User manual LACIE 2BIG QUADRA

[. . . ] LaCie 2big Quadra · Design by neiL PouLton user Manual table of Contents page 1 Table of Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Box Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Views of the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] This volume uses 50% of the available capacity of each disk (the available capacity cannot exceed 50% of the lowest-capacity single disk). ImpOrTANT INfO: If one physical disk fails, the data of the SAFE volume is available on the second disk. One Fast volume (RAID 0) enables the user to work with the high speed of RAID 0. Volume 1 RAID 1 A1 B1 C1 A1 B1 C1 Volume 2 RAID 0 D1 E1 F1 Disk 1 D2 E2 F2 Disk 2 Applications Provides two volumes for different data security needs. Only 75% of total formatted capacity is available due to mirroring on the Safe volume. LaCie 2big Quadra · Design by neiL PouLton user Manual RAiD page 18 3. 2. Changing the RAID Mode Before you change the RAID mode of the LaCie 2big, familiarize yourself with the 2big's RAID modes. ImpOrTANT INfO: Changing the RAID mode destroys data stored on the LaCie 2big. If you have saved data on the drives, back up data to another medium before following these steps. Push and hold for 2 seconds CAUTION: Disk drives must be inserted correctly in the 2big before configuration can be changed. To change the RAID mode: 1. Unmount or safely remove the 2big Quadra volumes from your computer, disconnect the interface cable, and switch off the 2big. To enter RAID modification mode, push and hold the front button and simultaneously turn on the 2big. Use the 2-in-1 tool to push the RAID selection button until the light arrives in front the desired RAID mode. The LED of the selected mode will blink until you validate it (next step). Validate the mode by pushing and holding the front LED button for 2 seconds. ImpOrTANT INfO: You must partition the disk drives after changing the RAID mode. 3. 2-A safe100 safe 50 big fast off auto on CAUTION: Your LaCie 2big comes preconfigured in Fast (RAID 0) mode. Fast mode allows access to the whole storage capacity but does not provide any security. If you are concerned about data security, LaCie highly recommends a RAID 1 (Safe) configuration. 3. 2-b LaCie 2big Quadra · Design by neiL PouLton user Manual RAiD page 19 3. 3. Removing and Installing Drives In the event that an individual hard disk fails in the LaCie 2big, please contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Support. Please replace a defective hard drive only with a new drive provided by LaCie. For drive removal and replacement process, please follow the steps below. ImpOrTANT INfO: Drive warranty will be void if you replace the defective drive with a drive not provided by LaCie. Drives purchased from LaCie are shipped pre-installed in drive trays with handles. ImpOrTANT NOTe: A replacement drive must have the same or greater capacity than the drive it is replacing. ImpOrTANT INfO: In Safe (RAID 1) and Mixed (RAID 1 and RAID 0) mode, in order for rebuilding to occur, the product must be turned on while a replacement disk is installed. [. . . ] Turn the Drive On), that the drive has been turned on by pressing the On/Off/Auto button the back of the drive, and that the outlet the power supply is connected to is also turned on. If other USB, eSATA or FireWire devices are connected to the same port or hub, disconnect the other devices and see if the 2big's performance improves. Replacement power supplies can be purchased from LaCie at: www. lacie. com The 2big is not recognized by the computer. The 2big is working slowly. Power supply failure. LaCie 2big Quadra · Design by neiL PouLton user Manual Contacting Customer support page 34 5. If possible, make the drive the only external device on the CPU, and make sure that all of the cables are correctly and firmly attached. [. . . ]