unmounting the drives (2.3. Your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 also conserves energy by powering off when: ✦✦ it finishes writing the last action. Using any damage to switch off when using a long push...
... your warranty. TECHNICAL NOTE: You may need to the device and void your warranty. To be different from the computer after unmounting the drives (2.3. Your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 also conserves energy by powering off when: ✦✦ it finishes writing the last action. Using any damage to switch off when using a long push...
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... Vista/Windows 7 UsersA message will automatically shut down when it is safe to disconnect the device. Mac Users Drag the hard drive icon to unmount. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.3. To prevent failures, it is unplugged from the system". "Safely remove..." It is important to unmount... over a hardware image) (Fig. 06 - Select the disk you wish to the trash (Fig. 09 - Windows Vista/Windows 7 Users Fig. 08 - Disconnecting Your Hard Drive USB devices feature "plug & play" connectivity, which means that the Eject icon controls, i.e.
... Vista/Windows 7 UsersA message will automatically shut down when it is safe to disconnect the device. Mac Users Drag the hard drive icon to unmount. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.3. To prevent failures, it is unplugged from the system". "Safely remove..." It is important to unmount... over a hardware image) (Fig. 06 - Select the disk you wish to the trash (Fig. 09 - Windows Vista/Windows 7 Users Fig. 08 - Disconnecting Your Hard Drive USB devices feature "plug & play" connectivity, which means that the Eject icon controls, i.e.
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... and replace the disks in RAID 0, the faster level of RAID for disk placement in RAID 0 It is no longer available. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3. RAID Mode RAID 0 (FAST) JBOD RAID 1 (SAFE) Capacity 100% 100% 50% 3.1.1. Requiring at least two drives,... of video for users who need maximum speed and capacity. The available capacities of security should consider RAID 1. Swapping Drive Slots in the 2big USB 3.0 enclosure. Video editors working with very large files may be recognized. The slots and the drive trays are added together so that one...
... and replace the disks in RAID 0, the faster level of RAID for disk placement in RAID 0 It is no longer available. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3. RAID Mode RAID 0 (FAST) JBOD RAID 1 (SAFE) Capacity 100% 100% 50% 3.1.1. Requiring at least two drives,... of video for users who need maximum speed and capacity. The available capacities of security should consider RAID 1. Swapping Drive Slots in the 2big USB 3.0 enclosure. Video editors working with very large files may be recognized. The slots and the drive trays are added together so that one...
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...See sections 2.3. However, choosing to individual hard disk drives. To avoid leaving a trace icon when using a JBOD configuration, LaCie recommends unmounting and/or shutting down the 2big USB 3.0 before removing either disk. JBOD (Just a bunch of both drives. Removing and Installing Drives for a disk that the...total data security will not be used with any application. Make certain that all transfers on the healthy drive will not be available. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.1.2. Removing or adding a drive in JBOD Mode Power Off Insert or remove ...
...See sections 2.3. However, choosing to individual hard disk drives. To avoid leaving a trace icon when using a JBOD configuration, LaCie recommends unmounting and/or shutting down the 2big USB 3.0 before removing either disk. JBOD (Just a bunch of both drives. Removing and Installing Drives for a disk that the...total data security will not be used with any application. Make certain that all transfers on the healthy drive will not be available. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.1.2. Removing or adding a drive in JBOD Mode Power Off Insert or remove ...
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... capacity. RAID page 16 A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 Disk 1 Fig. 12 A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 Disk 2 CAUTION: Your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 comes preconfigured in RAID 0, which provides faster transfer rates and allows access to re-insert the replacement disk while the...data from the active drive. RAID 1 (SAFE - All data is lost . LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.1.3. Rebuilding the RAID 1 Mirror on a Replacement Disk LaCie highly recommends inserting a replacement disk while the 2big USB 3.0 is available immediately on the desktop. If one single logical volume mounts on ...
... capacity. RAID page 16 A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 Disk 1 Fig. 12 A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 Disk 2 CAUTION: Your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 comes preconfigured in RAID 0, which provides faster transfer rates and allows access to re-insert the replacement disk while the...data from the active drive. RAID 1 (SAFE - All data is lost . LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.1.3. Rebuilding the RAID 1 Mirror on a Replacement Disk LaCie highly recommends inserting a replacement disk while the 2big USB 3.0 is available immediately on the desktop. If one single logical volume mounts on ...
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... mode: 1. The front LED will start automatically if the computer is below . Unmount the 2big USB 3.0 volumes from your 2big USB 3.0 to the 2big USB 3.0 before following the steps below. The 2big USB 3.0 will blink as the RAID boots. Formatting and Partitioning. CAUTION: Your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 comes preconfigured in -1 tool (Fig. 13). This is disconnected. Attach the power cable if...
... mode: 1. The front LED will start automatically if the computer is below . Unmount the 2big USB 3.0 volumes from your 2big USB 3.0 to the 2big USB 3.0 before following the steps below. The 2big USB 3.0 will blink as the RAID boots. Formatting and Partitioning. CAUTION: Your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 comes preconfigured in -1 tool (Fig. 13). This is disconnected. Attach the power cable if...
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TECHNICAL NOTE: The drive status LEDs on LED behavior. RAID page 18 CAUTION: Disk drives must partition the disk drives after changing the RAID mode. LED Status Indicators for more information on the rear of the 2big USB 3.0 will blink with disk activity. See section 3.4. See 4.1. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual IMPORTANT INFO: You must be inserted correctly in the 2big USB 3.0 before changing the RAID level. Formatting and Partitioning.
TECHNICAL NOTE: The drive status LEDs on LED behavior. RAID page 18 CAUTION: Disk drives must partition the disk drives after changing the RAID mode. LED Status Indicators for more information on the rear of the 2big USB 3.0 will blink with disk activity. See section 3.4. See 4.1. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual IMPORTANT INFO: You must be inserted correctly in the 2big USB 3.0 before changing the RAID level. Formatting and Partitioning.