LaCie ICA-312 User Manual page 231

PREPARE FOR THE RESCUE
The LaCie NAS Rescue will prompt you to enter:
1. The LaCie 5big NAS Pro IP address
2. The LaCie 5big NAS Pro MAC address (Your LaCie 5big NAS Pro has two MAC addresses, one for each LAN port.
You may use either MAC address for the Rescue.)
Both types of address may be found by connecting a VGA cable to your LaCie 5big NAS Pro (see
Product) or by launching LaCie Network Assistant (see
VGA Monitor
While not obligatory, you can connect a compatible monitor to the LaCie 5big NAS Pro before following the
Rescue Steps. Doing so will help you confirm that the LaCie 5big NAS Pro boots from the LaCie USB Key to enter
Rescue mode. You can also review the device's IP and MAC addresses once it has entered Rescue mode.
Please note that the VGA signal reverts to energy saving mode within a few minutes. If the monitor appears to
be receiving a signal but no image is present, please try to connect a USB keyboard to one of the LaCie 5big
NAS Pro's USB ports. Tap on one of the keys to view the LaCie 5big NAS Pro VGA signal.
LaCie Network Assistant
If you do not see your LaCie 5big NAS Pro in LaCie Network Assistant, please confirm that your LaCie 5big NAS
Pro is:
Connected to the same network as the workstation you are using. In certain configurations, the LaCie 5big NAS
Pro is connected to two separate networks (see
Tolerance).
Connected to the same network as the workstation you are using via the LAN 1 Ethernet port. LaCie Network
Assistant requires that the primary Ethernet port for your LaCie 5big NAS Pro is LAN 1.
If you still do not see your device in LaCie Network Assistant, please follow the instructions below:
1. Launch LaCie Network Assistant.
2. Select Preferences...
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