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... 29 29 29 30 30 31 32 32 Introduction to the LaCie 2big Network I want to Shares 3.4.4. Minimum System Requirements 1.3. Hard Drive Heat Management 1.4. Racking Options 1.5. Views Of The Drive Front View/1-click Data Sharing Rear View 1.6. Turning the Drive On 2.2. Connecting the Ethernet Cable 2.3. Configure with LaCie IP Configurator (Mac) 2.6. Adding Users 3.4.3. Deleting User Accounts 3.4.7. Adding Groups...
... 29 29 29 30 30 31 32 32 Introduction to the LaCie 2big Network I want to Shares 3.4.4. Minimum System Requirements 1.3. Hard Drive Heat Management 1.4. Racking Options 1.5. Views Of The Drive Front View/1-click Data Sharing Rear View 1.6. Turning the Drive On 2.2. Connecting the Ethernet Cable 2.3. Configure with LaCie IP Configurator (Mac) 2.6. Adding Users 3.4.3. Deleting User Accounts 3.4.7. Adding Groups...
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... Mode 5.3. LaCie Technical Support Contacts 9. Configuration 3.7.2. Formatting Disks 3.7.3.2. Status 3.7.5. Maintenance 3.7.5.1. Shut Down 3.7.6. Accessing the Shared Storage 4.1. NAS Administration Page - Downloading Files 4.3.3. LED Indicators 7. Disk 3.7.3.1. Adding additional storage space 3.7.4. Uploading Files 4.3.2. Contacting Customer Support 8.1. Mac Users 4.6. My Network Places - Browse 4.3.1. Windows Vista/XP/2000 Users 4.5. Initializing the New Drive 6. Map a Drive with Ethernet Agent (Windows) 4.2. RAID 5.1. 2big Network RAID...
... Mode 5.3. LaCie Technical Support Contacts 9. Configuration 3.7.2. Formatting Disks 3.7.3.2. Status 3.7.5. Maintenance 3.7.5.1. Shut Down 3.7.6. Accessing the Shared Storage 4.1. NAS Administration Page - Downloading Files 4.3.3. LED Indicators 7. Disk 3.7.3.1. Adding additional storage space 3.7.4. Uploading Files 4.3.2. Contacting Customer Support 8.1. Mac Users 4.6. My Network Places - Browse 4.3.1. Windows Vista/XP/2000 Users 4.5. Initializing the New Drive 6. Map a Drive with Ethernet Agent (Windows) 4.2. RAID 5.1. 2big Network RAID...
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... 35° C (41° F to avoid any metallic object into its openings. Inversely, placing your LaCie 2big Network in an environment that is too cold or humid may spill into the drive to 95° F); Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting or fire. ...10070; Use only the power supply shipped with your other household waste. Your LaCie 2big Network contains no user-serviceable parts. tion ...
... 35° C (41° F to avoid any metallic object into its openings. Inversely, placing your LaCie 2big Network in an environment that is too cold or humid may spill into the drive to 95° F); Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting or fire. ...10070; Use only the power supply shipped with your other household waste. Your LaCie 2big Network contains no user-serviceable parts. tion ...
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... liable for instance, and a second copy either on your LaCie 2big Network. LaCie offers a complete line of your LaCie 2big Network. Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of removable storage media. CAUTION: A shielded-type power cord is essential that you would like more information on your external hard drive, for the recovery or restoration of this manual. Important...
... liable for instance, and a second copy either on your LaCie 2big Network. LaCie offers a complete line of your LaCie 2big Network. Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of removable storage media. CAUTION: A shielded-type power cord is essential that you would like more information on your external hard drive, for the recovery or restoration of this manual. Important...
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...more than character - Introduction to : ❖ Install my LaCie 2big Network ❖ Create a new share ❖ Add a new user ❖ Access my shares directly ❖ Change the RAID mode of the two hard drives. For maximum capacity, choose BIG with automatic mirroring, which ...ensures maximum protection against data loss by splitting the whole capacity into two identical volumes. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1. Easily and quickly select your RAID mode with your purchase of shared storage ...
...more than character - Introduction to : ❖ Install my LaCie 2big Network ❖ Create a new share ❖ Add a new user ❖ Access my shares directly ❖ Change the RAID mode of the two hard drives. For maximum capacity, choose BIG with automatic mirroring, which ...ensures maximum protection against data loss by splitting the whole capacity into two identical volumes. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1. Easily and quickly select your RAID mode with your purchase of shared storage ...
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... Your LaCie 2big package contains the system tower with attached drive stand and an accessories box containing items 2-5, listed below. 1 2 4 3 5 2big network Professional 2disk RAID Quick Install Guide Introduction page 1 LaCie 2big RAID system tower with two trayless, hot-swappable hard drives 2 Ethernet cable 3 External power supply 4 LaCie Utilities CD-ROM 5 Quick Install Guide Important Info: Please save your packaging. LaCie 2big Network User...
... Your LaCie 2big package contains the system tower with attached drive stand and an accessories box containing items 2-5, listed below. 1 2 4 3 5 2big network Professional 2disk RAID Quick Install Guide Introduction page 1 LaCie 2big RAID system tower with two trayless, hot-swappable hard drives 2 Ethernet cable 3 External power supply 4 LaCie Utilities CD-ROM 5 Quick Install Guide Important Info: Please save your packaging. LaCie 2big Network User...
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... page vertical Horizontal Rackmounted rally dissipating internal drive heat. Its unique design actually draws heat away from the internal drive, keeping it is normal for the external casing to be hot to attach the included rubber feet on each other , ...across the casing. ■ Vertical, Horizontal & Rackmount Heat dissipation is maximized when the drive is in temperature. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1.3. Hard Drive Heat Management ■ Heat Dissipation Design The LaCie 2big Network's metal body is a great way to changes in the vertical position. Please make ...
... page vertical Horizontal Rackmounted rally dissipating internal drive heat. Its unique design actually draws heat away from the internal drive, keeping it is normal for the external casing to be hot to attach the included rubber feet on each other , ...across the casing. ■ Vertical, Horizontal & Rackmount Heat dissipation is maximized when the drive is in temperature. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1.3. Hard Drive Heat Management ■ Heat Dissipation Design The LaCie 2big Network's metal body is a great way to changes in the vertical position. Please make ...
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.... Please refer to the instruction sheet included with the LaCie d2 Desk Rack (sold separately). LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1.4. The LaCie 2big Network can be placed in an upright position. Racking Options ■ Standalone Installation Introduction page 10 ■ Rackmount Installation The LaCie 2big Network includes a convenient drive stand, which allows the drive to be incorporated into standard 19" computer equipment...
.... Please refer to the instruction sheet included with the LaCie d2 Desk Rack (sold separately). LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1.4. The LaCie 2big Network can be placed in an upright position. Racking Options ■ Standalone Installation Introduction page 10 ■ Rackmount Installation The LaCie 2big Network includes a convenient drive stand, which allows the drive to be incorporated into standard 19" computer equipment...
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Introduction page 11 Fig. 1.5-A All data on the USB key will be automatically copied to the 2big from a USB key. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1.5. Just plug the USB key into a USB port on the network at all times. Views Of The Drive ■ Front View/1-click Data Sharing The blue button (A) on the front of the LaCie 2big is allows you automatically copy data to a new share on the 2big, making the data available on the back of the 2big and push the button.
Introduction page 11 Fig. 1.5-A All data on the USB key will be automatically copied to the 2big from a USB key. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 1.5. Just plug the USB key into a USB port on the network at all times. Views Of The Drive ■ Front View/1-click Data Sharing The blue button (A) on the front of the LaCie 2big is allows you automatically copy data to a new share on the 2big, making the data available on the back of the 2big and push the button.
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...-condensing Storage Humidity: 10 - 90%, non-condensing Introduction page 12 1 9 safe 100 big 8 off /auto/on 2 7 3 6 4 5 Fig. 1.5-B LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■ Rear View 1 RAID selection switch 2 off auto on power switch 3 USB 2.0 expansion ports 4 Ethernet port 5 Power input connection 6 Drive lock 7 Drive tray handle 8 Left drive status LED 9 Rigth drive status LED Important Info: The 2big Network will...
...-condensing Storage Humidity: 10 - 90%, non-condensing Introduction page 12 1 9 safe 100 big 8 off /auto/on 2 7 3 6 4 5 Fig. 1.5-B LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■ Rear View 1 RAID selection switch 2 off auto on power switch 3 USB 2.0 expansion ports 4 Ethernet port 5 Power input connection 6 Drive lock 7 Drive tray handle 8 Left drive status LED 9 Rigth drive status LED Important Info: The 2big Network will...
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LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2. Setting Up Your LaCie 2big Network Setup page 14 Follow these steps to getting your 2big Network up and running: Setup Steps Step 1 2.1 Turning the Drive On Step 2 2.2, Connecting the Ethernet Cable Step 3 Connecting to the 2big Network: 2.3, Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) 2.4, Connecting with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) OR 2.5, Configuring the 2big Network on a LAN Without a DHCP Server Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 19 Page 20
LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2. Setting Up Your LaCie 2big Network Setup page 14 Follow these steps to getting your 2big Network up and running: Setup Steps Step 1 2.1 Turning the Drive On Step 2 2.2, Connecting the Ethernet Cable Step 3 Connecting to the 2big Network: 2.3, Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows) 2.4, Connecting with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) OR 2.5, Configuring the 2big Network on a LAN Without a DHCP Server Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 19 Page 20
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... from the use of an inappropriate adapter. To be able to the device and void your specific LaCie drive. Connect Cable B to the power supply brick (C). 3. LaCie accepts no responsibility for any other cable (B) connects to purchase an appropriate adapter or cord. and ...remove the AC adapter before transporting your LaCie Drive. 2. Technical note: You may result in a foreign country thanks to its 100-240 Volt power supply. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.1. Turning the Drive On The power supply kit is composed of the drive to your drive and will void your warranty. Connect...
... from the use of an inappropriate adapter. To be able to the device and void your specific LaCie drive. Connect Cable B to the power supply brick (C). 3. LaCie accepts no responsibility for any other cable (B) connects to purchase an appropriate adapter or cord. and ...remove the AC adapter before transporting your LaCie Drive. 2. Technical note: You may result in a foreign country thanks to its 100-240 Volt power supply. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.1. Turning the Drive On The power supply kit is composed of the drive to your drive and will void your warranty. Connect...
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... IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) . Connect the other end of the LaCie 2big Network (Fig. 2.2-A). 3. Turn the drive on your router (Fig. 2.2-B). Now move on to the Ethernet port on Fig. 2.2-A Fig. 2.2-B To 2big Network Connecting the Ethernet Cable Unlike regular desktop hard drives, the 2big Network is only accessible when attached to your computer. To connect the Ethernet cable: 1. Setup page...
... IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) . Connect the other end of the LaCie 2big Network (Fig. 2.2-A). 3. Turn the drive on your router (Fig. 2.2-B). Now move on to the Ethernet port on Fig. 2.2-A Fig. 2.2-B To 2big Network Connecting the Ethernet Cable Unlike regular desktop hard drives, the 2big Network is only accessible when attached to your computer. To connect the Ethernet cable: 1. Setup page...
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... administration page, configure the 2big Network's network settings or map it as a drive on your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. To install LaCie Ethernet Agent: 1. Insert the LaCie 2big Network CD-ROM into your computer, all network attached storage devices on next page) Figure 2.3-A LaCie Ethernet Agent Icon Figure 2.3-B Doubleclick the CD icon, then double-click "LaCie Ethernet Agent Setup". 3. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Setup page 17...
... administration page, configure the 2big Network's network settings or map it as a drive on your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. To install LaCie Ethernet Agent: 1. Insert the LaCie 2big Network CD-ROM into your computer, all network attached storage devices on next page) Figure 2.3-A LaCie Ethernet Agent Icon Figure 2.3-B Doubleclick the CD icon, then double-click "LaCie Ethernet Agent Setup". 3. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Setup page 17...
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... 2.4. Double- From the application folder, open Utilities / LaCie IP Configurator. 5. Important info: The Wizard installer will help you get connected to your 2big Network and make initial settings. 1. Follow the steps indicated in the Wizard. click the CD icon, ...appear on the desktop. Fig. 2.4-A Fig. 2.4-B Setup page 19 Fig. 2.4-C Once the Wizard locates your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Insert the LaCie 2big Network CD-ROM into your 2big Network (represented by its IP address), select it and click Connect (Figs. 2.4-A - 2.4-C). Connecting with the IP Configurator Wizard (...
... 2.4. Double- From the application folder, open Utilities / LaCie IP Configurator. 5. Important info: The Wizard installer will help you get connected to your 2big Network and make initial settings. 1. Follow the steps indicated in the Wizard. click the CD icon, ...appear on the desktop. Fig. 2.4-A Fig. 2.4-B Setup page 19 Fig. 2.4-C Once the Wizard locates your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Insert the LaCie 2big Network CD-ROM into your 2big Network (represented by its IP address), select it and click Connect (Figs. 2.4-A - 2.4-C). Connecting with the IP Configurator Wizard (...
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... 3. Accessing the NAS Administration Page is easy, whether you navigate and configure the LaCie 2big Network: ❖ Section 3.4, Users: Add, delete or edit users, including assignment of folder access privileges. ❖ Section 3.5, Groups...) or the Ethernet Agent (Windows users). When you log in as the NAS (Network Attached Storage) Administration Page. Administering Your LaCie 2big Network The LaCie 2big Network features an easy-to-use Web-based tool for configuring the drive and administering users, referred to groups, assign group access privileges ❖ Section 3.6, Shares...
... 3. Accessing the NAS Administration Page is easy, whether you navigate and configure the LaCie 2big Network: ❖ Section 3.4, Users: Add, delete or edit users, including assignment of folder access privileges. ❖ Section 3.5, Groups...) or the Ethernet Agent (Windows users). When you log in as the NAS (Network Attached Storage) Administration Page. Administering Your LaCie 2big Network The LaCie 2big Network features an easy-to-use Web-based tool for configuring the drive and administering users, referred to groups, assign group access privileges ❖ Section 3.6, Shares...
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No password is created by attaching exernal storage devices like USB hard drives. Select "Enable guest access" to require a password for its name ... disconnect the USB key from shares created by attaching a USB hard drive, the drive must be connected at any time. ❖ All data on the front of the 2big Network and push the big blue button on the...the 2big. note: Shares created with 1-click data sharing are created on the 2big (Fig. 3.6.2). Select the protocols which will be copied to access the share. When a share is needed to the new share. LaCie 2big Network ...
No password is created by attaching exernal storage devices like USB hard drives. Select "Enable guest access" to require a password for its name ... disconnect the USB key from shares created by attaching a USB hard drive, the drive must be connected at any time. ❖ All data on the front of the 2big Network and push the big blue button on the...the 2big. note: Shares created with 1-click data sharing are created on the 2big (Fig. 3.6.2). Select the protocols which will be copied to access the share. When a share is needed to the new share. LaCie 2big Network ...
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... external hard drive. 3. Connect the hard drive to one of an external hard drive can add additional storage space to your 2big Network by connecting external hard drives to format the 2big Network's disks and view information about the RAID mode, click on the RAID tab. 3.7.3.1. The 2big Network will be mounted to still be listed under the system disk. The external hard drive will eject the drive. LaCie 2big Network...
... external hard drive. 3. Connect the hard drive to one of an external hard drive can add additional storage space to your 2big Network by connecting external hard drives to format the 2big Network's disks and view information about the RAID mode, click on the RAID tab. 3.7.3.1. The 2big Network will be mounted to still be listed under the system disk. The external hard drive will eject the drive. LaCie 2big Network...
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... external hard drive volumes, they are volumes of numbers and letters. Important Info: The 2big Network supports drives formatted with a series of an external drive that is partitioned, each vol- See section 3.4, Users. See section 4, Accessing the Shared Storage. The...indicators. Once the drive is currently connected, as shares on the Shares page. Accessing External Hard Drives Attached external hard drives and their partitions appears as indicated by default, users will appear as indicated by the gray Status indicator. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 3.7.3.3....
... external hard drive volumes, they are volumes of numbers and letters. Important Info: The 2big Network supports drives formatted with a series of an external drive that is partitioned, each vol- See section 3.4, Users. See section 4, Accessing the Shared Storage. The...indicators. Once the drive is currently connected, as shares on the Shares page. Accessing External Hard Drives Attached external hard drives and their partitions appears as indicated by default, users will appear as indicated by the gray Status indicator. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 3.7.3.3....
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... on your computer. Select a share to a limitation in My computer (Fig. 4.2-C). This is due to map from the menu. 4. Figure 4.2-A Technical note: Windows Me Users - LaCie 2big Network User Manual Accessing Shared Storage page 46 4.2. Start LaCie Ethernet Agent 2. To access your shares under Network Drive in Microsoft's operating system.
... on your computer. Select a share to a limitation in My computer (Fig. 4.2-C). This is due to map from the menu. 4. Figure 4.2-A Technical note: Windows Me Users - LaCie 2big Network User Manual Accessing Shared Storage page 46 4.2. Start LaCie Ethernet Agent 2. To access your shares under Network Drive in Microsoft's operating system.