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  • Page 1 LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 3 USB-C User Manual Model: Click here to access an up-to-date online version  of this document. You will also find the most recent content as well as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Weight 3 LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 3 Advanced Storage ...................
  • Page 3 ......................... . Step 3 - Launch LaCie Setup Assistant .
  • Page 4: Regulatory Compliance

    This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or LaCie d2 Thunderbo lt 3 USB-C 3/30/17...
  • Page 5: Industry Canada

    EN 60950-1:2006/AC:2011: Information technology equipment - Safety - Part 1: General requirements EN 55022: 2010/AC:2011: Information technology equipment - Radio disturbance characteristics Limits and methods of measurement EN 55024: 2010: Information technology equipment - Immunity characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement LaCie d2 Thunderbo lt 3 USB-C 3/30/17...
  • Page 6 Hereby, LaCie, declares that this direct attached storage device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004/5/EC. Español Por medio de la presente LaCie declara que el direct attached storage device cumple con [Spanish] los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 2004/5/CE.
  • Page 7: Power Source

    Slovensko LaCie izjavlja, da je at direct attached storage device v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in [Slovenian] ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 2004/104/ES. Slovensky LaCie týmto vyhlasuje, že direct attached storage device spĺňa základné požiadavky a [Slovak] všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 2004/104/ES.
  • Page 8: Introduction

    DO NOT place the enclosure on its side when it is powered on. The LaCie d2 does not support stacking. Doing so poses a severe risk that it will fall. DO NOT stack other drives, enclosures, or equipment on top of the LaCie d2.
  • Page 9: Minimum Computer System Requirements

    Minimum computer system requirements The minimum operating system for your computer differs based upon the port you are using. Choose your port and connect your LaCie device to a computer that meets the following minimum system requirements. Thunderbolt 3 Mac OS Sierra or higher Windows 10 or higher Mac OS X 10.10 or higher...
  • Page 10: Power Supply

    60 mm / 2.4 in 217 mm / 8.5 in 130 mm / 5.1 in Weight Capacity Weight 1.4 Kg / 3.0 lbs 1.4 Kg / 3.0 lbs 10TB 1.3 Kg / 2.9 lbs LaCie d2 Thunderbo lt 3 USB-C 3/30/17...
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  • Page 12: Lacie D2 Thunderbolt 3 Advanced Storage

    LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 3 Advanced Storage LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 3 The LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 3 features: Desktop convenience Aluminum front and all-metal enclosure Two Thunderbolt 3 technology ports, up to 40Gb/s bi-directional per port USB 3.1 port, up to 5Gb/s Daisy chain Thunderbolt 3 devices (up to 6 Thunderbolt products, plus one USB-C or DisplayPort device) Note: Any non-Thunderbolt 3 devices must be connected to the end of the daisy chain.
  • Page 13 Non-Thunderbolt 3 devices that feature USB-C ports can be connected to the Thunderbolt 3 port to terminate a daisy chain and, if compatible, to take advantage of the power delivery option for charging batteries. LaCie d2 Thunderbo lt 3 USB-C 3/30/17...
  • Page 14: System Leds

    The LaCie d2 can be placed into power-saving mode using the LED button when it is connected via the Thunderbolt 2 port. To place the LaCie d2 into power-saving mode: 1.
  • Page 15: Power-Saving Mode: Daisy Chain

    Power-saving mode: daisy chain You can daisy chain Thunderbolt 3 technology devices when the LaCie d2 is in power-saving mode. Though the hard drive spins down when the LaCie d2 enters power-saving mode, the Thunderbolt signal remains constant. Therefore, daisy-chained devices continue data operations without interruption. See...
  • Page 16: Receiving Power

    Connected to a live power source via the included power supply. Important info regarding the ports: The LaCie d2 can be connected to a computer using the USB  3.1 port or the Thunderbolt 3 port. However, it is not possible to connect both ports to a single computer at the same time or, to connect each port to separate computers.
  • Page 17: Cables

    Make certain to use the USB-C cable included with your device. Due to poor construction, many  third-party USB-C cables can cause irreparable harm to devices such as your computer and LaCie device. LaCie is not responsible for damage to your LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 3 caused by third- party cables. Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable Thunderbolt 3 can attain up to 40Gb/s as opposed to Thunderbolt 2's 20Gb/s.
  • Page 18: Usb 3.1 (Usb-C)-To-Usb Type A Cable

    Use the USB 3.1 (USB-C)–to–USB Type A cable for compatibility with computers that do not have a USB-C port. The USB-C end is connected to the LaCie hard drive and the Type A end is connected to the computer’s USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 Type A port.
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  • Page 20: Getting Connected

    Ge ng Connected Follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that your LaCie hard drive's volume mounts correctly on your computer. Macs and Thunderbolt 3 The Thunderbolt 3 connection can be used on a Mac with a Thunderbolt 3 port to reach transfer rates up to 40Gb/s bi-directional.
  • Page 21: Step 2 - Connect The Power Supply

    USB 3.1 (USB-C) to USB-A (USB 3.0 & 2.0) Step 2 - Connect the power supply Connect the power supply in the following order: 1. The power input port on the back of the LaCie d2. LaCie d2 Thunderbo lt 3 USB-C 3/30/17...
  • Page 22: Step 3 - Launch Lacie Setup Assistant

    1. The power input port on the back of the LaCie d2. 2. A live power outlet. The LaCie d2 will power on automatically when it is connected to a computer that is turned on and a live power outlet.
  • Page 23: Lacie Setup Assistant - Mac

    Open the LACIE SETUP volume on your desktop and then double-click LaCie Setup Setup LaCie Setup Assistant does not prevent you from using your computer's native disk utility program to format or partition your LaCie drive. Simply follow the Setup Assistant through completion, then use Disk Management for Windows or Disk Utility for Mac to reformat your drive.
  • Page 24: Disconnecting The Hard Drive

    LaCie: formatted for your operating system, NTFS for Windows or HFS+ for Mac. Move the slider to the left to reduce the size of the LaCie Share partition. If you do not want the LaCie Share volume, move the slider all the way to the left.
  • Page 25: Daisy Chain And Power Delivery

    How to daisy chain Connect the cable to one of the interface ports on the back of LaCie d2 and to your computer. The additional port on LaCie d2 can be used to daisy chain compatible Thunderbolt 3 peripherals, such as hard drives and monitors.
  • Page 26: Daisy Chain: Idle Mode

    Power delivery Each Thunderbolt 3 port on LaCie d2 outputs up to 15W of power, and the USB 3.1 port delivers up to 27W. You can connect compatible devices that support charging via USB-C to the ports. LaCie d2 must receive power via its power cable to deliver power to compatible devices.
  • Page 27: Unmounting Your Hard Drive

    1. Open a Finder window. 2. On the sidebar, go to Devices to locate LaCie and click the eject symbol to the right of the drive name. 3. Once the hard drive disappears from the sidebar or, the Finder window closes, you can disconnect the hard drive's cable from your Mac.
  • Page 28 3. In the list of devices, choose the device you want to remove. Windows displays a notification when it is safe to remove the device. 4. Disconnect the hard drive from the computer. LaCie d2 Thunderbo lt 3 USB-C 3/30/17...
  • Page 29: Formatting And Partitioning

    Standard LaCie storage devices will prompt you to run LaCie Setup Assistant when they are first connected to a PC or Mac. LaCie Setup Assistant helps you to quickly format the storage device according to your needs. Please read the information below carefully if you: Abort LaCie Setup Assistant while it is formatting.
  • Page 30: Mac

    1. Make sure the storage device is connected to and mounted on the computer. 2. Go to Search and then type diskmgmt.msc. In the search results, double click Disk Management. 3. From the list of storage devices in the middle of the Disk Management window, locate your LaCie device.
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