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... Difference The LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class is the most speed demanding applications. RAID 0 mode benchmark without affecting your workflow. Alternative RAID modes can reach up to 230MB/s* through eSATA 3Gb/s, in RAID 0 and in seconds upon startup to protect files and data from any unauthorized access. Pre-configured in RAID 5 for full speed and data protection, it 's perfect for professionals who need to manage speed, security, and available capacity. Featuring...
... Difference The LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class is the most speed demanding applications. RAID 0 mode benchmark without affecting your workflow. Alternative RAID modes can reach up to 230MB/s* through eSATA 3Gb/s, in RAID 0 and in seconds upon startup to protect files and data from any unauthorized access. Pre-configured in RAID 5 for full speed and data protection, it 's perfect for professionals who need to manage speed, security, and available capacity. Featuring...
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... up a password and make your LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class a near-vault, protecting your Mac with the native solution, since the LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class is compatible with Apple® Final Cut Pro®, the Adobe® Creative Suite®, or other digital assets. With its cables offer accurate and fast signal transfer. With computer recovery options, professionals will let them . Set up to...
... up a password and make your LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class a near-vault, protecting your Mac with the native solution, since the LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class is compatible with Apple® Final Cut Pro®, the Adobe® Creative Suite®, or other digital assets. With its cables offer accurate and fast signal transfer. With computer recovery options, professionals will let them . Set up to...
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... their data in secure RAID configurations. LaCie has reduced power consumption by 30%■ compared to 46% (idle) quieter than traditional comparable systems.■ To find out more reliable and robust. For maintenance, the LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class can switch off your computer! These high-quality internal disks feature 32MB cache memory and 7200RPM, and target an ambitious 1.2 million hours MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure...
... their data in secure RAID configurations. LaCie has reduced power consumption by 30%■ compared to 46% (idle) quieter than traditional comparable systems.■ To find out more reliable and robust. For maintenance, the LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class can switch off your computer! These high-quality internal disks feature 32MB cache memory and 7200RPM, and target an ambitious 1.2 million hours MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure...
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... be a reliable storage solution for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 - Item # 301497 301498 Capacity 1TB 2TB Enterprise Class Service Fully developed to -6 pin) cables with 24K gold-plated contacts • USB 2.0 cables (USB 1.1 compatible) with 24K gold-plated contacts • Quick Install Guide • LaCie Utilities and User Manual: - Genie Backup Manager Pro software with the LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class. For more information on Enterprise Class Service and terms and conditions, please visit...
... be a reliable storage solution for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 - Item # 301497 301498 Capacity 1TB 2TB Enterprise Class Service Fully developed to -6 pin) cables with 24K gold-plated contacts • USB 2.0 cables (USB 1.1 compatible) with 24K gold-plated contacts • Quick Install Guide • LaCie Utilities and User Manual: - Genie Backup Manager Pro software with the LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class. For more information on Enterprise Class Service and terms and conditions, please visit...
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LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class Item Number Capacity▼▼ Interfaces Interface Transfer Rates (Maximum theoretical bus speed) Burst Transfer Rates * (Read RAID 0 maximum drive speed) Average Transfer Rates * (Read RAID 0 average drive speed) Rotational Speed/ Cache▼▼ Seek Time (Read) RAID Modes LaCie Shortcut Button LaCie Desktop Manager Triple Power Management Cooling System Dimensions (WxDxH) Weight Warranty 301385 301437 4TB▼ 8TB▼ eSATA 3Gb/s, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0 eSATA 3Gb/s: up to 3Gbits/s (300MB/s) FireWire 800: up to 800Mbits/s (...
LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class Item Number Capacity▼▼ Interfaces Interface Transfer Rates (Maximum theoretical bus speed) Burst Transfer Rates * (Read RAID 0 maximum drive speed) Average Transfer Rates * (Read RAID 0 average drive speed) Rotational Speed/ Cache▼▼ Seek Time (Read) RAID Modes LaCie Shortcut Button LaCie Desktop Manager Triple Power Management Cooling System Dimensions (WxDxH) Weight Warranty 301385 301437 4TB▼ 8TB▼ eSATA 3Gb/s, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0 eSATA 3Gb/s: up to 3Gbits/s (300MB/s) FireWire 800: up to 800Mbits/s (...
User Manual
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... Removing and Installing Drives...19 3.4. Troubleshooting...25 4.1. Warranty Information 31 Setting Up Your LaCie 4big 11 2.1. Mac Users...24 4. Box Content...6 1.3. USB 2.0...9 1.4.2. RAID 5 and RAID 5+Spare...17 3.2. LaCie Technical Support Contacts...30 6. Connect the Interface Cable...12 2.2. Installing New Firmware ...28 5. Contacting Customer Support 29 5.1. Changing the RAID Mode...18 3.3. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...7 1.4. Cables and Connectors...9 1.4.1. RAID...
... Removing and Installing Drives...19 3.4. Troubleshooting...25 4.1. Warranty Information 31 Setting Up Your LaCie 4big 11 2.1. Mac Users...24 4. Box Content...6 1.3. USB 2.0...9 1.4.2. RAID 5 and RAID 5+Spare...17 3.2. LaCie Technical Support Contacts...30 6. Connect the Interface Cable...12 2.2. Installing New Firmware ...28 5. Contacting Customer Support 29 5.1. Changing the RAID Mode...18 3.3. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...7 1.4. Cables and Connectors...9 1.4.1. RAID...
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... instructions, may cause radio interference. For more of waste electrical and electronic equipment. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by LaCie could void the FCC & Industry Canada regulations and negate your authority to operate the product. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device...
... instructions, may cause radio interference. For more of waste electrical and electronic equipment. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by LaCie could void the FCC & Industry Canada regulations and negate your authority to operate the product. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device...
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... a window). Inversely, placing your LaCie 4big. Otherwise, there is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no user-serviceable parts. For drive removal process, see section 3.3. IMPORTANT INFO: Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is an increased risk of this manual. ✦✦ Protect your LaCie 4big from the electrical outlet if there is an increased risk of removable storage media. er external hard disk...
... a window). Inversely, placing your LaCie 4big. Otherwise, there is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no user-serviceable parts. For drive removal process, see section 3.3. IMPORTANT INFO: Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is an increased risk of this manual. ✦✦ Protect your LaCie 4big from the electrical outlet if there is an increased risk of removable storage media. er external hard disk...
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...; Changing the RAID mode ✦✦ Troubleshooting For no additional cost, LaCie guarantees that the term of LaCie Enterprise Class Service. Register your Enterprise Class product at www.lacie.com within 30 days of its purchase date to take advantage of your data. Its convenient 128-bit AES hardware encryption, easily configured using the LaCie Desktop Manager, makes the 4big a secure vault for maximum security and performance. Introduction The LaCie 4big Quadra...
...; Changing the RAID mode ✦✦ Troubleshooting For no additional cost, LaCie guarantees that the term of LaCie Enterprise Class Service. Register your Enterprise Class product at www.lacie.com within 30 days of its purchase date to take advantage of your data. Its convenient 128-bit AES hardware encryption, easily configured using the LaCie Desktop Manager, makes the 4big a secure vault for maximum security and performance. Introduction The LaCie 4big Quadra...
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... -1 RAID mode change and drive removal tool IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton Quick Install Guide LaCie 4big RAID system tower with four hot-swappable Enterprise-Class hard drives 2. Box Content Your LaCie 4big package contains the system tower and an accessories box containing the items listed below. 1. Introduction page 6 SATA SATA Storage Utilities Version 1.0 LaCie User Manuals Utilities & Backup Software © 2008 LaCie, all rights reserved. External power supply 7. LaCie Utilities CD...
... -1 RAID mode change and drive removal tool IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton Quick Install Guide LaCie 4big RAID system tower with four hot-swappable Enterprise-Class hard drives 2. Box Content Your LaCie 4big package contains the system tower and an accessories box containing the items listed below. 1. Introduction page 6 SATA SATA Storage Utilities Version 1.0 LaCie User Manuals Utilities & Backup Software © 2008 LaCie, all rights reserved. External power supply 7. LaCie Utilities CD...
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... overheating, the LaCie 4big should be installed in a well-ventilated area and in such a way as to maintain sufficient airflow across the controller chips. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port 4. Drive lock 10. Power input connection 3. FireWire 800 ports 5. on auto off power switch 8. RAID selection switch 2. Also ensure that the Ventilation Fan is not obstructed. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page...
... overheating, the LaCie 4big should be installed in a well-ventilated area and in such a way as to maintain sufficient airflow across the controller chips. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port 4. Drive lock 10. Power input connection 3. FireWire 800 ports 5. on auto off power switch 8. RAID selection switch 2. Also ensure that the Ventilation Fan is not obstructed. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page...
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...; Isochronous data delivery: no need to a HiSpeed USB 2.0 port. USB Cable Ends FireWire Benefits ✦✦ Hot-pluggable: devices can be added and removed while the bus is the latest implementation of the new IEEE 1394b standard. Fig. 03 - LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page 9 1.4. Cables and Connectors 1.4.1. Included FireWire Cables Your LaCie hard disk is shipped with the original USB specifications. ✦...
...; Isochronous data delivery: no need to a HiSpeed USB 2.0 port. USB Cable Ends FireWire Benefits ✦✦ Hot-pluggable: devices can be added and removed while the bus is the latest implementation of the new IEEE 1394b standard. Fig. 03 - LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page 9 1.4. Cables and Connectors 1.4.1. Included FireWire Cables Your LaCie hard disk is shipped with the original USB specifications. ✦...
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... maximum data transfer performance when connected to power down the system or reboot. S-ATA eSATA Benefits ✦✦ eSATA interface can achieve up to internal connections. eSATA technology was originally developed to serve as an internal interface, delivering improved performance to 3 Gb/s. eSATA Your LaCie 4big Quadra uses the latest in size to prevent the use of shielded cables outside of unshielded internal cables in external applications. SATA technology was developed to 3 Gb/s transfer rate...
... maximum data transfer performance when connected to power down the system or reboot. S-ATA eSATA Benefits ✦✦ eSATA interface can achieve up to internal connections. eSATA technology was originally developed to serve as an internal interface, delivering improved performance to 3 Gb/s. eSATA Your LaCie 4big Quadra uses the latest in size to prevent the use of shielded cables outside of unshielded internal cables in external applications. SATA technology was developed to 3 Gb/s transfer rate...
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... of protection for your LaCie 4big: Step 1 - Connect the Interface Cable (section 2.1) Step 2 - Setup page 11 Configuring RAID (section 3) TECHNICAL NOTE: The LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise comes with no encryption configured. If you want to power on and configure your most important data. Turn On the 4big (section 2.2) Step 3 - LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2. Due to the strength of the encryption, data recovery will not be possible...
... of protection for your LaCie 4big: Step 1 - Connect the Interface Cable (section 2.1) Step 2 - Setup page 11 Configuring RAID (section 3) TECHNICAL NOTE: The LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise comes with no encryption configured. If you want to power on and configure your most important data. Turn On the 4big (section 2.2) Step 3 - LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2. Due to the strength of the encryption, data recovery will not be possible...
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Connect the Interface Cable 1. eSATA USB 2.0 FireWire 400 FireWire 800 on the 4big. TECHNICAL NOTE: If two interfaces are connected at the same time, the first one end of the cable to the matching port on auto off Setup page 12 Plug one connected remains active and the second will not work. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.1. Connect the other end of the interface cable (USB, FireWire or eSATA) into the corresponding port on your host computer. 2.
Connect the Interface Cable 1. eSATA USB 2.0 FireWire 400 FireWire 800 on the 4big. TECHNICAL NOTE: If two interfaces are connected at the same time, the first one end of the cable to the matching port on auto off Setup page 12 Plug one connected remains active and the second will not work. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.1. Connect the other end of the interface cable (USB, FireWire or eSATA) into the corresponding port on your host computer. 2.
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... least 2 drives, RAID 0 stripes data onto each disk are added together so that one physical disk in some LaCie devices), is not possible when using RAID 0. Applications RAID 0 is more suited for actively working with files (editing video, for users who need maximum speed and capacity. A RAID 0 array is ideal for example) and should not be used as a storage backup. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual RAID page 14...
... least 2 drives, RAID 0 stripes data onto each disk are added together so that one physical disk in some LaCie devices), is not possible when using RAID 0. Applications RAID 0 is more suited for actively working with files (editing video, for users who need maximum speed and capacity. A RAID 0 array is ideal for example) and should not be used as a storage backup. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual RAID page 14...
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... these operating systems, you will be greater when compared to GPT file system. i.e. Windows File System Formats There are not available with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 though, volume size is supported by Neil Poulton User Manual RAID page 20 3.4. This file system is 4GB. Formatting and Partitioning The 4big Quadra comes pre-formatted in 3.4.2. In theory, FAT 32 volume sizes can only be using the drive only with Mac OS X. LaCie 4big Quadra...
... these operating systems, you will be greater when compared to GPT file system. i.e. Windows File System Formats There are not available with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 though, volume size is supported by Neil Poulton User Manual RAID page 20 3.4. This file system is 4GB. Formatting and Partitioning The 4big Quadra comes pre-formatted in 3.4.2. In theory, FAT 32 volume sizes can only be using the drive only with Mac OS X. LaCie 4big Quadra...
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... will first need to unlock the device using the LaCie Desktop Manager, then follow the steps below the Storage group). LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by the icon. Windows Users The process of formatting a drive on a computer running Windows XP or Windows Vista consists of the "New Partition Wizard," click Next. and 64-bit versions), and Windows 7 (32- Right-click My Computer and select Manage. 3. In...
... will first need to unlock the device using the LaCie Desktop Manager, then follow the steps below the Storage group). LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by the icon. Windows Users The process of formatting a drive on a computer running Windows XP or Windows Vista consists of the "New Partition Wizard," click Next. and 64-bit versions), and Windows 7 (32- Right-click My Computer and select Manage. 3. In...
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... of your manual does not reflect the configurations of the product that are regularly published on our Web site - If your new device. Troubleshooting In the event that your LaCie 4big is our goal to provide you need further assistance, please contact your device. www.lacie.com Troubleshooting page 25 LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 4. It is not working correctly, please...
... of your manual does not reflect the configurations of the product that are regularly published on our Web site - If your new device. Troubleshooting In the event that your LaCie 4big is our goal to provide you need further assistance, please contact your device. www.lacie.com Troubleshooting page 25 LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 4. It is not working correctly, please...
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... encrypted. Replacement power supply cords are connected to run the LaCie Desktop Manager software. ✦✦ Make sure your product is working slowly. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by the computer. Please see section 2.2. Turn On the 4big), that the drive has been turned on the desktop (Mac users) or in their respective ports. Other Troubleshooting Topics Problem The 4big is properly connected (see section 3.4. Installing New Firmware LaCie may periodically offer firmware updates for...
... encrypted. Replacement power supply cords are connected to run the LaCie Desktop Manager software. ✦✦ Make sure your product is working slowly. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by the computer. Please see section 2.2. Turn On the 4big), that the drive has been turned on the desktop (Mac users) or in their respective ports. Other Troubleshooting Topics Problem The 4big is properly connected (see section 3.4. Installing New Firmware LaCie may periodically offer firmware updates for...
