LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2 - User Manual

LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2 | USB 3.0 User Manual 1
LACIE D2 THUNDERBOLT 2 | USB 3.0 USER MANUAL
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Summary

Minimum System Requirements

Technical Specifications

Position and Stacking Guidelines

LaCie d2 Storage Technology

Thunderbolt 2 Technology Details

Explains the features and benefits of Thunderbolt 2 technology for high-speed data transfer.

Fan-Free Cooling System

LED Button and Status Indicators

LED Button Functionality

OS Power-Saving Mode Management

Cables and Connectors Overview

Thunderbolt Cable Requirements

USB 3.0 Cable Requirements

Getting Connected Guide

Connect Interface Cable Step

Connect Power Supply Step

Launch Setup Assistant

Windows Setup Assistant Launch

Guide for Windows users on how to launch the LaCie Setup Assistant via AutoPlay.

Mac Setup Assistant Launch

Setup Assistant Configuration

Drive Partitioning

Register Your LaCie Device

Disconnecting the Hard Drive

Thunderbolt 2 Daisy Chaining

Daisy Chain Technology Explained

Daisy Chain Procedure

Daisy Chain Power-Saving Mode

Unmounting Your Hard Drive

Unmounting on Mac

Procedure for safely ejecting a LaCie storage device from a Mac system by dragging to Trash.

Unmounting on Windows

Optional Formatting and Partitioning

Windows File System Formats

Formatting Instructions

Mac Formatting Procedures

Windows Formatting Procedures

Help and Support Resources

Troubleshooting: Thunderbolt Connection

Troubleshooting: File Transfers

General Troubleshooting Issues

Troubleshooting: Mac Drive Not Appearing

Troubleshooting: Mac File Transfer Errors

Troubleshooting: Windows Drive Not Appearing

Troubleshooting: Windows Device Manager

Precautions and Safety Guidelines

Health and Safety Precautions

Essential warnings and guidelines for safe handling and operation of the LaCie device.

General Use Precautions

Warranty Information

Service and Customer Warnings

FCC Interference Statement

LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2 Specifications

General

Type	HDD
HDD size	- \
HDD speed	7200 RPM
Read speed	220 MB/s
HDD capacity	6000 GB
Storage drive buffer size	64 MB
Connectivity technology	Wired
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connector	Micro-USB B
Thunderbolt technology	Yes
USB data transfer rates	5000 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate	20000 Mbit/s
Thunderbolt ports quantity	2
Product color	Blue, Silver
Housing material	Aluminum
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64
Bus powered	No
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100-240 V
Power consumption (typical)	48 W
Password protection	-
Security algorithms	256-bit AES
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Cables included	Thunderbolt, USB
Bundled software	Intego Backup Assistant Mac\\r LaCie Genie Timeline PC\\r LaCie Private-Public

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	217 mm
Width	60 mm
Height	130 mm
Weight	1500 g