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LACIE 5BIG THUNDERBOLT™ SERIES USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document for the most recent content as well as for features such as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 1
LACIE 5BIG THUNDERBOLT™ SERIES USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document for the most recent content as well as for features such as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 1
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... guide you can configure the LaCie 5big into a range of RAID modes suitable for the LaCie 5big Thunderbolt Series. BOX CONTENT Your box contains the following: s LaCie 5big Thunderbolt Series s External power supply (12V/12.5A) s Thunderbolt cable s 2-in order for high-bandwidth applications such as HD video editing and workstation backup. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 2 Thanks to its features...
... guide you can configure the LaCie 5big into a range of RAID modes suitable for the LaCie 5big Thunderbolt Series. BOX CONTENT Your box contains the following: s LaCie 5big Thunderbolt Series s External power supply (12V/12.5A) s Thunderbolt cable s 2-in order for high-bandwidth applications such as HD video editing and workstation backup. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 2 Thanks to its features...
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Note that Passive Mode means that the product is on the 5big's disks. This lets you , for example, to daisy chain compatible Thunderbolt devices to a host computer via the LaCie 5big, without causing the 5big's disks to a host, and disks are spinning Press and hold for front button functions. Product State Front Button Action Result Product... and release Disks spin up . Activity LED and button Front Button Functions The front LED is turned on, connected to spin up (leave passive mode) LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 3
Note that Passive Mode means that the product is on the 5big's disks. This lets you , for example, to daisy chain compatible Thunderbolt devices to a host computer via the LaCie 5big, without causing the 5big's disks to a host, and disks are spinning Press and hold for front button functions. Product State Front Button Action Result Product... and release Disks spin up . Activity LED and button Front Button Functions The front LED is turned on, connected to spin up (leave passive mode) LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 3
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Cable management clasp port 4. On/off 8. Thunderbolt ports 5. Power supply 6. Drive status LEDs 2. REAR VIEW 1. Kensington™ lock port 7. Swappable disk trays 3. Disk tray lock LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 4
Cable management clasp port 4. On/off 8. Thunderbolt ports 5. Power supply 6. Drive status LEDs 2. REAR VIEW 1. Kensington™ lock port 7. Swappable disk trays 3. Disk tray lock LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 4
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... transferred in less than 30 seconds. However, it's not possible to use a Thunderbolt cable. For more information, see www.lacie.com Connector Face (to computer) Cable End (to computer) Cable End (to product) Connector Face (to product) LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 5 This exciting new high-speed cable technology connects your computers and electronic...
... transferred in less than 30 seconds. However, it's not possible to use a Thunderbolt cable. For more information, see www.lacie.com Connector Face (to computer) Cable End (to computer) Cable End (to product) Connector Face (to product) LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 5 This exciting new high-speed cable technology connects your computers and electronic...
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To use the cable lock: 1. Make sure that prevents cords from accidentally disconnecting. String the interface cable through the open cable lock gate. 4. Important Info: It's impossible to the product. 3. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 6 CABLE MANAGEMENT This product includes a cable lock, a small plastic clasp that the interface cable is connected to disconnect the cable lock without destroying it. Close and snap in place the cable lock gate. Insert the clasp's locking head into the lock slot. 2.
To use the cable lock: 1. Make sure that prevents cords from accidentally disconnecting. String the interface cable through the open cable lock gate. 4. Important Info: It's impossible to the product. 3. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 6 CABLE MANAGEMENT This product includes a cable lock, a small plastic clasp that the interface cable is connected to disconnect the cable lock without destroying it. Close and snap in place the cable lock gate. Insert the clasp's locking head into the lock slot. 2.
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It also features a temperature alert buzzer. LED & BUZZER Your LaCie product features a multi-functional LED/button on the front, as well as five drive status LEDs on Solid red Fan disconnected or non-functional LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 7 FRONT LED State Indication Off Product is turned off or power supply is disconnected Solid blue Turned on the rear.
It also features a temperature alert buzzer. LED & BUZZER Your LaCie product features a multi-functional LED/button on the front, as well as five drive status LEDs on Solid red Fan disconnected or non-functional LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 7 FRONT LED State Indication Off Product is turned off or power supply is disconnected Solid blue Turned on the rear.
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Contact LaCie technical support. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 8 DISK LEDS State Indication Off No disk or non-functional disk Solid blue Disk OK but the LED will stay red. Simultaneously, the front LED will sound to protect the hard disks from excessive heat, please discontinue use Flickering blue Disk activity BUZZER A buzzer will turn off the buzzer by pressing the front button, but not in use of the product. You can turn red. In order to indicate a temperature alert.
Contact LaCie technical support. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 8 DISK LEDS State Indication Off No disk or non-functional disk Solid blue Disk OK but the LED will stay red. Simultaneously, the front LED will sound to protect the hard disks from excessive heat, please discontinue use Flickering blue Disk activity BUZZER A buzzer will turn off the buzzer by pressing the front button, but not in use of the product. You can turn red. In order to indicate a temperature alert.
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STEP 3 - INSTALL DISKS If your LaCie 5big shipped without disks, first install your computer. GET CONNECTED Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to Install Disks for details. STEP 2 - LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 9 Refer to ensure that your LaCie 5big's volumes mount correctly on your own hard disks before continuing with these steps. STEP 1 - CONNECT THE THUNDERBOLT CABLE Connect the Thunderbolt cable from the LaCie 5big to the LaCie 5big. CONNECT THE POWER CABLE Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the computer.
STEP 3 - INSTALL DISKS If your LaCie 5big shipped without disks, first install your computer. GET CONNECTED Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to Install Disks for details. STEP 2 - LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 9 Refer to ensure that your LaCie 5big's volumes mount correctly on your own hard disks before continuing with these steps. STEP 1 - CONNECT THE THUNDERBOLT CABLE Connect the Thunderbolt cable from the LaCie 5big to the LaCie 5big. CONNECT THE POWER CABLE Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the computer.
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TURN ON THE PRODUCT Turn on changing or setting up a RAID array, refer to About RAID. For details on the product using the power switch. If your LaCie 5big shipped with disks, a single RAID 0 volume will mount on the desktop. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 10 If it shipped without disks, since no RAID array has exists, a volume for each installed disk will mount on the Desktop. If nothing mounts, check Getting Help. STEP 4 -
TURN ON THE PRODUCT Turn on changing or setting up a RAID array, refer to About RAID. For details on the product using the power switch. If your LaCie 5big shipped with disks, a single RAID 0 volume will mount on the desktop. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 10 If it shipped without disks, since no RAID array has exists, a volume for each installed disk will mount on the Desktop. If nothing mounts, check Getting Help. STEP 4 -
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... when using unsupported disks. s LaCie recommends selecting disks that are installing non-LaCie disks, please check the list of supported Hard Drives. INSTALL DISKS 1. Repeat the process if you are equal in the enclosure. INSTALL DISKS HARD DISK COMPATIBILITY NOTES s When adding a new disk to rotate the lock. 3. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 11
... when using unsupported disks. s LaCie recommends selecting disks that are installing non-LaCie disks, please check the list of supported Hard Drives. INSTALL DISKS 1. Repeat the process if you are equal in the enclosure. INSTALL DISKS HARD DISK COMPATIBILITY NOTES s When adding a new disk to rotate the lock. 3. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 11
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Using the Phillips head screwdriver, carefully fasten all four screws into an empty disk slot. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 12 Install disk(s) in disk tray(s): 1. Place the empty disk tray onto the flat work space and the SATA connector facing to the right. With ...
Using the Phillips head screwdriver, carefully fasten all four screws into an empty disk slot. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 12 Install disk(s) in disk tray(s): 1. Place the empty disk tray onto the flat work space and the SATA connector facing to the right. With ...
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6. Move on to ground yourself when handling the hard disk. Caution: To avoid potential problems caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD), it is recommended that you do not touch the hard disk's printed circuit board. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 13 As a further precaution against ESD, use an anti-static wristband or an anti-static mat to the next chapter, Get Connected. Use the disk lock tool to lock the disk(s) in place. 7.
6. Move on to ground yourself when handling the hard disk. Caution: To avoid potential problems caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD), it is recommended that you do not touch the hard disk's printed circuit board. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 13 As a further precaution against ESD, use an anti-static wristband or an anti-static mat to the next chapter, Get Connected. Use the disk lock tool to lock the disk(s) in place. 7.
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....) When the icon disappears from the desktop, the storage device can be represented by an icon that your device. Your LaCie storage may be connected and disconnected while the computer is a generic USB device icon. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 14 Drag the storage device icon to follow these steps when disconnecting your...
....) When the icon disappears from the desktop, the storage device can be represented by an icon that your device. Your LaCie storage may be connected and disconnected while the computer is a generic USB device icon. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 14 Drag the storage device icon to follow these steps when disconnecting your...
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... back up data stored on a Striped RAID Set at least two disks (RAID 0) that mounts on the second, etc. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 15 One disadvantage of built-in data security. Alternatively, you could go without RAID and configure it in a JBOD. With... capacities of data are added together for excellent data security. Or opt for enhanced transfer rates. ABOUT RAID The LaCie 5big Thunderbolt Series is stored across the striped pair. Therefore, LaCie highly recommends backing up the data to your computer's internal disk or another RAID.
... back up data stored on a Striped RAID Set at least two disks (RAID 0) that mounts on the second, etc. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 15 One disadvantage of built-in data security. Alternatively, you could go without RAID and configure it in a JBOD. With... capacities of data are added together for excellent data security. Or opt for enhanced transfer rates. ABOUT RAID The LaCie 5big Thunderbolt Series is stored across the striped pair. Therefore, LaCie highly recommends backing up the data to your computer's internal disk or another RAID.
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A total of three volumes will not be lost . Each physical disk is not technically a RAID mode, since the LaCie 5big has five disks, you can create two separate sets (each disk which means that files will then mount on the computer. Therefore, since all data ... RAID set always consists for each of the lowest-capacity single disk. All data is lost if one single logical volume mounts on the desktop. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 16 Mirrored RAID Set (RAID 1) In a Mirrored RAID Set, the physical disks are independent, with two disks).
A total of three volumes will not be lost . Each physical disk is not technically a RAID mode, since the LaCie 5big has five disks, you can create two separate sets (each disk which means that files will then mount on the computer. Therefore, since all data ... RAID set always consists for each of the lowest-capacity single disk. All data is lost if one single logical volume mounts on the desktop. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 16 Mirrored RAID Set (RAID 1) In a Mirrored RAID Set, the physical disks are independent, with two disks).
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It is a .dmg file. 2. It alerts you to the Downloads page for the latest version. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 17 Click twice on LaCie RAID Monitor.pkg. 3. Click Continue. INSTALLATION 1. Click twice on the installer. LACIE RAID MANAGER LaCie RAID Monitor runs in the background, keeping tabs on the health of your LaCie RAID product. If you can fix any disk-related problems, so you do not have the LaCie RAID Monitor installer, go to any issues immediately.
It is a .dmg file. 2. It alerts you to the Downloads page for the latest version. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 17 Click twice on LaCie RAID Monitor.pkg. 3. Click Continue. INSTALLATION 1. Click twice on the installer. LACIE RAID MANAGER LaCie RAID Monitor runs in the background, keeping tabs on the health of your LaCie RAID product. If you can fix any disk-related problems, so you do not have the LaCie RAID Monitor installer, go to any issues immediately.
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LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 18 4. Click Install. 5. Your computer may ask you to enter the Administrator password to continue.
LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 18 4. Click Install. 5. Your computer may ask you to enter the Administrator password to continue.
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To manually check the health of the RAID. Go to the menu bar to exit the installer. 7. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 19 LaCie RAID Monitor will launch automatically following a successful installation. 6. Click Close to click on the RAID Monitor icon. USAGE LaCie RAID Monitor will launch automatically. The utility runs in the background while you work, monitoring the LaCie 5big storage to verify the health of your LaCie 5big: 1. The software has been successfully installed.
To manually check the health of the RAID. Go to the menu bar to exit the installer. 7. LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 19 LaCie RAID Monitor will launch automatically following a successful installation. 6. Click Close to click on the RAID Monitor icon. USAGE LaCie RAID Monitor will launch automatically. The utility runs in the background while you work, monitoring the LaCie 5big storage to verify the health of your LaCie 5big: 1. The software has been successfully installed.
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LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 20 s Red indicates a problem with one or more disks in working order. The LaCie RAID Monitor gives you an easy color-coded reference to know instantly if your LaCie 5big is in good health: s Green indicates that the RAID is in the RAID. 2. Select Open LaCie RAID Monitor.
LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™ Series User Manual 20 s Red indicates a problem with one or more disks in working order. The LaCie RAID Monitor gives you an easy color-coded reference to know instantly if your LaCie 5big is in good health: s Green indicates that the RAID is in the RAID. 2. Select Open LaCie RAID Monitor.