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LaCie 5BIG THUNDERBOLT 2 User Manual

LaCie 5BIG THUNDERBOLT 2
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LACIE 5BIG THUNDERBOLT 2 USER MANUAL
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LaCie 5BIG THUNDERBOLT 2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLaCie
Model5BIG THUNDERBOLT 2
CategoryStorage
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Minimum System Requirements

Thunderbolt 2 Technology

Hardware RAID Features

LED Behavior

Status and Disk LED Combinations

Cables and Connectors

Thunderbolt Cable Connections

Explains the Thunderbolt cable types and how to connect them to the computer and the LaCie 5big.

Setting Up

Install LaCie RAID Manager

Guides the user through downloading and installing the LaCie RAID Manager software for storage management.

Thunderbolt 2 Connection

Power Connection

Connecting the Power Supply

Details the steps for connecting the power supply to the LaCie 5big and a power outlet.

Power Button Operation

Using the Front LED Power Button

Explains how to use the front LED power button to turn the LaCie 5big on and off.

Operation

Starting the LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2

Provides conditions and preparation steps required before powering on the LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2.

Powering Off Operations

Powering Off to Idle Mode

Describes the procedure for powering off the LaCie 5big hard drives to enter idle mode.

Powering Off the Enclosure

Details the steps for safely powering off and unplugging the entire LaCie 5big enclosure.

Daisy Chaining

Thunderbolt 2 and First Gen Thunderbolt Daisy Chain

Explains how Thunderbolt 2 and first generation Thunderbolt devices can be daisy-chained together.

How to Daisy Chain

Software Management

LaCie RAID Manager Functions

Lists the key functions of LaCie RAID Manager for configuring RAID, checking health, and troubleshooting.

RAID Levels and Configuration

RAID Example and Levels

Provides examples and summaries of available RAID modes and their minimum drive requirements.

RAID 0 Configuration

RAID 0 Explanation

Details the operation, capacity, and lack of data protection in RAID 0 configuration.

RAID 1 Configuration

RAID 1 Explanation

Explains RAID 1's data security, reduced performance, and halved capacity due to mirroring.

RAID 5 Configuration

RAID 5 Explanation

Describes RAID 5's data protection, performance, and capacity calculation, requiring a minimum of three drives.

RAID 6 Configuration

RAID 6 Explanation

Details RAID 6's ability to tolerate two drive failures with double parity, offering good protection with slightly reduced performance.

RAID 10 Configuration

RAID 10 Explanation

Explains RAID 10's combination of RAID 1 protection and RAID 0 performance for high IOPS and data protection.

RAID 5+Spare and RAID 6+Spare Configurations

Hard Drive Maintenance and Precautions

Replacing a Hard Drive

Hard Drive Replacement Procedure

Guides the user through the steps of removing a hard drive tray from the LaCie 5big enclosure.

Getting Help and Support Resources

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Additional Troubleshooting Scenarios

File Transfer and Storage Issues

Bandwidth and Performance Issues

Safety Guidelines and Safe Handling

Safety Precautions

Positioning, Handling, and Data Security

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