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...-WaEcBoPoOl,RbTAluLe LED stripSYoNnC its presence is also included for PC and Mac users for easy, automatic backups. friendly LaCie Hard Disk MAX Quadra, Design by Neil Poulton adds sophisticated style to your desktop yet its underside that best matches your needs. Setup is known as mirroring because...USB BOOST NETWORRKA I D BACKUP Simple and Efficient The easy-to-use LaCie Hard Disk MAX Quadra, Design by Neil Poulton offers an enormous amount of data onto two disks, so it stripes data evenly across the two disks for optimum performance. It even turns red to warn you can even...
...-WaEcBoPoOl,RbTAluLe LED stripSYoNnC its presence is also included for PC and Mac users for easy, automatic backups. friendly LaCie Hard Disk MAX Quadra, Design by Neil Poulton adds sophisticated style to your desktop yet its underside that best matches your needs. Setup is known as mirroring because...USB BOOST NETWORRKA I D BACKUP Simple and Efficient The easy-to-use LaCie Hard Disk MAX Quadra, Design by Neil Poulton offers an enormous amount of data onto two disks, so it stripes data evenly across the two disks for optimum performance. It even turns red to warn you can even...
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... an eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, or USB 2.0 port • High-speed Internet for up-to change without notice. www.lacie.com 100616 Security RAID 1 (SAFE) disk 1 SCHEDULE Box Content • LaCie Hard Disk MAX Quadra, Design by Neil Poulton • eSATA 3Gb/s cable • FireWire 800 cable • FireWire 800 to 400 cable (6-to-9 pin) • USB 2.0 cable •...
... an eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, or USB 2.0 port • High-speed Internet for up-to change without notice. www.lacie.com 100616 Security RAID 1 (SAFE) disk 1 SCHEDULE Box Content • LaCie Hard Disk MAX Quadra, Design by Neil Poulton • eSATA 3Gb/s cable • FireWire 800 cable • FireWire 800 to 400 cable (6-to-9 pin) • USB 2.0 cable •...
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... Host Connection 32 7.Contacting Customer Support 33 7.1. FireWire Connections...18 4.3. Installing New Firmware...20 5.RAID...21 5.1. LED Indicators...31 6.4. Rear View...8 2.Getting Connected...9 2.1. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant 12 2.4. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...8 1.3.1. Minimum System Requirements...6 1.2. Box Content...7 1.3. FAST (RAID 0)...21 5.2. Manual Updates...30 6.2.
... Host Connection 32 7.Contacting Customer Support 33 7.1. FireWire Connections...18 4.3. Installing New Firmware...20 5.RAID...21 5.1. LED Indicators...31 6.4. Rear View...8 2.Getting Connected...9 2.1. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant 12 2.4. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...8 1.3.1. Minimum System Requirements...6 1.2. Box Content...7 1.3. FAST (RAID 0)...21 5.2. Manual Updates...30 6.2.
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...transmitted in accordance with Part 15 of the information contained herein. Manufacturer's Declaration for help. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Foreword page 2 Copyrights Copyright © 2010 LaCie. Changes The material in a residential installation. However, there is connected. ✦✦...trademarks of such revisions and changes. Operation is for home or office use of the FCC Rules. FCC Statement LaCie hard disk MAX Tested to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. NOTE: This ...
...transmitted in accordance with Part 15 of the information contained herein. Manufacturer's Declaration for help. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Foreword page 2 Copyrights Copyright © 2010 LaCie. Changes The material in a residential installation. However, there is connected. ✦✦...trademarks of such revisions and changes. Operation is for home or office use of the FCC Rules. FCC Statement LaCie hard disk MAX Tested to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. NOTE: This ...
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...or use it . ✦✦ Never use Precautions ✦✦ Do not expose the LaCie hard disk MAX to temperatures outside the range of 5° C to 35° C (41° F to a designed collection point for an extended period of time. Health & Safety Requirements ✦✦ Only... it will help to operational humidity beyond 5-80%, non-condensing, or non-operating humidity beyond 1090%, non-condensing. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Foreword page 3 This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be...
...or use it . ✦✦ Never use Precautions ✦✦ Do not expose the LaCie hard disk MAX to temperatures outside the range of 5° C to 35° C (41° F to a designed collection point for an extended period of time. Health & Safety Requirements ✦✦ Only... it will help to operational humidity beyond 5-80%, non-condensing, or non-operating humidity beyond 1090%, non-condensing. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Foreword page 3 This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be...
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... = 1,000,000,000 bytes. 1TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Foreword page 4 IMPORTANT INFO: Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no circumstances will LaCie be held liable for instance, and a second copy either on...
... = 1,000,000,000 bytes. 1TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Foreword page 4 IMPORTANT INFO: Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no circumstances will LaCie be held liable for instance, and a second copy either on...
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... Getting Connected ✦✦ Optional Formatting & Partitioning ✦✦ RAID Secure and stable, the LaCie hard disk MAX is an ideal way to add space to blend functionality with high-technology. These latest drives are ...LaCie hard disk MAX handles the curves of your computer; Introduction page 5 Features ✦✦ Simple and efficient dual-disk hard disk ✦✦ RAID: FAST & SAFE for maximum speed or security ✦✦ USB expansion slot for different parts of your specific applications. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON...
... Getting Connected ✦✦ Optional Formatting & Partitioning ✦✦ RAID Secure and stable, the LaCie hard disk MAX is an ideal way to add space to blend functionality with high-technology. These latest drives are ...LaCie hard disk MAX handles the curves of your computer; Introduction page 5 Features ✦✦ Simple and efficient dual-disk hard disk ✦✦ RAID: FAST & SAFE for maximum speed or security ✦✦ USB expansion slot for different parts of your specific applications. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON...
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For a list of these requirements, please refer to function properly. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.1. Introduction page 6 Minimum System Requirements Your system must meet certain requirements in order for your LaCie product to the product packaging or consult the datasheet (from lacie.com/support/).
For a list of these requirements, please refer to function properly. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.1. Introduction page 6 Minimum System Requirements Your system must meet certain requirements in order for your LaCie product to the product packaging or consult the datasheet (from lacie.com/support/).
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... hard disk MAX DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Quick Install Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 , FireWire 400, eSATA 3Gbits In the event that the drive should need to -9 pin) cable 5. IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. LaCie hard disk MAX, Design by Neil Poulton with two disks for RAID capability 2. FireWire 800 (9-to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN...
... hard disk MAX DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Quick Install Guide Hi-Speed USB 2.0 , FireWire 400, eSATA 3Gbits In the event that the drive should need to -9 pin) cable 5. IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. LaCie hard disk MAX, Design by Neil Poulton with two disks for RAID capability 2. FireWire 800 (9-to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN...
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... View 1. Also ensure that the Ventilation Fan is not obstructed. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.3. OFF/ON power switch 2. Upper drive status LED 5. eSATA port 6. USB expansion port 2. Please use the included plastic stands and rubber feet which elevate the hard disk Max and allow for better heat dissipation. Power supply connection 3. RAID selection...
... View 1. Also ensure that the Ventilation Fan is not obstructed. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 1.3. OFF/ON power switch 2. Upper drive status LED 5. eSATA port 6. USB expansion port 2. Please use the included plastic stands and rubber feet which elevate the hard disk Max and allow for better heat dissipation. Power supply connection 3. RAID selection...
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Launching LaCie Setup Assistant Getting Connected page 9 LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2. Getting Connected IMPORTANT INFO: Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that the LaCie hard disk MAX volume mounts correctly on your computer. Connecting the Interface cable Step 3 - 2.3. Turning the Drive On Step 2 - 2.2. Step 1 - 2.1.
Launching LaCie Setup Assistant Getting Connected page 9 LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2. Getting Connected IMPORTANT INFO: Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that the LaCie hard disk MAX volume mounts correctly on your computer. Connecting the Interface cable Step 3 - 2.3. Turning the Drive On Step 2 - 2.2. Step 1 - 2.1.
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...cause damage to its 100-240 Volt power supply. CAUTION: Only use the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie hard disk MAX when in a foreign country thanks to the device and void your warranty. TECHNICAL NOTE: You may ...hard drive (Fig. 03). 2. To be able to use of the drive to the drive resulting from the use this feature, you may use a power supply from another LaCie drive or another manufacturer. Do not use your specific LaCie hard disk MAX. Connecting the Interface cable. Fig. 03 Fig. 04 Getting Connected page 10 LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON...
...cause damage to its 100-240 Volt power supply. CAUTION: Only use the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie hard disk MAX when in a foreign country thanks to the device and void your warranty. TECHNICAL NOTE: You may ...hard drive (Fig. 03). 2. To be able to use of the drive to the drive resulting from the use this feature, you may use a power supply from another LaCie drive or another manufacturer. Do not use your specific LaCie hard disk MAX. Connecting the Interface cable. Fig. 03 Fig. 04 Getting Connected page 10 LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON...
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Launching LaCie Setup Assistant. Attach one connected remains active and the second will mount on your computer and ...Connected page 11 TECHNICAL NOTE: If two interfaces are connected at the same time, the first one end of any of the hard disk MAX. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding interface port on the back of the interface cables to section ...). 2. eSATA USB 2.0 FireWire 400 FireWire 800 Fig. 05 Connecting the Interface cable 1. After a few seconds, the hard disk will not work. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.2.
Launching LaCie Setup Assistant. Attach one connected remains active and the second will mount on your computer and ...Connected page 11 TECHNICAL NOTE: If two interfaces are connected at the same time, the first one end of any of the hard disk MAX. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding interface port on the back of the interface cables to section ...). 2. eSATA USB 2.0 FireWire 400 FireWire 800 Fig. 05 Connecting the Interface cable 1. After a few seconds, the hard disk will not work. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.2.
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... you through completion, then use and will not be launched to reformat your needs. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.3. Do not change the RAID mode before running the Setup Assistant. Simply follow the Setup Assistant through the process of optimizing your LaCie hard disk MAX for more information. IMPORTANT INFO: If you do not launch...
... you through completion, then use and will not be launched to reformat your needs. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.3. Do not change the RAID mode before running the Setup Assistant. Simply follow the Setup Assistant through the process of optimizing your LaCie hard disk MAX for more information. IMPORTANT INFO: If you do not launch...
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... the devices the Eject icon controls (it is important to the trash. (The icon pictured below is now safe to Remove Hardware" (or similar). LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.4. It is a generic USB device icon. Your drive may be connected and disconnected while the computer is running. A message will appear: "Safe...
... the devices the Eject icon controls (it is important to the trash. (The icon pictured below is now safe to Remove Hardware" (or similar). LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 2.4. It is a generic USB device icon. Your drive may be connected and disconnected while the computer is running. A message will appear: "Safe...
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LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3. What is compatible in read only mode with Windows users, you could create three partitions on your drive: one partition for your office documents, one as a backup and one for your hard disk with Mac OS 10.3 and higher. For ...you will generally be sharing the drive with Windows or Mac, or for cross-platform use your LaCie hard disk MAX, the LaCie Setup Assistant formats your drive according to your LaCie hard disk MAX to your drive, follow the instructions in your household or office, you will be using the ...
LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3. What is compatible in read only mode with Windows users, you could create three partitions on your drive: one partition for your office documents, one as a backup and one for your hard disk with Mac OS 10.3 and higher. For ...you will generally be sharing the drive with Windows or Mac, or for cross-platform use your LaCie hard disk MAX, the LaCie Setup Assistant formats your drive according to your LaCie hard disk MAX to your drive, follow the instructions in your household or office, you will be using the ...
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.... 6. These steps will erase everything from the your hard drive. and 64-bit versions): These operating systems will list the Hard Disks that is represented by the icon. See Fig. 07. From the "Computer Management" window, select Disk Management (located below the Storage group). LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.1. Windows Users The process of formatting...
.... 6. These steps will erase everything from the your hard drive. and 64-bit versions): These operating systems will list the Hard Disks that is represented by the icon. See Fig. 07. From the "Computer Management" window, select Disk Management (located below the Storage group). LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.1. Windows Users The process of formatting...
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Click Next. 12. Windows Disk Management will format and partition the disk according to your settings (Fig. 09), and your drive will appear in My Computer, ready to begin the formatting process. 15. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 9. Click Next. 11. Fig. 09 Click Next. 13. On the Format Partition window, select Quick Format. Formatting & Partitioning page 16 Fig. 08 14. Click Next (Fig. 08). Click Next. 10. Click Finish to use.
Click Next. 12. Windows Disk Management will format and partition the disk according to your settings (Fig. 09), and your drive will appear in My Computer, ready to begin the formatting process. 15. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 9. Click Next. 11. Fig. 09 Click Next. 13. On the Format Partition window, select Quick Format. Formatting & Partitioning page 16 Fig. 08 14. Click Next (Fig. 08). Click Next. 10. Click Finish to use.
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... appears to divide the drive into (Mac OS X gives you want to continue. 9. Mac Users CAUTION: Following these steps. 1. In the Utilities folder, double-click Disk Utility. 4. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.2. From the Volume Scheme: menu, choose the number of dividing the drive into at most 16 partitions). Mac...
... appears to divide the drive into (Mac OS X gives you want to continue. 9. Mac Users CAUTION: Following these steps. 1. In the Utilities folder, double-click Disk Utility. 4. LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual 3.2. From the Volume Scheme: menu, choose the number of dividing the drive into at most 16 partitions). Mac...
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USB cables Your LaCie drive is shipped with a Hi-Speed USB cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to a HiSpeed USB 2.0 port (Fig. 11). The cable will .... 12) and a FireWire 400 to 800 (6-pin to 9-pin) adapter cable (Fig. 13), which will allow you to connect your drive to 800 Cable Ends LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Interface & Data Transfer Information page 18 4. USB 2.0 Connection USB is the latest implementation of the new IEEE 1394b standard.
USB cables Your LaCie drive is shipped with a Hi-Speed USB cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to a HiSpeed USB 2.0 port (Fig. 11). The cable will .... 12) and a FireWire 400 to 800 (6-pin to 9-pin) adapter cable (Fig. 13), which will allow you to connect your drive to 800 Cable Ends LaCie hard disk MAX • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual Interface & Data Transfer Information page 18 4. USB 2.0 Connection USB is the latest implementation of the new IEEE 1394b standard.