Hard Drive Heat Management - LaCie 2big Network User Manual

LaCie 2big Network
User Manual

1.3. Hard Drive Heat Management

Heat Dissipation Design
The LaCie 2big Network's metal body is ideal for naturally dissipat-
ing internal drive heat. Its unique design actually draws heat away
from the internal drives toward the external casing. This feature takes
heat away from the internal drive, keeping it safe and prolonging its
life and reliability. As a consequence, it is normal for the exter-
nal casing to be hot to the touch. Please make sure that the vents
on the back bezel are not obstructed so that there is a natural airflow
across the casing.
Vertical, Horizontal & Rackmount
Heat dissipation is maximized when the drive is in the vertical posi-
tion. If you have several LaCie drives stacked on each other, please
remember to attach the included rubber feet on the under side of
your drives. This will allow for some airflow between your drives so
that the heat dissipation can work effectively. LaCie does not recom-
mend stacking or racking more than 3 drives on top of each other,
especially if these drives are turned ON simultaneously.
Smart Fan Technology
The casing alone is a great way to dissipate heat without the need of
a fan, but the 2big Network comes with a thermo-regulated "smart
fan", which activates when the heat inside the casing reaches a cer-
tain temperature. The smart fan operates at two different speeds,
and adjusts automatically to changes in temperature.
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