LaCie 2big NAS User Manual page 50

RESET TO FACTORY CONDITIONS: 2BIG NAS
RESET THE DASHBOARD SETTINGS
Important info:
Following these steps erases all Dashboard data such as users, groups, shares, and settings. It will also
reset the machine name to the default and reset the network settings to DHCP.
Connected DAS will not be affected by the NAS reset.
User data is moved to a folder named Recovery in a share named Share. Only the administrator can
access Share.
1. Power off the 2big NAS.
2. Press and hold down the front LED button. Without releasing the front button, turn the product on using the
power switch on the rear of the product.
3. Keep the front button pressed until the front LED becomes solid red, then release it.
4. The LED blinks red. Within five seconds, press the front button once to confirm the reset. The front LED blinks
blue for several seconds.
The front LED blinks red/blue during a system reset. The LaCie 2big NAS is ready when it reboots and the front
LED is static blue.
FORMAT, DELETE, OR RECREATE THE VOLUME
Once the NAS is reset, you can:
Access your data on Share
Format the existing volumes
Delete the existing volumes
Create new volumes
Caution: Formatting, deleting, or recreating existing volumes will erase all the data on the NAS. Make sure
to back up all your data onto another storage device before proceeding. LaCie cannot be held responsible for
any loss of data.
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