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LaCie 2big
User Manual
3.3. Partitioning the Disks
You must partition the drives after changing the 2big configuration mode (SAFE, FAST, BIG, etc). During this pro-
cess, you will format the drives. For more information about file system formats, see section
ImpOrTANT INfO:
operating systems or for cross-platform use between Mac and PC, the drives must be reformatted. For more infor-
mation, see section
3.3.1. Windows Users
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ImpOrTANT INfO:
virtual disk that initially mounts on your OS.
This example illustrates the Fast storage policy,
which optimizes the LaCie 2big for performance.
1.
Right click the
top and select
(Fig. 3.3.1-A).
2.
Select
Disk Management
the
Windows Disk Manager
The disks shipped with the 2big Dual are formatted NTFS. To use the drives with Mac
2.3.1. File System
Formats.
Do not partition the
icon on your desk-
My Computer
Manage
from the pop-up window
under
Storage
(Fig. 3.3.1-B).
Fig. 3.3.1-A
to open
Fig. 3.3.1-B
RAID
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2.3.1. File System
Formats.
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