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... Use Precautions: 1. Minimum System Requirements 2.1.1. What Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Can Do 2. USB Connectivity 2.2. Install Network Configuration Software 4.2. Accessing the Drive on a DHCP-Enabled Network 4.4. Setting Up Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 3.1. Accessing the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini via Web Browsers 5.3. Accessing The Web Administration Page 6.2. Ethernet 3. Connecting The External Power Supply 4. Configuring Your Drive 4.1. Views Of The Drive 2.3.1. LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual Table of Contents page 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 10...
... Use Precautions: 1. Minimum System Requirements 2.1.1. What Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Can Do 2. USB Connectivity 2.2. Install Network Configuration Software 4.2. Accessing the Drive on a DHCP-Enabled Network 4.4. Setting Up Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 3.1. Accessing the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini via Web Browsers 5.3. Accessing The Web Administration Page 6.2. Ethernet 3. Connecting The External Power Supply 4. Configuring Your Drive 4.1. Views Of The Drive 2.3.1. LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual Table of Contents page 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 10...
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... data. You can easily manage the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini through the Ethernet connection. By simply plugging the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini into your drive. 1.1. When connected through USB, the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini performs like more information on backup, please refer to the LaCie white paper on your internal hard drive, another external hard drive or some other form of your Ethernet-based network, you can easily share...
... data. You can easily manage the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini through the Ethernet connection. By simply plugging the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini into your drive. 1.1. When connected through USB, the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini performs like more information on backup, please refer to the LaCie white paper on your internal hard drive, another external hard drive or some other form of your Ethernet-based network, you can easily share...
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LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual 2.2. Package Contents Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini should include the following: 1 LaCie Ethernet Disk mini with drive stand 2 Fast Ethernet 10/100 cable 3 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 4 External power supply 5 LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM 6 Quick Install Guide Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini page 1 2 3 4 5 LaCie Storage Utilities 6
LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual 2.2. Package Contents Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini should include the following: 1 LaCie Ethernet Disk mini with drive stand 2 Fast Ethernet 10/100 cable 3 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 4 External power supply 5 LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM 6 Quick Install Guide Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini page 1 2 3 4 5 LaCie Storage Utilities 6
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.... Connecting The External Power Supply for more information. 3 Ethernet 10/100 Port - This is used for details on the back of your drive. 2 Power Supply Connector - Using The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Via Ethernet for more information. 4 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port - This slot is where you plug in the Ethernet cable furnished with the drive. Rear View 1 Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini page 11...
.... Connecting The External Power Supply for more information. 3 Ethernet 10/100 Port - This is used for details on the back of your drive. 2 Power Supply Connector - Using The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Via Ethernet for more information. 4 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port - This slot is where you plug in the Ethernet cable furnished with the drive. Rear View 1 Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini page 11...
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... use of an inappropriate adapter. Likewise, when you may result in choosing the right adapter. Connecting The External Power Supply There are two cables that if the drive is reading or writing information! • Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini also manages power consumption. Connect Cable B to the Power Supply brick. After the system comes of out...
... use of an inappropriate adapter. Likewise, when you may result in choosing the right adapter. Connecting The External Power Supply There are two cables that if the drive is reading or writing information! • Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini also manages power consumption. Connect Cable B to the Power Supply brick. After the system comes of out...
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... appear on the LogOn tool's icon. LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual Using the Ethernet Disk mini Via USB page 36 7. Using The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Via USB By utilizing the USB interface, you can not be connected , either directly to be accessed by the Web Administration Page, or used by any direct-attach external hard drive. Technical note: To achieve Hi...
... appear on the LogOn tool's icon. LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual Using the Ethernet Disk mini Via USB page 36 7. Using The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Via USB By utilizing the USB interface, you can not be connected , either directly to be accessed by the Web Administration Page, or used by any direct-attach external hard drive. Technical note: To achieve Hi...
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... this , simply drag the hard drive icon to disconnect the device. The drive can be disconnected and switched off before unplugging the USB cable. Use a graphical tool to Remove Hardware" (or similar). Windows Users 1. Open a terminal as root and type unmount /mnt / EDmini. 2. Fig. Disconnecting The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini USB external devices feature "plug & play" connectivity...
... this , simply drag the hard drive icon to disconnect the device. The drive can be disconnected and switched off before unplugging the USB cable. Use a graphical tool to Remove Hardware" (or similar). Windows Users 1. Open a terminal as root and type unmount /mnt / EDmini. 2. Fig. Disconnecting The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini USB external devices feature "plug & play" connectivity...
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..., such as the cables provided with your LaCie drive. LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual Troubleshooting page 43 Problem The drive is still not recognized, shut down your computer, wait 3 to 5 minutes, restart your computer and try again. Make sure that the drive has been powered on by the computer. Connecting The External Power Supply for the specific and...
..., such as the cables provided with your LaCie drive. LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual Troubleshooting page 43 Problem The drive is still not recognized, shut down your computer, wait 3 to 5 minutes, restart your computer and try again. Make sure that the drive has been powered on by the computer. Connecting The External Power Supply for the specific and...
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... you have the following information on hand: • Your LaCie drive's serial number • Operating system (Mac OS or Windows) and version • Computer brand and model • Names of CD or DVD drives installed on your computer • Amount of memory installed ... Customer Support Before You Contact Technical Support 1. If possible, make the drive the only external device on your LaCie drive to isolate the problem. Before contacting us via the provided Web link. LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual Contacting Customer Support page 47 10. If you have asked yourself...
... you have the following information on hand: • Your LaCie drive's serial number • Operating system (Mac OS or Windows) and version • Computer brand and model • Names of CD or DVD drives installed on your computer • Amount of memory installed ... Customer Support Before You Contact Technical Support 1. If possible, make the drive the only external device on your LaCie drive to isolate the problem. Before contacting us via the provided Web link. LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual Contacting Customer Support page 47 10. If you have asked yourself...
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LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual Glossary page 50 Glossary Backup - (1) The act of creating at least one additional copy of data onto a different (and safe) storage device from ... of data consists of space allocated on a separate storage device from electro-mechanical storage (hard drives, floppy disks, CD/DVD-ROM, tape cartridges, etc.) Therefore, storing frequently used so data may be the sum of the internal and external components of adjacent binary digits, or bits, considered as a unit, 8 bits in RAM can...
LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual Glossary page 50 Glossary Backup - (1) The act of creating at least one additional copy of data onto a different (and safe) storage device from ... of data consists of space allocated on a separate storage device from electro-mechanical storage (hard drives, floppy disks, CD/DVD-ROM, tape cartridges, etc.) Therefore, storing frequently used so data may be the sum of the internal and external components of adjacent binary digits, or bits, considered as a unit, 8 bits in RAM can...
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...geographic location, in a telecommunication connection use disk units and other network message is a set of the computers at a server. In IT terminology, this describes the ...external storage media (diskettes, CD-ROMs, magnetic disks, etc.) for the computer. LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual Glossary page 54 compatible peripheral. Port, number - Used to identify a specific process to as all of instructions to transfer information between a microprocessor and a peripheral. Protocol - Generally referred to which the drive sends and receives data from the disk drive...
...geographic location, in a telecommunication connection use disk units and other network message is a set of the computers at a server. In IT terminology, this describes the ...external storage media (diskettes, CD-ROMs, magnetic disks, etc.) for the computer. LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual Glossary page 54 compatible peripheral. Port, number - Used to identify a specific process to as all of instructions to transfer information between a microprocessor and a peripheral. Protocol - Generally referred to which the drive sends and receives data from the disk drive...
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... 3.3.1. Driver Installation (USB Only) 3.4.1. Configure Your Drive On a Local Area Network with no DHCP Server 3.7. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Drive (Ethernet Connection) 4. Accessing The NAS Administration Page 5.2. Configuration Menu 5.3.1. AppleTalk Zone 5.3.4. Hard Drive Heat Management 1.2. Racking Options 2. Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 2.1. Accessing the Shared Storage 4.1. Mac Users 4.4. Administering The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 5.2.1. Machine Name 5.3.2. Setting Up Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 3.1. Windows XP/2000 Users 4.2. Package Content...
... 3.3.1. Driver Installation (USB Only) 3.4.1. Configure Your Drive On a Local Area Network with no DHCP Server 3.7. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Drive (Ethernet Connection) 4. Accessing The NAS Administration Page 5.2. Configuration Menu 5.3.1. AppleTalk Zone 5.3.4. Hard Drive Heat Management 1.2. Racking Options 2. Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 2.1. Accessing the Shared Storage 4.1. Mac Users 4.4. Administering The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 5.2.1. Machine Name 5.3.2. Setting Up Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 3.1. Windows XP/2000 Users 4.2. Package Content...
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... hard drive, another external hard drive or some other products. ❖ Do not place the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini near sources of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini or use excessive force on it. ❖ Never use excessive force on backup, please refer to the nearby radio and television reception. one copy on your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini. LaCie offers a complete line of removable storage media. LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User...
... hard drive, another external hard drive or some other products. ❖ Do not place the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini near sources of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini or use excessive force on it. ❖ Never use excessive force on backup, please refer to the nearby radio and television reception. one copy on your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini. LaCie offers a complete line of removable storage media. LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User...
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...1.1.C especially if your drives. LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual 1.1. Hard Drive Heat Management ■ Heat Dissipation Design The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini's metal body is ideal for some airflow between your drive includes a fan, ...please refer to the item number and product datasheet. Because of the back-bezel and front-bezel are turned ON simultaneously. ■ Smart Fan Technology The casing alone is taken away from the internal drive toward the external...
...1.1.C especially if your drives. LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual 1.1. Hard Drive Heat Management ■ Heat Dissipation Design The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini's metal body is ideal for some airflow between your drive includes a fan, ...please refer to the item number and product datasheet. Because of the back-bezel and front-bezel are turned ON simultaneously. ■ Smart Fan Technology The casing alone is taken away from the internal drive toward the external...
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In the event that the drive should contain the following: 1 LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 2 Vertical stand kit 3 Ethernet cable 4 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 5 External power supply 6 Quick Install Guide 7 LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM 1 2 5 6 ethernet disk mini Quick Install Guide 3 4 7 LaCie Storage Utilities Important Info: Please save your packaging. Package Content Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini page 10 2.2.
In the event that the drive should contain the following: 1 LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 2 Vertical stand kit 3 Ethernet cable 4 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 5 External power supply 6 Quick Install Guide 7 LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM 1 2 5 6 ethernet disk mini Quick Install Guide 3 4 7 LaCie Storage Utilities Important Info: Please save your packaging. Package Content Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini page 10 2.2.
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...This is used for mounting the drive in regards to provide the number in handy if your drive. 7 Rackmount Grooves - This address can be found on how to your LaCie drive's serial number. LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual ■ Rear View 1 2345 Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini page 12 6 USB USB 2.0... that connects the drive to connect the lock. 2 Power Supply Connector - Refer to extend the storage capacity. 5 Gigabit Ethernet Port - This is where you plug in the USB cable that connects another USB external drive to the Ethernet Disk mini to your Ethernet Disk mini.
...This is used for mounting the drive in regards to provide the number in handy if your drive. 7 Rackmount Grooves - This address can be found on how to your LaCie drive's serial number. LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual ■ Rear View 1 2345 Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini page 12 6 USB USB 2.0... that connects the drive to connect the lock. 2 Power Supply Connector - Refer to extend the storage capacity. 5 Gigabit Ethernet Port - This is where you plug in the USB cable that connects another USB external drive to the Ethernet Disk mini to your Ethernet Disk mini.
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... of connecting your Ethernet Disk mini to a LAN via USB (to share your drive as a personal storage device). For either use, there are several steps to getting your Ethernet Disk mini up and running: Ethernet Connection Step 1 Connecting the External Power Supply Step 2 Connecting the Ethernet Cable Step 3 ...simultaneously only if there is a DHCP server on the network) or directly to a computer via Ethernet (to be able to use your drive with other computers on the network or machine. LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual Setting Up Your Ethernet Disk mini page 14 3. Page 15 Page 16...
... of connecting your Ethernet Disk mini to a LAN via USB (to share your drive as a personal storage device). For either use, there are several steps to getting your Ethernet Disk mini up and running: Ethernet Connection Step 1 Connecting the External Power Supply Step 2 Connecting the Ethernet Cable Step 3 ...simultaneously only if there is a DHCP server on the network) or directly to a computer via Ethernet (to be able to use your drive with other computers on the network or machine. LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual Setting Up Your Ethernet Disk mini page 14 3. Page 15 Page 16...
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... supplied with the power supply: one cable (A) connects to your computer. Connecting the External Power Supply There are two cables that are now ready to connect the interface cable to your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini. 2. Connect Cable B to your drive and to the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini; USB USB 2.0 B C and the other cable (B) connects to the Power Supply brick (C). 3. Connect...
... supplied with the power supply: one cable (A) connects to your computer. Connecting the External Power Supply There are two cables that are now ready to connect the interface cable to your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini. 2. Connect Cable B to your drive and to the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini; USB USB 2.0 B C and the other cable (B) connects to the Power Supply brick (C). 3. Connect...
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...continuing. Connect the hard drive to your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini by connecting an external hard drive using the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port (Fig. 5.5.2.A.). 2. Fig. 5.5.2.A. Keep in mind that you will launch the Format a disk window, where you can add additional storage space to the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini using the Hi-Speed... window button to continue, or the Close this window you can see details about the formatting process. LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual Using the NAS Administration Page page 35 5.5. In the Web Administration Page, click on the Format button, you will ...
...continuing. Connect the hard drive to your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini by connecting an external hard drive using the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port (Fig. 5.5.2.A.). 2. Fig. 5.5.2.A. Keep in mind that you will launch the Format a disk window, where you can add additional storage space to the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini using the Hi-Speed... window button to continue, or the Close this window you can see details about the formatting process. LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual Using the NAS Administration Page page 35 5.5. In the Web Administration Page, click on the Format button, you will ...
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...NAS Administration Page page 36 Important Info: The Ethernet Disk mini supports drives formatted with the following file systems: MS-DOS/FAT 32, HFS+ and Linux file system formats (ext2/ext3/reiserfs) Technical note: If there is recognized, Users can choose from Windows, Apple, Bonjour, HTTP or FTP (Fig. 5.6.1.A.). Fig. 5.6.1.A. See chapter 5.7. LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual Accessing External... Hard Drives Because the external hard drive appears as you would for the new ...
...NAS Administration Page page 36 Important Info: The Ethernet Disk mini supports drives formatted with the following file systems: MS-DOS/FAT 32, HFS+ and Linux file system formats (ext2/ext3/reiserfs) Technical note: If there is recognized, Users can choose from Windows, Apple, Bonjour, HTTP or FTP (Fig. 5.6.1.A.). Fig. 5.6.1.A. See chapter 5.7. LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual Accessing External... Hard Drives Because the external hard drive appears as you would for the new ...