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...on Enterprise Class Service and terms and conditions, please visit www.lacie.com. Genie Backup Manager Pro software with computer recovery option for use with the LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class. Features • eSATA 3Gb/s, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0 • RAID 0, 10, 3, 3+Spare, 5, 5+...Selector FireWire 400 eSATA 3Gb/s On/Auto/Off FireWire 800 USB 2.0 Power designed by neil poulton LaCie 4big Quadra ENTERPRISE Class Spare Drive A spare drive and drawer for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 - LaCie Desktop Manager - Intego Backup Manager Pro software with 24K gold...
...on Enterprise Class Service and terms and conditions, please visit www.lacie.com. Genie Backup Manager Pro software with computer recovery option for use with the LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class. Features • eSATA 3Gb/s, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0 • RAID 0, 10, 3, 3+Spare, 5, 5+...Selector FireWire 400 eSATA 3Gb/s On/Auto/Off FireWire 800 USB 2.0 Power designed by neil poulton LaCie 4big Quadra ENTERPRISE Class Spare Drive A spare drive and drawer for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 - LaCie Desktop Manager - Intego Backup Manager Pro software with 24K gold...
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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... 800: up to 75-85MB/s FireWire 400: up to 35-40MB/s USB 2.0: up to 30-35MB/s Without Encryption: eSATA 3Gb/s : 190-200MB/s FireWire 800: 75-80MB/s FireWire 400: 35-40 MB/s USB 2.0: 30-35 MB/s With Encryption: eSATA 3Gb/s : 145-155MB/s FireWire...
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... 800: up to 75-85MB/s FireWire 400: up to 35-40MB/s USB 2.0: up to 30-35MB/s Without Encryption: eSATA 3Gb/s : 190-200MB/s FireWire 800: 75-80MB/s FireWire 400: 35-40 MB/s USB 2.0: 30-35 MB/s With Encryption: eSATA 3Gb/s : 145-155MB/s FireWire...
User Manual
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... Firmware ...28 5. Contacting Customer Support 29 5.1. Concatenation...15 3.1.4. Views of Contents 1. USB 2.0...9 1.4.2. RAID 0...14 3.1.2. Connect the Interface Cable...12 2.2. Minimum System Requirements...5 1.2. eSATA...10 2. Removing and Installing Drives...19 3.4. Troubleshooting...25 4.1. RAID 5 and RAID 5+Spare...17 3.2. Cables and Connectors...9 1.4.1. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents...
... Firmware ...28 5. Contacting Customer Support 29 5.1. Concatenation...15 3.1.4. Views of Contents 1. USB 2.0...9 1.4.2. RAID 0...14 3.1.2. Connect the Interface Cable...12 2.2. Minimum System Requirements...5 1.2. eSATA...10 2. Removing and Installing Drives...19 3.4. Troubleshooting...25 4.1. RAID 5 and RAID 5+Spare...17 3.2. Cables and Connectors...9 1.4.1. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents...
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.... **Most computers do not come from the factory with capacity greater than 2TB. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.1. Visit the LaCie website at www.lacie.com/accessories. Minimum System Requirements Operating System Interface Port Disk Space The latest versions ...of 600MB of Microsoft Win- 400, FireWire 800, recommended dows XP*, Windows and/or USB 2.0 Vista, or Windows 7 The latest versions eSATA**, FireWire Minimum of 600MB of connection cards. LaCie offers a wide selection of Apple OS 10.4.x, 400, FireWire 800, recommended 10.5.x, ...
.... **Most computers do not come from the factory with capacity greater than 2TB. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.1. Visit the LaCie website at www.lacie.com/accessories. Minimum System Requirements Operating System Interface Port Disk Space The latest versions ...of 600MB of Microsoft Win- 400, FireWire 800, recommended dows XP*, Windows and/or USB 2.0 Vista, or Windows 7 The latest versions eSATA**, FireWire Minimum of 600MB of connection cards. LaCie offers a wide selection of Apple OS 10.4.x, 400, FireWire 800, recommended 10.5.x, ...
User Manual
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Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 3. FireWire 800 cable 5. External power supply 7. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in -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...
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 3. FireWire 800 cable 5. External power supply 7. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in -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...
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...-Speed USB 2.0 port 4. 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. on auto off power switch 8. Also ensure that the Ventilation Fan is not obstructed. Drive tray handle 9. RAID selection switch 2. LaCie 4big Quadra...
...-Speed USB 2.0 port 4. 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. on auto off power switch 8. Also ensure that the Ventilation Fan is not obstructed. Drive tray handle 9. RAID selection switch 2. LaCie 4big Quadra...
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... Ends Fig. 04 - USB 2.0 USB is shipped with a FireWire 400 cable and a FireWire 800 cable. Included FireWire Cables Your LaCie hard disk is active. ✦✦ Isochronous data delivery: no need to a HiSpeed USB 2.0 port. Fig. 03 - LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design... by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page 9 1.4. Fig. 02 - FireWire 800 Cable Ends USB Cable Ends FireWire Benefits ✦✦ Hot-pluggable: devices...
... Ends Fig. 04 - USB 2.0 USB is shipped with a FireWire 400 cable and a FireWire 800 cable. Included FireWire Cables Your LaCie hard disk is active. ✦✦ Isochronous data delivery: no need to a HiSpeed USB 2.0 port. Fig. 03 - LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design... by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page 9 1.4. Fig. 02 - FireWire 800 Cable Ends USB Cable Ends FireWire Benefits ✦✦ Hot-pluggable: devices...
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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. Plug one connected remains active and the second will not work. 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
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. Plug one connected remains active and the second will not work. 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
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..., waiting 10 seconds, and then reconnecting them. Visit LaCie's Web site, www.lacie.com, for the 4big. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by the computer. Other Troubleshooting Topics Problem The 4big is no icon for compatibility with the 4big Quadra. If the drive is also turned on. ✦...LaCie Web page: www.lacie.com 4.3. Turn On the 4big), that the drive has been turned on by pressing the On/Off/Auto button the back of the FireWire, eSATA or USB cables and make sure that the drive has been formatted properly. For the procedure, please contact LaCie...
..., waiting 10 seconds, and then reconnecting them. Visit LaCie's Web site, www.lacie.com, for the 4big. LaCie 4big Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by the computer. Other Troubleshooting Topics Problem The 4big is no icon for compatibility with the 4big Quadra. If the drive is also turned on. ✦...LaCie Web page: www.lacie.com 4.3. Turn On the 4big), that the drive has been turned on by pressing the On/Off/Auto button the back of the FireWire, eSATA or USB cables and make sure that the drive has been formatted properly. For the procedure, please contact LaCie...
Quick Install Guide
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Box Content LaCie 4big Quadra with Enterprise-class drives eSATA (3Gb/s) cable FireWire 800 (9:9 pin) cable FireWire 400 (6:6 pin) cable Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable Power supply kit LaCie CD-ROM (with detailed user manuals and software, including LaCie Desktop Manager) Protect your investment - register for free technical support: www.lacie.com/register
Box Content LaCie 4big Quadra with Enterprise-class drives eSATA (3Gb/s) cable FireWire 800 (9:9 pin) cable FireWire 400 (6:6 pin) cable Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable Power supply kit LaCie CD-ROM (with detailed user manuals and software, including LaCie Desktop Manager) Protect your investment - register for free technical support: www.lacie.com/register
Quick Install Guide
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Drive status LED 3. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port 4. on/auto/off power switch 10. D rive tray lock 7. FireWire 800 ports Shortcut button with activity LED designed by neil poulton 7 1 2 3 8 4 9 5 10 6 11 Rear View 2. F ireWire 400 port 11. Drive tray handle 8. Power input jack 5. eSATA 3Gb/s port 9. RAID mode selection 6. Front View 1.
Drive status LED 3. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port 4. on/auto/off power switch 10. D rive tray lock 7. FireWire 800 ports Shortcut button with activity LED designed by neil poulton 7 1 2 3 8 4 9 5 10 6 11 Rear View 2. F ireWire 400 port 11. Drive tray handle 8. Power input jack 5. eSATA 3Gb/s port 9. RAID mode selection 6. Front View 1.
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NOTE: Do not connect more than one interface cable between your computer and your computer. eSATA designed by neil poulton USB 2.0 FireWire 400 Computer connections FireWire 800 4big Quadra Enterprise Class connections Setup 1. Plug the power supply into an AC outlet and connect the power cable to the 4big Quadra. 2. Decide which interface cable you will use (eSATA 3Gb/s , FireWire 400, FireWire 800, USB 2.0) and connect your 4big Quadra to your 4big Quadra.
NOTE: Do not connect more than one interface cable between your computer and your computer. eSATA designed by neil poulton USB 2.0 FireWire 400 Computer connections FireWire 800 4big Quadra Enterprise Class connections Setup 1. Plug the power supply into an AC outlet and connect the power cable to the 4big Quadra. 2. Decide which interface cable you will use (eSATA 3Gb/s , FireWire 400, FireWire 800, USB 2.0) and connect your 4big Quadra to your 4big Quadra.