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LaCie 4big Rack Office User Manual

LaCie 4big Rack Office User Manual

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  • Page 1 4BIG RACK OFFICE USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document for the most recent content as well as for features such as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability. LaCie...

  • Page 2: What Is In This Manual

    INTRODUCTION WHAT IS IN THIS MANUAL Congratulations on your purchase of a LaCie 4big Rack Office. This user manual gives you step-by-step instructions on installation, hardware maintenance, and troubleshooting. If you encounter problems, check Getting Help. Please refer to Warranty Information before performing any hardware repairs or maintenance that is not described in this manual.

  • Page 3: Minimum System Requirements

    Mac OS X 10.5.x and later (through SMB) Linux 2.4 (through SMB) Important info: Your LaCie product's performance can be affected by such external forces as network activity, hardware, distance, and setup. For optimal performance, use Gigabit Ethernet equipment. LaCie...

  • Page 4: Safety Guidelines

    SAFETY The 4big Rack Office unit must only be operated from a power supply input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz. Make sure that the socket outlets are located near the equipment and are easily accessible.

  • Page 5: Rack System Safety Precautions

    When configured, the cabinet must meet the safety requirements of IEC 60950-1 2nd edition. RACK INSTALLATION PRE-REQUISITES The 4big Rack Office enclosure is designed for installation into an industry standard 19 inch rack cabinet subject to the following requirements: There must be a minimum depth of 430mm (16.9 inches) from rack posts to maximum extremity of enclosure (excluding rear cabling).

  • Page 6: Equipment Handling Precautions

    Drives are fragile and must be handled with care during removal/replacement. DATA SECURITY Important Info: Any loss, corruption, or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive or drive system is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no circumstances will LaCie be held liable for the recovery or restoration of this data.

  • Page 7: System Overview

    SYSTEM OVERVIEW The 4big Rack Office is a 1U sized disk drive enclosure, housing up to four 3.5-inch form factor 3.0 Gb/s SATA (up to 7200 rpm) drives. Each individual disk drive is swappable and field replaceable, with drive numbers labeled on the casing, the cables, and the drives themselves.

  • Page 8: Front Panel View

    FRONT PANEL VIEW Rackmount Brackets: Attaches your LaCie 4big Rack Office in standard, 19” computer equipment racks. Setting Power Button and Power LED: Used to turn the system on and off (see Operation). When turned on, the button will illuminate to indicate that the product is turned on.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel View

    Serial Number Sticker (under the chassis): This is where you will find your LaCie 4big Rack Office's serial number. Write down the serial number and keep it in a safe place, because you will need to provide the number in the event you have to call LaCie Technical Support for any reason in regard to the product's performance.

  • Page 10: Usb Ports

    USB PORTS The 4big Rack Office has six USB 2.0 ports, which lets you connect external hard drives or any other USB devices, keyboard, and a mouse. You can connect any USB keyboard, mouse, or USB 2.0 mass storage device, as long as it is formatted in one of the following file systems: NTFS, FAT32, FAT16, EXFAT, MBR, and GPT.

  • Page 11: Drive Frames

    The 4big contains two drive frames, each housing two 3.5-inch form factor disk drives. The frame has mounting locations for SATA drives. The drive frame provides thermal conduction, radio frequency, and electro-magnetic induction protection and affords the drive physical protection. LaCie...

  • Page 12: System Led

    SYSTEM LED The 4big Rack Office features three LEDs that provide information on system status. The following illustration indicates where the LEDs are located on the chassis. Power LED Ready LED H. Disk LED BEHAVIOR The following table describes LED behavior.

  • Page 13: Step 1 - Installation

    Desktop Installation If you do not want to install the LaCie 4big Rack Office into a rack, you can place it on a tabletop. Protective rubber feet on the bottom of the chassis prevent desktop scratching and provide airflow. In addition, removable rubber sleeves included to cover the rack connectors when the chassis is not installed in a rack.
  • Page 14 Important Info: Please refer to your equipment cabinet’s documentation for specific details about device weight and installation instructions. Caution: Once you have mounted the LaCie 4big Rack Office, do not set heavy objects on top of the unit. LaCie...

  • Page 15: Step 2 - Network Connection

    STEP 2 - NETWORK CONNECTION The LaCie 4big Rack Office is compatible with either 10BaseT, 100BaseTX, and Gigabit Ethernet.. Connect the included AC power cord to your LaCie 4big Rack Office, and then plug the other end to an AC wall outlet.

  • Page 16: Step 3 - Power On

    STEP 3 - POWER ON Press the power button on the front of the product (1) and wait for the LaCie 4big Rack Office to start up. Once the Ready light (2) is on and stays lit, the LaCie 4big Rack Office will be ready to use.

  • Page 17: Operation

    Note: When the the product is operating, a short push of the on/off button will start the normal shutdown process of the operating system. A long push (more than four seconds), will force shutdown. This is not recommended as it may result in data loss. LaCie...
  • Page 18 SOFTWARE The 4big Rack Office is preinstalled with 64-bit Windows Server OS. Via the OS, it is possible to create MBR (2TB max.) or GPT (256TB max.) partitions. To configure and use your storage, LaCie recommends using the dedicated dashboard application. Remote desktop connection is available for advanced users only, but keep in mind that some actions may interfere with dashboard behavior.

  • Page 19: Hardware Maintenance

    During operation, all provided hardware (including the four drives in their frames) must be in place for the air to flow correctly around the product. Observe all conventional ESD precautions when handling 4big Rack Office modules. Avoid contact with backplane components and module connectors, etc.

  • Page 20: Replacing A Drive

    When the 4big is powered on, all drive slots must be filled to ensure sufficient cooling. Compatible Drives Important Info: LaCie has certified the following drive models for this product. In order to avoid potential problems, LaCie recommends using only drives included in this table.
  • Page 21 Power down the system, unplug the power supply, and remove the top panel as described above. Disconnect the SATA and power cables from the two drives of the drive frame. Unscrew the four screws securing the drive frame to the chassis. Lift the drive frame out of the chassis. LaCie...
  • Page 22 Turn the drive frame over again, then slide the hard drive out from the hard drive frame, and slide a new one in. Make sure that the large printed label on the hard drive is pointing up. LaCie...
  • Page 23 Screw in the three screws attaching the drive to the drive frame. Screw in the four screws securing the drive frame to the chassis. LaCie...
  • Page 24 (from 0-3). The cables and disks are numbered to make this easier. Slide the product's top panel back in place and secure it by screwing the three screws at the rear. Rebuild the RAID array. For details, refer to Software. LaCie...

  • Page 25: Getting Help

    Q: Have you connected a USB storage device? A: The 4big Rack Office may be attempting to boot from it. Unplug the device and retry to reboot the system. Q: Has one of the drives storing the operating system failed?
  • Page 26 Note that even if you did not set up a backup onto a DAS, you can always reset your 4big Rack Office to factory settings using to the recovery DVD provided.

  • Page 27: Warranty Information

    LaCie (“LaCie”) warrants, to the original purchaser, that this equipment shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1), two (2), three (3), or five (5) years, depending on the model, from LaCie's date of original shipment when the equipment is used normally and is properly serviced when needed. If you discover a defect covered by the warranty set forth above, your sole and exclusive remedy will be for LaCie, in its sole discretion to (i) repair or replace the product at no charge to you;...
  • Page 28 This warranty does not apply if the product has been misused or has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or misapplication; if it has been modified without permission of LaCie; or if any LaCie serial number has been removed or defaced. If a customer has purchased a LaCie Advance Care Option (ACO) to go with this equipment, the ACO shall be valid for three (3) years from activation.

  • Page 29: Exclusions And Limitations

    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 the recovery or restoration of this data. To help prevent the loss of your data, LaCie highly recommends that you keep TWO copies of your data;...

  • Page 30: Service Doa

    Within the 15 calendar days of purchase, should you experience an issue with your new LaCie product, we ask you to return the product to the place where it was originally bought. You will be required to give a proof of purchase.

  • Page 31: Note To Australian Customers

    Phone: 02 8063 3711 Email: info.au@lacie.com For fast technical support, create a support ticket after registering your product at www.lacie.com/au/register. * The Advance Care Option is offered as an option depending on the geographic zone, limited to the following zones: Continental USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Italy and Australia.

  • Page 32: Legal Info

    LEGAL INFO COPYRIGHTS Copyright © 2012 LaCie. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of LaCie.

  • Page 33: Canada Compliance Statement

    Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio/TV receiver, it may cause radio interference. Install the equipment according to the manual. MANUFACTURER'S DECLARATION FOR CE CERTIFICATION We, LaCie, solemnly declare that this product conforms to the following European standards: Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC); Low-Voltage Directive: 2006/95/EC LaCie...

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