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LaCie 5big Storage Server Quick Start Manual

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5big Storage Server
DESI GN BY NE IL POU LTON
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  • Page 1 5big Storage Server DESI GN BY NE IL POU LTON Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.7.2. Rear View ..................8 1.7.3 5big Enclosure Numbered Slots and Disk Trays.......9 1.8. Removing and Installing Disks ..............9 1.9. Fastening a non-LaCie Hard Disk to a 5big Enclosure Drive Tray....11 1.10. Ethernet Cable ..................13 1.11. Connecting the Power Cable ..............14 1.12.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    • Read this Quick Start Guide carefully and follow the correct procedures when setting up the device. • Do not open your LaCie 5big Storage Server or attempt to disassemble or modify it. Never insert any metallic object into the device or one of its drives to avoid any risk of electrical shock, fire, short- circuiting, or dangerous emissions.

  • Page 5: Box Content

    NOTE: Please save the 5big Storage Server packaging. (1) In the event that it should require repair or service, the 5big Storage Server must be re- turned in its original packaging. (2) When sending the 5big Storage Server for service, make certain to return all items in the original packaging.

  • Page 6: Network Connection And Names

    1.5. Network Connection and Names 1.5.1. Minimum Network and Workstation Requirements To successfully use the 5big Storage Server, your network must meet the following requirements: Network Minimum Requirements Server connection 100 Mbps Ethernet wired connection. LaCie highly recommends using 1 Gb/s for better performance.

  • Page 7: Default Name And Login

    1.6. Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor for Troubleshooting The 5big Storage Server has a VGA connection and three USB 2.0 ports (see 1.7.2. Rear View) that may be used for connecting a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Under normal operation, the 5big Storage Server may be accessed using Remote Desktop Connection for administration.

  • Page 8: Views Of The 5Big Storage Server

    *EMERGENCY RESET ONLY. Use the pointed end of the drive lock tool to push the reset button (Fig. 02 - 6). Please make certain that users are not accessing the system since the 5big Storage Server will reboot upon pressing the button. In the event of an emergency reset, please check the health of the RAID in Windows Disk Management.

  • Page 9: 5Big Enclosure Numbered Slots And Disk Trays

    1 TB drives if the first drive is 1 TB. See the Technical Brief on RAID for further information. • If you are installing non-LaCie disks into the 5big Storage Server, please go to www.lacie.com to see the list of supported hard drives. LaCie cannot guarantee performance or functionality when using unsupported drives.
  • Page 10 (Fig. 06). Please use caution when removing the drive tray. Fig. 04 See 1.9 Fastening a non-LaCie Hard Disk to a 5big Enclosure Drive Tray if you are adding a non-LaCie drive. Install a disk into the 5big enclosure: 1.

  • Page 11: Fastening A Non-Lacie Hard Disk To A 5Big Enclosure Drive Tray

    • Only 3.5” SATA II drives may be used in the 5big enclosure. Please visit the Support page at www. lacie.com for a list of drives that have been tested Fig. 07 - 5big Drive Tray and Four Screws by LaCie. LaCie cannot guarantee performance...
  • Page 12 Doing so may damage the drive tray as well as your non-LaCie disk. Make certain that your non-LaCie 3.5” SATA II disk and a Phillips head screwdriver are within reach as well. Please confirm that the head of the screwdriver is the proper size for the drive tray screws provided Fig.

  • Page 13: Ethernet Cable

    Gigabit Ethernet Cables and Connectors The cable used to attach Gigabit Ethernet devices is shown in Fig. 12 - Ethernet Cable Ends. NOTE: LaCie recommends Cat 5E or Cat 6 cables. Both support Gigabit Ethernet. Fig. 12 - Ethernet Cable Ends...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Power Cable

    (Fig. 13 - Network Configuration). 1. Connect an Ethernet cable to one of the Ethernet ports on the back of the LaCie 5big Storage Server (Fig. 15). Please note that both ports may be used for greater performance and reliability. See the Technical Brief on Teaming at www.lacie.com/technologies.

  • Page 15: Administration

    As the default, Windows Storage Server 2008 is configured to receive its IP address from a DHCP server. To set a static IP , LaCie recommends attaching a monitor, USB mouse, and USB keyboard directly to the 5big Storage Server. Go to Windows Storage Server 2008 network settings to enter a static IP address compatible with your network.

  • Page 16: Raid Configuration

    2.1. RAID Configurations The 5big Storage Server offers software RAID managed by Windows Storage Server 2008. Levels of RAID include 0, 1, 5, and Spanned. The default RAID configuration for a 5big Storage Server shipped with five disks is: • System: RAID 1 (Mirrored) •...
  • Page 17 The configuration window will launch when first logging into the 5big Storage Server. There are many features that are easily accessible in this window, including network configuration, scheduling updates, and firewall configuration. The 5big Storage Server has shortcuts on the desktop for registering your LaCie product and launching the Server Manager or the Hardware Monitor.
  • Page 18 To administer Mac clients, go to Start > EZ-IP administrator. For additional information see the GroupLogic guide on the included CD.
  • Page 20 17, rue Ampère 91349 Massy Cedex, France LaCie France LaCie Spain sales.intl@lacie.com 17, rue Ampère C/ Núñez Morgado, 3, 5 support.intl@lacie.com 91349 Massy Cedex 28036 Madrid info.fr@lacie.com info.es@lacie.com Visit www.lacie.com for more information on LaCie products. Copyright © 2010, LaCie 715268 101203...

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