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THUNDERBOLT SERIES USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AN UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document for the most recent content as well as for features such as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability. LaCie 1
THUNDERBOLT SERIES USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AN UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document for the most recent content as well as for features such as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability. LaCie 1
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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 your packaging. Important info: Please save your LaCie product to function properly. For a list of connecting your Thunderbolt Series enclosure and explain its features. This exciting new line of Intel Corporation in the U.S. In...
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 your packaging. Important info: Please save your LaCie product to function properly. For a list of connecting your Thunderbolt Series enclosure and explain its features. This exciting new line of Intel Corporation in the U.S. In...
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Activity LED and power button LaCie 3 VIEWS OF THE DRIVE Front View 2big Thunderbolt Series 1.
Activity LED and power button LaCie 3 VIEWS OF THE DRIVE Front View 2big Thunderbolt Series 1.
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Removable stand LaCie 4 Little Big Disk Thunderbolt Series 1. Activity LED and power button 2.
Removable stand LaCie 4 Little Big Disk Thunderbolt Series 1. Activity LED and power button 2.
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Thunderbolt technology ports LaCie 5 Disk lock 3. Power supply connection 4. Rear View 2big Thunderbolt Series 1. Disk tray 2.
Thunderbolt technology ports LaCie 5 Disk lock 3. Power supply connection 4. Rear View 2big Thunderbolt Series 1. Disk tray 2.
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Power supply connection 3. Thunderbolt technology ports 2. Chain lock option LaCie 6 Little Big Disk Thunderbolt Series 1.
Power supply connection 3. Thunderbolt technology ports 2. Chain lock option LaCie 6 Little Big Disk Thunderbolt Series 1.
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POSITION AND STACKING 2big Thunderbolt Series In most instances, the 2big enclosure heat dissipation will be maximized when it rests on the back bezel is a natural airflow across the casing. LaCie 7 Since LaCie's unique design draws heat away from the internal drives, the external casing will be warm to the touch after extended use. Please make...
POSITION AND STACKING 2big Thunderbolt Series In most instances, the 2big enclosure heat dissipation will be maximized when it rests on the back bezel is a natural airflow across the casing. LaCie 7 Since LaCie's unique design draws heat away from the internal drives, the external casing will be warm to the touch after extended use. Please make...
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Important info: Do not stack more than two 2big enclosures. Do not stack the unit with other Little Big Disks or similar items. Stacking your Little Big Disk(s) will void the warranty. LaCie 9 Little Big Disk Thunderbolt Series Heat dissipation is maximized when the Little Big Disk enclosure rests on all sides of the casing for proper airflow. Doing so will void the warranty. Please make certain that it has ample space on its stand in a vertical position.
Important info: Do not stack more than two 2big enclosures. Do not stack the unit with other Little Big Disks or similar items. Stacking your Little Big Disk(s) will void the warranty. LaCie 9 Little Big Disk Thunderbolt Series Heat dissipation is maximized when the Little Big Disk enclosure rests on all sides of the casing for proper airflow. Doing so will void the warranty. Please make certain that it has ample space on its stand in a vertical position.
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...LED remains off ; Disk access The product is connected to a Macintosh computer that supports Thunderbolt technology; If the device is : turned off , contact LaCie Customer Support. or, experiencing electronic Off board failure. The product is connected to a ...Macintosh computer that supports Thunderbolt technology; not receiving power; not connected to a power source via the included power supply MULTI-FUNCTIONAL LED/POWER BUTTON Led States - 2Big Thunderbolt...
...LED remains off ; Disk access The product is connected to a Macintosh computer that supports Thunderbolt technology; If the device is : turned off , contact LaCie Customer Support. or, experiencing electronic Off board failure. The product is connected to a ...Macintosh computer that supports Thunderbolt technology; not receiving power; not connected to a power source via the included power supply MULTI-FUNCTIONAL LED/POWER BUTTON Led States - 2Big Thunderbolt...
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Unmount the partition(s) (see Unmounting Your Drive) 2. To power on the desktop. The partition(s) will appear on the drives, press the LED button. Press the LED button The enclosure will maintain the daisy chain with other Thunderbolt devices even when the drives have been powered down. LaCie 11 To reduce power consumption: 1. Please note that the enclosure will stop sending power to use the disks for an extended period of time. Power Button The LED button may be used to conserve energy if you do not expect to the disks.
Unmount the partition(s) (see Unmounting Your Drive) 2. To power on the desktop. The partition(s) will appear on the drives, press the LED button. Press the LED button The enclosure will maintain the daisy chain with other Thunderbolt devices even when the drives have been powered down. LaCie 11 To reduce power consumption: 1. Please note that the enclosure will stop sending power to use the disks for an extended period of time. Power Button The LED button may be used to conserve energy if you do not expect to the disks.
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... volume (upstream) while playing back an HD film on your LaCie Thunderbolt Series storage. A single Thunderbolt technology connection includes two bi-directional streams, each with extraordinary promise. See the performance comparison in opposite directions to support... maximum theoretical transfer rates are rarely sustained, it is no less impressive to imagine the amount of the throughput offered by a Thunderbolt technology connection. LaCie 12 As the illustration demonstrates, the streams run in the illustration. To take advantage of high-end data that can be passed...
... volume (upstream) while playing back an HD film on your LaCie Thunderbolt Series storage. A single Thunderbolt technology connection includes two bi-directional streams, each with extraordinary promise. See the performance comparison in opposite directions to support... maximum theoretical transfer rates are rarely sustained, it is no less impressive to imagine the amount of the throughput offered by a Thunderbolt technology connection. LaCie 12 As the illustration demonstrates, the streams run in the illustration. To take advantage of high-end data that can be passed...
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... line can easily seat Mini DisplayPort cable ends for further information. Important info: The Thunderbolt Series enclosure must be used to www.lacie.com for daisy chaining displays, the Thunderbolt Series storage will only work when connected: s To a computer that supports Thunderbolt technology. The additional port may be connected to a Macintosh computer that supports...
... line can easily seat Mini DisplayPort cable ends for further information. Important info: The Thunderbolt Series enclosure must be used to www.lacie.com for daisy chaining displays, the Thunderbolt Series storage will only work when connected: s To a computer that supports Thunderbolt technology. The additional port may be connected to a Macintosh computer that supports...
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Connect a cable that the Thunderbolt Series volume mounts correctly on your computer. Connect the included external power supply to an outlet and to one of the cable to daisy chain compatible devices and displays. 2big Little Big Disk 2. LaCie 14 GETTING CONNECTED Please follow the setup steps in... the order they are given to ensure that supports Thunderbolt technology to the enclosure power port. Plug the other end of the...
Connect a cable that the Thunderbolt Series volume mounts correctly on your computer. Connect the included external power supply to an outlet and to one of the cable to daisy chain compatible devices and displays. 2big Little Big Disk 2. LaCie 14 GETTING CONNECTED Please follow the setup steps in... the order they are given to ensure that supports Thunderbolt technology to the enclosure power port. Plug the other end of the...
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LaCie 16 Little Big Disk Technical note: A single Thunderbolt technology daisy chain can have seven devices, including the computer.
LaCie 16 Little Big Disk Technical note: A single Thunderbolt technology daisy chain can have seven devices, including the computer.
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See Unmounting Your Drive for details. LaCie 17 UNMOUNTING THE THUNDERBOLT SERIES VOLUME In order to avoid file system corruption, it is important to unmount the volume(s) before turning off the enclosure or disconnecting the interface cable.
See Unmounting Your Drive for details. LaCie 17 UNMOUNTING THE THUNDERBOLT SERIES VOLUME In order to avoid file system corruption, it is important to unmount the volume(s) before turning off the enclosure or disconnecting the interface cable.
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... disks when the front LED button is a generic Mac device icon. LaCie 18 Your drives may be disconnected from the computer or you to work. See Receiving Power/LED Power Button. UNMOUNTING YOUR DRIVE Thunderbolt technology devices are plug and play, allowing you can press the LED ...to the Trash. LED button: The Thunderbolt enclosure will turn into an Eject arrow. (The volume icon pictured is pushed. Please note that Thunderbolt devices daisy-chained to the enclosure will continue to connect and disconnect them while the computer...
... disks when the front LED button is a generic Mac device icon. LaCie 18 Your drives may be disconnected from the computer or you to work. See Receiving Power/LED Power Button. UNMOUNTING YOUR DRIVE Thunderbolt technology devices are plug and play, allowing you can press the LED ...to the Trash. LED button: The Thunderbolt enclosure will turn into an Eject arrow. (The volume icon pictured is pushed. Please note that Thunderbolt devices daisy-chained to the enclosure will continue to connect and disconnect them while the computer...
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...DISK 1. To unlock it, insert the round end of the included 2-in the LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series, please contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Support. Draw out the drive tray by a compatible LaCie disk with equal capacity. Confirm that you have received your finger into the slot ... tray handle and pulling to the type of the LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series, drives may be replaced by inserting your replacement disk, follow the steps below for proper installation. LaCie 19 Please make certain that the 2big Thunderbolt Series enclosure is off. 2. Please use of enclosure...
...DISK 1. To unlock it, insert the round end of the included 2-in the LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series, please contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Support. Draw out the drive tray by a compatible LaCie disk with equal capacity. Confirm that you have received your finger into the slot ... tray handle and pulling to the type of the LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series, drives may be replaced by inserting your replacement disk, follow the steps below for proper installation. LaCie 19 Please make certain that the 2big Thunderbolt Series enclosure is off. 2. Please use of enclosure...
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... tray is in a horizontal position. LaCie 20 Please make certain that you received from the drive tray to replace the failed drive with the back pane of resistance. Important info: LaCie highly recommends replacing the disk that the 2big Thunderbolt Series enclosure is in line with the... disk that you will feel a bit of the 2big Thunderbolt Series. 6. Press the drive tray handle firmly until the drive...
... tray is in a horizontal position. LaCie 20 Please make certain that you received from the drive tray to replace the failed drive with the back pane of resistance. Important info: LaCie highly recommends replacing the disk that the 2big Thunderbolt Series enclosure is in line with the... disk that you will feel a bit of the 2big Thunderbolt Series. 6. Press the drive tray handle firmly until the drive...
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...on building a Striped RAID Set. LaCie 21 Removing a healthy drive may force you do not remove one or both disks in the 2big enclosure, go to Formatting for instructions on a mirrored array (Apple Support). Mirrored Raid Set (Raid 1) The 2big Thunderbolt Series RAID is installed in a ...healthy Mirrored RAID Set. Important info: LaCie recommends that you to recover from a hard...
...on building a Striped RAID Set. LaCie 21 Removing a healthy drive may force you do not remove one or both disks in the 2big enclosure, go to Formatting for instructions on a mirrored array (Apple Support). Mirrored Raid Set (Raid 1) The 2big Thunderbolt Series RAID is installed in a ...healthy Mirrored RAID Set. Important info: LaCie recommends that you to recover from a hard...
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...note that one drive should fail. STRIPED RAID SET (RAID 0) A Striped RAID Set pairs the two drives within the 2big Thunderbolt Series and the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt Series are pre-formatted as HFS+ Journaled for your computer's internal disk or another hard drive with sufficient capacity. In...(RAID 1), the available capacities of reading and writing files. For further information on a Striped RAID Set at least once a day. Therefore, LaCie highly recommends backing up the data to share the demands of each disk which means that one or both disks in data security. Data is...
...note that one drive should fail. STRIPED RAID SET (RAID 0) A Striped RAID Set pairs the two drives within the 2big Thunderbolt Series and the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt Series are pre-formatted as HFS+ Journaled for your computer's internal disk or another hard drive with sufficient capacity. In...(RAID 1), the available capacities of reading and writing files. For further information on a Striped RAID Set at least once a day. Therefore, LaCie highly recommends backing up the data to share the demands of each disk which means that one or both disks in data security. Data is...