LaCie 301507U User Manual

LaCie 301507U User Manual

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1. Introduction................................................................................................................. 6
1.1. Minimum System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 7
1.1.1. Windows users ................................................................................................................. 7
1.1.2. Mac Users ....................................................................................................................... 7
1.1.3. Linux Users ...................................................................................................................... 7
1.2. Box Content ................................................................................................................................. 8
1.3. Hard Drive Heat Management ....................................................................................................... 9
1.4. Views of the Drive ....................................................................................................................... 10
1.4.1. Front View ..................................................................................................................... 10
1.4.2. Rear View ...................................................................................................................... 10
1.4.3. LED Behavior ................................................................................................................. 11
2. Connecting to a Network .......................................................................................... 12
2.1. STEP 1: Connect the Power Supply ............................................................................................... 13
2.2. STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable . ............................................................................................ 14
2.3. STEP 3: Connect using LaCie Network Assistant ............................................................................ 15
2.4. STEP 4: Completing the Setup Wizard .......................................................................................... 17
2.5. Power Button Functions ............................................................................................................... 18
2.6. Assigning a Static IP Address . ....................................................................................................... 19
3. Accessing and Transferring Files ............................................................................... 20
3.1. About Default Shares .................................................................................................................. 20
3.2. Accessing Shares Using LaCie Network Assistant ........................................................................... 21
3.2.1. Switching User................................................................................................................ 23
3.2.2. Map Shares ................................................................................................................... 24
3.3. Accessing Shares Using File Browser . ............................................................................................ 25
3.3.1. About the File Browser .................................................................................................... 25
3.4. Accessing Shares via USB ............................................................................................................ 26
3.4.1. STEP 1: Connecting the USB cable . .................................................................................. 27
3.4.2. STEP 2: Turn On the Drive .............................................................................................. 28
3.4.3. Disconnecting the USB Connection .................................................................................. 29
3.5. Accessing Shares through the Internet ........................................................................................... 30
3.6. Accessing Shares via FTP ............................................................................................................. 31
3.7. Multimedia Server ....................................................................................................................... 32
3.8. iTunes Music Server .................................................................................................................... 33
4. Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 ................................................................ 34
4.1. Dashboard: Accessing . ................................................................................................................ 35
4.2. Dashboard: Welcome Page ......................................................................................................... 36
4.3. Dashboard: Navigation . .............................................................................................................. 36
4.4. Dashboard: Logging Out ............................................................................................................ 36
4.5. Dashboard: Restart/Shutdown . ..................................................................................................... 36
4.6. Dashboard: General Settings ....................................................................................................... 37
4.6.1. Active Directory .............................................................................................................. 38
4.7. Dashboard: Users ....................................................................................................................... 39
4.7.1. Adding a New User ........................................................................................................ 39
4.7.2. Deleting a User .............................................................................................................. 40
4.7.3. Editing a User ................................................................................................................ 40
4.8. Dashboard: Groups . ................................................................................................................... 41
4.8.1. Adding New Group ........................................................................................................ 41
4.8.2. Editing a Group ............................................................................................................. 41
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    3.4.3. Disconnecting the USB Connection .................. 29 3.5. Accessing Shares through the Internet ................... 30 3.6. Accessing Shares via FTP ......................31 3.7. Multimedia Server ........................32 3.8. iTunes Music Server ........................33 4. Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 ..............34 4.1. Dashboard: Accessing ......................... 35 4.2. Dashboard: Welcome Page ......................36 4.3. Dashboard: Navigation ....................... 36 4.4. Dashboard: Logging Out ......................36 4.5. Dashboard: Restart/Shutdown .
  • Page 2 LaCie 2big Network 2 Table of Contents • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 2 4.8.3. Deleting a Group ......................42 4.8.4. Adding/Removing Users from a Group ................42 4.9. Dashboard: Shares ........................43 4.9.1. Adding a New Share ....................... 43 4.9.2. Modifying a Share ......................43 4.9.3. Deleting a Share ......................43 4.9.4. Setting/Modifying Access Rights for Users/Groups ............. 44 4.9.5. About Access Rights ......................
  • Page 3 User Manual page 3 Copyrights Trademarks FCC Statement Copyright © 2010 LaCie. All rights re- Apple, Mac, Time Machine, and Macin- served. No part of this publication may tosh are registered trademarks of Apple LaCie 2big Network 2 be reproduced, stored in a retrieval sys- Computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows XP,...
  • Page 4: General Use Precautions

    ✦ Do not place the LaCie 2big Net- ✦ Power requirements 100-240 V~, of waste electrical and electronic equip- work 2 near sources of magnetic 0.9 A, 50-60 Hz, (Supply voltage ment. The separate collection and recy- interference, such as computer fluctuations not exceeding ± 10%...
  • Page 5 LaCie 2big Network 2 Foreword • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 5 IMPORTANT INFO: 1GB 1,000,000,000 bytes. 1TB 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Once format- ted, the actual available storage capacity varies depending on operating environ- ment (typically 10% less). IMPORTANT INFO: Some enhance- ments brought to the product during its lifetime may cause discrepancies between the information and screenshots in the manual and the actual user experience.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Introduction • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 6 1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a LaCie 2big Network 2. De- signed to satisfy the data sharing and backup needs of small offices, the LaCie 2big Network 2 represents the new generation of shared storage with security. To navigate this manual, use the PDF bookmarks or consult the table of contents. For quick access to important sections, see the Quick Links box below. Quick Links Click a topic: ✦ Connecting to a Network ✦...
  • Page 7: Minimum System Requirements

    ✦ Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended ✦ Web browsers: Internet Explorer 7.0, Firefox 3.0, Safari 3.0, or Chrome 2.0 or higher 1.1.3. Linux Users ✦ Computer with an Ethernet network adapter ✦ Linux 2.6 or later ✦ Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended ✦ Web browsers: Internet Explorer 7.0, Firefox 3.0, Safari 3.0, or Chrome 2.0 or higher IMPORTANT INFO: The LaCie 2big Network 2’s performance can be affected by such external forces as network activity, hard- ware, distance, and setup. IMPORTANT INFO: For optimal performance, use a Gigabit Eth- ernet router and a Gigabit Ethernet board in your host computer.
  • Page 8: Box Content

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Introduction • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 8 1.2. Box Content LaCie 2big Network 2 Ethernet cable USB 2.0 cable External power supply Drive stand for upright use Disk drawer key Utilities CD-ROM with software and User Manual Quick Install Guide IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. 2big Network 2 Gigabit Ethernet 2-bay RAID Server DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON...
  • Page 9: Hard Drive Heat Management

    9 1.3. Hard Drive Heat Management Heat Dissipation Design The LaCie 2big Network 2’s metal body is ideal for naturally dis- Exclusive d2 Heat Sink Design sipating internal drive heat. Its unique design actually draws heat Provides 60% more area for away from the internal drives toward the external casing. This feature...
  • Page 10: Views Of The Drive

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Introduction • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 10 1.4. Views of the Drive 1.4.1. Front View Button and Activity LED: The blue button stays on to show disk activ- ity (unless you turn it off using the Dashboard, the user interface) and can also be configured to put it to sleep or wake it from sleep. For details, see 2.5. Power Button Functions and 4.12. Dashboard: Eco Management. 1.4.2. Rear View Left drive status LED ON/OFF Gigabit Ethernet eSATA Expansion USB 2.0 Expansion...
  • Page 11: Led Behavior

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Introduction • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 11 1.4.3. LED Behavior The front and rear LED indicate drive status and activity. This section describes the behavior of the LED indicators. TECHNICAL NOTE: Even if you have turned off the front LED using the Dashboard (4.12. Dashboard: Eco Management), events triggering a red light will always cause the front LED to turn on. Front LED Color Rear LED Color 2big Network 2 State Occurs as the 2big is booting; will cease once the drives are fully initial- Activity LED for working disk(s) Blinking blue ized (until they are fully initialized) RAID synchronizing; will cease once operation has concluded...
  • Page 12: Connecting To A Network

    The 2big Network 2 can be connected directly to a computer via USB or to your network via Ethernet. This chapter explains how to connect your hard drive to your network. For details on connecting to a computer, refer to chapter 3.4. Accessing Shares via USB. Follow these steps to getting your LaCie 2big Network 2 connected to your network: 2.1. STEP 1: Connect the Power Supply 2.2. STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable 2.3. STEP 3: Connect using LaCie Network Assistant 2.4. STEP 4: Completing the Setup Wizard...
  • Page 13: Step 1: Connect The Power Supply

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Connecting to a Network • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 13 2.1. STEP 1: Connect the Power Supply 1. Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the LaCie 2big Network 2 (Fig. 03). Now move on to step 2, section 2.2. STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable. CAUTION: Only use the AC adapter supplied with your specific LaCie device. Do not use a power supply from another LaCie device...
  • Page 14: Step 2: Connect The Ethernet Cable

    2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable into an available Ethernet “out” port on your router or hub (refer to your router or hub’s documentation if necessary). 3. Turn on the drive by pressing the power button on the back of the drive (Fig. 05). The front LED will turn on and then begin blinking. The drive is ready to be accessed once the blue LED has stopped blinking. The product may take up to 3 minutes to boot. Now move on to step 3, section 2.3. STEP 3: Connect using LaCie Fig. 04 Network Assistant. TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your computer’s Ethernet set- tings, you may be able to connect the 2big Network 2 directly to your computer using the Ethernet cable. Gigabit Ethernet Cables And Connectors See Fig.
  • Page 15: Step 3: Connect Using Lacie Network Assistant

    Fig. 07 connect to any of its shares, log in to the Dashboard (user interface, see 4.1. Dashboard: Accessing), or configure its network settings. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you’ve installed LNA before purchasing the 2big Network 2, make sure that you download and install the latest version from the LaCie website. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you can’t do don’t want to install LNA, you can still access the Dashboard by typing http://LaCie-2big (Win- dows), http://lacie-2big.local (Mac), or http://[IP address] (either). Fig. 08 Install LaCie Network Assistant: 1. Insert the LaCie 2big Network 2 CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2. Windows users, the CD should appear in My Computer. Mac users, the CD should appear on the desktop. Double-click the CD icon, then double-click “LaCie Network Assistant Setup”. 3. Follow the Wizard to complete installation. continued on next page >>...
  • Page 16 Connecting to a Network • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 16 Connect to the LaCie 2big Network 2: 1. Launch LaCie Network Assistant and use it to open the Dash- board (administration page). Windows Users Select LaCie Network Assistant in Start/Programs. A Net- work Assistant icon will appear in the system tray (Fig. 10) and Network Assistant will automatically detect your LaCie 2big Network 2 and any other storage devices on your net- Fig. 10 work (Fig. 11).
  • Page 17: Step 4: Completing The Setup Wizard

    USB, and how much for when your NOTE: You can also change the language on this page (Fig. 13, d). computer is connected to the network. You can modify this amount from 0 GB to up to half the total capacity (default is 0 GB). TECHNICAL NOTE: If you need to assign a static IP address, refer If you choose to increase the USBShare size, it is necessary to section 2.6. Assigning a Static IP Address for details. to format the share. After completing the Setup Wizard, navi- gate to Drive Information > USB Drive and select Format (for details, see 4.11. Dashboard: Drive Information). Once you’ve finished, you can proceed to the Dashboard by clicking Finish (Fig. 13). Your 2big Network 2 is configured and ready to use. Proceed to the following sections: 3. Accessing and Transferring Files and Administering Your LaCie 2big Network...
  • Page 18: Power Button Functions

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Connecting to a Network • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 18 2.5. Power Button Functions The multi-function front LED/button allows you to activate/deacti- vate sleep mode and reset to default. ✦ Activate sleep mode: This mode can be triggered by either: If Deep Sleep Mode is enabled in Dashboard > Eco Man- agement, by clicking and holding the blue button. Alternatively, if Deep Sleep Mode is enabled in Dashboard > Eco Management, by clicking the Shut Down button in the upper-right hand corner of the Dashboard then Deep Sleep Mode (Fig. 14). ✦ Wake from sleep mode: Press the blue button (but do not hold it down).
  • Page 19: Assigning A Static Ip Address

    If your network requires devices to be assigned a static IP, follow these steps to use the LaCie Network Assistant: 1. Make sure the LNA is installed on your computer (see section 2.3. STEP 3: Connect using LaCie Network Assistant for details). 2. Launch LaCie Network Assistant and open the Network settings tab: Windows Users Select LaCie Network Assistant in Start/Programs. An Net- work Assistant icon will appear in the system tray and Net- work Assistant will automatically detect your LaCie 2big Network 2 and any other storage devices on your network. Fig. 16 Mac Users Select LaCie Network Assistant in your Applications folder. An Network Assistant icon will appear in the menu bar and the Assistant will automatically detect your LaCie 2big Net- work 2 and any other LaCie storage devices on your net- work. Click on the icon in the system tray (Windows) (Fig.
  • Page 20: Accessing And Transferring Files

    User Manual page 20 3. Accessing and Transferring Files There are several ways to access and transfer files located on the 2big Network 2. Follow the links below for more details. 3.2. Accessing Shares Using LaCie Network Assistant 3.3. Accessing Shares Using File Browser 3.4. Accessing Shares via USB 3.5. Accessing Shares through the Internet 3.6. Accessing Shares via FTP 3.7.
  • Page 21: Accessing Shares Using Lacie Network Assistant

    Fig. 17 Shares). By default, you will be logged in as a guest, and will not therefore have access to any private shares you have created. In order to ac- cess protected shares, you will have to change the login credentials using the LaCie Network Assistant. For this process, see section 3.2.1. Switching User. To access shared folders: 1. Launch LaCie Network Assistant. Windows Users Fig. 18 Select LaCie Network Assistant in Start/Programs. A Network Assistant icon will appear in the system tray (Fig.
  • Page 22 22 3. You will be logged on as a guest and the share will open in a Finder window (Mac) or an Explorer window (PC). TECHNICAL NOTE: Mac users: If the share does not open in a Finder window, simply navigate in the Finder to Network > LaCie- 2big > [Share name]. 4. Transfer files normally from your computer to the 2big Network 2 share. IMPORTANT INFO: If you wish to copy large amounts of data from the USBShare to another share, LaCie recommends you use the File Browser (3.3. Accessing Shares Using File Browser) instead of drag-and-drop using SMB.
  • Page 23: Switching User

    Accessing & Transferring Files • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 23 3.2.1. Switching User By default, you will be logged in as a guest, and will not therefore have access to private shares. In order to access protected shares, you will have to change the login credentials using the LaCie Net- work Assistant. Follow these steps: 1. Click the LaCie Network Assistant icon in the Task Bar (Win- dows) or Menu Bar (Mac) and select Configuration Window..2. Click on the Volumes tab and then click the authentication but- ton (Fig. 20). When prompted, enter you username and password (Fig. 21). 4. Click OK. Now when you click the LNA icon, you should see a listing of shares accessible to the authenticated user. Fig. 20 NOTE: The admin name and password can be changed from the Dashboard > Home page.
  • Page 24: Map Shares

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Accessing & Transferring Files • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 24 3.2.2. Map Shares If you would like a shortcut to accessing 2big Network 2 shares, follow this procedure: TECHNICAL NOTE: Windows users: Once you log in to a private (password-protected) share, you must log out in order to access an- other private share. For this reason, it is recommended for Windows users to map private shares before mapping public ones so that you won’t need to log out each time. Windows Users Fig. 22...
  • Page 25: Accessing Shares Using File Browser

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Accessing & Transferring Files • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 25 3.3. Accessing Shares Using File Browser The Dashboard features an interactive file browser that allows you to manage and transfer files via HTTP protocol. Follow these steps to open the file browser: Log in to the Dashboard (see section 4.1. Dashboard: Accessing for details). Click the File Browser button (Fig. 24). 3.3.1. About the File Browser Fig. 24 The File Browser allows you to transfer, copy and delete files, as well as view photos in thumbnails and even stream multimedia content such as mp3 or flv videos. It is thus a convenient way to interact with...
  • Page 26: Accessing Shares Via Usb

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Accessing & Transferring Files • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 26 3.4. Accessing Shares via USB The 2big Network 2 can be connected to your network via Ethernet or directly to a computer via USB. This chapter explains how to con- nect your hard drive to a computer. For details on connecting to your network, refer to chapter 2. Connecting to a Network. IMPORTANT INFO: You must successfully connect to the network and run the Setup Wizard before connecting the 2big Network 2 to your computer via USB. Follow the steps in chapter 2. Connecting to Network before continuing. Additionally, you will need to increase the storage allocated for USB access by adjusting the USBShare size slider (which is set to 0GB by default) (refer to 2.4. STEP 4: Complet- ing the Setup Wizard or 4.11.
  • Page 27: Step 1: Connecting The Usb Cable

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Accessing & Transferring Files • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 27 3.4.1. STEP 1: Connecting the USB cable IMPORTANT INFO: You must allocate space to USBShare before connecting the drive to your computer. See 4.11. Dashboard: Drive Information. 1. Attach one end of the USB cable to an available USB 2.0 port on your computer (Fig. 26). 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port (type B; see Fig. 26) on the back of the 2big Network 2. Move on to the next step, 3.4.2. STEP 2: Turn On the Drive.
  • Page 28: Step 2: Turn On The Drive

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Accessing & Transferring Files • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 28 3.4.2. STEP 2: Turn On the Drive 1. Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the LaCie 2big Network 2 (Fig. 28). 2. Turn on the drive by pressing the power button on the back of the drive (Fig.
  • Page 29: Disconnecting The Usb Connection

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Accessing & Transferring Files • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 29 3.4.3. Disconnecting the USB Connection External USB devices feature “plug & play” connectivity, which means that your drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is running. To prevent failures, however, it is important to follow these steps when disconnecting your hard drive. Windows Users From the System Tray (located in the lower right-hand side of your screen), click the Eject icon (a small green arrow over a hardware Fig. 30 - Windows users image) (Fig.
  • Page 30: Accessing Shares Through The Internet

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Accessing & Transferring Files • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 30 3.5. Accessing Shares through the Internet You can access your 2big Network 2 through the internet. For in- formation on establishing the connection, see 4.10. Dashboard: Network. Once connected, it is easiest to access your files using the web browser-based File Browser. You can upload, download, and...
  • Page 31: Accessing Shares Via Ftp

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Accessing & Transferring Files • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 31 3.6. Accessing Shares via FTP The FTP protocol is used to transfer files from one computer to an- other through a local network or over the internet. This protocol allows you to exchange files with your friends or relatives securely, as only people with a user account will have access. IMPORTANT NOTE: The FTP service is enabled by default for all shares, but if you have disabled the service at the global or share level, enable the services as described in section 4.6.
  • Page 32: Multimedia Server

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Accessing & Transferring Files • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 32 3.7. Multimedia Server Once you have established the network connection between your computer and the 2big Network 2, you can configure your 2big Network 2 to act as a UPnP multimedia server. Follow these steps:...
  • Page 33: Itunes Music Server

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Accessing & Transferring Files • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 33 3.8. iTunes Music Server The 2big Network 2 can act as an iTunes Music server, streaming audio files located on unprotected shares to a computer on the net- work running iTunes. Once configured, a playlist bearing the ma- chine name of your 2big Network 2 (by default LaCie-2big) will ap- pear in the Shared category within iTunes, and audio files stored on the 2big Network 2 will be listed in this playlist. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure the 2big Network 2 is properly connected to your home network as described in section 2. Connecting to a Net- work.
  • Page 34: Administering Your Lacie 2Big Network 2

    The LaCie 2big Network 2 features an easy-to-use browser-based tool for configuring the drive and administering users, called the Dashboard. Access the Dashboard by simply typing in your drive’s IP address or machine name into your browser or using the LaCie Network Assistant. When you log in for the first time, you will see the Setup Wizard (see section 2.4. STEP 4: Completing the Setup Wizard). Subsequent...
  • Page 35: Dashboard: Accessing

    • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 35 4.1. Dashboard: Accessing There are two ways to access the Dashboard, using the LaCie Net- work Assistant and using a browser. Use LaCie Network Assistant 1. Click on the LaCie Network Assistant icon in the system tray (Windows users) or menu bar (Mac users) and select LaCie-2big. The LaCie 2big Network 2 login page will open in a new browser window or tab (Fig. 36). If your browser is not Fig. 36...
  • Page 36: Dashboard: Welcome Page

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 36 4.2. Dashboard: Welcome Page The welcome page contains links to helpful documents from the LaCie Website (Fig. 39, a) and a table listing the different pages that make up the Dashboard (Fig.
  • Page 37: Dashboard: General Settings

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 37 4.6. Dashboard: General Settings This page allows the administrator to modify some of your 2big Net- work 2’s general parameters. Machine Name: Modify the machine name. The machine name identifies your 2big Network 2 in LaCie Network Assistant and on the local network. IMPORTANT INFO: The machine name is limited to 15 charac- ters. Date (mm/dd/yy): Change the date.
  • Page 38: Active Directory

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 38 ✦ UPnP: This feature allows your 2big Network 2 to act as a UPnP multimedia server. Files stored in shares where UPnP service is active will be available to play on UPnP-enabled players (such as cell phones, computers, and game consoles).
  • Page 39: Dashboard: Users

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 39 4.7. Dashboard: Users This page allows you to manage user accounts. See below to learn how to accomplish user management-related tasks (Fig. 45). User data is organized in a table. ✦ An X in the Admin column indicates the user has administrative privileges. ✦ The number in the Shares column indicates to how many shares the user has access.
  • Page 40: Deleting A User

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 40 4.7.2. Deleting a User 1. Click the gray “x” to the right of the user listing in the table. In the confirmation box, click Delete (Fig. 47). 4.7.3. Editing a User 1. Click on the text in any field in the user table to modify a value (Fig. 48). CAUTION: Decreasing the capacity of a quota can cause data to Fig. 47 be deleted. Fig. 48...
  • Page 41: Dashboard: Groups

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 41 4.8. Dashboard: Groups This page allows the administrator to manage groups. Groups help to simplify users management and access to shares. They allow administrators to change access rights to entire groups rather than individually. From this page, administrators can: create, modify, delete, and add users to groups. TECHNICAL NOTE: Users can belong to multiple groups.
  • Page 42: Deleting A Group

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 42 4.8.3. Deleting a Group To delete a group, click the edit icon to the right of the group’s listing (Fig. 51). In the window that opens, click Delete this group. Confirm deletion in the dialogue window (Fig.
  • Page 43: Dashboard: Shares

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 43 4.9. Dashboard: Shares Shares – network folders – comprise the storage capacity of the 2big Network 2. Out of the box, it has two shares, Share and Public, and USBShare is created automatically when storage is allocated to the USB connection. The Shares page in the Dashboard allows the ad- ministrator to assign quotas and access rights to users and groups, and to toggle share-level access protocols (Fig. 54). TECHNICAL NOTE: It’s not necessary to create shares in order to use the product. Simply use the default Share or Public. 4.9.1. Adding a New Share To create a new share, click the green plus sign, then fill in the group name, description (optional), and quota (optional). If you do not set Fig. 54 a quota, the size allocated to the share is unlimited (until the drive is filled).
  • Page 44: Setting/Modifying Access Rights For Users/Groups

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 44 4.9.4. Setting/Modifying Access Rights for Users/Groups To modify access rights to the share for users or groups, follow the instructions below (and refer to Fig. 57). ✦ Modify user access (to a private share): Click the edit icon to the right of the share listing, then select Manage User Access. In the window that opens, select a user in either the Read Write Read Only column and click the add button. To remove a user, select the user in the Members column and click the remove button.
  • Page 45: Dashboard: Network

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 45 4.10. Dashboard: Network This page allows you to modify your 2big Network 2’s network set- tings. Note that there are two tabs to the page, standard and ad- vanced. 4.10.1. Standard Settings Configure using DHCP or manually: If your network is DHCP-en- abled, as are most consumer networks, the 2big Network 2 will au- tomatically be assigned an IP address and other values. As a result, most users will see that the table has been filled in with values. If...
  • Page 46: Advanced Settings

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 46 4.10.2. Advanced Settings Proxy Configuration: The 2big Network 2 can be configured to con- nect to a proxy server. Fill in the server URL, port, and optional authentication information and click Apply. SMTP Configuration: To make sure your 2big Network 2 can send alert emails to users, configure the SMTP settings. Verify the alert system works by clicking the Send a verification email box.
  • Page 47: Dashboard: Drive Information

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 47 4.11. Dashboard: Drive Information This page shows you information about disk usage and will allow you to reformat your drive. 4.11.1. Formatting Your 2big Network 2 When you click the top Format button (Fig. 62, a), ALL data on the disk (including on USBShare) will be erased and the disk will be formatted. Data on any USB or eSATA hard drive connected to the...
  • Page 48: Modifying The Usb Share Capacity

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 48 4.11.2. Modifying the USB Share Capacity Under the heading USB Drive, click the number under the heading Capacity to modify the amount of capacity to be allocated for the USB access. You can modify this proportion from 0 GB to up to 500 GB (default is 0 GB) (Fig. 64). If you choose to decrease the share size, the volume will be refor- matted automatically and all data contained on the volume will be erased. To proceed, confirm your choice in the popup window. Fig. 64 If you choose to increase the USB share size, it is necessary to format the share by clicking the Format button under the USB Drive head- ing. IMPORTANT INFO: LaCie strongly recommends you do not in- crease the USBShare size to more than 128 GB unless you format USBShare to either NTFS or HFS+ using your operating system’s...
  • Page 49: Dashboard: Eco Management

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 49 4.12. Dashboard: Eco Management Status light on: Uncheck this box to turn off the blue light. Note that this will not disable warning indicators. Eco Mode after: Set the duration of inactivity after which the drive will revert to Eco mode, which spins down the disks and reducing power consumption. The product leaves Eco mode automatically when a request is sent to the drive. Deep sleep enable: Deep sleep means that the drive will enter a very low energy consumption mode instead of turning off when you click the Shut Down button (see below). This mode can be triggered by clicking and holding the front blue button. To wake the drive from Deep Sleep Mode, press the blue button or use the Wake on LAN function in the LaCie Network Assistant (see 4.12.2.
  • Page 50: Ups Management

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 50 4.12.1. UPS Management The 2big Network 2 supports UPS (uninterrupted power supply) management. If you connect a supported UPS device to the 2big Network 2’s USB port, in the Dashboard you will see modifiable...
  • Page 51: Wake On Lan

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 51 4.12.2. Wake on LAN You can use LaCie Network Assistant (LNA) to wake your 2big Net- work 2. First time you use WOL: 1. You’ll need your drive’s MAC address. Click the LNA icon in...
  • Page 52: Dashboard: Support

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 52 4.13. Dashboard: Support The support page will allow you to access the system log and set up email alerts. System log: Click the Clear button to purge the system log. Click the Download button to save the log to your computer in case you need to provide it to customer support. Alert notification: If you toggle this box on, when significant events occur with your 2big Network 2, the administrator will automatically be sent an email (if he or she set an email address in the Users page, if the drive has a connection to the internet, and the SMTP configu- ration has been set up). See 4.13.1. Email Notification Events for more information. Auto update: See section 4.18. Update Product Software for details.
  • Page 53: Email Notification Events

    System Time : Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:37:50 For password recovery Click here Capacity When the total avail- Admin ================================================ able capacity is less [ This message is automatically generated by the LaCie email noti cation service ] www.lacie.com than 10GB Quota event When the user share is Relevant user Fig. 71 more than 80 % full Download...
  • Page 54: Dashboard: Download

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 54 4.14. Dashboard: Download The 2big Network 2 Dashboard features a torrent server that will allow you to download torrent files (Fig. 72). For more information on torrents, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_protocol 1. First click the Start Download Machine button. 2. To start a download, click the green plus sign next the page title (Fig.
  • Page 55: Dashboard: Copy

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 55 4.15. Dashboard: Copy This page will allow administrators to set up backups (Fig. 75). In order to use a share for a backup, the user initiating the backup must have Read/Write privileges for that share, or the share must be Public.
  • Page 56: Dashboard: External Ports

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 56 4.16. Dashboard: External Ports This page provides you with information on devices connected to the 2big Network 2’s USB or eSATA expansion port. The 2big Network 2 features a printer server. To activate it, click the Activate Printer Server check box. You can connect a USB printer to the 2big Network 2 via the front USB port. Once connected, the printer will become available throughout your network. Correct...
  • Page 57: Connecting An External Hard Drive

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 57 4.16.1. Connecting an External Hard Drive You can connect an external USB or eSATA hard disk or USB key External USB to back up the data on your LaCie 2big Network 2 or as a way to Hard Disk add storage capacity. Connected hard disks are accessed similarly to shared folders. TECHNICAL NOTE: External USB or eSATA hard disks must be for- matted in one of the supported systems to be compatible with the La- Cie 2big Network 2: MS-DOS (FAT32), NTFS, HFS+, EXT3, or XFS. To connect an external hard disk: 1. Make sure that your LaCie 2big Network 2 is connected to your...
  • Page 58: Dashboard: Raid

    CAUTION : Changing the RAID mode destroys all data stored on the LaCie 2big. If you have saved data on the drives, back up data before following these steps. Fig. 80 TECHNICAL NOTE: Before you change the RAID mode of the LaCie 2big, familiarize yourself with the 2big’s RAID modes. See section 4.17.2. About RAID Modes. Rebuild times: The following chart shows the approximate time it takes to convert from a RAID 0 array to another mode. New Mode Total Size Approx. Time...
  • Page 59: About Raid Modes

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 59 4.17.2. About RAID Modes RAID0: RAID 0 (also called Spanning mode in some LaCie devices), is the fastest RAID mode. In a RAID 0 array, the available capacities RAID 0 of each disk are added together so that one logical volume mounts on the computer (Fig. 83). It offers the best performance but no protection in the case that a disk fails.
  • Page 60: Installing A New Disk

    2. Draw out the drive tray by inserting your finger into the space behind the drive tray handle and pulling to disengage the drive (Fig. 86). Grasp the drive tray handle and carefully extract the drive (Fig. 87). To install a disk: Replacing a drive involves two main steps, installing the new drive and initializing the new disk on the Dashboard > RAID page (see Fig. 85 below). CAUTION: After continuous use of the LaCie 2big Network 2, drives may be hot. Use caution when removing. 1. Carefully insert the drive tray into an empty drive bay. When the drive tray is most of the way in and you feel resistance, press the drive tray handle firmly until you feel the drive snap into place and the drive tray handle is flush with the back of the 2big. 2. Use the drawer key to lock the drive. 3. In the Dashboard > RAID page, you will see a message indicat- ing that the system has recognized a new disk. Click the Claim button to continue. 4. The new disk will be added as a spare or as a part of a RAID array and will begin to rebuild.
  • Page 61: Update Product Software

    4.18.1. Method 1: Auto-Update Your network hard drive is by default configured to obtain the latest software updates through the internet. The Support page of your product’s Dashboard will check if updates are available and install them if you wish. Fig. 88 Alternatively, if you prefer to update your drive manually or are on a restricted network, you can accomplish this using LaCie Network Assistant (4.18.2. Method 2: Update with LaCie Network Assistant Software). 1. Open Dashboard > Support. 2. In the Auto-Update box, click the gray downward-facing arrow to check for a new update (Fig. 3. If an update is available, the download will begin automatically. Once the download has concluded, click the Install button (Fig. 89). 5. The drive will reboot and will therefore disappear from the net- work temporarily (Fig.
  • Page 62: Method 2: Update With Lacie Network Assistant Software

    ✦ Make sure users on your network have stopped data trans- Fig. 91 fers to the NAS ✦ Turn off other NAS on the network except the one you wish to update ✦ Disconnect all connections to shares on the NAS you want to update 1. Make sure you are using the latest version of LaCie Network Assistant (minimum 1.4.1). If you download a newer version, make sure to uninstall previous versions. 2. Download the latest software update for your product from here. 3. Run LaCie Network Assistant. 4. Go to Preferences and make sure IPConf Support is deactivated (Fig.
  • Page 63: Reset To Factory

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Administering Your LaCie 2big Network 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 63 4.19. Reset to Factory If for any reason you wish to reset your d2 Network 2 to its out-of- the-box state, follow this procedure: CAUTION: Resetting the product will erase all Dashboard data such as users, groups, shares, and settings. CAUTION: After resetting to default, all files will be moved to a folder called Recovery in Share and so by default will be available only to the administrator.
  • Page 64: Technical Information

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Technical Information • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 64 5. Technical Information 5.1. Optimizing Data Transfers Data transfers are the flow of data that accomplishes a task, usually related to moving data from storage to computer RAM, or between storage devices. With external drives, such as the 2big Network 2 connected via USB cable, NOT Ethernet cable), the data is trans- ferred from the drive to the computer via the USB interface. The data is fed from the drive through the USB port (type B) on the drive, and passes to the computer through the USB host-bus adapter interface. To utilize the enhanced Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance, your com- puter must be equipped with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 host bus adapter card (either sold separately, or integrated by your computer’s manu- facturer) and the appropriate drivers. These host bus adapter cards, which include one or more USB ports, are shipped with special Hi- Speed USB 2.0 drivers that enable the computer to control the card. These drivers must be installed in order for USB 2.0 devices con- nected to the port to work at their correct speeds.
  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    If you need further assistance, please contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie Technical Support (see section 7.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts for details). 6.1. System Log The system log allows you to review the type, date, time, source and event ID of activities on the LaCie 2big Network 2. Additionally, if you ever need help from LaCie technical support, the log will be important. For more information, refer to chapter 4.13. Dashboard: Support. 6.2. Manual Updates LaCie strives to give you the most up-to-date, comprehensive user manuals possible. It is our goal to provide you with an easy-to-use format that will help you quickly install and utilize the many functions of your new device. If your manual does not reflect the configurations of the product that you purchased, please check our website for the most current version available.
  • Page 66: Troubleshooting The Network Connection

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Troubleshooting • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 66 6.3. Troubleshooting the Network Connection Problem Question Solution The USB drive/key or USB Is the drive connected to your computer Devices connected to the USB expansion port (hard drive or printer connected to the USB via USB type B?
  • Page 67 LaCie 2big Network 2 Troubleshooting • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 67 The system doesn’t appear By default the LaCie 2big Network 2 is configured to retrieve its IP address from a DHCP server. If your on the network. network is managed by a DHCP server and you cannot access your LaCie 2big Network 2, try checking your DHCP server’s log. To get the IP address, run LaCie Network Assistant, which is located on the LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM. If no DHCP server detected, the product will run APIPA to assign itself an IP address. To change this IP address, use LaCie Network Assistant. Is the IP address properly set? For more information, please see section 4.10. Dashboard: Net- work. Does your network require devices to To assign a static IP address, see section 2.6. Assigning a Static be assigned a static IP address? Address. A user does not have access Has the administrator created an ac- In order for a another user to access the LaCie 2big Network to the LaCie 2big Network 2. count for the user? 2, two conditions must be met: 1) the administrator must cre- ate and provide the user with username and password; 2) the LaCie 2big Network 2 must be connected to the network via Ethernet for users to access the drive.
  • Page 68: Troubleshooting The Usb Connection

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Troubleshooting • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 68 6.4. Troubleshooting the USB Connection 6.4.1. Mac Users Problem Question Solution The USB drive/key or USB Is the drive connected to your computer Devices connected to the expansion USB device port (hard drive printer connected to the USB via USB? or printer) are automatically unmounted when you connect the expansion port is not recog- USB cable to the host USB host port. To make the hard drive or...
  • Page 69: Windows Users

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Troubleshooting • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 69 I cannot copy a file larger Are you connected to the computer via When you connect the 2big Network 2 to a computer via USB, than 4 GB to the drive. USB? the USB share of the drive that mounts on the computer is for- matted in MS-DOS (FAT32). This format limits file sizes to 4 GB. To transfer >4GB files to the 2big Network 2, disconnect the USB cable and connect the Ethernet cable. See sections 3.4.3. Disconnecting the USB Connection then 2. Connecting to a Net- work. Alternatively, you can reformat the USBShare to HFS+,...
  • Page 70 LaCie 2big Network 2 Troubleshooting • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 70 The drive is not recognized by Does your computer’s operating system Check your computer’s documentation and see section 6. Re- the computer. support the file system? formatting the 2big Network 2. Is there an icon for the drive in My Com- Go into My Computer and look for an icon and drive letter as- puter? signed to the LaCie drive. If the drive does not appear, follow the rest of the Troubleshooting tips to isolate the problem. Go into My Computer and look for an icon and drive letter assigned to the LaCie drive. If the drive does not appear, follow the rest of the Troubleshooting tips to isolate the problem. Does your computer’s configuration See section 1.1. Minimum System Requirements for more infor- meet the minimum system requirements mation. Also, try changing the computer you are using. Com- for use with this drive? puter problems can manifest themselves in many ways. Even if the computer appears to be working properly, this is a worth- while test.
  • Page 71 LaCie 2big Network 2 Troubleshooting • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 71 The drive is making clicking Is the sound “soft clicking” or “hard clicking”? noises. Soft clicking can be the normal sound of the drive working. If the drive is functional, this is normal. Drives do not typically give an indication of any problems prior to failure, so it does not mean it is about to fail if the drive is making a clicking sound and still functioning. If the drive is non-functional, there are two possible causes: ✦ The drive could be corrupted. Reformatting the drive can solve this issue. ✦ The drive could have a failure in the external power supply or power cable. Try using a different one, if possible. Hard clicking is a very noticeable sound, and is akin to hearing metal-on-metal impacts. This behavior usu- ally indicative of a physical failure. If nothing traumatic happened to the drive prior to this starting, consider it to be soft clicking, and troubleshoot the problem as suggested above.
  • Page 72: Contacting Customer Support

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Contacting Customer Support • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 72 7. Contacting Customer Support Before You Contact Technical Support Information Location Read the manuals and review section 6. Troubleshooting. 1. LaCie hard drive serial Located on a sticker next to 2. Try to isolate the problem. If possible, make the drive the only number one of the product feet. external device on the CPU, and make sure that all of the cables 2. Macintosh/PC model Mac users: Click on the are correctly and firmly attached.
  • Page 73: Lacie Technical Support Contacts

    LaCie 2big Network 2 Contacting Customer Support • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON User Manual page 73 7.1. 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/us/contact/ http://www.lacie.com/be/contact/ (Dutch) http://www.lacie.com/befr/contact/ (French) LaCie Canada LaCie Denmark http://www.lacie.com/dk/contact/ http://www.lacie.com/ca/contact/ (English) http://www.lacie.com/cafr/contact/ (French) LaCie Finland LaCie France http://www.lacie.com/fi/contact/ http://www.lacie.com/fr/contact/ LaCie Germany LaCie Ireland http://www.lacie.com/de/contact/...
  • Page 74: Warranty Information

    8. Warranty Information This Limited Warranty applies only to hardware products manufac- To obtain warranty service, call LaCie Technical Support. You will tured by or for LaCie that can be identified by the “LaCie” trademark, be asked to provide your LaCie product’s serial number, and you trade name, or logo affixed to them. The Limited Warranty does not may be asked to furnish proof of purchase to confirm that the drive apply to any non-LaCie hardware products or any software, even if is still under warranty. packaged or sold with LaCie hardware. Manufacturers, suppliers, All drives returned to LaCie must be securely packaged in their origi- or publishers, other than LaCie, may provide their own warranties nal box and shipped with postage prepaid. to the end user purchaser, but LaCie, in so far as permitted by law, provides their products “as is”. Software distributed by LaCie with or without the LaCie brand name (including, but not limited to system IMPORTANT INFO: Register online for free technical support: software) is not covered under this Limited Warranty. Refer to the www.lacie.com/register...

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