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... SPEED • Internal SATA Enterprise Class disks • Five years of a native RAID controller that preserves computer resources, the LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class offers superior support for immediate replacement and RAID protection rebuilding. In addition to keeping your data safe and secure. Enterprise...speeds up to 230MB/s* through eSATA 3Gb/s, in RAID 0 and in seconds upon startup to keep your data safe, the LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class features secure RAID modes, including RAID 5, RAID 3, and RAID 10 for professionals who need to implement advanced 128...
... SPEED • Internal SATA Enterprise Class disks • Five years of a native RAID controller that preserves computer resources, the LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class offers superior support for immediate replacement and RAID protection rebuilding. In addition to keeping your data safe and secure. Enterprise...speeds up to 230MB/s* through eSATA 3Gb/s, in RAID 0 and in seconds upon startup to keep your data safe, the LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class features secure RAID modes, including RAID 5, RAID 3, and RAID 10 for professionals who need to implement advanced 128...
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... professionals, like editors who work in the event of a disaster with their workstation. It's easy to back up a password and make your LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class a near-vault, protecting your documents, emails, settings, or other programs. The 24K gold-plated contacts on its cables offer accurate ... them get the fastest bandwidth. For professionals who need terabytes of storage for Mac®. When used in RAID 0 or RAID 5, the LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class supports multiple audio, DV, SD, and HD streams, and up to four units together to a multilane eSATA four-port host ...
... professionals, like editors who work in the event of a disaster with their workstation. It's easy to back up a password and make your LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class a near-vault, protecting your documents, emails, settings, or other programs. The 24K gold-plated contacts on its cables offer accurate ... them get the fastest bandwidth. For professionals who need terabytes of storage for Mac®. When used in RAID 0 or RAID 5, the LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class supports multiple audio, DV, SD, and HD streams, and up to four units together to a multilane eSATA four-port host ...
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...system for even the most noise-sensitive creative environment. This attention to detail allows the LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class to be from the computer during a RAID protection rebuild-the LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class will complete the task in standalone mode, and you can consume a lot ...all at a volume fewer than traditional comparable systems.■ To find out more reliable and robust. Enterprise Class Disks The LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class comes with SATA internal Enterprise Class disks with the computer activity-and reduces the power consumption by up to 80...
...system for even the most noise-sensitive creative environment. This attention to detail allows the LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class to be from the computer during a RAID protection rebuild-the LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class will complete the task in standalone mode, and you can consume a lot ...all at a volume fewer than traditional comparable systems.■ To find out more reliable and robust. Enterprise Class Disks The LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class comes with SATA internal Enterprise Class disks with the computer activity-and reduces the power consumption by up to 80...
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...▼, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 • Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended Box Content • LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • eSATA-to-eSATA (3Gb/s) cables with 24K gold-plated contacts • FireWire 800 (9-to-9 pin) cables with 24K gold-...plated contacts • FireWire 400 (6-to be a reliable storage solution for professionals, the LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class features five years of Enterprise Class Service, which includes a five-year warranty, a five-year Advanced Care Option and a five...
...▼, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 • Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended Box Content • LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • eSATA-to-eSATA (3Gb/s) cables with 24K gold-plated contacts • FireWire 800 (9-to-9 pin) cables with 24K gold-...plated contacts • FireWire 400 (6-to be a reliable storage solution for professionals, the LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class features five years of Enterprise Class Service, which includes a five-year warranty, a five-year Advanced Care Option and a five...
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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...
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...
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Minimum System Requirements...5 1.2. Turn On the 4big...13 3. RAID 10...15 3.1.3. Mac Users...24 4. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...7 1.4. Contacting Customer Support 29 5.1. Box Content...6 1.3. FireWire...9 1.4.3. Connect ...
Minimum System Requirements...5 1.2. Turn On the 4big...13 3. RAID 10...15 3.1.3. Mac Users...24 4. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...7 1.4. Contacting Customer Support 29 5.1. Box Content...6 1.3. FireWire...9 1.4.3. Connect ...
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... supplied power cord be used in a domestic environment, it may cause harmful interference to change without notice. FCC Statement LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class Tested to comply with FCC standards for the recycling of such revisions and changes. However, there is for ... uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used . LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by turning the equipment off your waste equipment for CE Certification We, LaCie, solemnly declare that this product conforms to the following European standards: Class B EN60950,...
... supplied power cord be used in a domestic environment, it may cause harmful interference to change without notice. FCC Statement LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class Tested to comply with FCC standards for the recycling of such revisions and changes. However, there is for ... uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used . LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by turning the equipment off your waste equipment for CE Certification We, LaCie, solemnly declare that this product conforms to the following European standards: Class B EN60950,...
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...force on backup, please refer to 95° F); If you detect a problem, consult the Troubleshooting section in damp or wet conditions. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Foreword page 3 Health and Safety Precautions ✦✦ Only qualified persons are electrically...discolor the casing. one copy on your external hard disk, for instance, and a second copy either on the LaCie 4big, as they may damage the LaCie 4big or disfigure its openings. Doing so may spill into the drive to wipe the device. ✦✦ Please replace...
...force on backup, please refer to 95° F); If you detect a problem, consult the Troubleshooting section in damp or wet conditions. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Foreword page 3 Health and Safety Precautions ✦✦ Only qualified persons are electrically...discolor the casing. one copy on your external hard disk, for instance, and a second copy either on the LaCie 4big, as they may damage the LaCie 4big or disfigure its openings. Doing so may spill into the drive to wipe the device. ✦✦ Please replace...
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...; Changing the RAID mode ✦✦ Troubleshooting 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 Enterprise class is the ultimate RAID solution, featuring seven flexible RAID modes for your Enterprise Class product will receive...
...; Changing the RAID mode ✦✦ Troubleshooting 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 Enterprise class is the ultimate RAID solution, featuring seven flexible RAID modes for your Enterprise Class product will receive...
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For details, see section 3.4.1. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.1. Introduction page 5 File System Formats. **Most computers do not come from the factory with capacity greater than 2TB. LaCie offers a wide selection of Apple OS 10.4.x, 400, FireWire 800, recommended 10.5.x, ..., so you may need to purchase a connection card (such as PCI or PCIE) to be able to connect your LaCie 4big via the eSATA interface. Minimum System Requirements Operating System Interface Port Disk Space The latest versions eSATA**, FireWire Minimum of 600MB...
For details, see section 3.4.1. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.1. Introduction page 5 File System Formats. **Most computers do not come from the factory with capacity greater than 2TB. LaCie offers a wide selection of Apple OS 10.4.x, 400, FireWire 800, recommended 10.5.x, ..., so you may need to purchase a connection card (such as PCI or PCIE) to be able to connect your LaCie 4big via the eSATA interface. Minimum System Requirements Operating System Interface Port Disk Space The latest versions eSATA**, FireWire Minimum of 600MB...
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... 5. FireWire 400 cable 4. Introduction page 6 SATA SATA Storage Utilities Version 1.0 LaCie User Manuals Utilities & Backup Software © 2008 LaCie, all rights reserved. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 3. LaCie Utilities CD-ROM 8. In the event that the drive should need to be ... USB 2.0 Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.2. LaCie 4big RAID system tower with four hot-swappable Enterprise-Class hard drives 2. External power supply 7. Quick Install Guide 9. 2-in its original packaging. eSATA cable 6. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton Quick ...
... 5. FireWire 400 cable 4. Introduction page 6 SATA SATA Storage Utilities Version 1.0 LaCie User Manuals Utilities & Backup Software © 2008 LaCie, all rights reserved. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 3. LaCie Utilities CD-ROM 8. In the event that the drive should need to be ... USB 2.0 Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.2. LaCie 4big RAID system tower with four hot-swappable Enterprise-Class hard drives 2. External power supply 7. Quick Install Guide 9. 2-in its original packaging. eSATA cable 6. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton Quick ...
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LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.3. See troubleshooting section 4.1. LED Status Indicators for more information. Introduction page 7 Fig. 01 Views of the Drive Front View The blue button on the CD-ROM for more information. See the LaCie Desktop Manager User Manual on the front of the LaCie 4big serves as a LED drive status indicator and the LaCie Shortcut Button.
LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.3. See troubleshooting section 4.1. LED Status Indicators for more information. Introduction page 7 Fig. 01 Views of the Drive Front View The blue button on the CD-ROM for more information. See the LaCie Desktop Manager User Manual on the front of the LaCie 4big serves as a LED drive status indicator and the LaCie Shortcut Button.
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.... FireWire 400 port 6. FireWire 800 ports 5. Drive status LED CAUTION: To avoid 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. eSATA 3Gb/s port 7. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page 8 Rear View 1.
.... FireWire 400 port 6. FireWire 800 ports 5. Drive status LED CAUTION: To avoid 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. eSATA 3Gb/s port 7. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page 8 Rear View 1.
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...implementation of this standard, and it provides the necessary bandwidth and data transfer rates to each other . Included FireWire Cables Your LaCie hard disk is a high-speed serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to shut down or restart...intensive applications, such as IEEE 1394, is shipped with the original USB specifications. ✦✦ Hot-swappable: no dropped frames - LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page 9 1.4. FireWire FireWire 400, also known as audio, video and ...
...implementation of this standard, and it provides the necessary bandwidth and data transfer rates to each other . Included FireWire Cables Your LaCie hard disk is a high-speed serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to shut down or restart...intensive applications, such as IEEE 1394, is shipped with the original USB specifications. ✦✦ Hot-swappable: no dropped frames - LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page 9 1.4. FireWire FireWire 400, also known as audio, video and ...
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...originally developed to serve as an internal interface, delivering improved performance to internal connections. Included eSATA Cable Your LaCie drive is shipped with an eSATA cable, to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to power down ...Cable Ends S-ATA SATA technology was developed to 3 Gb/s transfer rate. ✦✦ Plug orientation - eSATA Your LaCie 4big Quadra uses the latest in external applications. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page 10 1.4.3. Soon after, eSATA, or external SATA...
...originally developed to serve as an internal interface, delivering improved performance to internal connections. Included eSATA Cable Your LaCie drive is shipped with an eSATA cable, to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to power down ...Cable Ends S-ATA SATA technology was developed to 3 Gb/s transfer rate. ✦✦ Plug orientation - eSATA Your LaCie 4big Quadra uses the latest in external applications. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page 10 1.4.3. Soon after, eSATA, or external SATA...
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... 2 - If you want to power on and configure your LaCie 4big Enterprise Class. Configuring RAID (section 3) TECHNICAL NOTE: The LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise comes with no encryption configured. Follow the steps below to set up encryption, install the LaCie Desktop Manager and refer that application's user manual. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual...
... 2 - If you want to power on and configure your LaCie 4big Enterprise Class. Configuring RAID (section 3) TECHNICAL NOTE: The LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise comes with no encryption configured. Follow the steps below to set up encryption, install the LaCie Desktop Manager and refer that application's user manual. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual...
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Plug one connected remains active and the second will not work. Connect the other end of the interface cable (USB, FireWire or eSATA) into the corresponding port 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 your host computer. 2. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.1. eSATA USB 2.0 FireWire 400 FireWire 800 on auto off Setup page 12 Connect the Interface Cable 1.
Plug one connected remains active and the second will not work. Connect the other end of the interface cable (USB, FireWire or eSATA) into the corresponding port 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 your host computer. 2. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.1. eSATA USB 2.0 FireWire 400 FireWire 800 on auto off Setup page 12 Connect the Interface Cable 1.
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...this feature, you may need to the drive resulting from the use the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie drive. Using any damage to purchase an appropriate adapter or cord. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by moving the power switch on the back of the drive to the ...device and void your warranty. LaCie accepts no responsibility for any other cable (B) connects to its 100-240 Volt power...
...this feature, you may need to the drive resulting from the use the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie drive. Using any damage to purchase an appropriate adapter or cord. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by moving the power switch on the back of the drive to the ...device and void your warranty. LaCie accepts no responsibility for any other cable (B) connects to its 100-240 Volt power...
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...RAID mode. Requiring at least 2 drives, RAID 0 stripes data onto each disk are added together so that one physical disk in some LaCie devices), is selected) Speed 3.1.1. Video editors working with very large files may use RAID 0 when editing multiple streams of video for ... computer. RAID 0 RAID 0 (also called FAST mode in the array fails, the data of all disks becomes inaccessible because parts of each disk (Fig. 07). LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual RAID page 14 3. RAID Number 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 RAID Mode RAID 0 RAID 10 ...
...RAID mode. Requiring at least 2 drives, RAID 0 stripes data onto each disk are added together so that one physical disk in some LaCie devices), is selected) Speed 3.1.1. Video editors working with very large files may use RAID 0 when editing multiple streams of video for ... computer. RAID 0 RAID 0 (also called FAST mode in the array fails, the data of all disks becomes inaccessible because parts of each disk (Fig. 07). LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual RAID page 14 3. RAID Number 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 RAID Mode RAID 0 RAID 10 ...
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... that data is striped across two mirrored arrays. It is lost . In a RAID 10 array, one disk from each mirrored pair can survive a disk failure. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by combining the capacities of data safety. If the second disk in a mirrored pair fails, the entire array is a "mirror of...
... that data is striped across two mirrored arrays. It is lost . In a RAID 10 array, one disk from each mirrored pair can survive a disk failure. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by combining the capacities of data safety. If the second disk in a mirrored pair fails, the entire array is a "mirror of...