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- Page 1 LITTLE BIG DISK THUNDERBOLT 2 USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AN UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document. You will also find the most recent content as well as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability. Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 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 10Gb/s bi-directional. See Daisy Chain for details on adding the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 to a daisy chain with other Thunderbolt 2 technology devices and/or first generation Thunderbolt technology devices. Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 User Manual...
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Page 4: Views Of The Enclosure
Connectivity LED Removable stand The front LED will turn solid blue when the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 meets the following conditions: Connected to a power source via the included power supply. Connected to a computer or device compatible with Thunderbolt 2 technology or first generation Thunderbolt technology. -
Page 5: Rear View
Rear view Thunderbolt 2 technology ports Power supply connection 12V (DC) 4A Chain lock option Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 User Manual... -
Page 6: Dual Cooling Heat Management
POSITION AND STACKING Heat dissipation is maximized when the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 enclosure rests on its stand in a vertical position. Make certain that it has ample space on all sides of the casing for proper airflow. -
Page 7: Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2: Advanced Storage Technology
TECHNOLOGY THUNDERBOLT 2 TECHNOLOGY The Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 uses Thunderbolt 2 technology, the fastest, most versatile connection for your computer. While first generation Thunderbolt technology transfer rates are 10Gb/s bi-directional, Thunderbolt 2 technology provides 20Gb/s bi-directional. Additionally, Thunderbolt 2 technology gives priority to the video stream, apportioning the required bandwidth for playback. -
Page 8: Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 Technology: Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (Pcie) And Solid-State Drives (Ssds)
Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 technology: Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) and Solid-State Drives (SSDs) The Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 is housed within LaCie's signature aluminum design for easy portability and exceptional reliability. Its internal parts have been reconstructed to give you nothing short of the best... - Page 9 At the heart of the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 are two PCIe Gen 2 SSDs. The use of PCIe Gen 2 SSDs place the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 into the next level of advanced storage. Most standard multi-disk enclosures that feature SSDs or HDDs share a SATA bus.
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Page 10: Getting Connected
Consider the following before connecting your LaCie Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2: To reach transfer rates of up to 20Gb/s bi-directional, the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 must be connected to a computer that supports Thunderbolt 2 technology. Connecting the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 to a computer that supports first generation Thunderbolt technology allows for transfer rates up to 10Gb/s bi-directional. -
Page 11: Attach The Stand
ATTACH THE STAND LaCie recommends attaching the included stand before connecting the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 to your computer. Use the screws and hex key (Allen wrench) shipped with your device when following the instructions below. DO NOT attach the stand while the device is powered on. -
Page 12: Connect The Cables
Thunderbolt 2 or first generation Thunderbolt technology port on your computer. The additional interface port on the enclosure can be used to daisy chain compatible devices and displays. Connect the included external power supply to an outlet and to the enclosure's power port. Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 User Manual... - Page 13 The device will turn on automatically and the volume will mount on the desktop. Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 User Manual...
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Page 14: Receiving Power
UNMOUNTING THE VOLUMES In order to avoid file system corruption, it is important to unmount the volume before turning off the enclosure or disconnecting the interface cable. See Unmounting Your Drive for details. Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 User Manual... -
Page 15: Daisy Chain
Similar to first generation Thunderbolt technology, a single Thunderbolt 2 technology daisy chain can have up to seven devices, including the computer. For example, you can daisy chain five Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 enclosures on the same line with a display. Provided that your computer supports Thunderbolt 2 technology, transfer rates have the potential to reach up to 20Gb/s bi-directional for all devices. - Page 16 Disk Thunderbolt 2 to a daisy chain that includes three first generation Thunderbolt technology storage devices and a display with a MiniDisplay port. In such a case, make certain that the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 is the first enclosure connected to the computer. You can lose the higher performance offered by Thunderbolt 2 technology if the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 is daisy-chained behind first generation Thunderbolt devices and/or displays.
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Page 17: How To Daisy Chain
How to daisy chain Connect the cable to one of the interface ports on the back of the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 and to your computer. The additional port may be used to daisy chain compatible first generation Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 peripherals, such as hard drives, monitors, and much more. -
Page 18: Striped Raid Set (Raid 0)
Therefore, LaCie highly recommends backing up data stored on a Striped RAID Set at least once a day. You can back up the data to your computer’s internal disk or another hard drive with sufficient capacity. -
Page 19: Configuring A Raid Set
The Utilities window will open. Click twice on the application Disk Utility.app. The drives are listed on the left side of the Disk Utility window. Click on one of the LaCie drives to see the action tabs. Click the RAID tab. Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 User Manual... - Page 20 The RAID tab includes three important settings: RAID Set Name, Format, and RAID Type. Clicking on the Format pulldown menu shows the file system formats available for the drives when creating the RAID. Select Mac OS Extended (Journaled). Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 User Manual...
- Page 21 Clicking on the RAID Type pulldown shows the available RAID configurations. LaCie highly recommends that you select Striped RAID Set for enhanced performance. For data protection, choose Mirrored RAID Set. Fill in a name for your Striped or Mirrored RAID Set in the field RAID Set Name.
- Page 22 RAID Block Size if you will be working with larger files (i.e. high-end video and audio). Please see your software's user manual for the recommended RAID Block Size. Once you have chosen a RAID Block Size, click OK. Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 User Manual...
- Page 23 Click Create on the bottom of the window to begin building the RAID. Click Create in the pop-up window. Please be patient while Disk Utility configures the RAID. The RAID Set will appear on the desktop as a single drive icon. Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 User Manual...
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Page 24: Unmounting Your Drive
Drag the Thunderbolt storage volume to the Trash. The Trash will turn into an Eject arrow. (The volume icon pictured is a generic Mac device icon. Your drives may be represented by different icons.) When the volume icon disappears from the desktop, the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 enclosure can be disconnected from the computer. -
Page 25: 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 26: Troubleshooting Topics
A: Thunderbolt 2 storage requires cables specifically constructed for Thunderbolt 2 technology. Use the cable that was shipped with your device. Q: I connected a cable that supports Thunderbolt technology to my new Mac but the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 does: (a.) not power on and/or (b.) not receive sufficient power. -
Page 27: Problem: The Disk Space Does Not Seem Right
? < > / \ : Since it does not offer optimal performance, LaCie does not recommend using the FAT 32 file system with Thunderbolt 2 technology storage. Consider formatting the drive as HFS+ Journaled (Mac) with a Striped or Mirrored RAID Set. - Page 28 Q: Does your computer support Thunderbolt 2? A: The Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 must be connected to a computer that supports Thunderbolt 2 technology to attain Thunderbolt 2 technology transfer rates. Q: Did you daisy chain the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 with first generation Thunderbolt technology devices? A: Thunderbolt 2 technology devices can share the same daisy chain with first generation Thunderbolt technology devices.
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Page 29: Health And Safety Precautions
II). Do not expose the LaCie hard drive 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%, non-condensing. - Page 30 Never use excessive force on your LaCie hard drive. If you detect a problem, consult the troubleshooting section in this manual. Protect your LaCie hard drive from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage. Dust can build up inside the device, increasing the risk of damage or malfunction.
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Page 31: 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 32 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;...
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Page 33: Service Doa
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 34: Legal Information
LEGAL INFORMATION COPYRIGHTS Copyright © 2014 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 35: Canada Compliance Statement
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio/TV receiver, it may cause radio interference. Install the equipment according to the manual. This statement does not apply to the LaCie CloudBox.