LaCie 8BIG RACK THUNDERBOLT 2 User Manual
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- Page 1 LACIE 8BIG RACK THUNDERBOLT 2 USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AN UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document. You will find the most recent content as well as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual...
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Page 2: What Is In This Manual
4K video and 3D graphics. This means that professional editors, photographers, and graphic artists get the highest performing storage for their most challenging projects. Use this manual to guide you through the process of connecting your LaCie storage. For questions on installation, consult the Getting Help page. -
Page 3: Box Contents
Important info: Save your packaging. In the event that the product should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual... -
Page 4: Software Suite
LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2: Advanced Storage Technology). Important info: Your LaCie product's performance can be affected by such external forces as type of cable, hardware, distance, and setup. For optimal performance: use the cables provided with your device or, cables supported by LaCie; make certain to follow the installation instructions provided in the Quick Install Guide and this user manual. -
Page 5: Lacie 8Big Rack Thunderbolt 2: Advanced Storage Technology
STORAGE TECHNOLOGY THUNDERBOLT 2 TECHNOLOGY The LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 uses Thunderbolt 2 technology, the fastest, most versatile connection for your computer. While first generation Thunderbolt technology transfer rates are 10Gb/s bi-directional, Thunderbolt 2 technology provides 20Gb/s bi-directional. Additionally, Thunderbolt 2 technology gives priority to the video stream, apportioning the required bandwidth for playback. - Page 6 HARDWARE FOR PERFORMANCE AND REDUNDANCY Featuring hardware RAID and redundant components, the LaCie 8big is a rarity in the world of high-end DAS. While most DAS must choose between high transfer rates or data protection, the LaCie 8big offers both extraordinary performance and built-in protection.
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Page 7: System Overview
SYSTEM OVERVIEW The LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 is a 1U-sized hard drive enclosure. It houses up to eight 3.5-inch hard drives in its front chassis. Enclosures shipped with hard drives feature high-performance Seagate Desktop HDD. In case of hard drive failure or, the need to expand storage capacity, each individual hard drive is hot-swappable and field replaceable. -
Page 8: Enclosure Weight
Enclosure weight Hard drives Weight 15 Kg / 33 lbs 18 Kg / 40 lbs 20 Kg / 44 lbs LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual... -
Page 9: Temperature Ranges
+5ºC to +40ºC Storage (non-operating) -20ºC to +60ºC Important info: The maximum operating ambient temperature for the LaCie 8big is 40°C. Should the environment remain above 40°C for an extended period of time, there is a strong risk that the enclosure will automatically spin down the hard drives and enter idle mode (see Operation). -
Page 10: Front Panel View
Identification button: Pushing this button will cause the identification LEDs on the front and rear of the LaCie 8big to blink amber. The alarm will also sound. The flashing LEDs allow you to identify the LaCie 8big among a group of racked devices. There is another identification button on the rear of the device that can also be pushed to turn on the identification LEDs and sound the alarm. -
Page 11: Rear Panel View
Identification button and LED: Pushing this button will cause the identification LEDs on the front and rear of the LaCie 8big to blink amber. The alarm will also sound. The flashing LEDs allow you to identify the LaCie 8big among a group of racked devices. There is another identification button on the front of the device that can also be pushed to turn on the identification LEDs and sound the alarm. -
Page 12: Hard Drive Frames
Hard drive frames The LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 has two hard drive frames, each housing four 3.5-inch hard drives. Each frame has mounting locations for SATA connections. The hard drive frames provide protection from thermal conduction, radio frequency, and electro-magnetic induction. - Page 13 Alarm The LaCie 8big features an alarm that will sound when the the enclosure experiences errors: The enclosure temperature is too high A fan fails A power supply fails A disk fails and/or the RAID is broken The alarm also works in tandem with the identification buttons on the front and rear of the device as well as the identification button in LaCie RAID Manager.
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Page 14: System Leds
SYSTEM LEDS The LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 LEDs provide information on the system status. Review the illustrations below for the LED locations on the chassis. See System Overview for further details on each LED. FRONT Thunderbolt host Thunderbolt daisy chain... -
Page 15: Inside The Front Chassis
INSIDE THE FRONT CHASSIS Fan LEDs Hard drive LEDs LED BEHAVIOR General LED behavior The list of colors below will help you identify the general status of your LaCie 8big. Color State Solid blue Ready Slow blinking blue Idle mode... -
Page 16: Status And Hard Drive Leds
Status and hard drive LEDs The status and hard drive LEDs work together to provide up-to-date details on your LaCie 8big’s health. Status LED Hard drive LEDs State Fast blinking blue Blinking blue Startup and shutdown Hard drives have spun down and the Thunderbolt ports... -
Page 17: Thunderbolt 2 Ports, Identification, And Mute Leds
Solid blue on the Thunderbolt 2 host LED The Thunderbolt 2 port is connected to a computer. Solid blue on the Thunderbolt 2 daisy chain The LaCie 8big is connected to a daisy chain of Thunderbolt devices and/or displays. Identification... -
Page 18: Hard Drive And Fan Leds (Inside The Front Chassis)
A hard drive has not been plugged into the slot's SATA connection Off on hard drive slots within the chassis or it is not receiving power. Fans Behavior State Solid blue The fan is working. Solid red The fan has failed. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual... - Page 19 An additional plastic bag with screws has been provided to fasten hard drives to the hard drive drawers. If you must secure hard drives to the hard drive trays, make certain to use the included screws. The instructions below are also available on the Quick Start Guide included with the LaCie 8big. LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual...
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Page 20: Step 1 - Download And Install Lacie Raid Manager
LaCie RAID Manager to monitor and manage the storage The LaCie 8big hard drives are preconfigured as RAID 5 and formatted for Mac (HFS+). Use LaCie RAID Manager to confirm the health of the hard drives or to change the RAID configuration: Download the installer at http://www.lacie.com/support/raidmanager/.