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... performance for professionals who demand exceptional performance from a storage device. RAID Protection Thanks to the secure RAID modes, including RAID 5, RAID 3 and RAID 10, the 4big Quadra enables you to 12TB of protection; "Spare" modes allow maintenance without affecting your data • Quadruple interface for universal connectivity • Four hot-swappable, lockable disks for non-stop data access** • Ultra-quiet cooling system for today's workstations and small servers. Read Burst Transfer Rates* USB...
... performance for professionals who demand exceptional performance from a storage device. RAID Protection Thanks to the secure RAID modes, including RAID 5, RAID 3 and RAID 10, the 4big Quadra enables you to 12TB of protection; "Spare" modes allow maintenance without affecting your data • Quadruple interface for universal connectivity • Four hot-swappable, lockable disks for non-stop data access** • Ultra-quiet cooling system for today's workstations and small servers. Read Burst Transfer Rates* USB...
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.... RAID 0 mode benchmark*** LACIE SHORTCUT LACIE SHBOURTTCTUOTNBUTTON**** Launch Any Backup/Library Application In 1 Push Launch Any Backup/Library Application In 1 Push Photography / Pre-Press / Imaging Configured in secured RAID mode, the 4big Quadra can archive and protects hundreds of thousand of raw photos with Apple® Final Cut Pro®. Greater performance can easily find previous versions of your documents, emails, settings...
.... RAID 0 mode benchmark*** LACIE SHORTCUT LACIE SHBOURTTCTUOTNBUTTON**** Launch Any Backup/Library Application In 1 Push Launch Any Backup/Library Application In 1 Push Photography / Pre-Press / Imaging Configured in secured RAID mode, the 4big Quadra can archive and protects hundreds of thousand of raw photos with Apple® Final Cut Pro®. Greater performance can easily find previous versions of your documents, emails, settings...
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...;, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 • Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended Drive Activity LEDs 4 Swappable Drives RAID Mode Selector FireWire 400 eSATA 3Gb/s On/Auto/Off FireWire 800 USB 2.0 Power designed by neil poulton LaCie 4big Quadra Spare Drive A spare drive and drawer for details. LaCie covers all freight costs. Item # 301364 Capacity 1TB 301467 2TB 301997 3TB Premium 3 Year Warranty The LaCie 4big Quadra comes with computer recovery for Windows XP...
...;, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 • Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended Drive Activity LEDs 4 Swappable Drives RAID Mode Selector FireWire 400 eSATA 3Gb/s On/Auto/Off FireWire 800 USB 2.0 Power designed by neil poulton LaCie 4big Quadra Spare Drive A spare drive and drawer for details. LaCie covers all freight costs. Item # 301364 Capacity 1TB 301467 2TB 301997 3TB Premium 3 Year Warranty The LaCie 4big Quadra comes with computer recovery for Windows XP...
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... NEIL POULTON Item Number Capacity▼▼ Interfaces Interface Transfer Rates (maximum theoretical bus speed) Burst Transfer Rates* (Read RAID 0 maximum drive speed) Burst Transfer Rates (RAID 5 maximum burst transfer speed) Rotational Speed / Cache* Seek Time (Read) RAID Modes LaCie Shortcut Button Backup Software Triple Power Management Power Consumption Power Supply Cooling System Acoustic† Dimensions (WxDxH) Weight Warranty 301357 301359 301434 301435 301562 2TB 4TB 6TB 8TB 12TB eSATA 3Gb/s, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0 eSATA 3Gb...
... NEIL POULTON Item Number Capacity▼▼ Interfaces Interface Transfer Rates (maximum theoretical bus speed) Burst Transfer Rates* (Read RAID 0 maximum drive speed) Burst Transfer Rates (RAID 5 maximum burst transfer speed) Rotational Speed / Cache* Seek Time (Read) RAID Modes LaCie Shortcut Button Backup Software Triple Power Management Power Consumption Power Supply Cooling System Acoustic† Dimensions (WxDxH) Weight Warranty 301357 301359 301434 301435 301562 2TB 4TB 6TB 8TB 12TB eSATA 3Gb/s, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0 eSATA 3Gb...
User Manual
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...File System Formats...21 3.4.2. LaCie Technical Support Contacts 36 6.Warranty Information 37 LaCie 4big Quadra • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...8 1.4. Cables and Connectors...10 2.Setting Up Your LaCie 4big 12 2.1. RAID 0...15 3.1.2. Concatenation...16 3.1.4. Changing the RAID Mode...19 3.3. Formatting for Mac Users 25 3.5. LED Status Indicators...32 4.2. Installing New Firmware ...34 5.Contacting Customer Support 35 5.1. Turn the 4big On...14 3.RAID...15 3.1. Windows Users...26 3.5.2. Connect the Interface Cable...
...File System Formats...21 3.4.2. LaCie Technical Support Contacts 36 6.Warranty Information 37 LaCie 4big Quadra • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...8 1.4. Cables and Connectors...10 2.Setting Up Your LaCie 4big 12 2.1. RAID 0...15 3.1.2. Concatenation...16 3.1.4. Changing the RAID Mode...19 3.3. Formatting for Mac Users 25 3.5. LED Status Indicators...32 4.2. Installing New Firmware ...34 5.Contacting Customer Support 35 5.1. Turn the 4big On...14 3.RAID...15 3.1. Windows Users...26 3.5.2. Connect the Interface Cable...
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... Statement LaCie 4big Quadra Tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use This device complies with the limits for CE Certification We, LaCie, solemnly declare that only the supplied power cord be disposed of your waste equipment by Neil Poulton User Manual Copyrights Copyright © 2008 LaCie. These limits are the property of the information contained herein. Modifications to the instruction manual...
... Statement LaCie 4big Quadra Tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use This device complies with the limits for CE Certification We, LaCie, solemnly declare that only the supplied power cord be disposed of your waste equipment by Neil Poulton User Manual Copyrights Copyright © 2008 LaCie. These limits are the property of the information contained herein. Modifications to the instruction manual...
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... this User Manual carefully and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device. ✦✦ Do not open a disk drive or attempt to disassemble or modify it near water, or in damp or wet conditions. If the devices are electrically grounded. The disk drives shipped with a new drive provided by a qualified LaCie Technical Support representative. ✦✦ Never expose your LaCie 4big. If you detect a problem, consult the Troubleshooting...
... this User Manual carefully and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device. ✦✦ Do not open a disk drive or attempt to disassemble or modify it near water, or in damp or wet conditions. If the devices are electrically grounded. The disk drives shipped with a new drive provided by a qualified LaCie Technical Support representative. ✦✦ Never expose your LaCie 4big. If you detect a problem, consult the Troubleshooting...
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... Links Click a topic: ✦✦ Setup ✦✦ Changing the RAID mode ✦✦ Troubleshooting With the ability to provide single error detection and redundant information to recover the original if a disk fails, a RAID system is the ultimate approach to safe-guard valuable data while also stream-lining performance. The LaCie 4big is an ideal means to a flexible RAID solution, with databases, video, and...
... Links Click a topic: ✦✦ Setup ✦✦ Changing the RAID mode ✦✦ Troubleshooting With the ability to provide single error detection and redundant information to recover the original if a disk fails, a RAID system is the ultimate approach to safe-guard valuable data while also stream-lining performance. The LaCie 4big is an ideal means to a flexible RAID solution, with databases, video, and...
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... serviced, it must be returned in -1 RAID mode change and drive removal tool IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. Box Content Your LaCie 4big package contains the system tower and an accessories box containing the items listed below. 1. FireWire 800 cable 5. Introduction page 7 1 2 3 4 SATA SATA 5 6 7 Storage Utilities Version 1.0 LaCie User Manuals Utilities & Backup Software © 2008 LaCie, all rights reserved. FireWire 400 cable 4. LaCie Utilities CD-ROM 8. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 3. Quick Install Guide 9. 2-in its original packaging. External power supply...
... serviced, it must be returned in -1 RAID mode change and drive removal tool IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. Box Content Your LaCie 4big package contains the system tower and an accessories box containing the items listed below. 1. FireWire 800 cable 5. Introduction page 7 1 2 3 4 SATA SATA 5 6 7 Storage Utilities Version 1.0 LaCie User Manuals Utilities & Backup Software © 2008 LaCie, all rights reserved. FireWire 400 cable 4. LaCie Utilities CD-ROM 8. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 3. Quick Install Guide 9. 2-in its original packaging. External power supply...
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LED Status Indicators for more information. LaCie 4big Quadra • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.3. See troubleshooting section 4.1. Introduction page 8 Fig. 1.3 See the LaCie Shortcut Button User Manual on the front of the LaCie 4big serves as a LED drive status indicator and the LaCie Shortcut Button. Views of the Drive Front View The blue button on the Shortcut Button CD-ROM for more information.
LED Status Indicators for more information. LaCie 4big Quadra • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.3. See troubleshooting section 4.1. Introduction page 8 Fig. 1.3 See the LaCie Shortcut Button User Manual on the front of the LaCie 4big serves as a LED drive status indicator and the LaCie Shortcut Button. Views of the Drive Front View The blue button on the Shortcut Button CD-ROM for more information.
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... a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable, to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to support high speed devices such as audio, video and graphics. Introduction page 10 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Benefits ✦✦ Backwards compatibility: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 works with the original USB specifications. ✦✦ Hot-swappable: no dropped frames - FireWire 400 Cable Ends FireWire 800 Cable Ends Included FireWire Cables Your LaCie hard disk is ideal for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to USB 1.1 transfer rates. USB Cable Ends...
... a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable, to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to support high speed devices such as audio, video and graphics. Introduction page 10 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Benefits ✦✦ Backwards compatibility: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 works with the original USB specifications. ✦✦ Hot-swappable: no dropped frames - FireWire 400 Cable Ends FireWire 800 Cable Ends Included FireWire Cables Your LaCie hard disk is ideal for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to USB 1.1 transfer rates. USB Cable Ends...
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..., or external SATA was developed to 3 Gbits/s transfer rate. ✦✦ Plug orientation - Included eSATA Cable Your LaCie drive is shipped with an eSATA cable, to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to prevent the use of shielded cables outside of the connector helps guide and align the connector during insertion. ✦✦ Hot-plug support - eSATA connectors do not have the "L" shaped design of other SATA connectors. LaCie 4big Quadra •...
..., or external SATA was developed to 3 Gbits/s transfer rate. ✦✦ Plug orientation - Included eSATA Cable Your LaCie drive is shipped with an eSATA cable, to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to prevent the use of shielded cables outside of the connector helps guide and align the connector during insertion. ✦✦ Hot-plug support - eSATA connectors do not have the "L" shaped design of other SATA connectors. LaCie 4big Quadra •...
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Connect the Interface Cable Step 2: 2.2. Turn the 4big On Step 3: 3.4. Setup page 12 Setting Up Your LaCie 4big This section covers the installation and configuration of your LaCie 4big: Step 1: 2.1. Formatting - For more information about file system formats, see section 3.4.1. File System Formats. Follow the steps below to suit your storage needs. LaCie 4big Quadra • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2. Format the drives to power on and configure your LaCie 4big.
Connect the Interface Cable Step 2: 2.2. Turn the 4big On Step 3: 3.4. Setup page 12 Setting Up Your LaCie 4big This section covers the installation and configuration of your LaCie 4big: Step 1: 2.1. Formatting - For more information about file system formats, see section 3.4.1. File System Formats. Follow the steps below to suit your storage needs. LaCie 4big Quadra • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2. Format the drives to power on and configure your LaCie 4big.
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... actively working with files (editing video, for optimal playback performance. A RAID 0 array is ideal for your application. LaCie 4big Quadra • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 3. RAID Number 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 RAID Mode RAID 0 RAID 10 Concatenation RAID 3 RAID 3+Spare RAID 5 RAID 5+Spare Capacity Protection 100% 50% 100% 75% 50% 75% 50% N/A (no RAID changes will help you decide which RAID mode is right for users who need maximum speed and capacity. The available capacities of the data have been written to all disks...
... actively working with files (editing video, for optimal playback performance. A RAID 0 array is ideal for your application. LaCie 4big Quadra • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 3. RAID Number 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 RAID Mode RAID 0 RAID 10 Concatenation RAID 3 RAID 3+Spare RAID 5 RAID 5+Spare Capacity Protection 100% 50% 100% 75% 50% 75% 50% N/A (no RAID changes will help you decide which RAID mode is right for users who need maximum speed and capacity. The available capacities of the data have been written to all disks...
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... data security, LaCie highly recommends a RAID 10, 3, 3+SPARE, 5, or 5+SPARE configuration. To enter RAID modification mode, turn ON the 4big (do not select button for more information. dThseimfruolntatnLeEoDounwsliyll press blink the front blue and LED red. auto 3. Formatting. IMPORTANT INFO: You must partition the disk drives after changing the storage policy configuration. See section 3.5. See section 3.1. RAID page 19 Fig. 3.2 To change the RAID mode of the LaCie 4big, familiarize yourself with the 4big's RAID modes. Partition the disks. If a drive...
... data security, LaCie highly recommends a RAID 10, 3, 3+SPARE, 5, or 5+SPARE configuration. To enter RAID modification mode, turn ON the 4big (do not select button for more information. dThseimfruolntatnLeEoDounwsliyll press blink the front blue and LED red. auto 3. Formatting. IMPORTANT INFO: You must partition the disk drives after changing the storage policy configuration. See section 3.5. See section 3.1. RAID page 19 Fig. 3.2 To change the RAID mode of the LaCie 4big, familiarize yourself with the 4big's RAID modes. Partition the disks. If a drive...
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Please read only mode with both Windows and Mac OS X 10.3 or sharing the drive between Windows 2000 and Windows XP or Windows Vista. File System Formats Windows Users The 4big Quadra comes pre-formatted in HFS+ (optimized for Windows and Mac operating systems to determine if you need to reformat the 4big's disks. Originally, FAT was only 16 bits, but in NTFS can range from less than 2TB from these operating systems...
Please read only mode with both Windows and Mac OS X 10.3 or sharing the drive between Windows 2000 and Windows XP or Windows Vista. File System Formats Windows Users The 4big Quadra comes pre-formatted in HFS+ (optimized for Windows and Mac operating systems to determine if you need to reformat the 4big's disks. Originally, FAT was only 16 bits, but in NTFS can range from less than 2TB from these operating systems...
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..., right-click and select New Partition... 8. On the first page of two steps: (1) installing a signature on next page... continued on the drive, and (2) formatting the drive. TECHNICAL NOTE: Windows XP 32-bit and Windows 2000: These operating systems will not recognize volumes greater than 2TB in size. and 64-bit versions): These operating systems will erase everything from the 4big. From the "Computer Management" window, select Disk Management (located below...
..., right-click and select New Partition... 8. On the first page of two steps: (1) installing a signature on next page... continued on the drive, and (2) formatting the drive. TECHNICAL NOTE: Windows XP 32-bit and Windows 2000: These operating systems will not recognize volumes greater than 2TB in size. and 64-bit versions): These operating systems will erase everything from the 4big. From the "Computer Management" window, select Disk Management (located below...
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RAID page 29 Fig. 3.5.1-I ). Review the settings and click Finish to create the logical partition (Fig. 3.5.1-I LaCie 4big Quadra • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 9.
RAID page 29 Fig. 3.5.1-I ). Review the settings and click Finish to create the logical partition (Fig. 3.5.1-I LaCie 4big Quadra • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 9.
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....lacie.com Troubleshooting page 31 LaCie 4big Quadra • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 4. If you quickly install and utilize the many functions of the product that you purchased, please check our Web site for details). You can also visit the drivers pages, where the most recent software updates will help you have gone through all of your specific question. Contacting Customer Support...
....lacie.com Troubleshooting page 31 LaCie 4big Quadra • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 4. If you quickly install and utilize the many functions of the product that you purchased, please check our Web site for details). You can also visit the drivers pages, where the most recent software updates will help you have gone through all of your specific question. Contacting Customer Support...
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... for compatibility with the 4big Quadra. If other devices and see section 3.4. Installing New Firmware LaCie may periodically offer firmware updates for the latest firmware update. Try disconnecting the cables, waiting 10 seconds, and then reconnecting them. Formatting. Visit LaCie's Web site, www.lacie.com, for the 4big. Please see if the 4big's performance improves. The 4big is properly connected (see section 2.2. For the procedure, please contact LaCie technical support. Other Troubleshooting Topics Problem The 4big...
... for compatibility with the 4big Quadra. If other devices and see section 3.4. Installing New Firmware LaCie may periodically offer firmware updates for the latest firmware update. Try disconnecting the cables, waiting 10 seconds, and then reconnecting them. Formatting. Visit LaCie's Web site, www.lacie.com, for the 4big. Please see if the 4big's performance improves. The 4big is properly connected (see section 2.2. For the procedure, please contact LaCie technical support. Other Troubleshooting Topics Problem The 4big...