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LaCie Rugged RAID Pro
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- Page 1 LaCie Rugged RAID Pro © 2018 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Spiral logo, and LaCie logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC or one of its affiliated companies in the United States and/or other countries.
- Page 2 Quantitative usage examples for various applications are for illustrative purposes. Actual quantities will vary based on various factors, including file size, file format, features, and application software. The export or re-export of hardware or software containing encryption may be regulated by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (for more information, visit www.bis.doc.gov) and controlled for import and use outside of the U.S.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
......................... . STEP 3 - Set up LaCie Rugged RAID Pro . - Page 4 6 Safely Remove Device From Your Computer ................... .
- Page 5 Introduc on Thanks to its embedded SD card reader, Rugged RAID Pro will ease the backup of your content in the field. Thinner and lighter than its predecessor and configurable with LaCie RAID Manager, this drive is a versatile travel companion for busy videographers and professional photographers.
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Page 6: Storage And Raid Management
1. Status LED—Indicates Rugged RAID Pro’s status. See LED Status and Power. 2. Power LED—Blinks if Rugged RAID Pro is not receiving enough power from the USB connection to your computer, requiring the use of the included power supply. See LED Status and Power. -
Page 7: Enclosure Dimensions
0.446 / 0.981 Electrical Power supply: 5.4V 2A Use only the power supply provided with your Rugged RAID Pro. Power supplies from third- party devices and other LaCie products can damage your Rugged RAID Pro. Your device might get warm Your device might feel warm to the touch when copying or moving a large number of files. - Page 8 LaCie Rugged RAID Pro has also been tested for the following: Drop resistance—Dropped from heights up to 1.2 meters / 4 feet (in non-operating mode).
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Page 9: Led Status And Power
The status LED continues to blink rapidly. One or both of your hard drives may have failed. Do not swap one or both hard drives onsite or in the field. Doing so will void Rugged RAID Pro’s warranty. Power LED behavior Rugged RAID Pro is designed to operate using power from the connection to your computer. -
Page 10: Power-Saving Mode
If the power LED light is blinking, connect the power cable to Rugged RAID Pro and then connect the power supply to a live power outlet. Power-saving mode Your Rugged RAID Pro can conserve energy by entering power-saving mode. Managed by your computer, power-saving mode can extend the life of the hard drives by sparing them from working during extended periods of inactivity. - Page 11 Note on ejecting the volume and power-saving mode—Rugged RAID Pro enters power-saving mode when its volumes are ejected and the device remains connected to the computer. To access Rugged RAID Pro’s volumes, unplug the interface cable from the computer and reconnect...
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Page 12: Cables And Connectors
5Gb/s Hi-Speed USB 2.0 transfer rates up to 480Mb/s The USB-C port on the LaCie Rugged RAID Pro is USB 3.1 Gen 1. You can connect your Rugged RAID Pro to any USB-C port on your computer. Cables... -
Page 14: Getting Connected
STEP 2 – Check for power LaCie Rugged RAID Pro is designed to operate using power from the USB connection to your computer. If the USB connection isn’t delivering enough power for Rugged RAID Pro to operate, the power LED blinks. -
Page 15: Step 3 - Set Up Lacie Rugged Raid Pro
If the LED light is blinking, connect the power cable to Rugged RAID Pro and then connect the power supply to a live power outlet. STEP 3 - Set up LaCie Rugged RAID Pro The setup process lets you: Register your device Get the most from your device with easy access to information and support. -
Page 16: Storage Format
Learn more about LaCie RAID Manager Your LaCie Rugged RAID Pro can be configured as RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD. Use LaCie RAID Manager to switch RAID levels. For more information, see the LaCie RAID Manager for 2-Bay Devices user manual. -
Page 17: Manage Raid
The process automatically installs a driver that allows LaCie RAID Manager to detect the device and manage RAID arrays. RAID levels LaCie Rugged RAID Pro can be configured as RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD. Each RAID level has its own advantages: RAID level... -
Page 18: Launch Lacie Raid Manager
An administrator should launch the application to prepare the device for a standard user. Changing RAID levels To change RAID levels, confirm that Rugged RAID Pro is connected to your computer and powered. You’ll need a thin, pointed object such as the end of a paperclip to confirm the RAID change. -
Page 19: Safely Remove Device From Your Computer
Safely Remove Device From Your Computer Always eject a storage drive from your computer before physically disconnecting it. Your computer must perform filing and housekeeping operations on the drive before it is removed. Therefore, if you unplug the drive without using the operating system’s software, your files can become corrupt or damaged. Windows Use the Safely Remove tool to eject a device. -
Page 21: Optional Formatting And Partitioning
Op onal Forma ng and Par oning Your device is preformatted exFAT (Extended File Allocation Table) for compatibility with both Mac and Windows computers. Choosing a file system format When choosing a file system format, consider whether compatibility or performance is more important in your everyday use of the drive. -
Page 22: Learn More
default. APFS (Apple File System) is an Apple file system optimized for solid state drives (SSDs) and flash-based storage systems, though it also works with hard disk drives (HDDs). It was first introduced with the release of macOS High Sierra (version 10.13). APFS can only be read by Macs running High Sierra or later. When choosing between Apple file systems, consider the following: Windows cannot natively read or write to APFS or HFS+ volumes. -
Page 23: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Ques ons For help setting up and using your LaCie hard drive, review the frequently asked questions below. For additional support resources, go to LaCie customer support. Hard drive icon Why does the hard drive icon not appear on my desktop (Mac)? Is your Finder configured to hide hard drives on the desktop? Go to Finder and then check Preferences >... -
Page 24: File Transfers
Why did I get an error message telling me that the drive has been disconnected when coming out of sleep mode? Ignore this message since the drive remounts on the desktop despite the pop-up. LaCie drives conserve power by spinning down when you set your computer to sleep mode. When the computer awakes from sleep mode, the drive may not have enough time to spin up, causing the pop-up to appear. -
Page 25: Using A Usb Hub For Usb Devices
Some USB hubs are less than efficient with power management, which can be problematic for connected devices. In such a case, you may have to use LaCie Rugged RAID Pro’s included power supply or consider substituting a powered USB hub with its own power cable.
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