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... event that the product should need to use the included screws. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 3 Quick Install Guide 2. Drive stickers 3. Hard drives (the amount of hard drives can vary by model) 4. Thunderbolt cable (2m) 8. outer rack rail screws (M5x10) and washers (W) 6. Inner rack rails (A1, A2) and outer rack rails (B1, B2) 5. Cable management arm kit An additional plastic bag with one power supply cable) 7. Important info: Save your...
... event that the product should need to use the included screws. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 3 Quick Install Guide 2. Drive stickers 3. Hard drives (the amount of hard drives can vary by model) 4. Thunderbolt cable (2m) 8. outer rack rail screws (M5x10) and washers (W) 6. Inner rack rails (A1, A2) and outer rack rails (B1, B2) 5. Cable management arm kit An additional plastic bag with one power supply cable) 7. Important info: Save your...
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Software suite Visit LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 software to follow the installation instructions provided in the Quick Install Guide and this user manual. Important info: Your LaCie product's performance can be affected by Thunderbolt 2 technology, your device or, cables supported by LaCie; make certain to download your free suite of cable, hardware, distance, and setup. For optimal performance: use the cables provided with AES 256-bit encryption) MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Client types s Mac OS X 10.9 and later s A computer that...
Software suite Visit LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 software to follow the installation instructions provided in the Quick Install Guide and this user manual. Important info: Your LaCie product's performance can be affected by Thunderbolt 2 technology, your device or, cables supported by LaCie; make certain to download your free suite of cable, hardware, distance, and setup. For optimal performance: use the cables provided with AES 256-bit encryption) MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Client types s Mac OS X 10.9 and later s A computer that...
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Its powerful RAID engine saves your working environment (see RAID). Further, hardware RAID solutions offer advanced RAID configurations to reduce downtime s Redundant power supply bays s A warning system with physical and email alerts s Intelligent RAID rebuild with a spare hard drive LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 6 While most DAS must choose between high transfer rates or data protection, the LaCie 8big offers both extraordinary performance and built-in the world of your computer from expending...
Its powerful RAID engine saves your working environment (see RAID). Further, hardware RAID solutions offer advanced RAID configurations to reduce downtime s Redundant power supply bays s A warning system with physical and email alerts s Intelligent RAID rebuild with a spare hard drive LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 6 While most DAS must choose between high transfer rates or data protection, the LaCie 8big offers both extraordinary performance and built-in the world of your computer from expending...
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... eight 3.5-inch hard drives in its front chassis. SPECIFICATIONS Storage management The LaCie 8big storage is a 1U-sized hard drive enclosure. Enclosures shipped with hard drives feature high-performance Seagate Desktop HDD. See Software. Enclosure dimensions LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 7 In case of hard drive failure or, the need to 7200 RPM For further information on compatible hard drives, visit LaCie technical support. It houses up to expand storage capacity, each individual hard drive is hot-swappable and field replaceable. SYSTEM OVERVIEW The LaCie 8big Rack...
... eight 3.5-inch hard drives in its front chassis. SPECIFICATIONS Storage management The LaCie 8big storage is a 1U-sized hard drive enclosure. Enclosures shipped with hard drives feature high-performance Seagate Desktop HDD. See Software. Enclosure dimensions LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 7 In case of hard drive failure or, the need to 7200 RPM For further information on compatible hard drives, visit LaCie technical support. It houses up to expand storage capacity, each individual hard drive is hot-swappable and field replaceable. SYSTEM OVERVIEW The LaCie 8big Rack...
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... Noise (dBA) Idle 50 @ 1 m Operational 53 @ 1 m Operational max 69 @ 1 m Note: These measurements have been made under normal conditions, one meter/three feet from the front of time, there is a strong risk that the enclosure will automatically spin down the hard drives and enter idle mode (see Operation). This is 40°C. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 9 It may vary with conditions and product configuration.
... Noise (dBA) Idle 50 @ 1 m Operational 53 @ 1 m Operational max 69 @ 1 m Note: These measurements have been made under normal conditions, one meter/three feet from the front of time, there is a strong risk that the enclosure will automatically spin down the hard drives and enter idle mode (see Operation). This is 40°C. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 9 It may vary with conditions and product configuration.
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... visual and audio identifications on and provides status signals. See Operation. 3. Thunderbolt host LED: The LED will also sound. See System LEDs. 6. Hard drive LEDs: Indicates the status and activity for an audio alarm. Both buttons work in the enclosure. For details on the front and rear of racked devices. See System LEDs. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 10
... visual and audio identifications on and provides status signals. See Operation. 3. Thunderbolt host LED: The LED will also sound. See System LEDs. 6. Hard drive LEDs: Indicates the status and activity for an audio alarm. Both buttons work in the enclosure. For details on the front and rear of racked devices. See System LEDs. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 10
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... alarm. The flashing LEDs allow you to keep the LaCie 8big's power supply units cool during operation. Both buttons work in tandem, allowing you can use the identification button on the front of the device that can also be pushed to turn on and off via the rear identification button. 2. You can use either port as the host, connected to a computer...
... alarm. The flashing LEDs allow you to keep the LaCie 8big's power supply units cool during operation. Both buttons work in tandem, allowing you can use the identification button on the front of the device that can also be pushed to turn on and off via the rear identification button. 2. You can use either port as the host, connected to a computer...
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... the Thunderbolt ports are in idle mode, allowing for non-functional hard drives RAID is about to -date details on a hard drive Hard drive warning. Status and hard drive LEDs The status and hard drive LEDs work together to provide up-to fail. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 16 Blinking red Blue Temperature alert; Solid red Solid red for a non-functional or One or more fans are being accessed (read/write).
... the Thunderbolt ports are in idle mode, allowing for non-functional hard drives RAID is about to -date details on a hard drive Hard drive warning. Status and hard drive LEDs The status and hard drive LEDs work together to provide up-to fail. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 16 Blinking red Blue Temperature alert; Solid red Solid red for a non-functional or One or more fans are being accessed (read/write).
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Blinking red on multiple hard drives The RAID has failed. Off on hard drive slots within the chassis A hard drive has not been plugged into the slot's SATA connection or it is working. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 18 Blinking blue/red RAID synchronizing or firmware update. Solid red on a single hard drive Warning that the RAID may be failing. Solid red on multiple hard drives Warning that the hard drive may be failing...
Blinking red on multiple hard drives The RAID has failed. Off on hard drive slots within the chassis A hard drive has not been plugged into the slot's SATA connection or it is working. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 18 Blinking blue/red RAID synchronizing or firmware update. Solid red on a single hard drive Warning that the RAID may be failing. Solid red on multiple hard drives Warning that the hard drive may be failing...
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... rack rail M5x10 screws (8) s Washers (8) s Cable management arm kit s Power supply cables (certain models are also available on the Quick Start Guide included with screws has been provided to fasten hard drives to use the included screws. The instructions below are shipped with one power supply cable) s Thunderbolt cable (2m) s Hard drives (the amount of hard drives can vary by model) s LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 enclosure An additional plastic bag with the...
... rack rail M5x10 screws (8) s Washers (8) s Cable management arm kit s Power supply cables (certain models are also available on the Quick Start Guide included with screws has been provided to fasten hard drives to use the included screws. The instructions below are shipped with one power supply cable) s Thunderbolt cable (2m) s Hard drives (the amount of hard drives can vary by model) s LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 enclosure An additional plastic bag with the...
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Download the installer at http://www.lacie.com/support/raidmanager/. 2. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 20 It is recommended that will connect to the LaCie 8big. 3. Launch the installer on -screen instructions to download and install the latest version. Follow the on the computer that you : s The driver to mount the LaCie 8big storage s LaCie RAID Manager to change the RAID configuration: 1. The software utility LaCie RAID Manager gives you install the new version before following the steps below...
Download the installer at http://www.lacie.com/support/raidmanager/. 2. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 20 It is recommended that will connect to the LaCie 8big. 3. Launch the installer on -screen instructions to download and install the latest version. Follow the on the computer that you : s The driver to mount the LaCie 8big storage s LaCie RAID Manager to change the RAID configuration: 1. The software utility LaCie RAID Manager gives you install the new version before following the steps below...
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Push the hard drive's lock button to open the latch. 2. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 30 Confirm that you are properly grounded before touching the hard drives. 1. Place the hard drive on the guides by gently pushing it away from the SATA connection. Insert the hard drives Important info: Make certain that the hard drive is correctly aligned on the LaCie 8big's hard drive guides.
Push the hard drive's lock button to open the latch. 2. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 30 Confirm that you are properly grounded before touching the hard drives. 1. Place the hard drive on the guides by gently pushing it away from the SATA connection. Insert the hard drives Important info: Make certain that the hard drive is correctly aligned on the LaCie 8big's hard drive guides.
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... fail. In the case of RAID 10, the second failed hard drive would have to synchronize data immediately should a hard drive fail. RAID 6 allows for two hard drives to synchronize with a spare is that you a "hot-spare" that is true for a RAID 1 volume. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 49 The clear advantage for a RAID volume with the spare. Important info: For RAID+Spare volumes, data remains intact when a single hard drive fails and the...
... fail. In the case of RAID 10, the second failed hard drive would have to synchronize data immediately should a hard drive fail. RAID 6 allows for two hard drives to synchronize with a spare is that you a "hot-spare" that is true for a RAID 1 volume. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 49 The clear advantage for a RAID volume with the spare. Important info: For RAID+Spare volumes, data remains intact when a single hard drive fails and the...
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... hardware (including the installed hard drives in their frames) should remain in this manual. Removing the rear cover without the express permission of the parts are hot-swappable or serviceable by temperature. s Apart from hot-swapping operations, the front top cover should a serious error occur (see the user manual for hardware module locations and, where applicable, replacement. However, none of LaCie technical support will sound an...
... hardware (including the installed hard drives in their frames) should remain in this manual. Removing the rear cover without the express permission of the parts are hot-swappable or serviceable by temperature. s Apart from hot-swapping operations, the front top cover should a serious error occur (see the user manual for hardware module locations and, where applicable, replacement. However, none of LaCie technical support will sound an...
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... the product up and product box, or download PDF from the product page running Includes interactive troubleshooting topics for most common problems www.lacie.com/support/, select your product, then click the "Troubleshooting" tab Includes common troubleshooting topics See Troubleshooting Topics below for a list of our customers. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 62 GETTING HELP If you to create an account and register your LaCie device. To help LaCie offer...
... the product up and product box, or download PDF from the product page running Includes interactive troubleshooting topics for most common problems www.lacie.com/support/, select your product, then click the "Troubleshooting" tab Includes common troubleshooting topics See Troubleshooting Topics below for a list of our customers. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 62 GETTING HELP If you to create an account and register your LaCie device. To help LaCie offer...
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... the ventilation is cleared, you tried to the same port? Problem: I am not certain if the LaCie 8big firmware should appear on your computer for proper connection to the LaCie technical support for the storage should be updated. A: The hard drive icon(s) for the latest information on the desktop. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 64 Once the status LED stops blinking blue, check your desktop...
... the ventilation is cleared, you tried to the same port? Problem: I am not certain if the LaCie 8big firmware should appear on your computer for proper connection to the LaCie technical support for the storage should be updated. A: The hard drive icon(s) for the latest information on the desktop. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 64 Once the status LED stops blinking blue, check your desktop...
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... removed during normal operation. SAFE HANDLING The LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 must be operated from the DAS. All parts must run with only one power supply unit. Make sure that feature a single power supply or units with all other types of one functional power supply. In order to the instructions (see Setting Up). Before removal/replacement of its parts and units in place. SAFETY GUIDELINES Important info: Do-it-yourself repairs...
... removed during normal operation. SAFE HANDLING The LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 must be operated from the DAS. All parts must run with only one power supply unit. Make sure that feature a single power supply or units with all other types of one functional power supply. In order to the instructions (see Setting Up). Before removal/replacement of its parts and units in place. SAFETY GUIDELINES Important info: Do-it-yourself repairs...
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... data erased unless data recovery is included with your product, type in your product's name, this means that this equipment shall be able to help guide you to see www.lacie.com/warranties. Please save your product's warranty status and to send the product for details. Upgrades entitle you LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 73 Refer to understand your warranty coverage, you have installed. To verify your packaging. Please read...
... data erased unless data recovery is included with your product, type in your product's name, this means that this equipment shall be able to help guide you to see www.lacie.com/warranties. Please save your product's warranty status and to send the product for details. Upgrades entitle you LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 73 Refer to understand your warranty coverage, you have installed. To verify your packaging. Please read...
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... only to separate written agreement. LaCie software, media, and manuals are licensed and warranted pursuant to hardware products; or if any LaCie serial number has been removed or defaced. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 74 and (v) a description of LaCie; This warranty does not apply if the product has been misused or has been damaged by the warranty set forth above , your product. if it has been modified...
... only to separate written agreement. LaCie software, media, and manuals are licensed and warranted pursuant to hardware products; or if any LaCie serial number has been removed or defaced. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 74 and (v) a description of LaCie; This warranty does not apply if the product has been misused or has been damaged by the warranty set forth above , your product. if it has been modified...
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... recovery or restoration of your internal hard disk, another external hard disk or some other external causes; (e) to damage caused by operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by LaCie; (f) to damage caused by service (including upgrades and expansions) performed by use . LaCie does not warrant that you would like more information on the product has been removed or defaced. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 75 EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET...
... recovery or restoration of your internal hard disk, another external hard disk or some other external causes; (e) to damage caused by operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by LaCie; (f) to damage caused by service (including upgrades and expansions) performed by use . LaCie does not warrant that you would like more information on the product has been removed or defaced. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 75 EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET...