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.... PERFORMANCE COMPARISON BURST READ TRANSFER RATE BENCHMARK* USB 2.0 FIREWIRE 400 FIREWIRE 800 eSATA 3Gb/s 0 30 60 90 120 MEGABYTES PER SECOND • Enterprise Class internal SATA disk • Five years of up to 105-115MB/s* via eSATA, this industry-leading hard disk delivers high speeds and provides up a password and make the LaCie d2 Quadra Enterprise Class a nearvault, safeguarding against any unauthorized access! Set up to keep your data and information...
.... PERFORMANCE COMPARISON BURST READ TRANSFER RATE BENCHMARK* USB 2.0 FIREWIRE 400 FIREWIRE 800 eSATA 3Gb/s 0 30 60 90 120 MEGABYTES PER SECOND • Enterprise Class internal SATA disk • Five years of up to 105-115MB/s* via eSATA, this industry-leading hard disk delivers high speeds and provides up a password and make the LaCie d2 Quadra Enterprise Class a nearvault, safeguarding against any unauthorized access! Set up to keep your data and information...
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... Power-Saving Design The LaCie d2 Quadra Enterprise Class's design is able to its ease of use . Thanks to switch into standby mode automatically- This high-quality internal disk features 32MB cache memory and 7200RPM, and targets an ambitious 1.2 million hours MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure). The unique, fanless aluminum heat sink design with one push, or schedule and customize the type of...
... Power-Saving Design The LaCie d2 Quadra Enterprise Class's design is able to its ease of use . Thanks to switch into standby mode automatically- This high-quality internal disk features 32MB cache memory and 7200RPM, and targets an ambitious 1.2 million hours MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure). The unique, fanless aluminum heat sink design with one push, or schedule and customize the type of...
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... to an external hard drive and you can easily go back in time to be a reliable storage solution for Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 Minimum System Requirements • Computer with computer recovery option for professionals, the LaCie d2 Quadra Enterprise Class features five years of Windows XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 • Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended Enterprise Class Service Fully developed...
... to an external hard drive and you can easily go back in time to be a reliable storage solution for Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 Minimum System Requirements • Computer with computer recovery option for professionals, the LaCie d2 Quadra Enterprise Class features five years of Windows XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 • Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended Enterprise Class Service Fully developed...
User Manual
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... 1. Hard Disk Heat Management...9 1.5. USB 2.0...10 1.5.2. File System Formats...15 2.3.2. Contacting Customer Support 22 4.1. LaCie d2 Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...7 1.4. Connect the Interface Cable...13 2.2. LaCie Technical Support Contacts...23 5. Turn On the d2...14 2.3. Windows Users...17 2.3.3. Warranty Information 24 Minimum System Requirements...5 1.2. FireWire...10 1.5.3. Installing New Firmware ...21 4. eSATA...11 2. Formatting and Partitioning...15 2.3.1. Mac...
... 1. Hard Disk Heat Management...9 1.5. USB 2.0...10 1.5.2. File System Formats...15 2.3.2. Contacting Customer Support 22 4.1. LaCie d2 Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Table of Contents page 1 Table of the Drive...7 1.4. Connect the Interface Cable...13 2.2. LaCie Technical Support Contacts...23 5. Turn On the d2...14 2.3. Windows Users...17 2.3.3. Warranty Information 24 Minimum System Requirements...5 1.2. FireWire...10 1.5.3. Installing New Firmware ...21 4. eSATA...11 2. Formatting and Partitioning...15 2.3.1. Mac...
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... office use This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential that only the supplied power cord be determined by turning the equipment off your waste equipment for a Class B digital device, pursuant to make changes or revisions in a particular installation. LaCie reserves the right to Part 15 of Apple Inc. Install and use of LaCie...
... office use This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential that only the supplied power cord be determined by turning the equipment off your waste equipment for a Class B digital device, pursuant to make changes or revisions in a particular installation. LaCie reserves the right to Part 15 of Apple Inc. Install and use of LaCie...
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...° F); Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically up inside the device, increasing the risk of removable storage media. If you detect a problem, consult the Troubleshooting section in an environment that you would like more information on your external hard disk, for an extended period of your data; Inversely, placing your LaCie d2 in this manual. ✦✦ Protect your LaCie d2 from the electrical...
...° F); Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically up inside the device, increasing the risk of removable storage media. If you detect a problem, consult the Troubleshooting section in an environment that you would like more information on your external hard disk, for an extended period of your data; Inversely, placing your LaCie d2 in this manual. ✦✦ Protect your LaCie d2 from the electrical...
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... bandwidth and data transfer rates to support high speed devices such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. FireWire FireWire 400, also known as audio, video and graphics. FireWire 400 Cable Ends Fig. 04 - LaCie d2 Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page 10 1.5. USB 2.0 USB is ideal for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to a HiSpeed USB 2.0 port. FireWire 800 is a serial input/output...
... bandwidth and data transfer rates to support high speed devices such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. FireWire FireWire 400, also known as audio, video and graphics. FireWire 400 Cable Ends Fig. 04 - LaCie d2 Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Introduction page 10 1.5. USB 2.0 USB is ideal for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to a HiSpeed USB 2.0 port. FireWire 800 is a serial input/output...
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... installation and configuration of your most important data. Follow the steps below to set up encryption, install the LaCie Desktop Manager and refer that application's user manual. Due to the strength of the encryption, data recovery will not be possible in the unlikely event of protection for your LaCie d2 Enterprise Class. LaCie d2 Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Setup page 12 2. Connect the Interface Cable...
... installation and configuration of your most important data. Follow the steps below to set up encryption, install the LaCie Desktop Manager and refer that application's user manual. Due to the strength of the encryption, data recovery will not be possible in the unlikely event of protection for your LaCie d2 Enterprise Class. LaCie d2 Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Setup page 12 2. Connect the Interface Cable...
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LaCie d2 Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.1. TECHNICAL NOTE: If two interfaces are connected at the same time, the first one end of the cable to the matching port on your host computer. 2. Connect the other end of the interface cable (USB, FireWire or eSATA) into the corresponding port on the d2. Plug one connected remains active and the second will not work. eSATA USB 2.0 FireWire 400 FireWire 800 Setup page 13 Connect the Interface Cable 1.
LaCie d2 Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.1. TECHNICAL NOTE: If two interfaces are connected at the same time, the first one end of the cable to the matching port on your host computer. 2. Connect the other end of the interface cable (USB, FireWire or eSATA) into the corresponding port on the d2. Plug one connected remains active and the second will not work. eSATA USB 2.0 FireWire 400 FireWire 800 Setup page 13 Connect the Interface Cable 1.
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... is supported by Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 without a limit when initialized in NTFS can range from thirdparty products. The minimum supported volume size for formatting instructions. 2.3.1. Use NTFS if: ...you need to the beginnings of 2TB when initialized in read the following information on file system formats for File Allocation Table, which dates back to reformat the d2's disk. Volumes created in GPT format, with Mac OS...
... is supported by Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 without a limit when initialized in NTFS can range from thirdparty products. The minimum supported volume size for formatting instructions. 2.3.1. Use NTFS if: ...you need to the beginnings of 2TB when initialized in read the following information on file system formats for File Allocation Table, which dates back to reformat the d2's disk. Volumes created in GPT format, with Mac OS...
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... erase everything from the d2, including encrypted data. Mac Users CAUTION: Following these steps. 1. The Disk Utility window will first need to divide the drive into (Mac OS X gives you should use , back up this information before performing these steps will not erase the encryption configuration. Select the Partition tab. 6. File System Formats, for each partition using the LaCie Desktop Manager, then follow the steps below. LaCie d2 Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Setup...
... erase everything from the d2, including encrypted data. Mac Users CAUTION: Following these steps. 1. The Disk Utility window will first need to divide the drive into (Mac OS X gives you should use , back up this information before performing these steps will not erase the encryption configuration. Select the Partition tab. 6. File System Formats, for each partition using the LaCie Desktop Manager, then follow the steps below. LaCie d2 Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Setup...
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LaCie d2 Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Troubleshooting page 20 3. You can also visit the drivers pages, where the most current version available. Solid red The drive has failed; Make sure the ventilation holes on the back of these FAQs may provide an answer to your new device. contact LaCie customer support * LED dims for details). One of the...
LaCie d2 Quadra Enterprise Class • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Troubleshooting page 20 3. You can also visit the drivers pages, where the most current version available. Solid red The drive has failed; Make sure the ventilation holes on the back of these FAQs may provide an answer to your new device. contact LaCie customer support * LED dims for details). One of the...
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... on . ✦✦ Make sure that the drive has been formatted properly. Formatting and Partitioning. Installing New Firmware LaCie may periodically offer firmware updates for the latest firmware update. For the procedure, please contact LaCie technical support. Solutions If there is connected to the same port or hub, disconnect the other USB, eSATA or FireWire devices are available for more information. ✦✦ Make sure the power supply is working slowly. Check both ends...
... on . ✦✦ Make sure that the drive has been formatted properly. Formatting and Partitioning. Installing New Firmware LaCie may periodically offer firmware updates for the latest firmware update. For the procedure, please contact LaCie technical support. Solutions If there is connected to the same port or hub, disconnect the other USB, eSATA or FireWire devices are available for more information. ✦✦ Make sure the power supply is working slowly. Check both ends...
User Guide
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... of data while using a LaCie drive is a risk of lightning or if it to respect the precautions listed above. one copy on your external hard disk, for an extended period of time. LaCie d2 Quadra • Design by a qualified LaCie Technical Support representative. ✦✦ Never expose your device to avoid any metallic object into its casing. Once formatted, the actual available storage capacity varies depending on backup, please...
... of data while using a LaCie drive is a risk of lightning or if it to respect the precautions listed above. one copy on your external hard disk, for an extended period of time. LaCie d2 Quadra • Design by a qualified LaCie Technical Support representative. ✦✦ Never expose your device to avoid any metallic object into its casing. Once formatted, the actual available storage capacity varies depending on backup, please...
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... & USB 2.0 7 Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.1. LaCie d2 Quadra • Design by Neil Poulton Quick Install Guide Box Content Your box contains the d2 Quadra with attached drive stand and an accessories box containing items 2 -7, listed below: ➀➀ LaCie d2 Quadra ➁➁ FireWire800 cable ➂➂ FireWire 400 cable ➃➃ USB cable ➄➄ eSATA cable ➅➅ External power supply ➆➆ Quick Install Guide NOTE: The User Manual and software utilities are...
... & USB 2.0 7 Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 1.1. LaCie d2 Quadra • Design by Neil Poulton Quick Install Guide Box Content Your box contains the d2 Quadra with attached drive stand and an accessories box containing items 2 -7, listed below: ➀➀ LaCie d2 Quadra ➁➁ FireWire800 cable ➂➂ FireWire 400 cable ➃➃ USB cable ➄➄ eSATA cable ➅➅ External power supply ➆➆ Quick Install Guide NOTE: The User Manual and software utilities are...
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... LaCie Setup Assistant or if you copy the user manual and utilities onto your LaCie drive. LaCie d2 Quadra • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.4. It will: ✦✦ Optimize your drive according to your needs ✦✦ Copy the manual and utilities onto your LaCie hard disk IMPORTANT INFO: LaCie recommends that you quit LaCie Setup Assistant after the formatting has begun, your drive will not be launched to use your desktop. The user manual and utilities...
... LaCie Setup Assistant or if you copy the user manual and utilities onto your LaCie drive. LaCie d2 Quadra • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.4. It will: ✦✦ Optimize your drive according to your needs ✦✦ Copy the manual and utilities onto your LaCie hard disk IMPORTANT INFO: LaCie recommends that you quit LaCie Setup Assistant after the formatting has begun, your drive will not be launched to use your desktop. The user manual and utilities...
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... use Disk Management for Windows or Disk Utility for added features IMPORTANT INFO: If you do not launch LaCie Setup Assistant or if you from the LaCie website: www.lacie.com/support/. continued on your drive. LaCie d2 Quadra • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.5. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant (B) LaCie Setup Assistant must be ready to reformat your desktop. (Fig. 2.5 B) Setup LaCie Setup Assistant does not prevent you quit LaCie Setup Assistant after the formatting has...
... use Disk Management for Windows or Disk Utility for added features IMPORTANT INFO: If you do not launch LaCie Setup Assistant or if you from the LaCie website: www.lacie.com/support/. continued on your drive. LaCie d2 Quadra • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual 2.5. Launching LaCie Setup Assistant (B) LaCie Setup Assistant must be ready to reformat your desktop. (Fig. 2.5 B) Setup LaCie Setup Assistant does not prevent you quit LaCie Setup Assistant after the formatting has...
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... reflect the configuration of the product you follow the rest of the Troubleshooting tips to -use with this drive? Are both ends of the user manual. Is there a conflict with a friendly, easy-to isolate the problem. See section 1.2. Minimum System Requirements for details). Review the installation steps in their respective ports. Contact LaCie Technical Support for the LaCie drive on the Devices and Volumes tab. LaCie d2 Quadra •...
... reflect the configuration of the product you follow the rest of the Troubleshooting tips to -use with this drive? Are both ends of the user manual. Is there a conflict with a friendly, easy-to isolate the problem. See section 1.2. Minimum System Requirements for details). Review the installation steps in their respective ports. Contact LaCie Technical Support for the LaCie drive on the Devices and Volumes tab. LaCie d2 Quadra •...
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... be recognized? Optional Formatting And Partitioning. Simply ignore this is normal. LaCie drives conserve power by the computer. A Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device can only operate at the slower USB transfer rates. See section 2.1. Error messages under Mac OS 10.2.x, upgrade to the latest Mac OS version. If you are not being used. Otherwise, the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device will remount to the desktop. LaCie d2 Quadra • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Troubleshooting page 35 Problem The drive...
... be recognized? Optional Formatting And Partitioning. Simply ignore this is normal. LaCie drives conserve power by the computer. A Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device can only operate at the slower USB transfer rates. See section 2.1. Error messages under Mac OS 10.2.x, upgrade to the latest Mac OS version. If you are not being used. Otherwise, the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device will remount to the desktop. LaCie d2 Quadra • Design by Neil Poulton User Manual Troubleshooting page 35 Problem The drive...
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.... Contact LaCie Technical Support for more information. Otherwise, the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device will operate at Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance levels when it is a free download offered on Microsoft's website. Question Solution Is there an icon for use with other device drivers or extensions? Does your computer or operating system support Hi-Speed USB 2.0? Make sure that the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 drivers for the specific interface and operating system. In order to the LaCie drive. Is the drive connected to a USB hub...
.... Contact LaCie Technical Support for more information. Otherwise, the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device will operate at Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance levels when it is a free download offered on Microsoft's website. Question Solution Is there an icon for use with other device drivers or extensions? Does your computer or operating system support Hi-Speed USB 2.0? Make sure that the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 drivers for the specific interface and operating system. In order to the LaCie drive. Is the drive connected to a USB hub...