LaCie 2big RAID User Manual

2big RAID User Manual
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LaCie 2big RAID Specifications

General

RAID levels	0, 1, JBOD
Data transfer rate	0.4 Gbit/s
Storage drive size	3.5 \
Storage drives installed	Yes
Installed storage drive type	HDD
Total installed storage capacity	36 TB
Maximum supported storage capacity	- TB
Number of storage drives installed	-
Number of storage drives supported	2
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity	36 W
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10
Minimum storage drive space	600 MB
Chassis type	Desktop
Device class	Large Enterprise Business
Product color	Black
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80 %
Harmonized System (HS) code	84717020

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	118 mm
Width	217 mm
Height	88.5 mm

Summary

Status LED Indicators

Interpreting LED States

Explains meanings of LED states (Off, Blue, Red) for system and drive status.

Getting Connected and Setup

Connect the Power Supply

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the device to a power source.

Connect the USB Cable

Guidance on connecting via USB-C or USB-A cables to a computer.

Initial Setup Process

Outlines setup process: registering device and installing Toolkit.

Disconnecting the Hard Drive Safely

Instructions on safely unmounting and disconnecting the drive to prevent data corruption.

Device Operation

Power On and Off Procedures

Details how to power the device on and off using the power button.

Manage RAID Configurations

RAID Overview and Levels

Explains RAID concepts, levels (0, 1), and their advantages.

RAID Setup During Toolkit Installation

Describes configuring RAID and formatting during Toolkit installation.

Comprehensive RAID Management

Using LaCie RAID Manager for managing RAID levels and formatting.

Hard Drive Maintenance

Important Precautions

Lists important precautions for handling and hot-swapping hard drives.

Replacing a Hard Drive

Step-by-step instructions for removing and replacing a failed hard drive.

Optional Formatting and Partitioning

About File System Formats

Explains common file systems: NTFS, HFS+, APFS, exFAT, FAT32.

Choosing a File System Format

Guides selecting the appropriate file system based on usage needs.

Manual Formatting Instructions

Instructions for manually formatting and partitioning storage devices.

Manual Formatting for Mac

Detailed steps for formatting drives on macOS using Disk Utility.

Manual Formatting for Windows

Safely Removing the Drive

Ejecting from Mac

Ejecting from Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

All Users - File Transfer Issues

Troubleshooting File Transfer Errors

Mac - Hard Drive Icon Not Appearing

Windows - Hard Drive Icon Not Appearing