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LaCie 2big USB 3.0
User Manual
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1. Introduction .............................................................................................................. 4
1.1. Minimum System Requirements ..................................................................................................... 5
1.2. Box Content ................................................................................................................................ 6
1.3. Views of the Drive ........................................................................................................................ 7
1.4. Cables and Connectors ................................................................................................................ 9
2. Setting Up Your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 ....................................................................... 10
2.1. Connect the Interface Cable ....................................................................................................... 11
2.2. Turn the Drive On ...................................................................................................................... 12
2.3. Disconnecting Your Hard Drive ................................................................................................... 13
3. RAID ....................................................................................................................... 14
3.1. About RAID Modes ..................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.1. RAID 0 (FAST - High performance) .................................................................................... 14
3.1.1.1. Swapping Drive Slots in RAID 0...................................................................................14
3.1.2. JBOD (Just a bunch of disks) ............................................................................................ 15
3.1.3. RAID 1 (SAFE - Data protection) ........................................................................................ 16
3.1.3.1. Rebuilding the RAID 1 Mirror on a Replacement Disk ....................................................16
3.2. Changing the RAID Mode ........................................................................................................... 17
3.3. Removing and Installing Drives .................................................................................................... 19
3.4. Formatting and Partitioning ......................................................................................................... 21
3.4.1. File System Formats ......................................................................................................... 21
3.4.2. Formatting for Window XP Users ....................................................................................... 23
3.4.3. Formatting for Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users ........................................................... 26
3.4.4. Formatting for Mac Users ................................................................................................. 30
4. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 32
4.1. LED Status Indicators .................................................................................................................. 33
4.2. Basic Troubleshooting Topics ...................................................................................................... 34
5. Contacting Customer Support ................................................................................. 35
5.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts ............................................................................................... 36
6. Warranty Information ............................................................................................. 37
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
1.2. Box Content ..........................6 1.3. Views of the Drive ........................7 1.4. Cables and Connectors ........................ 9 2. Setting Up Your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 ............... 10 2.1. Connect the Interface Cable ....................... 11 2.2. Turn the Drive On ........................12 2.3. - Page 2 2 Copyrights FCC Statement Manufacturer’s Declaration for CE Certification Copyright © 2010 LaCie. All rights re- served. No part of this publication may LaCie 2big USB 3.0 We, LaCie, solemnly declare that this be reproduced, stored in a retrieval sys-...
- Page 3 If it appears to be malfunction- other form of removable storage media. ing, have it inspected by a qualified ✦ Do not use the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 If you would like more information on LaCie Technical Support represen- near other electrical appliances tative.
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Page 4: Introduction
LaCie Features 2big USB 3.0. The 2big USB 3.0 is the ultimate approach to a flexible RAID (Redundant Array of Independent/Inexpensive Disks) ✦ SuperSpeed USB 3.0, up to 5 Gb/s solution, with its ability to manage various RAID levels for a wide ✦... -
Page 5: Minimum System Requirements
Formats. **To take advantage of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates, the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 must be connected to a USB 3.0 port. If your computer does not have a USB 3.0 port, you may add a USB 3.0 PCI-Express card (desktop computer) or a USB 3.0 ExpressCard 34 (portable). -
Page 6: Box Content
DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 6 1.2. Box Content Your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 package contains the system tower and an accessories box containing the items listed below. LaCie 2big USB 3.0 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable (compatible with USB 2.0) -
Page 7: Views Of The Drive
7 1.3. Views of the Drive Front View The blue LED (A) on the front of the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 serves as a status indicator for the RAID, and an on/off button (see Auto Power and Manual Shut Off for more information on the auto power function). -
Page 8: Rear View
Please use the in- cluded stand and rubber feet which elevate the 2big USB 3.0 and Confirm allow for better heat dissipation. -
Page 9: Cables And Connectors
Included USB 3.0 Cable Your LaCie drive is shipped with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable, to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port (up to 5 Gb/s). The cable is also backward compatible to accommodate Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports... -
Page 10: Setting Up Your Lacie 2Big Usb 3.0
10 2. Setting Up Your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 This section covers the installation and configuration of LaCie 2big USB 3.0. Follow the steps below to power on and configure your 2big USB 3.0: Step 1: 2.1. Connect the Interface Cable Step 2: 2.2. -
Page 11: Connect The Interface Cable
LaCie 2big USB 3.0 Setup • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 11 2.1. Connect the Interface Cable 1. Plug one end of the interface cable into the corresponding port (USB 3.0 or USB 2.0) on your host computer. -
Page 12: Turn The Drive On
Safe 3. Connect Cable B to a surge protector or wall outlet. 4. The 2big USB 3.0 is in auto mode by default. It will boot Confirm when plugged into a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 slot on a com- puter that is powered on. -
Page 13: Disconnecting Your Hard Drive
LaCie 2big USB 3.0 Setup • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 13 2.3. Disconnecting Your Hard Drive USB devices feature “plug & play” connectivity, which means that a drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is running. To prevent failures, it is important to follow the steps below before disconnecting your hard drive. -
Page 14: Raid
RAID 0 (FAST - High performance) Applications The 2big USB 3.0 is pre-configured in RAID 0, the faster level of RAID for the system. Requiring at least two drives, RAID 0 stripes RAID 0 is ideal for users who need maximum speed and data onto each disk. -
Page 15: Jbod (Just A Bunch Of Disks)
3.1.2. JBOD (Just a bunch of disks) When the 2big USB 3.0 is set to JBOD, each drive is considered a separate device, similar to individual hard disk drives. Each disk will mount on your computer as separate hard drives, divided into JBOD the partitions created by your operating system’s disk manage-... -
Page 16: Raid 1 (Safe - Data Protection)
Replacement Disk Fig. 12 LaCie highly recommends inserting a replacement disk while the 2big USB 3.0 is powered on. The RAID 1 will recognize the disk and automatically mirror the data from the active drive. CAUTION: Your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 comes preconfigured in... -
Page 17: Changing The Raid Mode
(Fig. 13). The 2big USB 3.0 must be turned on to change the level of RAID. Attach the power cable if it is disconnected. Switch on the 2big USB 3.0 by pressing the front LED button. The front LED will blink as the RAID boots. - Page 18 LaCie 2big USB 3.0 RAID • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 18 IMPORTANT INFO: You must partition the disk drives after changing the RAID mode. See section 3.4. Formatting and Par- titioning. CAUTION: Disk drives must be inserted correctly in the 2big USB 3.0 before changing the RAID level.
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Page 19: Removing And Installing Drives
(See 3.4. Formatting and Partition- ing). ✦ RAID 1 or JBOD: If it is off, turn the 2big USB 3.0 on to use the remaining drive. Please note that RAID 1 requires a Fig. 14 second disk to mirror data. - Page 20 20 To Install a Drive: 1. If the 2big USB 3.0 is configured in RAID 0, turn the device off and unplug it. If the 2big USB 3.0 is configured in RAID 1, you can leave it turned on and continue to step 2.
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Page 21: Formatting And Partitioning
Windows Users ...you will be using the drive only with Windows XP, Win- The LaCie 2big USB 3.0 comes preformatted in NTFS for optimum dows Vista, and/or Windows 7 (performance will generally performance with Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. - Page 22 This is the Microsoft file system, more typically known as FAT 32. Use FAT 32 (MS-DOS) if… Use this file system if you are going to move your LaCie hard disk drive between Mac and Windows operating systems..you will be using your drive with both Windows and Mac.
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Page 23: Formatting For Window Xp Users
LaCie 2big USB 3.0 Formatting • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 23 3.4.2. Formatting for Window XP Users The steps listed below will help you format and partition your disk drive using Windows XP. Please see 3.4.3. Formatting for Win- dows Vista and Windows 7 Users 3.4.4. - Page 24 LaCie 2big USB 3.0 Formatting • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 24 9. Specify the partition size. Please note that FAT32 parti- tions must be 32GB (32000MB) or smaller. By default, the partition occupies the entire volume (Fig.
- Page 25 LaCie 2big USB 3.0 Formatting • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 25 12. A window appears listing your choices. If all seems well, click Finish to begin the format process (Fig. 22). To make a change, select Back.
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Page 26: Formatting For Windows Vista And Windows 7 Users
However, GPT is not compatible with Windows XP 32-bit. While Windows XP 64-bit supports GPT, it is best to use MBR if you intend to share your LaCie device with computers running Win- dows XP 32-bit. Switching from MBR to GPT or, conversely, from GPT to MBR, is not difficult. - Page 27 LaCie 2big USB 3.0 Formatting • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 27 3. The New Simple Volume Wizard will appear. To continue choose Next. (Fig. 4. This wizard allows you to create volumes, also known as partitions. You can choose to create a single partition or many.
- Page 28 LaCie 2big USB 3.0 Formatting • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 28 5. Assign a drive letter or accept the default. (Fig. 29) Select Next. 6. Choose the file system format for the partition. If the parti- tion size is 32GB or less, the choices will include NTFS and FAT32.
- Page 29 Vista SP1 and Windows 7, the exFAT file system can work on Windows XP SP2 with a special driver. Mac OS support is question- able, which limits sharing your LaCie drive between Windows and Apple operating systems. 7. The last window is a summary of the format options you have just selected.
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Page 30: Formatting For Mac Users
CAUTION: Following these steps will erase everything from the 2big USB 3.0. Backup all data stored on your LaCie hard disk drive before formatting it. 1. Connect the drive to the computer and turn it on. 2. Select Utilities from the Go menu in the Finder menu bar. - Page 31 LaCie 2big USB 3.0 Formatting • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 31 6. From the Volume Scheme: menu, choose the number of partitions for the disk drive using the pull-down menu (Fig. 35 (6a) - Mac OS X gives you the option of dividing the drive into a maximum 16 partitions).
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Page 32: Troubleshooting
32 4. Troubleshooting In the event that your LaCie 2big USB 3.0 is not working correctly, please refer to the following checklist to find out where the problem is coming from. If you have gone through all of the points on the... -
Page 33: Led Status Indicators
DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 33 4.1. LED Status Indicators Use the front and rear LEDs and the chart below as a reference to determine the status of your 2big USB 3.0: If the front And the rear And the RAID... -
Page 34: Basic Troubleshooting Topics
Problem Solutions If there is no icon for the 2big USB 3.0 on the desktop (Mac users) or in My Computer (Win- dows users): ✦ Check the interface cable connection. Check both ends of the USB cable to make sure that they are fully seated in their respective ports. -
Page 35: Contacting Customer Support
If you have asked yourself all of the pertinent questions in the troubleshooting checklist, and you still can’t get your LaCie drive to work properly, contact us at www.lacie.com. Before contacting us, make sure that you are in front of your computer and that you have the following... -
Page 36: Lacie Technical Support Contacts
LaCie 2big USB 3.0 Contacting Customer Support • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 36 5.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts LaCie Asia LaCie Australia http://www.lacie.com/cn/contact/ http://www.lacie.com/au/contact/ LaCie Belgium LaCie Brazil http://www.lacie.com/be/contact/ (Dutch) http://www.lacie.com/us/contact http://www.lacie.com/befr/contact/ (French) LaCie Canada LaCie Denmark http://www.lacie.com/ca/contact/... -
Page 37: Warranty Information
✦ The LaCie 2big USB 3.0 was installed improperly; ✦ The serial number of the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 or an indi- vidual Drive Bay is defaced or missing; ✦ The broken part is a replacement part such as a pickup tray, etc.
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