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LACIE 8BIG RACK THUNDERBOLT 2 USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AN UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 1 You will find the most recent content as well as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability.
LACIE 8BIG RACK THUNDERBOLT 2 USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AN UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 1 You will find the most recent content as well as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability.
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... projects. LaCie has constructed the LaCie 8big to guide you through the process of connecting your LaCie storage. Use this manual to handle bandwidth-intensive content such as 4K video and 3D graphics. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 2 The LaCie 8big is a rackmount direct-attached storage, or DAS. Connect it to a computer that reach up to the User Manual for the LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt™...
... projects. LaCie has constructed the LaCie 8big to guide you through the process of connecting your LaCie storage. Use this manual to handle bandwidth-intensive content such as 4K video and 3D graphics. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 2 The LaCie 8big is a rackmount direct-attached storage, or DAS. Connect it to a computer that reach up to the User Manual for the LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt™...
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... (A1, A2) and outer rack rails (B1, B2) 5. Thunderbolt cable (2m) 8. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 3 LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 9. In the event that the product should need to use the included screws. Quick Install Guide 2. Cable management arm kit An additional plastic bag with ... hard drives to the hard drive trays, make certain to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. BOX CONTENTS 1. Inner rack rail screws (M4x4); outer rack rail screws (M5x10) and washers (W) 6.
... (A1, A2) and outer rack rails (B1, B2) 5. Thunderbolt cable (2m) 8. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 3 LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 9. In the event that the product should need to use the included screws. Quick Install Guide 2. Cable management arm kit An additional plastic bag with ... hard drives to the hard drive trays, make certain to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. BOX CONTENTS 1. Inner rack rail screws (M4x4); outer rack rail screws (M5x10) and washers (W) 6.
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... 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). LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 4 Important info: Your LaCie product's performance can be...
... 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). LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 4 Important info: Your LaCie product's performance can be...
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... 3D graphics. While the ports on the back of the device can easily seat Mini DisplayPort cable ends for playback. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 5 Important info: A Thunderbolt enclosure must be connected to a computer that supports Thunderbolt technology. This is working with two streams, 4K video at 12Gb/s and data at 4Gb/s. Important cable info: When...
... 3D graphics. While the ports on the back of the device can easily seat Mini DisplayPort cable ends for playback. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 5 Important info: A Thunderbolt enclosure must be connected to a computer that supports Thunderbolt technology. This is working with two streams, 4K video at 12Gb/s and data at 4Gb/s. Important cable info: When...
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...protection. Its powerful RAID engine saves your working environment (see RAID). LACIE 8BIG RACK THUNDERBOLT 2 TECHNOLOGY: HIGH-END HARDWARE FOR PERFORMANCE AND REDUNDANCY Featuring hardware RAID and redundant components, the LaCie 8big is crucial for video and graphics applications that place heavy demands on ... system with physical and email alerts s Intelligent RAID rebuild with a spare hard drive LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 6 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.
...protection. Its powerful RAID engine saves your working environment (see RAID). LACIE 8BIG RACK THUNDERBOLT 2 TECHNOLOGY: HIGH-END HARDWARE FOR PERFORMANCE AND REDUNDANCY Featuring hardware RAID and redundant components, the LaCie 8big is crucial for video and graphics applications that place heavy demands on ... system with physical and email alerts s Intelligent RAID rebuild with a spare hard drive LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 6 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.
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It houses up to 7200 RPM For further information on compatible hard drives, visit LaCie technical support. Enclosures shipped with hard drives feature high-performance Seagate Desktop HDD. New or replacement hard drives must meet the ... In case of hard drive failure or, the need to eight 3.5-inch hard drives in its front chassis. Enclosure dimensions LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 7 SPECIFICATIONS Storage management The LaCie 8big storage is a 1U-sized hard drive enclosure. SYSTEM OVERVIEW The LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 is managed by the software utility...
It houses up to 7200 RPM For further information on compatible hard drives, visit LaCie technical support. Enclosures shipped with hard drives feature high-performance Seagate Desktop HDD. New or replacement hard drives must meet the ... In case of hard drive failure or, the need to eight 3.5-inch hard drives in its front chassis. Enclosure dimensions LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 7 SPECIFICATIONS Storage management The LaCie 8big storage is a 1U-sized hard drive enclosure. SYSTEM OVERVIEW The LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 is managed by the software utility...
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It may vary with conditions and product configuration. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 9 Humidity Environment Humidity range Standard (operating) 10% to 60% non-condensing Storage (non-operating) 5% to 85% non-condensing Electrical Power supply: 100-240V; 50/60Hz; ...: The maximum operating ambient temperature for an extended period of the product. This is 40°C. Should the environment remain above 40°C for the LaCie 8big is a safety precaution to protect the hard drives.
It may vary with conditions and product configuration. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 9 Humidity Environment Humidity range Standard (operating) 10% to 60% non-condensing Storage (non-operating) 5% to 85% non-condensing Electrical Power supply: 100-240V; 50/60Hz; ...: The maximum operating ambient temperature for an extended period of the product. This is 40°C. Should the environment remain above 40°C for the LaCie 8big is a safety precaution to protect the hard drives.
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...turn the visual and audio identifications on the rear of the device to standard, 19-inch computer equipment racks. An audible alarm will turn off . LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 10 See Setting Up. 2. See Operation. 3. See System LEDs. 7. Mute button: Push the button... to turn blue when the LaCie 8big is connected to turn amber, indicating that the device is compatible with the hardware, ...
...turn the visual and audio identifications on the rear of the device to standard, 19-inch computer equipment racks. An audible alarm will turn off . LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 10 See Setting Up. 2. See Operation. 3. See System LEDs. 7. Mute button: Push the button... to turn blue when the LaCie 8big is connected to turn amber, indicating that the device is compatible with the hardware, ...
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... sound. For example, you to turn them on and off via the rear identification button. 2. See Setting Up. 4. Ventilation: Helps to your computer and Thunderbolt peripherals. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 11 Do not block the ventilation when using the product. 3. There is another identification button on the front of the device to turn the...
... sound. For example, you to turn them on and off via the rear identification button. 2. See Setting Up. 4. Ventilation: Helps to your computer and Thunderbolt peripherals. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 11 Do not block the ventilation when using the product. 3. There is another identification button on the front of the device to turn the...
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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 The hard drive frames provide protection from thermal conduction, radio frequency, and electro-magnetic induction.
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Push the Mute button to turn off the sound for the alarm. 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. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 13
Push the Mute button to turn off the sound for the alarm. 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. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 13
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Status 4. Identification LED LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 14 Review the illustrations below for further details on each LED. Thunderbolt host 2. Mute REAR 1. FRONT 1. See System Overview for the LED locations on the system status. Thunderbolt daisy chain 3. Identification 6. Hard drives 5. SYSTEM LEDS The LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 LEDs provide information on the chassis.
Status 4. Identification LED LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 14 Review the illustrations below for further details on each LED. Thunderbolt host 2. Mute REAR 1. FRONT 1. See System Overview for the LED locations on the system status. Thunderbolt daisy chain 3. Identification 6. Hard drives 5. SYSTEM LEDS The LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 LEDs provide information on the chassis.
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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 INSIDE THE FRONT CHASSIS 1. 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.
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 INSIDE THE FRONT CHASSIS 1. 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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... is ready. Solid red Solid or blinking blue One or more hard drives have spun down and the Thunderbolt ports are in idle mode, allowing for non-functional hard drives RAID is lost. Solid blue Blinking blue... hard drives The hard drives are not spinning. Blinking red Blue Temperature alert; Blinking red Blinking red on your LaCie 8big's health. Data remains intact but the array is failed hard drive broken. A critical state is about to -date... may be experiencing errors or, it is accompanied by an audible alert. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 16
... is ready. Solid red Solid or blinking blue One or more hard drives have spun down and the Thunderbolt ports are in idle mode, allowing for non-functional hard drives RAID is lost. Solid blue Blinking blue... hard drives The hard drives are not spinning. Blinking red Blue Temperature alert; Blinking red Blinking red on your LaCie 8big's health. Data remains intact but the array is failed hard drive broken. A critical state is about to -date... may be experiencing errors or, it is accompanied by an audible alert. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 16
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The LaCie 8big is off. An identification button has been pushed (front or rear). Mute Behavior State Solid amber The mute button has been pushed to turn off . ... a computer. Off The mute feature is connected to a daisy chain of Thunderbolt devices and/or displays. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 17 Thunderbolt 2 ports, identification, and mute LEDs Thunderbolt 2 Behavior Solid blue on the Thunderbolt 2 host LED Solid blue on the Thunderbolt 2 daisy chain LED State The Thunderbolt 2 port is off an audible alert or, to stop the unit from...
The LaCie 8big is off. An identification button has been pushed (front or rear). Mute Behavior State Solid amber The mute button has been pushed to turn off . ... a computer. Off The mute feature is connected to a daisy chain of Thunderbolt devices and/or displays. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 17 Thunderbolt 2 ports, identification, and mute LEDs Thunderbolt 2 Behavior Solid blue on the Thunderbolt 2 host LED Solid blue on the Thunderbolt 2 daisy chain LED State The Thunderbolt 2 port is off an audible alert or, to stop the unit from...
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... within the chassis A hard drive has not been plugged into the slot's SATA connection or it is working. Solid red The fan has failed. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 18 Off on a single hard drive The hard drive has failed. Blinking red on multiple hard drives Warning that the hard drive may be failing...
... within the chassis A hard drive has not been plugged into the slot's SATA connection or it is working. Solid red The fan has failed. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 18 Off on a single hard drive The hard drive has failed. Blinking red on multiple hard drives Warning that the hard drive may be failing...
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... vary by model) s LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 enclosure An additional plastic bag with the LaCie 8big. If you must secure hard drives to the hard drive trays, make certain to the hard drive drawers. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 19 SETTING UP The LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 is shipped with the following installation components: s Rack rail kit for a standard 19-inch rack s Inner rack rails (A1, A2...
... vary by model) s LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 enclosure An additional plastic bag with the LaCie 8big. If you must secure hard drives to the hard drive trays, make certain to the hard drive drawers. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 19 SETTING UP The LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 is shipped with the following installation components: s Rack rail kit for a standard 19-inch rack s Inner rack rails (A1, A2...
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... as RAID 5 and formatted for Mac (HFS+). Download the installer at http://www.lacie.com/support/raidmanager/. 2. Use LaCie RAID Manager to confirm the health of LaCie Desktop Manager may conflict with LaCie RAID Manager. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 20 The software utility LaCie RAID Manager gives you install the new version before following the steps below. Follow...
... as RAID 5 and formatted for Mac (HFS+). Download the installer at http://www.lacie.com/support/raidmanager/. 2. Use LaCie RAID Manager to confirm the health of LaCie Desktop Manager may conflict with LaCie RAID Manager. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 20 The software utility LaCie RAID Manager gives you install the new version before following the steps below. Follow...
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RACK RAILS 1. Attach the outer rack rails to extend the sliding brackets. Attach the inner rack rails to the LaCie 8big using four screws on the outer rack rails to the rack. If necessary, unlock the rear screws on each side. 2. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 21 STEP 2 -
RACK RAILS 1. Attach the outer rack rails to extend the sliding brackets. Attach the inner rack rails to the LaCie 8big using four screws on the outer rack rails to the rack. If necessary, unlock the rear screws on each side. 2. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 21 STEP 2 -