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  • Page 1 LACIE D2 THUNDERBOLT 2 | USB 3.0 USER MANUAL Click here to access an up-to-date online version of this document. You will find the latest content as well as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability. LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2 | USB 3.0 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Box Content

    The LaCie d2 also features a USB 3.0 port. Transfer rates can reach up to 5Gb/s when connected to a computer with a USB 3.0 port. Since it is backwards compatible, USB 3.0 gives you universal connectivity to any computer with a USB 2.0 port.

  • Page 3: Software Suite

    LaCie Private-Public (protect data with AES 256-bit encryption) 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 4: Views Of The Hard Drive Enclosure

    VIEWS OF THE HARD DRIVE ENCLOSURE Front view Hard drive status LED Vibration-dampening rubber feet LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2 | USB 3.0 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Rear View

    Rear view Kensington® lock slot USB 3.0 port Thunderbolt 2 ports (x2) Power supply connection Integrated cable lock LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2 | USB 3.0 User Manual...

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    60 mm / 2.4 in 217 mm / 8.5 in 130 mm / 5.1 in Weight Capacity Weight 1.3 Kg / 2.9 lbs 1.4 Kg / 3.1 lbs 1.5 Kg / 3.2 lbs LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2 | USB 3.0 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Position And Stacking

    DO NOT place the enclosure on its side when it is powered on. The LaCie d2 does not support stacking. Doing so poses a severe risk that it will fall. DO NOT stack other drives, enclosures, or equipment on top of the LaCie d2.

  • Page 8: Lacie D2: Advanced Storage Technology

    LACIE D2: ADVANCED STORAGE TECHNOLOGY THUNDERBOLT 2 TECHNOLOGY The LaCie d2 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 9: Lacie D2 Technology: Fan-Free Cooling

    LaCie d2 SSD Option You can boost the performance of your LaCie d2 by adding the SSD Option. The LaCie d2 SSD Option is a PCIe SSD constructed to fit perfectly into the LaCie d2 enclosure. Once installed, the PCIe SSD works in tandem with the hard drive to increase transfer rates by over five times that of the LaCie d2 in its standard configuration.

  • Page 10: Led Power Button

    Note on the USB 3.0 connection: The LaCie d2 can be connected to a USB 2.0 port on your computer. To take advantage of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates, you must connect the enclosure to a computer with a USB 3.0 port.

  • Page 11: Led Button

    LaCie d2 is in power-saving mode. Power-saving mode can extend the life of the hard drive by sparing it from working during extended periods of inactivity. The LaCie d2 can be placed into power-saving mode using the LED button when it is connected via the Thunderbolt 2 port. To place the LaCie d2 into power-saving mode: Make certain that the LaCie d2’s volumes are not being accessed.

  • Page 12: Power-Saving Mode: Managed By The Pc/Mac

    Wake up the computer. Note on ejecting the volume and power-saving mode: The LaCie d2 enters power-saving mode when its volumes are ejected. To access the LaCie d2’s volumes, unplug the USB cable from the back of the device and reconnect it.

  • Page 13: Cables And Connectors

    Your LaCie product features Thunderbolt 2 technology, the most flexible interface ever created. When connected to a computer that supports Thunderbolt 2 technology, your LaCie device can reach up to 20Gb/s, bi-directional, on a single port, the fastest data connection available on a personal computer.

  • Page 14: Cable Management

    Your LaCie drive is shipped with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to a compatible USB 3.0 port. The cable will also work when connected to a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port, but drive performance will be limited to their respective transfer rates.

  • Page 15: Getting Connected

    GETTING CONNECTED Follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that your LaCie hard drive's volume mounts correctly on your computer. Note on connections: The Thunderbolt 2 connection should be used on a Mac with a Thunderbolt 2 port or a first generation Thunderbolt port.

  • Page 16: Step 1 - Connect The Interface Cable

    STEP 1 - CONNECT THE INTERFACE CABLE Connect the interface cable from the LaCie d2 to the computer. Thunderbolt 2 (Mac) USB 3.0 (PC/Mac) LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2 | USB 3.0 User Manual...
  • Page 17 The power input port on the back of the LaCie d2. A live power outlet. The LaCie d2 will power on automatically when it is connected to a computer that is turned on and a live power outlet. Note: If the hard drive’s volume does not mount on your computer, see troubleshooting topics at Getting Help.

  • Page 18: Step 3 - Launch Lacie Setup Assistant

    Launch LaCie Setup Assistant Windows users AutoPlay: Windows AutoPlay may detect your LaCie hard drive as soon as it is connected to your computer. If the AutoPlay window appears, choose Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer and double-click LaCie Setup.

  • Page 19: Mac Users

    Manual access: Open the LACIE SETUP volume in Computer (My Computer for Windows XP) and double-click LaCie Setup. Mac users Open the LACIE SETUP volume on your desktop and then double-click LaCie Setup LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2 | USB 3.0 User Manual...
  • Page 20 Setup LaCie Setup Assistant does not prevent you from using your computer's native disk utility program to format or partition your LaCie drive. Simply follow the Setup Assistant through completion, then use Disk Management for Windows or Disk Utility for Mac to reformat your drive.
  • Page 21 Use the slider to partition your LaCie hard drive. Moving the slider to the left will reduce the size of the Compatible volume (called LaCie Share on some products) (for Windows and Mac). If you do not want the Compatible / LaCie Share volume, move the slider all the way to the left. The LaCie volume will be formatted for your operating system, NTFS for Windows and HFS+ for Mac.
  • Page 22 A window prompt alerts you that the disk will be formatted. Select Yes to continue. Windows LaCie Setup Assistant will format the hard drive. Register your LaCie device. Choose Next to continue. New Account LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2 | USB 3.0 User Manual...
  • Page 23 Software will be installed on the product's storage, not on your computer. It will be located on the volume entitled “Compatible” or “LaCie Share” if it exists, otherwise on “LaCie”. LaCie software utilities may be installed at any time. Once the format is complete, the LaCie Setup Assistant application will be available on:...

  • Page 24: Disconnecting The Hard Drive

    DISCONNECTING THE HARD DRIVE In order to avoid file system corruption, it is important to unmount your hard drive’s volumes before disconnecting the interface cable. See Unmounting Your Hard Drive for details. LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2 | USB 3.0 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Daisy Chain (Thunderbolt 2)

    Thunderbolt technology storage devices and a display with a MiniDisplay port. In such a case, make certain that the LaCie d2 is the first enclosure connected to the computer. You can lose the higher performance offered by Thunderbolt 2 technology if a Thunderbolt 2 device is daisy-chained behind first generation Thunderbolt devices and/or displays.

  • Page 26: How To Daisy Chain

    How to daisy chain Connect the Thunderbolt cable to one of the Thunderbolt 2 ports on the back of the LaCie d2 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 and monitors.

  • Page 27: Unmounting Your Hard Drive

    Drag the storage device icon to the Trash. (The icon pictured below is a generic USB device icon. Your LaCie storage may be represented by an icon that looks like the device itself.) When the icon disappears from the desktop, the storage device can be disconnected.

  • Page 28: Windows 7 And Windows 8

    A message will appear, detailing the devices that may be safely unmounted. Select Eject for the device you wish to unmount. A message will appear notifying you that it is safe to remove it. LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2 | USB 3.0 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Optional Formatting And Partitioning

    OPTIONAL FORMATTING AND PARTITIONING Standard LaCie storage devices will prompt you to run LaCie Setup Assistant when they are first connected to a PC or Mac. LaCie Setup Assistant helps you to quickly format the storage device according to your needs.
  • Page 30 FAT32 is supported by Windows 7 and Windows 8 but the volume size is limited to 32GB and the individual file size is limited to 4GB. Technical info: FAT32 can reduce the performance of your LaCie product. NTFS: This acronym stands for New Technology File System, and it is the native file system for Windows 7 and Windows 8.

  • Page 31: Formatting Instructions

    Caution: Formatting will erase everything on the storage device. LaCie highly recommends that you back up all data on your storage device before performing the steps below. LaCie is not responsible for any data lost due to formatting, partitioning, or using a LaCie storage device.
  • Page 32 Right-click on Computer and choose Manage. From the Manage window select Disk Management. From the list of storage devices in the middle of the Disk Management window, locate your LaCie device. By default, a partition is already created on the device with LaCie software utilities. Follow your operating system instructions to reset the existing partition.

  • Page 33: 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 34: Troubleshooting Topics

    Select your product, then click the “Troubleshooting” tab. Thunderbolt 2 connection (Mac) Problem: I do not see the LaCie d2 when using the Thunderbolt 2 port. Q: Are there other Thunderbolt technology devices connected to the same port? A: Disconnect other Thunderbolt devices and see if the volume appears on the desktop.

  • Page 35: Problem: My File Transfers Are Too Slow

    A: If your computer has a low-performance internal hard drive (typically a notebook or netbook computer), it will limit the transfer speed since the internal hard drive's transfer speed will be significantly less than that of the LaCie hard drive. LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2 | USB 3.0 User Manual...
  • Page 36 Q: Did it happen when the computer was coming out of sleep mode? A: Simply ignore this message. The hard drive will remount to the desktop. LaCie hard drives conserve power by spinning down when you set your computer to sleep mode, and when the computer is awoken from sleep, it may not give the hard drive enough time to spin-up from its sleep mode.
  • Page 37 A: When copying files or folders from a computer to a FAT 32 volume, certain characters cannot be copied. These characters include, but are not limited to: ? < > / \ : Since it does not offer optimal performance, LaCie does not recommend using the FAT 32 file system with your product. See Optional Formatting and Partitioning for help in choosing a file system.

  • Page 38: Problem: The Hard Drive Does Not Appear On My Computer

    Click OK and the Device Manager program will open. For troubleshooting, look in the Disk Drives section. It might be necessary to click on + on the left side. If you're not sure if your hard drive is listed, unplug it, then reconnect it. The entry that changes is your LaCie hard drive.
  • Page 39 Right-click this icon, then choose Properties. The General tab will show why the device is not working. Still not working? There may be a hardware defect or other problem. Time to contact www.lacie.com/support/. LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2 | USB 3.0 User Manual...

  • Page 40: 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 41 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.

  • Page 42: 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 43 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 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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.

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