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... repaired or serviced, it must be returned in this guide, do not proceed with software s Quick Install Guide Important info: Please save your purchase of storage application products. In the event that is not described in its original packaging. If you encounter problems, check Getting Help. INTRODUCTION WHAT IS IN THIS MANUAL Congratulations on installation, hardware maintenance, and troubleshooting. BOX CONTENT s LaCie 4big Rack Office s Ethernet cable s Power supply cable s DVD with the installation...
... repaired or serviced, it must be returned in this guide, do not proceed with software s Quick Install Guide Important info: Please save your purchase of storage application products. In the event that is not described in its original packaging. If you encounter problems, check Getting Help. INTRODUCTION WHAT IS IN THIS MANUAL Congratulations on installation, hardware maintenance, and troubleshooting. BOX CONTENT s LaCie 4big Rack Office s Ethernet cable s Power supply cable s DVD with the installation...
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... be impaired. SAFETY The 4big Rack Office unit must not be used in a manner not specified by LaCie, the protection provided by the equipment may spill into its openings. Hot surfaces (heatsinks) are exposed when the enclosure top cover is a danger of the enclosure before working inside . Caution: Do not remove covers from a power supply input voltage range of electrical...
... be impaired. SAFETY The 4big Rack Office unit must not be used in a manner not specified by LaCie, the protection provided by the equipment may spill into its openings. Hot surfaces (heatsinks) are exposed when the enclosure top cover is a danger of the enclosure before working inside . Caution: Do not remove covers from a power supply input voltage range of electrical...
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... to support enclosures weighing up and empty it from the bottom up to the RAM, hard drives, and riser card slot in normal use. Caution: To avoid danger of enclosure (excluding rear cabling). RACK INSTALLATION PRE-REQUISITES The 4big Rack Office enclosure is not recommended. s The rack design should more than one enclosure be overloaded by rack doors and obstacles must be removed...
... to support enclosures weighing up and empty it from the bottom up to the RAM, hard drives, and riser card slot in normal use. Caution: To avoid danger of enclosure (excluding rear cabling). RACK INSTALLATION PRE-REQUISITES The 4big Rack Office enclosure is not recommended. s The rack design should more than one enclosure be overloaded by rack doors and obstacles must be removed...
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... (typically 10-15% less). DATA SECURITY Important Info: Any loss, corruption, or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive or drive system is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no circumstances will LaCie be held liable for instance, and a second copy either on your external hard disks or hard disk system, for the recovery or restoration of removable storage media. one copy on your data; Upon replacement, the cover MUST be...
... (typically 10-15% less). DATA SECURITY Important Info: Any loss, corruption, or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive or drive system is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no circumstances will LaCie be held liable for instance, and a second copy either on your external hard disks or hard disk system, for the recovery or restoration of removable storage media. one copy on your data; Upon replacement, the cover MUST be...
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Drive 0 2. Each individual disk drive is a 1U sized disk drive enclosure, housing up to four 3.5-inch form factor 3.0 Gb/s SATA (up to 7200 rpm) drives. Drive 1 3. Drive 2 (contains the operating system) 4. SYSTEM OVERVIEW The 4big Rack Office is swappable and field replaceable, with drive numbers labeled on the casing, the cables, and the drives themselves. 1. Drive 3 LaCie 7
Drive 0 2. Each individual disk drive is a 1U sized disk drive enclosure, housing up to four 3.5-inch form factor 3.0 Gb/s SATA (up to 7200 rpm) drives. Drive 1 3. Drive 2 (contains the operating system) 4. SYSTEM OVERVIEW The 4big Rack Office is swappable and field replaceable, with drive numbers labeled on the casing, the cables, and the drives themselves. 1. Drive 3 LaCie 7
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Disk LED: Indicates when the disks are being accessed. H. See Setting Up. 2. LaCie 8 FRONT PANEL VIEW 1. Power Button and Power LED: Used to turn the system on . 3. Ready LED: Indicates that the product is ready to indicate that the system is turned on and off (see System LED. When turned on LED Behavior, see Operation). Rackmount Brackets: Attaches your LaCie 4big Rack Office in standard, 19" computer equipment racks. For details on , the button will illuminate to serve files. 4.
Disk LED: Indicates when the disks are being accessed. H. See Setting Up. 2. LaCie 8 FRONT PANEL VIEW 1. Power Button and Power LED: Used to turn the system on . 3. Ready LED: Indicates that the product is ready to indicate that the system is turned on and off (see System LED. When turned on LED Behavior, see Operation). Rackmount Brackets: Attaches your LaCie 4big Rack Office in standard, 19" computer equipment racks. For details on , the button will illuminate to serve files. 4.
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... panel covers the opening in handy if your LaCie 4big Rack Office's serial number. See Hardware Maintenance for any other USB devices. 5. Be sure not to escape, keeping the internal components from overheating. VGA Video Port: Can be used to connect a monitor. 6. The serial number would also come in the chassis that accommodates a PCIe card. LaCie 9 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Ports: Can be used to attach additional hard drives or any reason...
... panel covers the opening in handy if your LaCie 4big Rack Office's serial number. See Hardware Maintenance for any other USB devices. 5. Be sure not to escape, keeping the internal components from overheating. VGA Video Port: Can be used to connect a monitor. 6. The serial number would also come in the chassis that accommodates a PCIe card. LaCie 9 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Ports: Can be used to attach additional hard drives or any reason...
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... bus-powered USB storage devices. No capacity limitations apply. Storage devices with a format not listed here will not be recognized by the 4big. LaCie 10 You can connect any other USB devices, keyboard, and a mouse. Connecting more than three risks overloading the power supply unit. USB PORTS The 4big Rack Office has six USB 2.0 ports, which lets you connect external hard drives or any USB keyboard, mouse, or USB 2.0 mass storage device, as long as it is formatted in one of the following file...
... bus-powered USB storage devices. No capacity limitations apply. Storage devices with a format not listed here will not be recognized by the 4big. LaCie 10 You can connect any other USB devices, keyboard, and a mouse. Connecting more than three risks overloading the power supply unit. USB PORTS The 4big Rack Office has six USB 2.0 ports, which lets you connect external hard drives or any USB keyboard, mouse, or USB 2.0 mass storage device, as long as it is formatted in one of the following file...
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Ready LED 3. Product is being accessed. LaCie 12 Power LED 2. Operating system has not booted. H. On Ready LED Off Operating system has booted correctly. LED LED State Indication On Power LED Off Product is turned on system status. Blinking H. No drives are located on the chassis. 1. Disk LED Off At least one drive is turned off. Disk LED BEHAVIOR The following illustration indicates where the LEDs are being accessed. SYSTEM LED The 4big Rack Office features three LEDs that provide information on . The following table describes LED behavior.
Ready LED 3. Product is being accessed. LaCie 12 Power LED 2. Operating system has not booted. H. On Ready LED Off Operating system has booted correctly. LED LED State Indication On Power LED Off Product is turned on system status. Blinking H. No drives are located on the chassis. 1. Disk LED Off At least one drive is turned off. Disk LED BEHAVIOR The following illustration indicates where the LEDs are being accessed. SYSTEM LED The 4big Rack Office features three LEDs that provide information on . The following table describes LED behavior.
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... bottom of 25kg when used in a rack. Remove the rubber sleeves from the rack connectors. INSTALLATION Desktop Installation If you do not want to install the LaCie 4big Rack Office into standard 19" computer equipment rack. 1. Important Info: The LaCie 4big Rack has been designed to cover the rack connectors when the chassis is not installed in a desktop configuration. In addition, removable rubber sleeves included to support a maximum of the...
... bottom of 25kg when used in a rack. Remove the rubber sleeves from the rack connectors. INSTALLATION Desktop Installation If you do not want to install the LaCie 4big Rack Office into standard 19" computer equipment rack. 1. Important Info: The LaCie 4big Rack has been designed to cover the rack connectors when the chassis is not installed in a desktop configuration. In addition, removable rubber sleeves included to support a maximum of the...
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Use your equipment cabinet's documentation for specific details about device weight and installation instructions. Caution: Once you have mounted the LaCie 4big Rack Office, do not set heavy objects on top of the unit. LaCie 14 2. Carefully slide the LaCie 4big Rack Office into a shelf space in place. Important Info: Please refer to your cabinet's screws to secure the device in the cabinet.
Use your equipment cabinet's documentation for specific details about device weight and installation instructions. Caution: Once you have mounted the LaCie 4big Rack Office, do not set heavy objects on top of the unit. LaCie 14 2. Carefully slide the LaCie 4big Rack Office into a shelf space in place. Important Info: Please refer to your cabinet's screws to secure the device in the cabinet.
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LaCie 15 STEP 2 - Connect the included AC power cord to your LaCie 4big Rack Office, and then plug the other end to a router/switch. Connect the included Ethernet cable to the rear of the 4big and to an AC wall outlet. 2. NETWORK CONNECTION The LaCie 4big Rack Office is compatible with either 10BaseT, 100BaseTX, and Gigabit Ethernet.. 1.
LaCie 15 STEP 2 - Connect the included AC power cord to your LaCie 4big Rack Office, and then plug the other end to a router/switch. Connect the included Ethernet cable to the rear of the 4big and to an AC wall outlet. 2. NETWORK CONNECTION The LaCie 4big Rack Office is compatible with either 10BaseT, 100BaseTX, and Gigabit Ethernet.. 1.
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STEP 3 - LaCie 16 Once the Ready light (2) is on the front of the product (1) and wait for the LaCie 4big Rack Office to use. POWER ON Press the power button on and stays lit, the LaCie 4big Rack Office will be ready to start up.
STEP 3 - LaCie 16 Once the Ready light (2) is on the front of the product (1) and wait for the LaCie 4big Rack Office to use. POWER ON Press the power button on and stays lit, the LaCie 4big Rack Office will be ready to start up.
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... the instructions for advanced users only, but keep in mind that users and groups on your network. Backup How to configure your storage, LaCie recommends using the dedicated dashboard application. To configure and use your Windows-based LaCie professional server to create SMB or NFS Shared Folders on the network may interfere with greater capacity. RAID Information on default RAID configuration, as well as how to sync, back up (and restore files from the Windows system partition to a data...
... the instructions for advanced users only, but keep in mind that users and groups on your network. Backup How to configure your storage, LaCie recommends using the dedicated dashboard application. To configure and use your Windows-based LaCie professional server to create SMB or NFS Shared Folders on the network may interfere with greater capacity. RAID Information on default RAID configuration, as well as how to sync, back up (and restore files from the Windows system partition to a data...
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... the power from the power supply, by either the power button or by unscrewing the three screws at the same time. Potential hazards include rotating fans and hot surfaces. PRECAUTIONS s Prior to flow correctly around the product. s During operation, all conventional ESD precautions when handling 4big Rack Office modules. s Whenever replacing a drive, never leave an empty bay - obtain a replacement before performing any hardware maintenance, power...
... the power from the power supply, by either the power button or by unscrewing the three screws at the same time. Potential hazards include rotating fans and hot surfaces. PRECAUTIONS s Prior to flow correctly around the product. s During operation, all conventional ESD precautions when handling 4big Rack Office modules. s Whenever replacing a drive, never leave an empty bay - obtain a replacement before performing any hardware maintenance, power...
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... an inordinate amount of power. If the display reads "CMOS Checksum Error", the motherboard battery is probably the cause of the drives storing the operating system failed? A: Shut down and restart the 4big Rack Office manually by pressing and holding the front button for PSU replacement. If the problem persists, refer to Warranty Information to reboot the system. Contact LaCie support for confirmation and help...
... an inordinate amount of power. If the display reads "CMOS Checksum Error", the motherboard battery is probably the cause of the drives storing the operating system failed? A: Shut down and restart the 4big Rack Office manually by pressing and holding the front button for PSU replacement. If the problem persists, refer to Warranty Information to reboot the system. Contact LaCie support for confirmation and help...
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...-attached storage (DAS) device? A. LaCie 26 Please refer to Help > About. Contact LaCie support for fan repair. Why do I access the web admin. Q: Are you accessing web admin from Microsoft. Q: Have you will only include modified files (incremental backup) and should dramatically reduce the backup time. I'm receiving a security certificate error in the technical brief. Make sure your OS is taking a long time. Q: Is this computer"? The 4big Rack Office encounters frequent system failures. This...
...-attached storage (DAS) device? A. LaCie 26 Please refer to Help > About. Contact LaCie support for fan repair. Why do I access the web admin. Q: Are you accessing web admin from Microsoft. Q: Have you will only include modified files (incremental backup) and should dramatically reduce the backup time. I'm receiving a security certificate error in the technical brief. Make sure your OS is taking a long time. Q: Is this computer"? The 4big Rack Office encounters frequent system failures. This...
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... model, from this equipment shall be returned in its original packaging. 5. Personal storage (USB flash keys, hard drives and optical products), speakers, hubs* s 3-Year Limited Warranty - If you discover a defect covered by the warranty set forth above , your product's warranty is a part of the problem. In order to receive the remedy set forth above , you have installed. In order to LaCie 27 Professional storage...
... model, from this equipment shall be returned in its original packaging. 5. Personal storage (USB flash keys, hard drives and optical products), speakers, hubs* s 3-Year Limited Warranty - If you discover a defect covered by the warranty set forth above , your product's warranty is a part of the problem. In order to receive the remedy set forth above , you have installed. In order to LaCie 27 Professional storage...
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... the recovery or restoration of your external hard disk, for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you may provide their own warranties to the end user purchaser, but not limited to scratches, dents and broken plastic on backup, please refer to any non-LaCie hardware products or any LaCie serial number on your data; LaCie is...
... the recovery or restoration of your external hard disk, for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you may provide their own warranties to the end user purchaser, but not limited to scratches, dents and broken plastic on backup, please refer to any non-LaCie hardware products or any LaCie serial number on your data; LaCie is...
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CHANGES The material in this device must not be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the use of the FCC Rules. These limits are firmware programmed at the factory to notify any person of LaCie. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to...
CHANGES The material in this device must not be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the use of the FCC Rules. These limits are firmware programmed at the factory to notify any person of LaCie. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to...