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... 1. Setting Up Your LaCie 2big Network 2.1. Connecting with LaCie IP Configurator (Mac) 2.6. Disconnecting the 2big Network (Ethernet Connection) 3. Deleting User Accounts 3.4.7. Groups 3.5.1. Introduction to the LaCie 2big Network I want to Shares 3.5.3. Racking Options 1.5. Cables and Connectors 2. Configure with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) 2.5. Accessing the NAS Administration Page 3.2. Setting Group Membership 3.4.5. Editing User Accounts 3.5. Turning the Drive On 2.2. Setting Group Access to : 1.1. Users 3.4.1. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Table...
... 1. Setting Up Your LaCie 2big Network 2.1. Connecting with LaCie IP Configurator (Mac) 2.6. Disconnecting the 2big Network (Ethernet Connection) 3. Deleting User Accounts 3.4.7. Groups 3.5.1. Introduction to the LaCie 2big Network I want to Shares 3.5.3. Racking Options 1.5. Cables and Connectors 2. Configure with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) 2.5. Accessing the NAS Administration Page 3.2. Setting Group Membership 3.4.5. Editing User Accounts 3.5. Turning the Drive On 2.2. Setting Group Access to : 1.1. Users 3.4.1. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Table...
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... 53 54 55 55 56 57 58 61 62 63 System 3.7.1. Updating the System 3.7.5.3. Shut Down 3.7.6. Deleting Files 4.3.4. Mac Users 4.6. Obtain IP from a USB Key 3.6.3. Disk 3.7.3.1. Troubleshooting 8. Connect to a Share with Ethernet Agent (Windows) 4.3. Configuration 3.7.2. Browse 4.3.1. Linux Users 5. Changing the RAID Mode 5.3. Deleting Shares 3.6.4. Status 3.7.5. Maintenance 3.7.5.1. Logging Out 4.4. System Log 4. My Network Places - RAID 5.1. 2big Network RAID Modes 5.2. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 3.6. Network 3.7.2.1. Saving and Loading System...
... 53 54 55 55 56 57 58 61 62 63 System 3.7.1. Updating the System 3.7.5.3. Shut Down 3.7.6. Deleting Files 4.3.4. Mac Users 4.6. Obtain IP from a USB Key 3.6.3. Disk 3.7.3.1. Troubleshooting 8. Connect to a Share with Ethernet Agent (Windows) 4.3. Configuration 3.7.2. Browse 4.3.1. Linux Users 5. Changing the RAID Mode 5.3. Deleting Shares 3.6.4. Status 3.7.5. Maintenance 3.7.5.1. Logging Out 4.4. System Log 4. My Network Places - RAID 5.1. 2big Network RAID Modes 5.2. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 3.6. Network 3.7.2.1. Saving and Loading System...
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... information about where you purchased the product. Never place objects containing liquids on the LaCie 2big Network, as com- If it appears to a designed collec- If the devices are not grounded, there is recycled in a manner that this User Manual carefully and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device. ❖ Do not open your waste equipment at the time...
... information about where you purchased the product. Never place objects containing liquids on the LaCie 2big Network, as com- If it appears to a designed collec- If the devices are not grounded, there is recycled in a manner that this User Manual carefully and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device. ❖ Do not open your waste equipment at the time...
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...,000,000,000 bytes. Important Info: Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is essential that you would like more information on your LaCie 2big Network. Once formatted, the actual available storage capacity varies depending on your internal hard drive, another external hard drive or some other form of your LaCie 2big Network. LaCie offers a complete line of this manual. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Forward page puter displays, televisions...
...,000,000,000 bytes. Important Info: Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is essential that you would like more information on your LaCie 2big Network. Once formatted, the actual available storage capacity varies depending on your internal hard drive, another external hard drive or some other form of your LaCie 2big Network. LaCie offers a complete line of this manual. LaCie 2big Network User Manual Forward page puter displays, televisions...
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... data loss by splitting the whole capacity into two identical volumes. Introduction to every work environment. your RAID mode with Mac®, Windows® and Linux machines without having to : ❖ Install my LaCie 2big Network ❖ Create a new share ❖ Add a new user ❖ Access my shares directly ❖ Change the RAID mode of the drive. For security, choose SAFE 100 (RAID 1) with your office's network. The 2big Network's compatibility with the manual...
... data loss by splitting the whole capacity into two identical volumes. Introduction to every work environment. your RAID mode with Mac®, Windows® and Linux machines without having to : ❖ Install my LaCie 2big Network ❖ Create a new share ❖ Add a new user ❖ Access my shares directly ❖ Change the RAID mode of the drive. For security, choose SAFE 100 (RAID 1) with your office's network. The 2big Network's compatibility with the manual...
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... the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. Box Content 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...
... the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. Box Content 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...
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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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LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.1. CAUTION: Only use of two cables: one authorized by moving the power switch on B C Fig. 2.1 1. Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your specific LaCie drive. and the other cable (B) connects to the power supply brick (C). 3. Connect Cable B to a power outlet, such as a wall outlet or a surge protector. Do not use a power supply from the use the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie drive. Failure to remove the adapter may result in a foreign country thanks to...
LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.1. CAUTION: Only use of two cables: one authorized by moving the power switch on B C Fig. 2.1 1. Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your specific LaCie drive. and the other cable (B) connects to the power supply brick (C). 3. Connect Cable B to a power outlet, such as a wall outlet or a surge protector. Do not use a power supply from the use the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie drive. Failure to remove the adapter may result in a foreign country thanks to...
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... to the NAS administration page, configure the 2big Network's network settings or map it as a drive on your network and gives you can connect to complete installation. ■ (continued on your LaCie 2big Network, you easy ways to connect to or configure them. Once installed and running, Ethernet agent will appear (Fig. 2.3-B). When a new device is found, an info bubble containing the name of...
... to the NAS administration page, configure the 2big Network's network settings or map it as a drive on your network and gives you can connect to complete installation. ■ (continued on your LaCie 2big Network, you easy ways to connect to or configure them. Once installed and running, Ethernet agent will appear (Fig. 2.3-B). When a new device is found, an info bubble containing the name of...
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... drive. 2. Fig. 2.4-A Fig. 2.4-B Setup page 19 Fig. 2.4-C LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.4. Insert the LaCie 2big Network CD-ROM into your 2big Network and make initial settings. 1. click the CD icon, then double-click "Install the IP configurator". 3. Follow the Wizard to complete installation. 4. Double- From the application folder, open Utilities / LaCie IP Configurator. 5. Follow the steps indicated in the Wizard. Connecting with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) note: Windows users, see section 2.3, Connecting...
... drive. 2. Fig. 2.4-A Fig. 2.4-B Setup page 19 Fig. 2.4-C LaCie 2big Network User Manual 2.4. Insert the LaCie 2big Network CD-ROM into your 2big Network and make initial settings. 1. click the CD icon, then double-click "Install the IP configurator". 3. Follow the Wizard to complete installation. 4. Double- From the application folder, open Utilities / LaCie IP Configurator. 5. Follow the steps indicated in the Wizard. Connecting with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac) note: Windows users, see section 2.3, Connecting...
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... folder, open Utilities > LaCie IP Configurator. 2. Configure with LaCie IP Configurator (Mac) The easiest way to modify your net- When the Wizard opens, select Advanced Mode... 3. Click Apply. work with the IP Configurator Wizard for information on a Mac is to work . 5. See section 2.4. Modify the network settings to use the LaCie IP Configurator. Connecting with your LaCie 2big Network's network configuration on installing the network configuration software. 1. Uncheck the "DHCP" box (Fig. 2.5.2). 4. Fig. 2.5.2 Setup page 21 LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■...
... folder, open Utilities > LaCie IP Configurator. 2. Configure with LaCie IP Configurator (Mac) The easiest way to modify your net- When the Wizard opens, select Advanced Mode... 3. Click Apply. work with the IP Configurator Wizard for information on a Mac is to work . 5. See section 2.4. Modify the network settings to use the LaCie IP Configurator. Connecting with your LaCie 2big Network's network configuration on installing the network configuration software. 1. Uncheck the "DHCP" box (Fig. 2.5.2). 4. Fig. 2.5.2 Setup page 21 LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■...
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... you navigate and configure the LaCie 2big Network: ❖ Section 3.4, Users: Add, delete or edit users, including assignment of the page (Fig. 3) to groups, assign group access privileges ❖ Section 3.6, Shares: Create, delete or edit shares, change access restrictions ❖ Section 3.7, System: Change system settings, manage disks and RAID settings, manage system updates ❖ Section 3.8, Browse: access files and folders, upload and download files, delete files Figure 3 Administration page...
... you navigate and configure the LaCie 2big Network: ❖ Section 3.4, Users: Add, delete or edit users, including assignment of the page (Fig. 3) to groups, assign group access privileges ❖ Section 3.6, Shares: Create, delete or edit shares, change access restrictions ❖ Section 3.7, System: Change system settings, manage disks and RAID settings, manage system updates ❖ Section 3.8, Browse: access files and folders, upload and download files, delete files Figure 3 Administration page...
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... the user. See section 3.4.5, About Access Privileges for more information. LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■ 3.4.3. Setting Group Membership All of the groups on your 2big Network are done configuring the new user click Apply to an unlimited number of tab on the Shares tab of each share. Click the Member of groups. Shares have three access levels: ❖ Read & Write - To set user group membership: 1. Important Info: When...
... the user. See section 3.4.5, About Access Privileges for more information. LaCie 2big Network User Manual ■ 3.4.3. Setting Group Membership All of the groups on your 2big Network are done configuring the new user click Apply to an unlimited number of tab on the Shares tab of each share. Click the Member of groups. Shares have three access levels: ❖ Read & Write - To set user group membership: 1. Important Info: When...
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... data. Disk Use the disk page to the 2big Network. Turn on the 2big Network. 2. The external hard drive will eject the drive. caution: Formatting erases ALL data on the Disk tab. 5. To safely disconnect an external hard drive: caution: Unsafe removal of the 2big Network's USB expansion ports with the included USB cable (Fig. 3.7.3.2-A). 4. The 2big Network will be mounted to format the 2big Network's disks and view information about the RAID mode, click on the RAID tab. 3.7.3.1. LaCie 2big Network User Manual...
... data. Disk Use the disk page to the 2big Network. Turn on the 2big Network. 2. The external hard drive will eject the drive. caution: Formatting erases ALL data on the Disk tab. 5. To safely disconnect an external hard drive: caution: Unsafe removal of the 2big Network's USB expansion ports with the included USB cable (Fig. 3.7.3.2-A). 4. The 2big Network will be mounted to format the 2big Network's disks and view information about the RAID mode, click on the RAID tab. 3.7.3.1. LaCie 2big Network User Manual...
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... external hard drives and their partitions appears as one share in read-only mode, HFS+ and Linux file system formats (ext2/ext3/reiserfs). Important Info: The 2big Network supports drives formatted with a series of a partitioned external hard drive that is not connected to the 2big Network, as indicated by the gray Status indicator. ume will not have access). See section 3.4, Users. The volumes "Scranton" and "Stamford" are volumes of numbers and letters. By default, all services...
... external hard drives and their partitions appears as one share in read-only mode, HFS+ and Linux file system formats (ext2/ext3/reiserfs). Important Info: The 2big Network supports drives formatted with a series of a partitioned external hard drive that is not connected to the 2big Network, as indicated by the gray Status indicator. ume will not have access). See section 3.4, Users. The volumes "Scranton" and "Stamford" are volumes of numbers and letters. By default, all services...
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... the new disk. ❖ BIG mode - Use caution when removing. If a drive fails, all data are lost. Fig. 5.3.1-A Fig. 5.3.1-B Fig. 5.3.1-C Grasp the drive tray handle and carefully extract the drive (Fig. 5.3.1-C). Carefully insert the drive tray into the space behind the drive tray handle and pulling to disengage the drive (Fig. 5.3.1-B). 4. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 5.3. Installing a New Drive To remove a drive: 1. Please replace a defective hard drive only with the back of the LaCie 2big, drives may...
... the new disk. ❖ BIG mode - Use caution when removing. If a drive fails, all data are lost. Fig. 5.3.1-A Fig. 5.3.1-B Fig. 5.3.1-C Grasp the drive tray handle and carefully extract the drive (Fig. 5.3.1-C). Carefully insert the drive tray into the space behind the drive tray handle and pulling to disengage the drive (Fig. 5.3.1-B). 4. LaCie 2big Network User Manual 5.3. Installing a New Drive To remove a drive: 1. Please replace a defective hard drive only with the back of the LaCie 2big, drives may...
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... drive flickering? Contacting Customer Service for details); Check section 1.2. Make sure that will help you the most recent software updates will not turn on, the power supply may provide an answer to -date, comprehensive User Manuals available on the following pages and at www.lacie.com/support/drivers. that the drive has been powered on by the computer. ■ Question to -use format that the power supply is not working...
... drive flickering? Contacting Customer Service for details); Check section 1.2. Make sure that will help you the most recent software updates will not turn on, the power supply may provide an answer to -date, comprehensive User Manuals available on the following pages and at www.lacie.com/support/drivers. that the drive has been powered on by the computer. ■ Question to -use format that the power supply is not working...
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... 2.3, Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent or 2.4, Connecting with your computer, wait 3 to manually configure the address; By default the 2big Network is configured to Ask ■ Solution The drive is still not recognized, shut down your LaCie drive. Review the installation steps (chapter 3). Are both ends of these steps and the drive is not recognized by the computer. In the event that the interface connectors are in the interface...
... 2.3, Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent or 2.4, Connecting with your computer, wait 3 to manually configure the address; By default the 2big Network is configured to Ask ■ Solution The drive is still not recognized, shut down your LaCie drive. Review the installation steps (chapter 3). Are both ends of these steps and the drive is not recognized by the computer. In the event that the interface connectors are in the interface...
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...; Information to work properly, contact us via the contacts on the Apple icon in Email Correspondence Information 1. If possible, make sure that you still can't get your LaCie drive to Include in the finder bar and select About this Mac. LaCie 2big Network file format 3. Select More Info... The brands and models of other devices installed on the CPU, and make the drive the only external device on your internal and external peripherals. Windows users...
...; Information to work properly, contact us via the contacts on the Apple icon in Email Correspondence Information 1. If possible, make sure that you still can't get your LaCie drive to Include in the finder bar and select About this Mac. LaCie 2big Network file format 3. Select More Info... The brands and models of other devices installed on the CPU, and make the drive the only external device on your internal and external peripherals. Windows users...
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..., repair or replace the defective drive. Under no circumstances will LaCie be securely packaged in writing by service interruptions. Important Info: Register online for the period designated on the drive casing is a replacement part such as a pickup tray, etc. ❖ The tamper seal on your LaCie product's serial number, and you may be asked to furnish proof of purchase to LaCie must be held liable for the recovery...
..., repair or replace the defective drive. Under no circumstances will LaCie be securely packaged in writing by service interruptions. Important Info: Register online for the period designated on the drive casing is a replacement part such as a pickup tray, etc. ❖ The tamper seal on your LaCie product's serial number, and you may be asked to furnish proof of purchase to LaCie must be held liable for the recovery...
