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LACIE 8BIG RACK THUNDERBOLT 2 USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AN UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document. You will find the most recent content as well as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 1
LACIE 8BIG RACK THUNDERBOLT 2 USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AN UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document. You will find the most recent content as well as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 1
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... that supports Thunderbolt 2 technology for transfer rates that professional editors, photographers, and graphic artists get the highest performing storage for the LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt™1) ...2. Use this manual to handle bandwidth-intensive content such as 4K video and 3D graphics. LaCie has constructed the LaCie 8big to guide you through the process of connecting your LaCie storage. For questions on installation, consult the Getting Help page. The LaCie 8big is a rackmount direct-attached storage, or DAS. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt...
... that supports Thunderbolt 2 technology for transfer rates that professional editors, photographers, and graphic artists get the highest performing storage for the LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt™1) ...2. Use this manual to handle bandwidth-intensive content such as 4K video and 3D graphics. LaCie has constructed the LaCie 8big to guide you through the process of connecting your LaCie storage. For questions on installation, consult the Getting Help page. The LaCie 8big is a rackmount direct-attached storage, or DAS. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt...
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... Hard drives (the amount of hard drives can vary by model) 4. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 9. Cable management arm kit An additional plastic bag with one power supply cable) 7. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 3 Drive stickers 3. outer rack rail screws (M5x10) and washers (W) 6. In the event that the ...product should need to use the included screws. Inner rack rail screws (M4x4); If you must ...
... Hard drives (the amount of hard drives can vary by model) 4. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 9. Cable management arm kit An additional plastic bag with one power supply cable) 7. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 3 Drive stickers 3. outer rack rail screws (M5x10) and washers (W) 6. In the event that the ...product should need to use the included screws. Inner rack rail screws (M4x4); If you must ...
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... OS X 10.9 and later s A computer that supports Thunderbolt 2 technology or first generation Thunderbolt technology. To take advantage of utilities including: s LaCie RAID Manager (manage the LaCie 8big storage) s Intego® Backup Manager Pro (configure automated backups) s LaCie Private-Public (protect data with your computer must have a Thunderbolt 2 technology port (see LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2: Advanced Storage Technology). make certain to download...
... OS X 10.9 and later s A computer that supports Thunderbolt 2 technology or first generation Thunderbolt technology. To take advantage of utilities including: s LaCie RAID Manager (manage the LaCie 8big storage) s Intego® Backup Manager Pro (configure automated backups) s LaCie Private-Public (protect data with your computer must have a Thunderbolt 2 technology port (see LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2: Advanced Storage Technology). make certain to download...
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... without a problem, dividing the bandwidth as needed for playback. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 5 While first generation Thunderbolt technology transfer rates are 10Gb/s bi-directional, Thunderbolt 2 technology provides 20Gb/s bi-directional. Important info: A Thunderbolt enclosure must be connected to support Thunderbolt technology. LACIE 8BIG RACK THUNDERBOLT 2: ADVANCED STORAGE TECHNOLOGY THUNDERBOLT 2 TECHNOLOGY The LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 uses Thunderbolt 2 technology, the fastest, most versatile connection for daisy chaining...
... without a problem, dividing the bandwidth as needed for playback. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 5 While first generation Thunderbolt technology transfer rates are 10Gb/s bi-directional, Thunderbolt 2 technology provides 20Gb/s bi-directional. Important info: A Thunderbolt enclosure must be connected to support Thunderbolt technology. LACIE 8BIG RACK THUNDERBOLT 2: ADVANCED STORAGE TECHNOLOGY THUNDERBOLT 2 TECHNOLOGY The LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 uses Thunderbolt 2 technology, the fastest, most versatile connection for daisy chaining...
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... ports, up to 20Gb/s bi-directional per port s Hot-swappable hard drives, fans, and power supplies to suit the needs of high-end DAS. The LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 features: s 1U Rackmount form factor s Aluminum front and all-metal enclosure s A RAID-on computer CPUs. Its powerful RAID engine saves your working environment (see RAID...
... ports, up to 20Gb/s bi-directional per port s Hot-swappable hard drives, fans, and power supplies to suit the needs of high-end DAS. The LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 features: s 1U Rackmount form factor s Aluminum front and all-metal enclosure s A RAID-on computer CPUs. Its powerful RAID engine saves your working environment (see RAID...
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... higher s Spin up to 7200 RPM For further information on compatible hard drives, visit LaCie technical support. See Software. Enclosure dimensions LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 7 SYSTEM OVERVIEW The LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 is managed by the software utility LaCie RAID Manager. SPECIFICATIONS Storage management The LaCie 8big storage is a 1U-sized hard drive enclosure. It houses up to eight 3.5-inch...
... higher s Spin up to 7200 RPM For further information on compatible hard drives, visit LaCie technical support. See Software. Enclosure dimensions LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 7 SYSTEM OVERVIEW The LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 is managed by the software utility LaCie RAID Manager. SPECIFICATIONS Storage management The LaCie 8big storage is a 1U-sized hard drive enclosure. It houses up to eight 3.5-inch...
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... and enter idle mode (see Operation). Should the environment remain above 40°C for the LaCie 8big is a safety precaution to protect the hard drives. This is 40°C. It may vary with conditions and product configuration. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 9 Temperature ranges Ambient environment Temperature range Standard (operating) +5ºC to +40ºC Storage...
... and enter idle mode (see Operation). Should the environment remain above 40°C for the LaCie 8big is a safety precaution to protect the hard drives. This is 40°C. It may vary with conditions and product configuration. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 9 Temperature ranges Ambient environment Temperature range Standard (operating) +5ºC to +40ºC Storage...
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... on and then turn them on the front and rear of racked devices. See System LEDs. 7. Rackmount brackets: Attaches the LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 to blink amber. For example, you can also be pushed to compatible Thunderbolt devices and displays. See System LEDs. See Setting Up. ...connected to turn the visual and audio identifications on the identification LEDs and sound the alarm. Both buttons work in the enclosure. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 10 See Daisy Chain and System LEDs. 5. Hard drive LEDs: Indicates the status and activity for an ...
... on and then turn them on the front and rear of racked devices. See System LEDs. 7. Rackmount brackets: Attaches the LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 to blink amber. For example, you can also be pushed to compatible Thunderbolt devices and displays. See System LEDs. See Setting Up. ...connected to turn the visual and audio identifications on the identification LEDs and sound the alarm. Both buttons work in the enclosure. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 10 See Daisy Chain and System LEDs. 5. Hard drive LEDs: Indicates the status and activity for an ...
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... chain, connected to turn them off . You can also be pushed to blink amber. Power inputs: Insert the AC adapter supplied with the hard drive. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 11 See Setting Up and Daisy Chain. The alarm will cause the identification LEDs on the front and rear of the device to...
... chain, connected to turn them off . You can also be pushed to blink amber. Power inputs: Insert the AC adapter supplied with the hard drive. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 11 See Setting Up and Daisy Chain. The alarm will cause the identification LEDs on the front and rear of the device to...
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The hard drive frames provide protection from thermal conduction, radio frequency, and electro-magnetic induction. Hard drive frames The LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 has two hard drive frames, each housing four 3.5-inch hard drives. Each frame has mounting locations for SATA connections. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 12
The hard drive frames provide protection from thermal conduction, radio frequency, and electro-magnetic induction. Hard drive frames The LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 has two hard drive frames, each housing four 3.5-inch hard drives. Each frame has mounting locations for SATA connections. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 12
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Alarm The LaCie 8big features an alarm that will sound when the the enclosure experiences errors: s The enclosure temperature is too high s A fan fails s A power supply fails s A disk fails and/or the RAID is broken The alarm also works in tandem with the identification buttons on the front and rear of the device as well as the identification button in LaCie RAID Manager. Push the Mute button to turn off the sound for the alarm. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 13
Alarm The LaCie 8big features an alarm that will sound when the the enclosure experiences errors: s The enclosure temperature is too high s A fan fails s A power supply fails s A disk fails and/or the RAID is broken The alarm also works in tandem with the identification buttons on the front and rear of the device as well as the identification button in LaCie RAID Manager. Push the Mute button to turn off the sound for the alarm. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 13
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Thunderbolt daisy chain 3. Identification 6. FRONT 1. Hard drives 5. Identification LED LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 14 Thunderbolt host 2. Status 4. SYSTEM LEDS The LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 LEDs provide information on the chassis. Mute REAR 1. Review the illustrations below for further details on each LED. See System Overview for the LED locations on the system status.
Thunderbolt daisy chain 3. Identification 6. FRONT 1. Hard drives 5. Identification LED LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 14 Thunderbolt host 2. Status 4. SYSTEM LEDS The LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 LEDs provide information on the chassis. Mute REAR 1. Review the illustrations below for further details on each LED. See System Overview for the LED locations on the system status.
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INSIDE THE FRONT CHASSIS 1. Color State Solid blue Ready Slow blinking blue Idle mode Fast blinking blue Startup and shutdown Blinking red and blue RAID synchronization Blinking red Warning Solid red Error LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 15 Hard drive LEDs LED BEHAVIOR General LED behavior The list of colors below will help you identify the general status of your LaCie 8big. Fan LEDs 2.
INSIDE THE FRONT CHASSIS 1. Color State Solid blue Ready Slow blinking blue Idle mode Fast blinking blue Startup and shutdown Blinking red and blue RAID synchronization Blinking red Warning Solid red Error LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 15 Hard drive LEDs LED BEHAVIOR General LED behavior The list of colors below will help you identify the general status of your LaCie 8big. Fan LEDs 2.
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... Hard drive LEDs State Fast blinking blue Blinking blue Startup and shutdown Slow blinking blue Off Hard drives have failed and the RAID is ready. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 16 Solid red Solid red for working hard drives The hard drives are not spinning. Data remains intact but the array is critical...
... Hard drive LEDs State Fast blinking blue Blinking blue Startup and shutdown Slow blinking blue Off Hard drives have failed and the RAID is ready. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 16 Solid red Solid red for working hard drives The hard drives are not spinning. Data remains intact but the array is critical...
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... has been pushed to a computer. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 17 An identification button has been pushed (front or rear). Identification Front Identification LED Behavior Blinking amber Off Rear Identification LED Behavior State Blinking amber The identification feature is connected to turn off . Thunderbolt 2 ports, identification, and mute LEDs Thunderbolt 2 Behavior Solid blue on the...
... has been pushed to a computer. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 17 An identification button has been pushed (front or rear). Identification Front Identification LED Behavior Blinking amber Off Rear Identification LED Behavior State Blinking amber The identification feature is connected to turn off . Thunderbolt 2 ports, identification, and mute LEDs Thunderbolt 2 Behavior Solid blue on the...
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... The hard drive has failed. Blinking blue The hard drives are ready. Off on multiple hard drives Warning that the hard drive may be failing. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 18 Blinking blue/red RAID synchronizing or firmware update. Solid red The fan has failed. Hard drive and fan LEDs (inside the front...
... The hard drive has failed. Blinking blue The hard drives are ready. Off on multiple hard drives Warning that the hard drive may be failing. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 18 Blinking blue/red RAID synchronizing or firmware update. Solid red The fan has failed. Hard drive and fan LEDs (inside the front...
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... hard drives can vary by model) s LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 enclosure An additional plastic bag with the LaCie 8big. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 19 If you must secure hard drives to the hard drive trays, make certain to the hard drive drawers. SETTING UP The LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 is shipped with the following installation components: s Rack rail kit for a standard 19-inch...
... hard drives can vary by model) s LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 enclosure An additional plastic bag with the LaCie 8big. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 19 If you must secure hard drives to the hard drive trays, make certain to the hard drive drawers. SETTING UP The LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 is shipped with the following installation components: s Rack rail kit for a standard 19-inch...
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... RAID 5 and formatted for Mac (HFS+). Download the installer at http://www.lacie.com/support/raidmanager/. 2. Follow the on the computer that you : s The driver to mount the LaCie 8big storage s LaCie RAID Manager to the LaCie 8big. 3. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 20 The software utility LaCie RAID Manager gives you install the new version before following the steps...
... RAID 5 and formatted for Mac (HFS+). Download the installer at http://www.lacie.com/support/raidmanager/. 2. Follow the on the computer that you : s The driver to mount the LaCie 8big storage s LaCie RAID Manager to the LaCie 8big. 3. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 20 The software utility LaCie RAID Manager gives you install the new version before following the steps...
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Attach the inner rack rails to the LaCie 8big using four screws on the outer rack rails to the rack. Attach the outer rack rails to extend the sliding brackets. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 21 RACK RAILS 1. If necessary, unlock the rear screws on each side. 2. STEP 2 -
Attach the inner rack rails to the LaCie 8big using four screws on the outer rack rails to the rack. Attach the outer rack rails to extend the sliding brackets. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 21 RACK RAILS 1. If necessary, unlock the rear screws on each side. 2. STEP 2 -