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- Page 1 ESATA HUB THUNDERBOLT SERIES USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AN UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document. Online User Manuals feature expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability. eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series User Manual...
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Page 2: Box Content
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Your system must meet certain requirements in order for your LaCie product to function properly. For a list of these requirements, please refer to the product packaging or consult the product support web page at www.lacie.com/support/. - Page 3 * Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series User Manual...
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Page 4: Views Of The Drive
Thunderbolt technology connection: The eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series must be connected to a Macintosh computer that supports Thunderbolt technology. VIEWS OF THE DRIVE Front View Activity LED Removable stand eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series User Manual... -
Page 5: Rear View
Rear View Chain lock option eSATA ports Power supply connection (12V 2A) Thunderbolt technology ports eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series User Manual... -
Page 6: Position And Stacking
POSITION AND STACKING The LaCie eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series may be kept at a vertical or a horizontal position. Use the removable stand for a vertical position. Place the device on its side for a horizontal position. LaCie does not support stacking multiple eSATA Hubs. Stacking your eSATA Hub will void the warranty. -
Page 7: Receiving Power/Led
The product is: turned off; not receiving power; not connected to a Macintosh computer that supports Thunderbolt technology; experiencing system failure; or, experiencing electronic board failure. If the device is connected to a power supply and turned on but the LED remains off, contact LaCie Customer Support. eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series User Manual... -
Page 8: Thunderbolt Technology And Daisy Chain
Thunderbolt technology connection. See the comparison in the illustration. While maximum theoretical transfer rates are rarely sustained, it is no less impressive to imagine the amount of high-end data that can be passed to and from your LaCie eSATA Hub. eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series User Manual... -
Page 9: Thunderbolt Technology Daisy Chain
Daisy chaining Thunderbolt compatible devices Connect the cable to one of the interface ports on the back of your LaCie eSATA Hub and to your Macintosh computer. The additional Thunderbolt port may be used to daisy chain compatible computer peripherals, such as additional eSATA Hubs, hard drives, monitors, and much more. -
Page 10: Getting Connected
Important Info: If your LaCie eSATA drive features an “Auto” power mode, please do not use it. COMPATIBLE DEVICES Most storage with eSATA ports can be connected to the LaCie eSATA Hub. The table below offers a list of LaCie hard drive enclosures that are perfect for your eSATA Hub. - Page 11 eSATA Hub daisy chain Connect an eSATA cable to one of the eSATA interface ports on the eSATA Hub. Plug the other end of the cable to the eSATA port on your drive enclosure. You may attach a second eSATA enclosure to the additional eSATA port on the eSATA Hub.
- Page 12 eSATA Hub daisy chain Connect the included external power supply to a power outlet and to the eSATA Hub. If you are daisy chaining eSATA Hubs, please connect the included external power supply/supplies to each eSATA Hub on the daisy chain. Make certain to connect the power supplies to each eSATA enclosure connected to the eSATA Hub.
- Page 13 eSATA Hub daisy chain Power on the eSATA drive enclosure(s) if necessary. The disks will mount on the Mac desktop. You may use the Mac OS X Disk Utility to format and partition the volumes. eSATA Hub eSATA Hub daisy chain eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series User Manual...
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Page 14: Unmounting The Drive
Technical note: Thunderbolt technology supports seven devices on a daisy chain, including the computer. You can connect up to six eSATA Hubs for a total of 12 eSATA drive enclosures. The total disks will vary according to the amount of hard drives per enclosure. Powered eSATA Enclosure Does Not Mount Certain eSATA enclosures/drives may experience difficulty mounting onto the desktop when “hot plugged”... -
Page 15: Unmounting The Esata Volume(S)
UNMOUNTING THE ESATA VOLUME(S) Thunderbolt technology devices are plug and play, allowing you to connect and disconnect them while the computer is running. To prevent potential disk problems, it is important to properly eject the eSATA storage volume(s). Drag the eSATA storage volume(s) to the Trash. The Trash will turn into an Eject arrow. (The volume icon pictured is a generic Mac device icon. -
Page 16: 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 17: Troubleshooting Topics
TROUBLESHOOTING TOPICS Note: Interactive troubleshooting, a highly effective way to resolve problems with your product, is available from www.lacie.com/support/. Select your product, then click the “Troubleshooting” tab. Problem: I do not see the eSATA volumes connected to my eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series. - Page 18 These characters include, but are not limited to: ? < > / \ : Since it does not offer optimal performance, LaCie does not recommend using the FAT32 file system with your eSATA drives. Please consider formatting the drives as HFS+ Journaled. Additionally, Time Machine is only compatible with disks formatted in HFS+ or HFS+ Journaled.
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Page 19: Health And Safety 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%,... - Page 20 Never use benzene, paint thinners, detergent or other chemical products to clean the outside of the enclosure of your LaCie device. Such products will disfigure and discolor the casing. Instead, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the device.
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Page 21: 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 22: Exclusions And Limitations
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 23: Note To Australian Customers
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. -
Page 24: Legal Information
LEGAL INFORMATION COPYRIGHTS Copyright © 2012 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 25: Canada Compliance Statement
MANUFACTURER'S DECLARATION FOR CE CERTIFICATION We, LaCie, solemnly declare that this product conforms to the following European standards: Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC); Low-Voltage Directive: 2006/95/EC TRADEMARKS Apple, Mac, Time Machine, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
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