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  • Page 1 LACIE 2BIG NAS | LACIE 5BIG NAS PRO 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 2big NAS...

  • Page 2: Box Content

    NAS. This manual will guide you through the process of connecting the LaCie NAS to your network and will assist you in troubleshooting any issues that might arise. If you encounter problems, check Getting Help.

  • Page 3: Minimum System Requirements

    Ethernet switch or router 10/100/1000 (Mb/s) 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 a Gigabit Ethernet router and a Gigabit Ethernet board in your host computer.

  • Page 4: Views Of The Product

    FRONT VIEW LaCie 2big NAS LaCie 5big NAS Pro Front LED button: The LED button signals the status and health of the device. For further details, see Behavior and Button Functions. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 5: Rear View

    LED Behavior and Button Functions) ON/OFF Gigabit Ethernet USB 2.0 expansion eSATA expansion Right drive status LED (see LED Behavior and Button Functions) Drive tray handle Drive lock Power connector LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 6 Drive tray handle Drive lock USB 2.0 expansion (x2) USB 3.0 expansion (x2) Gigabit Ethernet (x2) VGA port (for maintenance) Power connector Reset button (see LaCie NAS Rescue: 5big NAS Pro) LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 7: General Led Behavior

    Note that even if you have turned off the front LED using Dashboard > Eco Management, events triggering a red light will always cause the front LED to turn on. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 8 Solid red reserve power – the product will shut off Solid red for non-functional disk(s) RAID has failed and data has been lost Off in disconnected disk(s) Disk(s) is/are disconnected LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 9: Front Button

    A long push is not recommended as it may result in data loss. Factory settings/rescue LaCie 2big NAS: The front LED button can be used in tandem with the ON/OFF switch to revert the device to its factory settings (see Reset to Factory Conditions: 2big NAS).

  • Page 10: Hard Disk Heat Management

    HEAT DISSIPATION DESIGN - 2BIG NAS The LaCie 2big NAS Pro's metal body is ideal for naturally dissipating internal drive heat. Its unique design draws heat away from the internal drive toward the external casing. The large surface area of the heat sink casing absorbs internal heat and dissipates it, keeping the drive safe and prolonging its life and reliability.
  • Page 11 DUAL COOLING - 5BIG NAS PRO With its dual cooling design, the LaCie 5big NAS Pro's is built to protect against overheating. The 5big's solid aluminum casing diverts and dissipates heat, keeping the drives cooler even after extended periods of activity.

  • Page 12: Connect To The Network

    Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the product and to an available Ethernet port on your router. Refer to your router’s documentation if necessary. Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the product. LaCie 2big NAS LaCie 5big NAS Pro LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 13 LaCie 2big NAS LaCie 5big NAS Pro Caution: Only use the AC adapter supplied with your specific LaCie device. Do not use a power supply from another LaCie device or another manufacturer. Using any other power cable or power supply may cause damage to the device and void your warranty.
  • Page 14 Note: The steps below should be completed by the administrator of the device. Perform the steps below on a PC/Mac connected to the same network as your LaCie NAS: Launch your preferred internet browser and type the default address for the LaCie NAS: Windows workstations (no Bonjour) - http://lacie-2big-nas or http://lacie-5big-pro Mac OS X and Windows workstations running Bonjour - http://lacie-2big-nas.local or...

  • Page 15: Next Steps

    Simplify NAS access: LaCie recommends that you install the software utility LaCie Network Assistant before moving forward with the device configuration. LaCie Network Assistant gives you instant information on your LaCie NAS, such as firmware version, IP address, and hardware address. It will also provide quick access to shares (volumes) and the Dashboard. See LaCie Network Assistant for instructions.
  • Page 16 Network Hard Drives for a list of hard drives tested with the 2big NAS. If you have any issues with hard drive compatibility and LaCie products, please contact our tech support. LaCie recommends selecting disks that are equal in storage capacity. For example, if the first disk slot has a 1TB hard disk, fill the second slot with a 1TB hard disk.

  • Page 17: Installation Steps

    INSTALLATION STEPS Step 1: Connect and power on the diskless 2big NAS Make sure that the disk slots are empty. You will be prompted to insert disks in Step 3. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the product and to an available Ethernet port on your router.
  • Page 18 Step 2: Remove the disk tray sticker and empty disk tray(s) Note on illustrations: To reduce complexity in the images, the Ethernet and Power cables have been removed. LaCie recommends that you maintain both connections while continuing with the installation steps. Remove the sticker from the back of the device.
  • Page 19 Draw out the disk tray by inserting your finger into the space behind the disk tray handle and pulling to disengage it. Grasp the disk tray handle and carefully extract it. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 20 Repeat the process if you are adding a second disk. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 21 LaCie 2big NAS disk tray Hard disk Disk tray screws. Use only the screws that are provided with your LaCie NAS. Phillips head screwdriver. Make certain that the screwdriver is the correct size for the disk tray screws. Caution: To avoid potential problems caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD), it is recommended that you do not touch the hard disk’s printed circuit board.
  • Page 22 Note on illustrations: To reduce complexity in the images, the Ethernet and Power cables have been removed. LaCie recommends that you maintain both connections while continuing with the installation steps. Carefully insert the full disk tray into an empty disk slot. You will feel resistance when the disk tray is most of the way in the bay.
  • Page 23 The disk LEDs on the rear of the product will blink blue. Wait a full minute before moving on to the next step. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 24 Step 5: Initialize the new disks During this process, the hard disks you have inserted into the LaCie NAS will be formatted and all data deleted. Press and hold the front button for at least 5 seconds. Once the LED begins to blink blue and red, release the button.
  • Page 25 Note: The steps below should be completed by the NAS's administrator. Perform the steps below on a PC/Mac connected to the same network as your LaCie NAS. Launch your preferred internet browser and type the default address for the LaCie NAS: Windows workstations (no Bonjour) - http://lacie-2big-nas Mac OS X and Windows workstations running Bonjour - http://lacie-2big-nas.local...
  • Page 26 LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 27 Simplify NAS access: LaCie recommends that you install the software utility LaCie Network Assistant before moving forward with the device configuration. LaCie Network Assistant gives you instant information on your LaCie NAS, such as firmware version, IP address, and hardware address. It will also provide quick access to shares (volumes) and the Dashboard. See LaCie Network Assistant for instructions.
  • Page 28 Network Hard Drives for a list of hard drives tested with the 5big NAS Pro. If you have any issues with hard drive compatibility and LaCie products, please contact our tech support. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 29 NAS. The software that you download onto the LaCie key NAS is not the NAS OS. Rather, it is a utility to run the NAS OS Rescue and Install so that you can install or repair the NAS OS.
  • Page 30 LAN 1 and LAN 2. Use one of the two numbers as the MAC address. connecting a VGA monitor to the VGA port located on the back of the LaCie 5big NAS Pro. Following the initial boot process (Step 3), the system will provide the MAC and IP addresses. If the monitor is receiving a signal but the image is black, try connecting a USB keyboard to one of the USB ports also located on the back of the 5big NAS Pro.
  • Page 31 Connect the LaCie key to one of the USB ports on the LaCie 5big NAS Pro. Caution: Only use the AC adapter supplied with your specific LaCie device. Do not use a power supply from another LaCie device or another manufacturer. Using any other power cable or power supply may cause damage to the device and void your warranty.
  • Page 32 Remove the sticker on the back of the enclosure. Press the front LED button to power on the device. Important info: Power the device on before inserting hard disks into the drive slots. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 33 LaCie 5big NAS Pro Hard Disk Tray Hard drive Hard disk tray screws. Use only the screws that are provided with your LaCie NAS. Phillips head screwdriver. Confirm that the head of the screwdriver is the proper size for the disk tray screws.
  • Page 34 Gently push the hard drive tray handle firmly until you feel it snap into place. Once the disk tray handle is flush with the back of the enclosure, you can lock it. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 35 If you are adding more than one hard disk, insert full hard drive trays into empty slots in the enclosure. Make certain to follow the slot numbers. For example, the second hard disk should be inserted into disk slot 2, the third disk into disk slot 3, etc. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 36 Note: The steps below should be completed by the NAS's administrator. Perform the steps below on a PC/Mac connected to the same network as your LaCie 5big NAS Pro. During this process, the hard disks you have inserted into the 5big NAS Pro will be formatted and all data deleted.
  • Page 37 To continue, enter one of the MAC addresses that you noted in Step 1. It is not necessary to enter the colons. Choose Start Install. Choose Continue at the prompt to install LaCie NAS OS on the hard disk(s). To accommodate the installation, all data stored on the hard disks will be deleted.
  • Page 38 It will take approximately five minutes to format the hard drive(s) and install LaCie NAS OS. Once it is finished, the Dashboard will prompt you to create an administrator password. You may also change: The name of the device (the default name is LaCie-5big-Pro).
  • Page 39 LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 40 Simplify NAS access: LaCie recommends that you install the software utility LaCie Network Assistant before moving forward with the device configuration. LaCie Network Assistant gives you instant information on your LaCie NAS, such as firmware version, IP address, and hardware address. It will also provide quick access to shares (volumes) and the Dashboard. See LaCie Network Assistant for instructions.
  • Page 41 LACIE NETWORK ASSISTANT LaCie Network Assistant is a software utility that will help you detect and access LaCie NAS connected to your network. Use LaCie Network Assistant for instant information on the device's: IP address Version of software/firmware MAC address (hardware ID number)
  • Page 42 Launch LaCie Network Assistant. Windows users: Select the LaCie Network Assistant icon to choose Open LaCie Network Assistant. Mac users: Choose the LaCie Network Assistant icon in the menu bar to select Open LaCie Network Assistant… LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 43 If you have more than one LaCie network device, select your LaCie NAS from the list of devices in the left-hand column. Choose the Configuration tab. Review the device's: IP address MAC address (hardware ID) Version of software LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 44 Launch LaCie Network Assistant. Choose your device: Windows: Right-click on the LaCie Network icon in the system tray to select your LaCie NAS. Mac: Choose the LaCie Network Assistant icon in the menu bar to select your LaCie NAS. Select Web access.

  • Page 45: Quick Access

    To select the LaCie NAS on your network, do one of the following. Windows: From the system tray, right-click on the LaCie Network Assistant icon and select the LaCie NAS. Mac: From the menu bar, select the LaCie Network Assistant icon and choose your LaCie NAS.
  • Page 46 Finder window, simply navigate in the Finder to SHARED > [machine name] > [share name]. Note on Quick Access to shares: Private shares require a valid username and password (see Authenticate for Private Shares). LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 47 Right-click on the icon in the system tray (Windows) or choose the icon in the menu bar (Mac) and select Open LaCie Network Assistant. Select your LaCie NAS's machine name from the list of devices in the left-hand column, then choose the Volumes tab.
  • Page 48 Right-click (Windows) on its icon in the system tray or select it in the menu bar (Mac). Choose Open LaCie Network Assistant. If you have more than one LaCie NAS, select the device you wish to access from the list in the left-hand column.
  • Page 49 Right-click (Windows) on its icon in the system tray or select it in the menu bar (Mac). Choose Open LaCie Network Assistant. If you have more than one LaCie NAS, select the device you wish to access from the list in the left-hand column.
  • Page 50 Windows users: The share will mount in Computer/My Computer automatically when the computer detects it on the network. Mac users: The share icon will appear in your Finder automatically when the computer detects it on the network. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 51: About Default Shares

    ABOUT DEFAULT SHARES A share is a network volume that you can configure to store and share data. Your LaCie NAS has two shares by default: admin and Public. Following the initial login, the share admin will change to the name used by the administrator.
  • Page 52 Start menu, select Run then type \\[machine name] or \\[IP address]]. Choose OK. Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 Windows XP LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 53 From the Finder, navigate to Go > Connect to Server. In the dialogue window, type one of the following: afp://[machine name].local smb://[machine name].local afp://[IP address] smb://[IP address] LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 54: Creating Shortcuts To Shares

    CREATING SHORTCUTS TO SHARES Once you successfully set up your LaCie NAS, you can create shortcuts so you can quickly access stored files. You can do this by using your operating system or LaCie Network Assistant. CREATE SHORTCUT USING LACIE NETWORK ASSISTANT LaCie Network Assistant can be configured to automatically mount shares on your computer, which allows you quick access to the files they store.
  • Page 55 Browse to and select the share you wish to auto mount. Windows will offer the option to mount the share each time you log on to the computer. Repeat steps 1-3 for other shares. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 56 When you log on to the Mac OS, the share(s) will automatically mount on your desktop. If the shares do not mount, check your Finder preferences to confirm that the system will display connected servers on your desktop. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 57 BACKUP: LACIE NAS AND PC/MAC BACK UP YOUR LACIE NAS Backup for a complete explanation on how to automate backups of data stored on your LaCie NAS. You can back up your data to: Direct-attached storage (DAS) Another LaCie NAS or rsync-compatible server on your local network...
  • Page 58 A share on your LaCie NAS can be set as a backup target for these and other backup software. Make certain that the user has access to the target share meant for his computer. Additionally, deleting a share that is used as a backup target will delete all associated computer backups.
  • Page 59 MEDIA (UPNP/DLNA) SERVERS You can configure your LaCie NAS to share files (read-only) with UPnP/DLNA devices connected to the same network. Follow these steps: Make sure your LaCie NAS is connected to your network as described in Connect to the Network.
  • Page 60 ITUNES Your LaCie NAS can act as an iTunes Music server. Simply copy your iTunes library to a share on your LaCie NAS and audio files will be available to compatible devices on the network. For easy access on the entire network, use a share with public access.

  • Page 61: Windows Media Player

    WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER Once configured, Windows Media Player (WMP) can play files located on the LaCie NAS through the network connection. Follow these steps: Make sure your LaCie NAS is connected to your network as described in Connect to the Network.
  • Page 62 In the dialogue window, choose Add, select your LaCie NAS's machine name under the Network section, and click Include Folder. WMP will begin indexing the media files. Once completed, they will appear in the WMP library. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 63: Set Up Remote Access

    LaCie NAS with a strong password BEFORE setting up remote access. Since LaCie MyNAS lets you access your data with a simple URL, malicious users could guess the URL and access the LaCie NAS's files unless each user is protected by a strong password.
  • Page 64 If the issue is related to your router, you will need to access its administration page in order to forward a port (by default, 8080), which will create a path from your LaCie NAS to the internet. Refer to your router's documentation for details.

  • Page 65: Using Remote Access

    Dashboard > Users. Once logged in, you will be able to access the Dashboard in order to administer your LaCie NAS (if you have administrative privileges) or access the File Browser. The File Browser lets you upload, download, and stream...

  • Page 66: Accessing Shares Via Ftp

    General Settings). Once FTP is enabled, your LaCie NAS can be accessed using an internet browser or FTP client software. FTP client software is very helpful if you wish to share, download, and upload data within a dedication application rather than an internet browser. Examples of FTP client software include Filezilla and Cyberduck.
  • Page 67 LOCAL FTP ACCESS To use the FTP service on your local network, enter your LaCie NAS's IP address or device name in the FTP client's address field or in an internet browser's address field. Your LaCie NAS's IP address is available on the Dashboard >...
  • Page 68 Access files via third-party FTP applications LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 69 REMOTE FTP ACCESS You can access and share your LaCie NAS's files from a computer outside of your home network. To gain access using FTP, you will need to know your router's public IP address. From a computer on the same local network as the LaCie NAS, visit this page: http://www.whatismyip.com/.
  • Page 70 Similar to FTP, SFTP is disabled by default but you can enable it on the Dashboard > General Settings page (see General Settings). Note on NetBackup Server and SFTP: Activating NetBackup server will disable SFTP (see Backup details). LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 71: Accessing Shares Via Nfs

    Settings). Select the configuration icon (pencil) to choose Enable. Important info: All NFS shares are public and available to everyone on the network. See Shares: Access and Transfer Files for details on public and private shares. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 72: Wake On Lan (Wol)

    WAKE ON LAN (WOL) Your LaCie NAS can conserve energy by entering deep sleep mode. Use the Dashboard to schedule deep sleep mode when no one accesses the LaCie NAS and wake it up when your office is ready to work. See Management for more information on deep sleep mode.
  • Page 73 Note on the MAC address list: The list will be empty the first time you launch Wake Up a Device. Enter the device's MAC address in the field to select Wake up. Once entered, LaCie Network Assistant will keep the device's MAC address on the list.
  • Page 74 LaCie Network Assistant for instructions on software installation. Windows: Right-click on the LaCie Network Assistant icon in the system tray (Windows users). Mac: Choose the LaCie Network Assistant icon in the menu bar. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 75 Select [machine name] > Web Access. The login page will open in a new browser window or tab. If your browser is not open, LaCie Network Assistant will open it for you. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 76 Mac OS X and Windows workstations running Bonjour - http://lacie-2big-nas.local or http://lacie-5big-pro.local. You can also type your LaCie NAS's IP address in the browser's URL (web address) field. For example: http://[IP-address]. The IP address may be found in LaCie Network Assistant (see Find the IP Address).
  • Page 77 Consider using a strong password that is difficult for others to guess.) In subsequent logins, simply enter your username and password, then choose Log on. For added security, choose Switch to HTTPS at the Dashboard login. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 78: Recover A Lost Password

    The email will arrive in the user's email inbox. In the email, choose the click here link. In the Reinitialize your password screen, type your login and new password, then choose Send. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 79 2big NAS Restart and Deep Sleep Mode 5big NAS Pro Deep Sleep Mode, Restart, and Shutdown The LaCie 5big NAS Pro has the added option to Shutdown the device. To shut down the LaCie 2big NAS, use the switch on the back of the device (see Views of the Product).

  • Page 80: Navigate The Dashboard

    Visible widgets, or small boxes that represent the different pages. A visible widget provides a summary of the page's management function. For example, the Hardware monitoring shows the health status of the NAS, including the Temperature, Fan, and Drive states. Minimized widgets LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 81 To navigate to a page, choose its widget or, drag and drop the widget to the center of the window. To minimize a widget, choose the X next to its title. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 82 To expand a minimized widget, drag its icon over an expanded widget, or to an open widget space. To rearrange widgets, drag the minimized widget icon or the expanded widget onto the place of another widget. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 83: File Browser

    It is thus a convenient way to interact with files stored on your external hard drives through the network, whether the connection be through the local network or through the internet (see Remote Access: LaCie MyNAS). LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 84 The information on a selected file, such as the name, thumbnail, type, dimensions (photos), or duration (videos). You can also search for files. The files within a selected folder. To view the files as thumbnails, choose Thumbs in the toolbar. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 85: Open Files

    OPEN FILES Photo: Choose the View button in the toolbar. Music: Choose the play button in the Details panel (mp3 files only). TXT files: Choose the Edit button in the toolbar. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 86: General Settings

    GENERAL TAB Machine Name: The machine name identifies your LaCie NAS on your network. You can change it from the default by choosing the pencil icon and typing a new one. If a duplicate name exists on the network, alternate names are automatically created to avoid conflicts.
  • Page 87 Active Directory credentials). When joining an Active Directory, existing users/passwords in the domain are respected by the LaCie NAS and treated exactly as if they were created in the Dashboard. Once you have joined the Active Directory, domain users may be assigned access to the LaCie NAS's shares.
  • Page 88 Once connected, you can import users from the domain at Users. Synchronize Users/Groups Except for access rights to shares on the LaCie NAS, users and groups imported from a domain are managed by the domain's administrator. If a user's/group's account has been changed by the domain administrator within the Windows Active Directory server (e.g.
  • Page 89 Users and Groups. To remove all imported users and groups from the LaCie NAS, choose the button Remove the imported users/groups (this button replaces Synchronize imported users/groups once you leave a domain). LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 90 File sharing tab The File sharing tab offers a list of file protocols available to the LaCie NAS. Based upon the needs of computers and workstations on the network, the administrator can choose to maintain certain services while leaving others turned off.
  • Page 91 The iSCSI service should be used to direct iSCSI target volumes to an iSNS (Internet Storage Name Service) server on the network. Doing so will allow workstations (initiators) to discover the LaCie NAS's iSCSI volume(s) via the iSNS server rather than using a direct connection. Using an iSNS server is ideal when managing multiple iSCSI volumes (targets) and compatible workstations (initiators).
  • Page 92 Media (UPnP/DLNA) Servers for details. NetBackup: See Remote Backups: Enable NetBackup Server for details. Activating NetBackup server will disable SFTP in the File sharing tab. Download machine: See Download Machine for details. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 93: Printer Server

    Printer server Your LaCie NAS features a printer server. Follow the directions below to share a printer on the network via the LaCie NAS: Connect your printer to a USB port on your LaCie NAS. In Dashboard > General Settings > Application services, check the status of the Printer server. A green light indicates that the LaCie NAS has discovered the printer.

  • Page 94: Service Activation

    Status column. Not all services are enabled by default. To Disable a service, select the configuration icon for the service. Perform the same action to Enable a service. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 95 Shares. For example, the administrator may wish to limit the Time Machine service to a single share that is only available to Macintosh computers on the network. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 96 Advanced parameters. Use the pulldown menu to select the preferred LAN port for the service. Services summary Review the status for all services by choosing Show summary in the File sharing or Application services tabs. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
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  • Page 98: Connection Tab

    If your network is DHCP-enabled, your LaCie NAS will automatically be assigned an IP address and other values. The LaCie 2big NAS has a single LAN port while the LaCie 5big NAS Pro includes two LAN ports (see below). If you wish to review or modify the values of a LAN port: LaCie 2big NAS: Choose the Edit button.
  • Page 99 Selecting Edit allows you to modify certain network parameters. You can manually adjust network values by choosing Manual configuration and give the LAN port a unique name (LaCie 5big NAS Pro only). Make certain to check the box next to Default gateway to enter or revise a gateway address. For the manual address to take effect, all fields (including Default Gateway and DNS Server) must be completed before selecting Apply.
  • Page 100 Important info on network addressing: Changes to the IP address must be consistent with the values of the router and/or network. You can lose contact with your LaCie NAS by typing addresses that are not available on your network. LaCie 2big NAS users: Skip to Proxy Tab.
  • Page 101 Port aggregation: multiple networks, load balancing, and fault tolerance The LaCie 5big NAS Pro is equipped with two LAN ports for enhanced network performance. Review the instructions below to learn how to configure the LaCie 5big NAS Pro LAN ports for your network.
  • Page 102 (5 for LAN 1 and 1 for LAN 2) demonstrate that each LAN is connected to its own network. IP Addressing: You can manually configure the IP addresses for the LAN connections by selecting their respective configuration icons (pencil) and choosing Edit. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 103 Confirm that it is securely connected to the device and to your router. Select its configuration icon (pencil) to choose Enable. With both LANs enabled, choose Link. Select Load balancing then choose Next. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 104 You can name the LAN bonding as well as select how the paired Ethernet ports will receive a unified IP address (DHCP or Manual configuration). If you select Manual configuration, the IP address must be consistent with the values of your network. Choose Finish to complete the bonding. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 105 DHCP IP addressing Manual/Static IP addressing The two LAN ports are now listed as one. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 106 Choose Continue at the prompt. Removing the link may disable the secondary LAN interface. To reconnect the interface to the network, select the configuration icon for the secondary LAN to choose Enable. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 107 Fault tolerance: failover protection Configure fault tolerance to keep your LaCie 5big NAS Pro connected to the network even if one Ethernet port or cable fails. Before following the directions below, make certain that your network switch or router supports link aggregation.
  • Page 108 Interface). Choose the the fault detection for the bond, physical (e.g. a bad Ethernet cable) or logical (e.g. contact with another IP address). For logical fault tolerance, enter the IP address that the LaCie 5big NAS Pro will ping to confirm the stability of the primary LAN and the frequency. The IP address should be for a separate server, a computer on the network, or another device that can manage the task.
  • Page 109 IP address (DHCP or Manual configuration). If you select Manual configuration, the IP address must be consistent with the values of your network. Choose Finish to complete the bonding. The two LAN ports are now listed as one. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 110 Ethernet signal, it can take a few minutes for the NAS to switch to single LAN mode. Fault tolerance will make the switch instantly, allowing for uninterrupted communication with the NAS. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 111 Carries the data when the LaCie 5big NAS Pro is configured in Fault Tolerance Acts as the gateway to the internet when the LaCie 5big NAS Pro is connected to two separate networks LAN interface and LaCie Network Assistant: LAN Port 1 must be enabled to use LaCie Network Assistant.
  • Page 112 Choose Define as primary. The star icon will move to the port to reflect the change. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 113: Proxy Tab

    PROXY TAB A proxy server may be used to connect compatible network devices to the internet. If necessary, your LaCie NAS can be configured to use a proxy server. First, activate the feature by selecting the Proxy server option from the drop-down menu, then fill in the proxy server address, port, and optional authentication information.
  • Page 114 LaCie MyNAS), download machine, and more) use port numbers on the LaCie NAS and the network router. As seen in the screenshot above, automatic port forwarding is turned on by default and the port numbers are the same for both the NAS port and Router port columns.
  • Page 115 To disable port forwarding for a service, select its configuration icon (pencil) and then choose Disable. Note on Services in the Port Forwarding tab: Download machine and other services will appear in this tab once they have been enabled. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 116: Add A User

    USERS This page allows you to manage user accounts. ADD A USER Choose the Add user button and fill out the required fields. Your LaCie NAS can have up to 2048 users. Important info: The password is case-sensitive. In text fields, you may enter from 4 to 20 characters using letters, numbers, symbols, hyphen, and underscores.

  • Page 117: Delete A User

    The number in the Groups (icon) column shows to how many groups the member belongs. Choose the number to view the group(s). Choose on the the configuration icon (pencil) to remove a user or adjust his access rights. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 118: User Rights

    Shares: Access and Transfer Files). In addition, a user can log on to the NAS OS Dashboard using his login and password, which is very helpful with LaCie MyNAS remote access. However, Dashboard rights for a user are limited to:...

  • Page 119: Importing Users From Active Directory

    At the prompt, type a few characters in the text field to find the user(s) you wish to import. Hold down the Ctrl key (Windows users) or Command key (Mac users) to select multiple users. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 120 Choose the Import button. The imported users will appear in the table. You can identify users imported from the domain by their grey icons. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 121 However, the administrator of the LaCie NAS can remove an imported user from the device by selecting the configuration icon (pencil) at the far-right of the user's row and choosing Remove.
  • Page 122 Important info: In text fields, you may enter 1 to 20 characters using letters, numbers, hyphen, and underscore. No other symbols, special characters, punctuation, or spaces may be used. Do not begin or end with a hyphen or underscore. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 123: New Group

    NEW GROUP Choose Add group and fill out the required fields. Your LaCie NAS can have up to 256 groups. DELETE A GROUP To delete a group, choose the configuration icon (pencil), then select Delete. Confirm in the dialogue window.

  • Page 124: Existing Group

    Select the configuration icon (pencil) and choose: Users to modify group members. In the resulting window, highlight a user, then choose the arrows to join/disjoin a user from the group. Delete to remove the group. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 125: Importing Groups From Active Directory

    Settings), you will see a button labelled Import from domain. Choose the button. A prompt allows you to search for groups on the domain. Begin by entering a the first letter of the group. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 126 To select multiple groups, hold down the Command key (Mac users) or Control key (Windows users). Choose the Import button. The imported groups will appear in the table with a green circle in the Domain column. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 127 MANAGING GROUPS IMPORTED FROM AN ACTIVE DIRECTORY Groups imported from an active directory are managed by the administrator of the original domain. However, the administrator of the LaCie NAS can delete an imported group from the device by selecting the configuration icon (pencil) and Delete.
  • Page 128 SHARES Your LaCie NAS's storage is divided into shares, also known as network folders. This page allows you to create new shares, assign access rights to users and groups, and to adjust share protocols. By default, your LaCie NAS has two shares, admin and Public. You can begin working with these shares immediately or create new shares.
  • Page 129 NEW SHARE Choose Add share and fill out the required fields. If you have more than one volume, a pulldown menu allows you to select the volume for the share. Your LaCie NAS can have up to 256 shares. Single volume...
  • Page 130 Click on the configuration icon (pencil) for the share's settings menu. Most of the options in this menu are explained above, except for the ability to make the share public/private or to delete the share. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 131 Click on the circle (blue/yellow) Select the configuration icon (pencil) to choose Access protocols. Select the radio button in the Activated or Deactivated columns to turn the service on or off for the share. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 132: Manage Share Access

    To withdraw access, select a user or group in the Read + Write access or Read access cell and choose the remove arrow (pointing left). Check the box next to Enable Read access to guests on the network to give read-only access to anyone on the network, including non-users. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 133: Delete A Share

    Deleting a share and data: Note that deleting a share also deletes all files on the share and will cause any associated backup jobs to fail. Select the configuration icon (pencil) to choose Delete. Confirm in the dialogue window. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 134: Hardware Monitoring

    HARDWARE MONITORING LaCie 2big NAS LaCie 5big NAS Pro Hardware monitoring provides a summary of the LaCie NAS's hardware and the health of its components. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 135: System Tab

    Review the performance meters for the CPU, RAM, and Network. c: Choose Details to view expanded graphs of the CPU, RAM, and Network meters. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 136 Temperature and fans: Temperature error: Check the placement of your LaCie NAS to make certain that it is not receiving an abnormal amount of heat from external sources (e.g. sun from a window, heating duct, exhaust from other electronics, etc.).
  • Page 137 Review the performance meters for the CPU, RAM, and Network. d: Choose Details to view expanded graphs of the CPU, RAM, and Network meters. Select the pull-down menu to see the performance for each LAN port. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 138 Temperature and fans: Temperature error: Check the placement of your LaCie to make certain that it is not receiving an abnormal amount of heat from external sources (e.g. sun from a window, heating duct, exhaust from other electronics, etc.).

  • Page 139: Drive Tab

    SMART test by selecting Autotest. b: The dynamic photo of your LaCie NAS's backplate will highlight the drive select in the disk pane. c: See specific details of the hard disk selected in the disk pane. If the disk has an error, run a SMART test by selecting Autotest.
  • Page 140 Autotest button. b: The dynamic photo of your LaCie NAS's backplate will highlight the drive select in the disk pane. c: See specific details of the hard disk selected in the disk pane. If the disk has an error, run a SMART test by selecting the Autotest button.
  • Page 141 BACKUP The Backup page helps the administrator configure Backup and Restore Jobs of data stored on the LaCie NAS. A job configured on the Backup page can be: One-time and/or manual backups. An automated backup that runs daily, weekly, or monthly.

  • Page 142: External Ports

    EXTERNAL PORTS This page provides you with information on devices connected to one of the LaCie NAS's USB or eSATA expansion ports. Port LaCie 2big NAS LaCie 5big NAS Pro eSATA – USB 2.0 USB 3.0 – USB PRINTER LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 143: External Drives

    Connect Connect an external hard drive to the LaCie NAS via either USB or eSATA, and it will be listed on this page. Once connected, an external hard drive acts as a share on your LaCie NAS. It will be listed at Dashboard > Shares and can be accessed using your operating system's file system (Explorer Window for Windows users, and Finder for Mac users).
  • Page 144 To avoid damaging your external hard drive's file system, click the Eject button before disconnecting it from your LaCie NAS. MULTIMEDIA INDEXING You can take an inventory of available multimedia files on your LaCie NAS and all connected external hard drives. See Reindex the Media Server for details.
  • Page 145 DOWNLOAD MACHINE The LaCie NAS Dashboard features a download server that allows you to download files from the internet or the local disk (e.g. PDF, torrent, binary, etc). For more information on torrents, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_protocol. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 146 At the prompt, choose whether the file source can be found at a URL (web address) or if it is a Local File. URL: Type or paste the web address. Download: URL radio button Paste the URL address LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 147 To better organize your downloads, you can choose Create folder at the prompt to add a folder to the share. Create a folder to organize your downloads Name the folder for your downloads Choose Apply to begin the download. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
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  • Page 149: Download Page Settings

    Max. active downloads (two down arrows): Choose the configuration icon (pencil) to limit the number of downloads that can download/upload simultaneously. Type zero for no limit. Technical note: Multiple simultaneous downloads can impact your LaCie NAS's performance. In some instances, even after a download has completed, the download service may continue to use system resources if it is uploading.
  • Page 150 LaCie 2big NAS LaCie 5big NAS Pro Manual note: Certain features and functions listed below apply only to the LaCie 5big NAS Pro, such as LaCie SimplyRAID, RAID 5, RAID 6, spare disks, and double-disk security. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 151 Your LaCie NAS can have up to five volumes, each with its own level of RAID. Enhanced data protection: LaCie SimplyRAID No matter the capacity of your disks, LaCie SimplyRAID will prepare the storage for immediate use as well as future expansion. LaCie SimplyRAID allows you to:...
  • Page 152 REVIEW AND REVISE THE STORAGE SETTINGS The initial view for the Storage page displays the volume(s) and current RAID scheme(s) for your LaCie NAS. Use this page to add, manage, and configure the NAS storage. Select a volume Choose a volume within the left-hand column. The selected volume will appear in white while the other volumes are grey.
  • Page 153 Volume tools Tools to manage the selected volume are available in the center of the Storage page. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 154 Volume 2, Volume 3, etc. To change the name: Choose the configuration icon (pencil) next to the name. Select the default name to type the new name. Once the new name is entered, choose the check mark. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
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  • Page 156 The i tooltip will appear in the row for capacity following the creation of an iSCSI target. In the example below, passing the cursor over the tooltip indicates the amount of storage assigned to the volume's iSCSI target. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
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  • Page 158 Mode lists the level of RAID configured for the volume. A tooltip is available next to the volume's RAID level: Pass the cursor over the tooltip for important information about the RAID's level of data protection. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
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  • Page 160 5big NAS Pro: About RAID Modes for further information.) Protected if one disk fails. RAID configurations with double-disk security will see this message if a single disk is missing or reporting errors. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 161 Broken. The RAID is broken resulting in a loss of data. Broken RAID 0: One is disk missing LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 162 Synchronizing. The system is synchronizing data across all the disks selected for the RAID configuration. The volume is available for use while the RAID is synchronizing. Choose Details for further information. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 163 Details Choosing Details opens a popup window with information that complements the message within Status. When the Status is OK, a multicolor bar shows how LaCie SimplyRAID or standard RAID distributes the volume's storage. RAID Status: SimplyRAID RAID Status: RAID 6 Dark blue: Storage capacity for your data.
  • Page 164 RAID Status: SimplyRAID Broken RAID Status: RAID 6 Single-disk protection LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 165 RAID Status: Synchronizing RAID 6 LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 166 Choosing Delete will DELETE THE VOLUME AND ALL OF ITS ASSOCIATED SHARES AND DATA. Use the Delete button only if you intend to recreate the RAID from scratch and/or add disk(s) to another volume. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 167 The disks associated with the volume selected on the left-hand column. Disks in the volume New disks available for a new or existing volume. New disks Empty slots available for expansion. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 168 Empty slots Failed or missing disks. Missing disks LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 169 RAID 0 configuration with five disks. The only color is dark blue for data capacity since RAID 0 has no protection. RAID 0: Five disks LaCie SimplyRAID configuration with two disks.. Dark and light blue for data and protection, respectively. Both disks are the same capacity. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 170 SimplyRAID: Five disks RAID 6 configuration with five disks. All colors are represented since the RAID 6 uses double-disk security and the disks are of mixed capacities. RAID 6: Five disks LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 171 When you click the top Format button, ALL data on the disk(s) (including an iSCSIShare) will be erased and the disk(s) will be formatted for LaCie NAS OS. Data on any hard drive connected to the expansion ports will not be affected.

  • Page 172: Configure Iscsi

    CONFIGURE ISCSI You can configure your LaCie NAS share as an iSCSI target client, which allows you to mount a network share as a local volume. You can then format this volume in a non-network file system such as NTFS, HFS+, or FAT32.
  • Page 173 0TB. Please note that, in almost all instances, the error is not correct and that the changes to the iSCSI volume have been applied. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 174 Important Info: If you are using a Microsoft initiator, the CHAP password should be greater than or equal to 12 bytes and less than or equal to 16 bytes. After modifying the above values, click Apply. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 175: Eco Management

    Turn off the hard drives (Eco mode): Set the duration of inactivity after which the disks will revert to Eco mode. In Eco mode, the disks will spin down to reduce power consumption. The LaCie NAS will leave Eco mode automatically when a request is sent to the device.
  • Page 176 UPS Management: Your LaCie NAS supports UPS (uninterrupted power supply) management. Connect a supported UPS device to a USB port on your LaCie NAS, then choose Advanced to set the battery threshold level (%). Upon reaching the threshold level, the LaCie NAS will automatically enter stand-by mode.

  • Page 177: Modify Raid Mode

    RAID mode most optimized for your data. MODIFY RAID MODE RAID mode: This box shows you the current RAID scheme for your LaCie NAS, as well as the number of disks involved in the scheme. RAID status: This box lets you know whether the array is healthy, degraded, or synchronizing. A yellow warning icon will inform you if your array is unprotected in the case of a single disk failure.
  • Page 178 Note that converting to a new level of RAID (e.g. from RAID 1 to RAID 0 or RAID 0 to RAID 1) will erase files on the shares (but the Dashboard configuration will not be affected). Click Next. Review the information then click Finish. Confirm the RAID in the popup window. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 179 The Dashboard will become unavailable as the system configures the RAID. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 180: Rebuilding Times

    Rebuilding Times Rebuilding a protected RAID array takes many hours, depending on the capacity of the disks and your LaCie NAS's available resources (concurrent tasks such as backups or torrent downloads will slow rebuilding). Changing to an unprotected RAID mode (ie RAID 0) takes less than five minutes. Note that data is accessible during rebuilding.
  • Page 181 RAID 1 is a good choice when safety is more important than speed. However, RAID 1 also reduces the available hard disk space by 50% due to the need to write each bit of data on each hard drive. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 182: Replacing A Hard Disk

    LaCie NAS. For example, if you swap or insert unclean hard drives (with data) from another LaCie NAS (e.g. a LaCie 2big NAS to a LaCie 5big NAS Pro), you may experience problems when first booting your current LaCie NAS.
  • Page 183 Draw out the hard drive tray by inserting your finger into the space behind the hard drive tray handle and pulling to disengage the hard drive. Grasp the hard drive tray handle and carefully extract the hard drive. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
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  • Page 185: Disk Insertion

    Disk Insertion Important info: If a hard disk that you have purchased from LaCie fails, please contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Support. Replacing a hard drive involves two main steps, installing the new hard drive and claiming the new hard disk at Dashboard >...
  • Page 186 In the next screen, confirm the addition and complete the RAID Setup wizard. You may use your LaCie 2big NAS as it rebuilds the data across both hard drives. Please note that performance may be affected during a rebuild. If the LaCie 2big NAS is in RAID 0: Click the Manage button and complete the RAID Setup wizard.
  • Page 187 Remove Disk Tray 2 (the hard drive on the right when facing the rear of the LaCie 2big NAS). See Disk Removal for more information, if necessary. The Dashboard will show that the disk is missing. Remove the drive currently screwed into the Disk Tray and screw in the new hard drive. For instructions on...
  • Page 188 At the prompt, confirm the synchronization. While the Dashboard is not available during the initial phase of the synchronization, you may access data stored on your LaCie 2big NAS throughout the process. Depending upon the capacity of your hard drives and the amount of data, the synchronization may take several hours.
  • Page 189 Disk Tray 2. Click Replace under the New disk to begin the synchronization. DO NOT click Manage. Following the instructions in Manage will create a new RAID array and delete all media. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 190 At the prompt, confirm the synchronization. While the Dashboard is not available during the initial phase of the synchronization, you may access data stored on your LaCie 2big NAS throughout the process. Please note that the RAID 1 array is stll configured for the capacity of the original hard disks. It is not possible to surpass the previous capacity at this time.
  • Page 191 You have successfully expanded the RAID 1 array once synchronizing and resizing are complete. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 192 SUPPORT CONFIGURATION Firmware: The LaCie NAS's operating system version will be listed here. This information is important when updating the NAS operating system or if you need to speak with LaCie technical support. Email notifications: Choose the Edit button to configure email notifications. Important: Make certain to enter the SMTP address for your email server.

  • Page 193: Email Notification Triggers

    The product has remained at maximum temperature for Temperature Administrator at least one minute Administrator or user, Password recovery A user has recovered his/her password depending on who made the request LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 194: Automatic Update

    AUTOMATIC UPDATE LaCie may improve your LaCie NAS's software or add new features over time. Your LaCie NAS automatically checks for new firmware and, if an update is found, prompts you to install it at login. Review the additional options below: Update Using the Dashboard Launch the Dashboard and navigate to the Support page.
  • Page 195 If a link appears, choose it to begin the download and follow the update instructions. During the process, the LaCie NAS will reboot. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 196 Update Using LaCie Network Assistant (LaCie 2big NAS only) Follow the steps below if you wish to download the LaCie NAS OS update from the product support website. This update procedure will not erase your configuration or files saved to the drive.
  • Page 197 Important info: During the update process, the front LED will blink red and blue. LOGS The Logs section will list important events, such as RAID changes, downloads, warnings, and much more. To purge the listings from this list, choose the trash icon. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 198 Your LaCie 5big NAS Pro optimizes disk performance and capacity using LaCie SimplyRAID. No matter the capacity of your disk(s), LaCie SimplyRAID will prepare the LaCie 5big NAS Pro storage for immediate use as well as future expansion. LaCie SimplyRAID accommodates your storage needs, allowing you to:...

  • Page 199: Raid Mode

    REVIEW YOUR RAID SETTINGS RAID mode This box shows you the current RAID scheme for your LaCie NAS, as well as the number of disks involved in the scheme. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 200: Raid Status

    RAID Status This box lets you know whether the array is healthy, degraded, or synchronizing. RAID 0 (no data protection). RAID degraded due to a missing disk. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 201 RAID failure due to missing or bad disks. RAID synchronizing following a disk replacement. RAID Status: Expand, Replace, and Reset for instructions on expanding your array and replacing disks. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 202 Hard Drive Map Click the illustration of the disk to see which slot in the LaCie NAS the disk occupies. Click on the Hard Drive to see its physical location LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 203 Storage Distribution The multicolor bar below the disks provides a fast reference on how LaCie SimplyRAID distributes the LaCie 5big NAS Pro storage. Dark blue: Storage capacity for your data. Light blue: Protection in case one or two disks fail. The light blue indicator will vary in size depending upon single or double disk protection.
  • Page 204 Manual RAID 0 configuration with five disks. The only color is dark blue since RAID 0 has no protection and all the disks are of equal capacity (2TB). LaCie SimplyRAID configuration with five disks. All colors are represented since the RAID array uses single disk security and the disks are of mixed capacities.
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  • Page 206 RAID 0 RAID 0 (also called Spanning mode in some LaCie devices), is the fastest RAID mode. In a RAID 0 array, the available capacities of each disk are added together so that one logical volume mounts on the computer. It offers the best performance but no protection in the case that a disk fails.
  • Page 207 RAID 1 RAID 1 is a secure RAID mode that is available if the LaCie 5big NAS Pro has only two disks installed. RAID 1 provides data safety since all data is written to each disk at the same time. In the event of a single disk failure, data remains available on the other disk.

  • Page 208: Raid Setup Wizard

    Follow the directions to run the RAID Setup Wizard. You may select: LaCie SimplyRAID: LaCie's smart RAID configuration agent. Manual RAID: Configure your array using standard RAID models based upon the amount of disks in your LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 209 Single security will protect data against the loss of a single hard disk (minimum of two hard disks required). Double security will protect data against the loss of two hard disks (minimum of three hard disks required). LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 210 Click Finish to configure the RAID, then Yes at the prompt. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 211 Choose a RAID level. Clicking the RAID mode's button will give you an explanation of its strengths and weaknesses. If you are reconfiguring the RAID, the new mode will erase files on existing shares but your Dashboard configuration will not be affected. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 212 Four- and five-disk configurations include: RAID 0, RAID 5, and RAID 6 Click Next. Review the information then confirm the RAID mode by clicking Finish. Click Yes at the final prompt. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 213 When creating the array, please leave a minimum of one hard drive bay free for the spare. You may follow the directions below with RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 6 arrays. If you have not inserted the spare hard drive(s) to the LaCie NAS, please see Remove/Insert a Hard Disk instructions.
  • Page 214 Make certain that all disks in the RAID array are selected. Check the box under the New hard drive(s) and click Next. Confirm that your current RAID configuration is listed. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 215 Click on the radio button next to Add a spare drive and click Next. Confirm the configuration and click Finish. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 216 The Spare is now available. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 217 LaCie NAS. For example, if you swap or insert unclean hard drives (with data) from another LaCie NAS (e.g. a LaCie 2big NAS to a LaCie 5big NAS Pro), you may experience problems when first booting your current LaCie NAS.
  • Page 218 Caution: After continuous use of the LaCie NAS, hard drives may be hot. Use caution when removing. The hard drive tray may be locked. To unlock it, use the included disk drawer key to turn the lock until the slot is vertical.
  • Page 219 LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 220 Expand your RAID array Hard Disk Capacity SimplyRAID LaCie SimplyRAID allows you to expand your total storage capacity by removing hard disks (one at a time) and replacing them with larger capacity hard disks. It is not possible to replace existing hard disks with lower capacity hard disks.
  • Page 221 Adding Hard Disks: Please note that performing the steps below will delete all data stored on the new, larger capacity hard disk. Insert a new hard drive into an available drive slot in your LaCie 5big NAS Pro (see Remove/Insert a Hard Disk for instructions).
  • Page 222 Go to Dashboard > RAID. The recently inserted hard disk will be labelled New. If the LaCie 5big NAS Pro RAID configuration is SimplyRAID, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 6: Click the Replace button below the New Disk. DO NOT click on Reset.
  • Page 223 Click the Manage button and complete the RAID Setup wizard. The Dashboard will become unavailable for a brief period of time as the system configures the RAID. On protected RAID arrays, you may continue to access files stored on your LaCie NAS during the RAID synchronization.
  • Page 224 2BIG NAS: ABOUT RAID MODES Refer to the table below for an overview of RAID modes available to the LaCie 2big NAS. Note that the levels of performance and protection will differ based upon the number of drives in the volume. The New storage volume wizard includes a helpful tooltip with star ratings for performance and protection.
  • Page 225 Disk 2. Two advantages to this level of RAID are the availability of 100% of the disks' total storage capacity and easy expansion. However, all data will be lost if a single disk fails. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 226 While RAID 0 gives you higher performance and data capacity than RAID 1, it lacks data protection. If one disk fails, all data becomes inaccessible. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 227 It is possible to create a RAID 1 volume using a single disk. While such a volume cannot provide any data protection, it is ready for expansion when you add a new disk. Data protection would become available once the second disk is added to the RAID 1 volume. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 228 Important info: It is recommended that all users back up data to DAS or another NAS as further protection against disk failure or secondary points of failure (e.g. hardware, network, etc.) See Backup Jobs for details. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 229 Select One new disk at the top of the left-hand column, then choose Add storage. Select Network volume then choose Next. Select the check box under the new disk then choose Next. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 230 Review the summary window then choose Finish. A popup window cautions you that all data on the selected disk will be deleted to create the volume. Select Yes to build the volume. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 231 To expand a single-disk volume, see Hard Disk Expansion. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 232 The Select disks window lists all the disks in the enclosure. Select the box under each disk then choose Next. All data on the disks will be deleted to create the RAID configuration. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 233 Review the summary window then choose Finish. A popup window cautions you that all data on the selected disks will be deleted to create the volume. Select Yes to build the RAID. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 234 LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 235 LaCie NAS. If a healthy disk has been removed while the LaCie 2big NAS is powered on and you do not want to replace it, you can reinsert it into the enclosure slot. Data remains intact as the volume's hard disks synchronize.
  • Page 236 Tools). A JBOD volume can be expanded with a new disk added to the LaCie 2big NAS enclosure. Follow the steps below to add a drive to your JBOD volume: Insert a new hard drive into the available drive slot in your LaCie 2big NAS (see Remove/Insert a Hard Disk for instructions).
  • Page 237 Select the new hard drive(s) then choose Next. Review the summary page then choose Finish. Choose Yes at the prompt to confirm the RAID. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 238 LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 239 Volume Tools). Follow the steps below to add a second drive: Insert a new hard drive into the available slot in your LaCie 2big NAS (see Remove/Insert a Hard Disk instructions). Following the disk installation, the Dashboard > Storage page should display the New hard drive.
  • Page 240 Select Increase security then choose Next. IMPORTANT: Choosing Custom will bring you to the RAID selection menu. Selecting any RAID configuration via the Custom menu will delete all media stored on the original drive. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 241 Review the summary page then choose Finish. Choose Yes at the prompt to confirm the RAID. You can use the volume during the RAID syntonization. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 242: Hot-Swapping Hard Drives

    You can experience problems if you shut down the LaCie 2big NAS to replace a hard drive with an “unclean” hard drive (with data) from another LaCie NAS or a third-party NAS.
  • Page 243 If one of the disks in a JBOD volume fail, all data is lost. Replace the failed disk and see New Storage Volume Wizard for instructions on how to create a new volume. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 244 RAID volume. Phase 1: Replace the first disk Remove the disk that you want to replace. The Storage page will alert you that the volume is no longer protected. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 245 Insert the replacement disk per the instructions provided in Remove/Insert a Hard Disk. The new drive will be listed on the Storage page. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 246 Choose Manage. Select Repair and choose Next. Select the replacement disk then choose Next. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 247 The synchronization is complete once the Status is OK. Choosing Details shows that the storage distribution has been changed. Move on to the next phase. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 248 Storage distribution has changed with the new disk Phase 2: Replace the second disk Remove the second disk. The Storage page will alert you that the volume is no longer protected. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 249 Insert the replacement disk per the instructions provided in Remove/Insert a Hard Disk. The new drive will be listed on the Storage page. Choose Manage. Select Repair and choose Next. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 250 Select the replacement disk then choose Next. Choose Finish, then Yes at the prompt to confirm the replacement disk. The time to synchronize the volume depends upon the amount of disks and the total capacity. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 251 The synchronization is complete once the Status is OK. Move on to the next phase. Phase 3: Optimize storage capacity Now that the two drives have been replaced, you can optimize the RAID for the expanded capacity. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 252 The storage capacity must be optimized for the new disks Choose Manage. Select Optimize storage capacity and choose Next. Choose Finish. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 253 The volume will synchronize once more to update the storage capacity. You can access files stored on your LaCie NAS during the RAID synchronization. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 254 LaCie Customer Support. Disk Removal Caution: After continuous use of the LaCie NAS, the hard drives may be hot. Use caution when removing a hard drive. Use the included hard disk drawer key to turn the lock until the slot is vertical.
  • Page 255 Draw out the hard drive tray by inserting your finger into the space behind the hard drive tray handle and pulling to disengage the hard drive. Grasp the hard drive tray handle and carefully extract the hard drive. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
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  • Page 257 LaCie NAS. Use the disk drawer key to lock the hard drive. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 258 5BIG NAS PRO: ABOUT RAID MODES Refer to the table below for an overview of the RAID modes available to the LaCie 5big NAS Pro. Note that the levels of performance and protection will differ based upon the number of drives in the volume. The New storage volume wizard includes a helpful tooltip with star ratings for performance and protection based upon the amount of disks in the volume.
  • Page 259 Understanding RAID and its many levels is critical when deciding how best to apportion the disks in your NAS. To help administrators configure their RAID volumes, LaCie NAS OS provides a handy star rating system with an intuitive storage capacity bar.

  • Page 260: Available Raid Configurations

    All levels of RAID can be selected except for RAID 1, which is not compatible with volumes greater than three disks. Choose a RAID's radio button next to review its strengths and weaknesses in the center of the window. See the three examples below: RAID 0 RAID 6 LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 261 Both RAID 6 and SimplyRAID Double security offer data protection even if two disks fail. However, SimplyRAID optimizes storage capacity far better than RAID 6, giving users more space to store files. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 262 There is an easy way to compare all levels of RAID in one table, the tooltip. Click on the i next to Select your choice. A table will appear comparing all levels of rate via star ratings and the storage capacity bar. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 263 However, one 1TB disk paired with one 2TB disk can only create 1TB of protection since data cannot surpass the storage capacity of the smallest disk. SimplyRAID will calculate the overhead and prepare it for future disk expansion. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 264 Disk 2, then Disk 3, etc. Two advantages to this level of RAID are the availability of 100% of the disks' total storage capacity and easy expansion. However, all data will be lost if a single disk fails. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 265 5big NAS Pro cannot exceed 200MB/s. A recommended option is RAID 5, which offers comparable performance, approximately 75% storage capacity (based upon total available disks and storage capacities), and data protection. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 266 RAID 1 volume using a single disk. While such a volume cannot provide any data protection, it is ready for expansion when you add a new disk. Data protection would become available once the second disk is added to the RAID 1 volume. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 267 No data is lost in the case of a single disk failure, but if a second disk fails before data can be rebuilt to the replacement hard drive, all data in the array will be lost. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 268 RAID 6 synchronizing from a failed disk is slower than RAID 5 due to the use of double parity. However, it is far less critical due to double-disk security. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 269 To create a volume with a spare hard drive, you must choose Custom in the New volume wizard. Selecting Quick setup in the New volume wizard will automatically configure a volume with LaCie SimplyRAID and single disk protection. SimplyRAID optimizes disk space across all hard drives to maximize data storage. Therefore, it does not include the option to add a spare drive.
  • Page 270 To provide the most disk space for your data, Quick setup configures a SimplyRAID volume with single-disk security. Use Custom for SimplyRAID with double-disk security. Custom: Configure a volume using LaCie SimplyRAID or standard RAID models. Custom offers a wide range of RAID configurations:...
  • Page 271 RAID 1 cannot reach beyond three disks. Important info: Backing up data stored on your LaCie NAS to desktop storage and/or another NAS will help keep critical files safe from hard drive or hardware failure. This is especially true for volumes that are not configured for RAID protection.
  • Page 272 Connect to the Network: Diskless LaCie 5big NAS Pro. Select the new disk(s) on the top of the left-hand column. Choose the Add storage button to launch the New storage volume wizard. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 273 White disks are available for the new volume. Select the box under each disk that you want to use for the new volume then choose Next. All data on the disks will be deleted to create the RAID configuration. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 274 Select Quick setup to create a SimplyRAID volume to optimize your storage for data and protection. With two or more disks, SimplyRAID will create a RAID volume using single-disk security. If you choose Custom, refer to the instructions below. Choose Next to continue. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 275 The amount of time to synchronize the volume depends upon the total capacity of your disks. However, you can start using the volume immediately. See Shares for instructions on how to create new shares on the volume to store and share data. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
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  • Page 277 Your options to select the level of RAID are predicated upon the number of disks in your array. For example, a three-disk configuration allows you to select from LaCie SimplyRAID, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 5. A four- or five-disk configuration offers LaCie SimplyRAID, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 5, or RAID 6.
  • Page 278 White disks are available for the new volume. Select the box under each disk that you want to use for the new volume then choose Next. All data on the disks will be deleted to create the RAID configuration. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 279 Select Custom then choose Next. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 280 The RAID selection window helps you to select the optimal configuration for your environment: Select a RAID mode's radio button to view an explanation of its strengths and weaknesses. SimplyRAID Double security LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 281 RAID 0 RAID 5 LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 282 Review the summary window then choose Finish. A popup window cautions you that all data on the selected disks will be deleted to create the volume. Select Yes to build the volume. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
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  • Page 284 You can follow the directions below with RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 6 volumes. Insert the spare hard drive(s) into the LaCie 5big NAS Pro (see Remove/Insert a Hard Disk for instructions).
  • Page 285 Check the box under the New hard drive(s) and choose Next. Select Custom and choose Next. Select Add spare drives and choose Next. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 286 Review the summary and choose Finish. A popup window cautions you that all data on the selected disks will be deleted to create the volume. Select Yes to build the volume. The Spare is now available. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 287 LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 288 5big NAS Pro: About RAID Modes. If you have not inserted the hard drive into the LaCie 5big NAS Pro, please see Remove/Insert a Hard Disk basic instructions. For a full explanation of adding disks to the enclosure, see...
  • Page 289 Select the check box under the new disk then choose Next. Select Quick setup then choose Next. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 290 Though it is a SimplyRAID volume, data is not protected with a single disk. RAID 1 or JBOD Select One new disk at the top of the left-hand column, then choose Add storage. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 291 Select Network volume then choose Next. Select the check box under the new disk then choose Next. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 292 Select Custom then choose Next. Select JBOD or RAID 1, then choose Next. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 293 Review the summary window then choose Finish. A popup window cautions you that all data on the selected disks will be deleted to create the volume. Select Yes to build the volume. Though it is a RAID 1 volume, data is not protected with a single disk. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 294 To expand a single-disk volume, see Hard Disk Expansion: Single-Disk and Unprotected Volumes. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 295 Multiple Volumes There are many combinations of volumes and RAID configurations available on your LaCie NAS. While this manual cannot list every single option, you can use the steps below as a guide when you set up multiple volumes on your pool of storage.
  • Page 296 For this first volume, all disks are grey. A disk will turn blue once the box is checked. Select the check box under the new disks and choose Next. In this example, we will create a RAID 0 volume using the first two disks. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 297 Choose Custom to select the RAID level. Choose Next. Select the RAID level and choose Next. This example shows RAID 0. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 298 A RAID 0 volume takes less than five minutes to build. Note that the first volume has been created using the two hard drives. There are now three new disks on the top left. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 299 Note that the disks in the first volume are not available. Select the check box under the disks you want to use for the volume then choose Next. In this example, we will use the remaining three disks to create a SimplyRAID volume. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 300 Review the summary window then choose Finish. A popup window cautions you that all data on the selected disks will be deleted to create the volume. Select Yes to build the volume. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 301 A protected volume will take time to synchronize. Note that both volumes have been created and are ready for use. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 302 Synchronizing a volume can take five minutes to many hours, depending on the level of RAID, the capacity of the hard disks in the volume, and your LaCie NAS's available resources (concurrent tasks such as backups or torrent downloads will slow synchronizing). For example, creating an unprotected RAID volume takes less than five minutes while RAID 6 with large capacity disks can run for one or more days.
  • Page 303 While removing healthy disks is not recommended, you can avoid losing data by shutting down the LaCie NAS first. Return the hard drives to their proper bays before powering on the LaCie NAS.
  • Page 304 Volume Tools). Follow the steps below to add one or more drives to your single-disk volume: Insert a new hard drive into the next available drive slot in your LaCie 5big NAS Pro (see Remove/Insert a Hard Disk for instructions). Following the disk installation, the Dashboard > Storage page should display at least one New hard drive.
  • Page 305 Choose Manage. Select Add drive and choose Next. Select the new hard drive(s) and choose Next. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 306 Review the summary page and choose Finish. Choose Yes at the prompt to confirm the RAID. You can use the volume during the RAID syntonization. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 307 Tools). Follow the steps below to add one or more drives to your single-disk volume: Insert a new hard drive into an available drive slot in your LaCie 5big NAS Pro (see Remove/Insert a Hard Disk for instructions). Following the disk installation, the Dashboard > Storage page should display at least one New hard drive.
  • Page 308 Select Increase security and choose Next. IMPORTANT: Choosing Custom will bring you to the RAID selection menu. Selecting any RAID configuration via the Custom menu will delete all media stored on the original drive. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 309 Review the summary page then choose Finish. Choose Yes at the prompt to confirm the RAID. You can use the volume during the RAID synchronization. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 310 Volume Tools). Follow the steps below to add one or more drives to your JBOD volume: A JBOD volume can be expanded with new disks added to the LaCie 5big NAS Pro enclosure. Insert a new hard drive into the next available drive slot in your LaCie 5big NAS Pro (see...
  • Page 311 Select Add drive and choose Next. Select the new hard drive(s) and choose Next. Review the summary page then choose Finish. Choose Yes at the prompt to confirm the RAID. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
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  • Page 313 RAID 0 A RAID 0 volume cannot be expanded with new disks added to the LaCie 5big NAS Pro enclosure and/or swapped for disks of higher capacity. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 314 Return the hard drives to their proper bays before powering on the LaCie NAS. If a healthy disk has been removed while the LaCie 5big NAS Pro is powered on, you can reinsert it into the enclosure slot and NAS OS will synchronize the RAID. It is important to note that during synchronization:...
  • Page 315 Repair a failed disk or expand storage capacity. LaCie NAS OS gives you the freedom to configure volumes and RAID for your network. While it is not possible to list every option for expansion, review the examples below and apply them to your situation.
  • Page 316 SimplyRAID Insert one or more hard drives into available drive slots in your LaCie 5big NAS Pro (see Remove/Insert a Hard Disk for instructions). Following the disk installation, the Storage page should display at least one New hard drive. Choose Manage.
  • Page 317 Check the boxes for the new hard drive(s) then choose Next. Review the summary page and choose Finish. Choose Yes at the prompt to confirm the RAID. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 318 You can use the volume while it synchronizes the data. NAS performance can be affected during synchronization. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 319 The example below shows how to add a new disk to a RAID 5 volume. You can use the same instructions when adding disks to your Custom RAID volume. Insert one or more hard drives into the next available drive slots in your LaCie 5big NAS Pro (see Remove/Insert a Hard Disk for instructions).
  • Page 320 Check the boxes for the new hard drive(s) and choose Next. A disk that has just been installed is grey and listed as New LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 321 Review the summary page to confirm that you are adding the hard drive to your existing RAID volume. Choose the i tooltip to review the current capacity. To confirm, choose Finish, then Yes at the prompt. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 322 View your current capacity via the tooltip You can access data while the volume is resized. The total capacity of the volume will be available once the synchronization is complete. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
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  • Page 324: Hot Swapping

    When replacing or expanding hard drives in a protected RAID volume: Perform the operation while the LaCie NAS is powered on (hot-swapping). Use clean hard drives (without data).
  • Page 325 The SimplyRAID volume in the example below has five disks: four 2TB disks and one 1TB disk. Remove the disk that you want to replace. The Storage page will alert you that the volume is no longer protected. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 326 The Details button confirms the Missing disk Insert the replacement disk per the instructions provided in Remove/Insert a Hard Disk. The new drive will be listed on the Storage page. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 327 Choose Manage. Select Repair and choose Next. Select the replacement disk then choose Next. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 328 Choose Finish, then Yes at the prompt to confirm the replacement disk. The time to synchronize the volume depends upon the amount of disks and the total capacity. The Storage page will update the volume capacity following the synchronization. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 329 You can continue to access files stored on your LaCie NAS during the RAID synchronization. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 330 2TB hard disks and one 1TB hard disk. The instructions below demonstrate the expansion of the 1TB hard disk to a 2TB hard disk. You can use the same instructions when swapping an existing hard disk in your custom RAID for a failed or higher capacity disk. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 331 Remove the disk that you want to replace. The Storage page will alert you that the volume is no longer protected. Insert the replacement disk per the instructions provided in Remove/Insert a Hard Disk. The new drive will be listed on the Storage page. Choose Manage. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 332 Select Repair and choose Next. Select the replacement disk then choose Next. Only the new disk(s) can be selected LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 333 The synchronization is complete once the Status is OK. However, the volume must still be optimized for the additional capacity. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 334 Details confirms the replacement disk, but the capacity is not optimized. Choose Manage. Select Optimize storage capacity and choose Next. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 335 Choose Finish. The volume will synchronize once more to update the storage capacity. You can access files stored on your LaCie NAS during the RAID synchronization. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 336 If a hard drive in a protected volume fails and you do not have a replacement disk, you can reset the RAID using the New storage volume wizard. Before you reset the RAID, LaCie recommends that you back up your files since all data will be deleted.
  • Page 337 Follow the directions below to remove a failed hard drive or a hard drive that you wish to swap for another disk with greater capacity. Caution: After continuous use of the LaCie NAS, hard drives may be hot. Use caution when removing a hard drive.
  • Page 338 To reuse the disk tray, unfasten the drive's screws and affix the new disk to the tray. Detailed instructions are available at Connect to the Network: Diskless LaCie 5big NAS Pro. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 339 Carefully insert the tray into an empty hard drive bay. Make certain to press the drive tray handle firmly until you feel the drive snap into place. Use the disk drawer key to lock the drive. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 340 ADVANCED STORAGE: DIRECT-ATTACHED STORAGE AND ISCSI You can use your LaCie NAS to share direct-attached storage (DAS) on the network and to create iSCSI volumes. For details and instructions, see: LaCie NAS Ports and Direct-Attached Storage iSCSI Target LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 341 Connect Connect a DAS to the LaCie NAS via USB or eSATA, and it will be listed on the Dashboard > Storage page. If you do not see your hard drive listed, confirm that it has been formatted using one of the following file systems:...
  • Page 342 Choose Change to private share. Configure access to the share by following the instructions in Shares. Disconnect To avoid damaging your DAS's file system, choose Eject before disconnecting it from your LaCie NAS. A prompt will ask you to confirm. Multimedia Indexing You can take an inventory of available multimedia files on your LaCie NAS and all connected external hard drives.

  • Page 343: Iscsi Target

    The iSCSI initiator must format the LaCie NAS's iSCSI target in a non-network file system, such as NTFS, HFS+, or FAT32. For example, an administrator allocates all or a portion of a RAID volume (RAID 1, RAID 5, SimplyRAID, etc.) to an iSCSI target.

  • Page 344: Create An Iscsi Target

    Follow the directions below to create an iSCSI target: Go to Dashboard > Storage and choose Add storage. Select iSCSI and choose Next. Select the volume that will host the iSCSI target and choose Next. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 345 Important: Capacity allotted to an iSCSI target cannot be reallocated to the volume. The iSCSI target and its data must be deleted to recover the capacity. Advanced parameters offers the following options: LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 346 Mutual CHAP: Both the iSCSI target and the iSCSI initiator authenticate each other. Select this box to enter the name and password configured on the iSCSI initiator that will access the LaCie NAS's iSCSI target. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 347 Choose Next. Review the summary for the iSCSI target and choose Finish. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 348 Connected: The circle next to Connected is green. Choose the i tooltip next to the green circle to view the IP address of the workstation that has connected to the iSCSI target. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 349 LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 350 Date that the network naming authority took ownership of the iSCSI target and the network naming authority Prefix for the naming authority The Option window allows you to revise the prefix for the naming authority. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 351: Iscsi Initiator

    ISCSI INITIATOR A workstation on the network can connect to the LaCie NAS's iSCSI target by acting as an iSCSI initiator. While it is not possible to list the directions on how to become an iSCSI initiator for every operating system or third-party...
  • Page 352 If the iSCSI target includes a CHAP, a prompt alerts you that a connection is not possible. Close the prompt. Select the LaCie NAS's iSCSI target in the list of discovered agents and choose Connect. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 353 Choose Advanced. Select Enable CHAP log on and enter the Name and Target secret (password) for the iSCSI target. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 354 A window may appear prompting you to add the target to your favorites. Make your selection and exit. If it is the first time that the iSCSI target has connected to an initiator, you will be prompted to format the disk. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 355 ISNS: INTERNET STORAGE NAME SERVICE A LaCie NAS iSCSI target can be managed by a server that supports the Internet Storage Name Service (iSNS). Certain iterations of Windows Server include the iSNS feature. A server that supports iSNS can manage multiple iSCSI targets on the network, thus saving time for each iSCSI initiator.
  • Page 356 An exception can be found with SAN cluster environments that include servers and software dedicated to managing iSCSI volume sharing. An iSNS server is not considered to be a SAN cluster environment. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 357 Enter the IP address of the iSNS server. The list of discovered targets should show all iSCSI targets that are connected to the iSNS server. In this example, only the LaCie NAS is connected. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 358 To connect to the iSCSI target, follow the instructions in iSCSI initiator: Example. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 359: Backup Jobs

    Remote network (offsite): A share on the LaCie NAS to a share on a second LaCie NAS or rsync-compatible NAS outside of your local network. For example, Share A on your LaCie 2big NAS in your home office to a LaCie 5big NAS Pro at a colleague's home office.
  • Page 360 Remote (offsite): To prevent data loss due to onsite fire, flood, or theft, you back up folders on a LaCie 5big NAS Pro in your company's headquarters to a LaCie 5big NAS Pro at a branch office. You can use the Backup page to set up a remote backup to a LaCie NAS at another location (offsite).
  • Page 361 Under Source on the left, select the NAS shares or DAS partitions to back up. Under Destination on the right, select the External ports or NAS share to store the backup job. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 362 Important: Optimized backups are not available with certain DAS file systems. See Supported File Systems for Optimized Backups. Select Manual, Scheduled, or Custom then choose Next. See note regarding Manual backups. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 363 Enter a name for the backup job then choose Next. Confirm the backup settings on the Summary page. If you wish to begin the backup immediately, keep the box checked below the summary and choose Finish. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 364 SUPPORTED FILE SYSTEMS FOR OPTIMIZED BACKUPS Operating Systems Hard Disk File System Optimized Backup (Incremental) Linux ext2, ext3, ext4, and XFS Yes HFS+ Non-Journaled HFS+ Journaled Windows/Mac FAT32 Windows NTFS LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 365 REMOTE BACKUPS: ENABLE NETBACKUP SERVER Remote backups copy data from a share on your LaCie NAS to a share on a second NAS. A second NAS can be another LaCie NAS running LaCie NAS OS (see LaCie Network Storage for details). It can also be a non-LaCie NAS compatible with rsync.
  • Page 366 ENABLE NETBACKUP SHARE All remote backups from a LaCie NAS to a second LaCie NAS are copied to a special share called NetBackup. The NetBackup share on the destination LaCie NAS must be enabled before creating a remote backup job.
  • Page 367 NetBackup share. NetBackup tab The NetBackup Share can only be accessed by the administrator of the LaCie NAS. The administrator can find the NetBackup password if it is forgotten. Go to the NetBackup tab and click on the magnifying glass icon.
  • Page 368 REMOTE BACKUP: LOCAL NETWORK Before following the instructions below, please make certain that: The Destination NAS is connected to the same network as your source LaCie NAS and that both devices are powered on. The NetBackup share has been enabled on the destination LaCie NAS.
  • Page 369 Remote Backup: Rsync non-LaCie NAS). The wizard will search for and list compatible LaCie NAS on the local network. Choose the radio button next to the destination LaCie NAS and enter its NetBackup server password on the bottom of the window (see Remote Backups: Enable NetBackup Server for further information on the NetBackup server password).
  • Page 370 Remote Backups: Enable NetBackup Server. If the LaCie NAS does not appear on the list, please make certain it is powered on and out of sleep mode (see Management). The Advanced parameters window lists four options for your backup job. See the explanations below. It is not mandatory to select one or more of the parameters to continue with the backup: Secure data transfers uses encryption during the data transfer.
  • Page 371 Confirm the backup settings on the Summary page. If you wish to begin the backup immediately, keep the box checked below the summary and choose Finish. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 372 Note on Manual Backups: A manual backup must be started by the administrator: Go to Dashboard > Backup. Locate the manual backup job you wish to start then click on its grey arrow icon on the far right. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 373 An explanation of IP addressing is available at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_address. If you are using a LaCie NAS for the offsite backup, enable the NetBackup server (see Remote Backups: Enable NetBackup Server).
  • Page 374 ADDING AN OFFSITE BACKUP Go to Dashboard > Backup. Choose Add backup to launch the Backup & Restore Wizard. Select Network backup and choose Next. Select the share(s) you want to back up. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 375 Select LaCie NAS to back up to another NAS OS device and choose Next. The wizard will search the local network for a LaCie NAS. You can select Skip to move to the next step. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 376 NAS, please refer to the offsite network router's documentation or contact the internet service provider. Select Next to continue. Enter the destination NAS's public IP address LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 377 This option can affect the NAS's performance. Maintain files on the destination folder keeps files on the destination NAS even if they are deleted from the LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 378 Enter a name for the backup job then choose Next. Confirm the backup settings on the Summary page. If you wish to begin the backup immediately, keep the box checked below the summary and choose Finish. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 379 Note on Manual Backups: A manual backup must be started by the administrator: Go to Dashboard > Backup. Locate the manual backup job you wish to start then click on its grey arrow icon on the far right. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 380 IP addressing is available at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_address. Offsite: you may need to open ports using your router's management software. Review the user manuals for your rsync-compatible NAS and router. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 381 Go to Dashboard > Backup. Choose Add backup to launch the Backup & Restore Wizard. Select Network backup and choose Next. Select the share(s) you want to back up and choose Next. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 382 IP address. If you do not know the public address for the destination NAS, please refer to the offsite network router's documentation or contact the internet service provider. Choose Next to continue. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 383 This option can affect the NAS's performance. Maintain files on the destination folder keeps files on the destination NAS even if they are deleted from the LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 384 Enter a name for the backup job then choose Next. Confirm the backup settings on the Summary page. If you wish to begin the backup immediately, keep the box checked below the summary and choose Finish. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 385 Note on Manual Backups: A manual backup must be started by the administrator: Go to Dashboard > Backup. Locate the manual backup job you wish to start then click on its grey arrow icon on the far right. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 386 Go to Dashboard > Backup. Choose Add backup. Select Restore and choose Next. Select a restore type, either from an existing backup job, or from a backup folder. Choose Next. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 387 Select the last backup or choose an earlier restore point. A restore point is the date for a backup. You can select an earlier restore point from the calendar and the time from the drop-down menu. Choose Next. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 388 Choose Apply. To free disk space, you can check the box to erase all data in the destination directory. Name the restore job, then choose Next. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 389 Review the summary for the restore job then choose Finish to add the job. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 390 The Restore job has been added to the list of backup jobs. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 391 Start and stop icons appear on the far right of the backup jobs table: Start a job: Choose the triangular play icon. Stop a job that is in progress: Choose the square stop icon. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 392 DAS or NAS. Sdrive also gives you access to NAS OS. LaCie MyNAS provides direct access to the Dashboard using an internet browser and does not require additional software. However, file integration is not available with LaCie MyNAS so files must be uploaded and downloaded via the File Browser (see File Browser).
  • Page 393 Windows: System tray > Hidden icons (up arrow in the system tray). See below for instructions on how to add the Sdrive icon to the system tray for easy access. Mac: Menu bar. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 394 The Sdrive volume gives users quick access to files on their NAS OS devices. Windows: Explorer window > Network Mac: Desktop Windows: Move the Sdrive icon to the system tray In the system tray, click on Hidden icons (up arrow). LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 395 Choose Customize. Click on the pull-down menu for Sdrive and choose Show icon and notifications. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 396 Choose OK. LINK SDRIVE TO YOUR NAS OS DEVICE Sdrive recognizes all compatible LaCie and Seagate NAS OS devices on your local network. All devices must run the latest version of NAS OS. Sdrive helps you navigate NAS OS shares on your local network, similar to traditional network volumes.
  • Page 397 Share the NAS OS device by inviting colleagues and clients to join Sdrive. Sdrive remote access Users and administrators must follow the installation and setup steps to link compatible NAS OS devices to their LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 398 The creative services team can now collaborate with the client by sharing files on the dedicated share. Additionally, the administrator knows that the client only has access to the dedicated share. Sdrive provides ideal content sharing since it is secure and easy to manage. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 399 Launch the Sdrive application and sign in using Sdrive credentials. Click on the Sdrive icon. Windows: Go to the system tray and right click on the Sdrive icon. Mac: Go to the menu bar and click on the icon. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 400 Sdrive options are also available at Sdrive > Preferences. Options include: Setting memory limits. Removing NAS OS devices from the account. Adjusting the account profile. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 401 Navigate to Dashboard > Network > Remote Connection. In the Remote Access drop-down menu, choose LaCie MyNAS. Type a name for your LaCie NAS in the Name field. The name should be different than the NAS OS device’s network name.
  • Page 402 If your name is already chosen, type a new one and choose Apply until you find an available name. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 403 8080), which creates a path from your LaCie NAS to the internet. From the router’s administration page, select its port forwarding tab to assign a port to the LaCie NAS. Refer to your router's documentation for details. Once a port has been selected on your router, you must assign the port on the LaCie NAS: Go to Dashboard >...
  • Page 404 USING LACIE MYNAS REMOTE ACCESS Once MyNAS is successfully configured, simply type your LaCie NAS's URL into any browser, anywhere. Your URL is: mynas.lacie.com/mynas_name The mynas_name is the name selected on the remote access page and not the NAS's network name.

  • Page 405: Mobile Apps

    MOBILE APPS Sdrive and LaCie MyNAS are available as apps for your mobile devices. See the table below for compatibility: iOS Android Sdrive Yes Yes LaCie MyNAS Yes Connect via an internet browser LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 406: Getting Help

    GETTING HELP If you are having problems with your LaCie product, consult the table below for a list of available resources. Order Source Description Location Concise steps to Quick follow for getting your Either a printed leaflet or accessory box and included in the...

  • Page 407: Troubleshooting Topics

    Q: IP address problem? A: By default the LaCie NAS is configured to retrieve its IP address from a DHCP server. If your network is managed by a DHCP server and you cannot access your LaCie NAS, try checking your DHCP server's log. To find...
  • Page 408 Q: Has the administrator created an account for the user? A: In order for another user to access the LaCie NAS, two conditions must be met: 1) the administrator must create and provide the user with username and password; 2) the LaCie NAS must be connected to the network via Ethernet for users to access the shares.
  • Page 409 A: The iTunes Server Service supports certain file types. See the iTunes website for further details: http://www.apple.com/itunes/. Q: I've activated the LaCie NAS's iTunes service in General Settings, but I don't see its machine name in iTunes. A: In iTunes preferences, make certain that the box next to Shared Libraries is checked.

  • Page 410: Troubleshooting Expansion Device Connection

    A: 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, 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.
  • Page 411 DNS resolution. To verify that the NAS is using a DNS IP address, try to ping the DNS server from a computer on the same network. General Settings > Workgroup/Domain (see General Settings): LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 412 Administrator login: The AD's administrator username. Administrator password: The AD's administrator password. Advanced criteria (optional). Server Name is the Domain Controller Host Name Server IP is the Domain Controller IP LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 413: Active Directory

    The AD administrator can check the following: Verify if Kerberos Server & Time Server are registered in the domain DNS, allowing the LaCie NAS to connect. Kerberos Server & Time Server need to be accessible to the NAS, as these servers are involved in the joining process.
  • Page 414 The LED will blink red. Within five seconds, press the front button once to confirm the reset. The front LED will blink blue for several seconds. The front LED will blink red/blue during a system reset. The LaCie 2big NAS is ready when it reboots and the front LED is static blue.
  • Page 415 Data Recovery: Enable FTP Access to the data on your LaCie 5big NAS Pro. Once enabled, you can use FTP client software or a web browser to back up the data stored on your LaCie 5big NAS Pro.
  • Page 416 LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 417 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, 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.
  • Page 418 LaCie Network Assistant If you do not see the LaCie 5big NAS Pro in LaCie Network Assistant, 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...
  • Page 419 Caution: Recent versions of the LaCie Network Assistant Preferences include the button Recovery Mode. This option does not launch the Rescue and is not compatible with the LaCie 5big NAS Pro. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 420 NAS. The software that you download onto the LaCie key NAS is not the NAS OS. Rather, it is a utility to run the NAS OS Rescue so that you can install or repair the NAS OS.
  • Page 421 Step 2: Back up and power off the LaCie 5big NAS Pro The LaCie NAS Rescue will attempt to repair or reset the NAS OS. To guarantee that data stored on the LaCie 5big NAS Pro is preserved, LaCie highly recommends that you back up all shares before moving forward with the Rescue.
  • Page 422 While you are pushing the reset button with the drive lock tool, turn on the LaCie 5big NAS Pro by pushing the front LED button. DO NOT remove the drive lock tool as the LaCie 5big NAS Pro powers on. Doing so will prevent the LaCie 5big NAS Pro from using the LaCie USB Key as the boot device.
  • Page 423 The reset button is required when disks are present in the NAS since it sets the boot priority to the key. If there are no disks in the NAS, the device will boot directly from the LaCie key. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 424 Step 5: Launch the LaCie 5big NAS Pro Rescue Go to LaCie Network Assistant to select LaCie-5big-pro > Web Access…. If the LaCie NAS Rescue does not appear, enter the IP address or name in your browser's address bar (URL). For example, http://192.168.10.40 or http://lacie-5big-pro.local.
  • Page 425 The NAS OS Rescue will perform a file system check (fsck) to determine if the device was improperly powered off or crashed, causing an inconsistent state for the NAS OS. The fsck will attempt to repair or recover damaged system files. LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...
  • Page 426 The table below provides the maximum amount of elements allowed for specific features. Feature 2big NAS 5big NAS Pro Users 2048 2048 Groups Shares iSCSI Targets 10 Volumes Volume size 108TB 108TB LaCie 2big NAS | LaCie 5big NAS Pro User Manual...

  • Page 427: Legal Info

    LEGAL INFO COPYRIGHTS Copyright © 2015 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 428: Licences And Free Software

    LICENCES AND FREE SOFTWARE Your LaCie product ships with copyrighted software that are licensed under the GPL, AFL, Apache, Apple, BSD, GNU LGPL, MIT, OpenLDAP, OpenSSL, PHP, Python, and Creative Common. It also includes free software, the source code for which can be downloaded from the LaCie website: www.lacie.com/support/...
  • Page 429 This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from 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. This statement does not apply to the LaCie CloudBox.

  • Page 430: Health And Safety Precautions

    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; one copy on your external hard disk, for instance, and a second copy either on your internal hard disk, another external hard disk or some other form of removable storage media.

  • Page 431: General Use Precautions

    II). Do not expose the LaCie device to temperatures outside the range of 5º C to 30º C (41º F to 86º F); or to operational humidity beyond 10-80%, non-condensing, or non-operating humidity beyond 10-90%, non-condensing.

  • Page 432: 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 433 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 434: 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.

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