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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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...its original packaging. 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 professional editors, photographers, and graphic artists that supports Thunderbolt technology for your Thunderbolt Series enclosure and explain its stand... to the product packaging or consult the product support web page at www.lacie.com/support/. LaCie's Thunderbolt Series storage enclosures feature transfer rates with documentation Note on installation or usage, please consult the Getting ...
...its original packaging. 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 professional editors, photographers, and graphic artists that supports Thunderbolt technology for your Thunderbolt Series enclosure and explain its stand... to the product packaging or consult the product support web page at www.lacie.com/support/. LaCie's Thunderbolt Series storage enclosures feature transfer rates with documentation Note on installation or usage, please consult the Getting ...
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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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Activity LED and power button 2. 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.
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Power supply connection 4. Disk lock 3. Thunderbolt technology ports LaCie 5 Rear View 2big Thunderbolt Series 1. Disk tray 2.
Power supply connection 4. Disk lock 3. Thunderbolt technology ports LaCie 5 Rear View 2big Thunderbolt Series 1. Disk tray 2.
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Chain lock option LaCie 6 Power supply connection 3. Little Big Disk Thunderbolt Series 1. Thunderbolt technology ports 2.
Chain lock option LaCie 6 Power supply connection 3. Little Big Disk Thunderbolt Series 1. Thunderbolt technology ports 2.
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... 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 sure that the vent on the stand in a vertical position. 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 sure that the vent on the stand in a vertical position. 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
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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. Important info: Do not stack more than two 2big enclosures. LaCie 9 Do not stack the unit with other Little Big Disks or similar items. Stacking your Little Big Disk(s) will void the warranty. Doing so will void the warranty. Please make certain that it has ample space on its stand in a vertical position.
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. Important info: Do not stack more than two 2big enclosures. LaCie 9 Do not stack the unit with other Little Big Disks or similar items. Stacking your Little Big Disk(s) will void the warranty. 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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... will become solid blue once it has initialized. not connected to a power source via the included power supply MULTI-FUNCTIONAL LED/POWER BUTTON Led States - 2Big Thunderbolt Series LED Behavior State The product is : turned off , contact LaCie Customer Support. not receiving power; Connected to a Macintosh computer that supports...
... will become solid blue once it has initialized. not connected to a power source via the included power supply MULTI-FUNCTIONAL LED/POWER BUTTON Led States - 2Big Thunderbolt Series LED Behavior State The product is : turned off , contact LaCie Customer Support. not receiving power; Connected to a Macintosh computer that supports...
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Power Button The LED button may be used to conserve energy if you do not expect to the disks. To reduce power consumption: 1. 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 Please note that the enclosure will stop sending power to use the disks for an extended period of time. To power on the desktop. Unmount the partition(s) (see Unmounting Your Drive) 2. The partition(s) will appear on the drives, press the LED button.
Power Button The LED button may be used to conserve energy if you do not expect to the disks. To reduce power consumption: 1. 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 Please note that the enclosure will stop sending power to use the disks for an extended period of time. To power on the desktop. Unmount the partition(s) (see Unmounting Your Drive) 2. The partition(s) will appear on the drives, press the LED button.
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... the throughput offered by a Thunderbolt technology connection. Certainly, it is no less impressive to imagine the amount of high-end data that can be passed to and from your LaCie Thunderbolt Series storage. For example, files can be copied to the Thunderbolt Series volume (upstream) while playing... back an HD film on your LaCie enclosure have been preconfigured as a Striped RAID Set (RAID 0). See...
... the throughput offered by a Thunderbolt technology connection. Certainly, it is no less impressive to imagine the amount of high-end data that can be passed to and from your LaCie Thunderbolt Series storage. For example, files can be copied to the Thunderbolt Series volume (upstream) while playing... back an HD film on your LaCie enclosure have been preconfigured as a Striped RAID Set (RAID 0). See...
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... storage will only work when connected: s To a computer that supports Thunderbolt technology. LaCie 13 DAISY CHAIN The back of your Thunderbolt Series enclosure features two Thunderbolt technology ports for: s Direct connection to a Thunderbolt technology compatible Macintosh computer s Daisy chaining Thunderbolt compatible devices and displays Connect the cable to one of the interface ports on the back...
... storage will only work when connected: s To a computer that supports Thunderbolt technology. LaCie 13 DAISY CHAIN The back of your Thunderbolt Series enclosure features two Thunderbolt technology ports for: s Direct connection to a Thunderbolt technology compatible Macintosh computer s Daisy chaining Thunderbolt compatible devices and displays Connect the cable to one of the interface ports on the back...
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Plug the other end of the enclosure's Thunderbolt ports. Connect a cable that the Thunderbolt Series volume mounts correctly on your Macintosh computer. The additional interface port on your computer. CONNECT THE INTERFACE CABLE 1. Connect the ...power port. GETTING CONNECTED Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that supports Thunderbolt technology to one of the cable to a compatible Thunderbolt technology port on the Thunderbolt Series enclosure may be used to daisy chain compatible devices and displays. 2big Little Big Disk 2. LaCie 14
Plug the other end of the enclosure's Thunderbolt ports. Connect a cable that the Thunderbolt Series volume mounts correctly on your Macintosh computer. The additional interface port on your computer. CONNECT THE INTERFACE CABLE 1. Connect the ...power port. GETTING CONNECTED Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that supports Thunderbolt technology to one of the cable to a compatible Thunderbolt technology port on the Thunderbolt Series enclosure may be used to daisy chain compatible devices and displays. 2big Little Big Disk 2. LaCie 14
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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. LaCie 16
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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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...Eject arrow. (The volume icon pictured is running. To prevent potential disk problems, it is pushed. Drag the Thunderbolt storage volume(s) to properly eject the Thunderbolt storage volume(s). 1. When the volume icon disappears from the computer or you to connect and disconnect them while ...the computer is a generic Mac device icon. LaCie 18 See Receiving Power/LED Power Button. UNMOUNTING YOUR DRIVE Thunderbolt technology devices are plug and play, allowing you can be represented by different icons.) 2. LED button:...
...Eject arrow. (The volume icon pictured is running. To prevent potential disk problems, it is pushed. Drag the Thunderbolt storage volume(s) to properly eject the Thunderbolt storage volume(s). 1. When the volume icon disappears from the computer or you to connect and disconnect them while ...the computer is a generic Mac device icon. LaCie 18 See Receiving Power/LED Power Button. UNMOUNTING YOUR DRIVE Thunderbolt technology devices are plug and play, allowing you can be represented by different icons.) 2. LED button:...
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...that an individual hard disk fails in -1 Tool 4. Please use of the LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series, drives may be locked. Caution: After continuous use caution when removing the disks. Please make certain that the 2big Thunderbolt Series enclosure is off. 2. The drive tray may be replaced by inserting your... finger into the slot on the drive lock. Turn the lock until the slot is vertical. 2-in the LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series, please contact your replacement disk, follow the steps below for proper installation. TO REMOVE A DISK 1. To unlock it, insert ...
...that an individual hard disk fails in -1 Tool 4. Please use of the LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series, drives may be locked. Caution: After continuous use caution when removing the disks. Please make certain that the 2big Thunderbolt Series enclosure is off. 2. The drive tray may be replaced by inserting your... finger into the slot on the drive lock. Turn the lock until the slot is vertical. 2-in the LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series, please contact your replacement disk, follow the steps below for proper installation. TO REMOVE A DISK 1. To unlock it, insert ...
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...drive with the back pane of resistance. Please make certain that the 2big Thunderbolt Series enclosure is in a horizontal position. LaCie 20 Important info: LaCie highly recommends replacing the disk that you will feel a bit of the 2big Thunderbolt Series. 6. Fasten the screws back on the drive tray. 5. 5.... Remove the screws from LaCie. 4. The drive is locked when the line is almost flush, you received from the drive tray to avoid...
...drive with the back pane of resistance. Please make certain that the 2big Thunderbolt Series enclosure is in a horizontal position. LaCie 20 Important info: LaCie highly recommends replacing the disk that you will feel a bit of the 2big Thunderbolt Series. 6. Fasten the screws back on the drive tray. 5. 5.... Remove the screws from LaCie. 4. The drive is locked when the line is almost flush, you received from the drive tray to avoid...
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...for instructions on how to rebuild the Mirrored RAID. Important info: LaCie recommends that you to recover from a hard drive failure on building a Striped RAID Set. Mirrored Raid Set (Raid 1) The 2big Thunderbolt Series RAID is installed in a healthy Mirrored RAID Set. Please visit... the Apple® Support page for instructions on a mirrored array (Apple Support). LaCie 21 Rebuilding A Raid Set Striped Raid Set (Raid 0) Once...
...for instructions on how to rebuild the Mirrored RAID. Important info: LaCie recommends that you to recover from a hard drive failure on building a Striped RAID Set. Mirrored Raid Set (Raid 1) The 2big Thunderbolt Series RAID is installed in a healthy Mirrored RAID Set. Please visit... the Apple® Support page for instructions on a mirrored array (Apple Support). LaCie 21 Rebuilding A Raid Set Striped Raid Set (Raid 0) Once...
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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 mirrored together so that one logical volume that mounts on the desktop. With its improved read/write seek rates and maximum storage ...become inaccessible since a stripe creates one single logical volume mounts on rebuilding a Mirrored RAID Set using the Mac OS X Disk Utility. Important info: LaCie recommends that files will not be lost if one or both disks in a healthy Mirrored RAID Set. Removing a healthy drive may force you do not...
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 mirrored together so that one logical volume that mounts on the desktop. With its improved read/write seek rates and maximum storage ...become inaccessible since a stripe creates one single logical volume mounts on rebuilding a Mirrored RAID Set using the Mac OS X Disk Utility. Important info: LaCie recommends that files will not be lost if one or both disks in a healthy Mirrored RAID Set. Removing a healthy drive may force you do not...