LaCie THUNDERBOLT SERIES User Manual

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THUNDERBOLT SERIES USER MANUAL
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LaCie THUNDERBOLT SERIES Specifications

General

Interface	Thunderbolt
Material	Aluminum
Compatibility	Mac and PC
Data Transfer Rate	Up to 10 Gb/s
Operating System Compatibility	macOS 10.6 or later, Windows 7 or later
Cooling	Passive cooling

Summary

Introduction and Requirements

Box Content

Lists the items included in the box for the Thunderbolt Series storage.

Minimum System Requirements

Outlines the necessary system specifications for the LaCie Thunderbolt product to function.

Device Views and Heat Management

Front View Details

Illustrates and labels the front view of the 2big and Little Big Disk Thunderbolt Series enclosures.

Rear View Details

Illustrates and labels the rear view of the 2big and Little Big Disk Thunderbolt Series enclosures.

Heat Dissipation Design

Explains how metal bodies dissipate heat for drive safety and longevity.

Positioning and Stacking Guidance

Guidance on optimizing heat dissipation by positioning enclosures vertically.

Connectivity and Basic Operation

Powering and LED Indicators

Details power requirements and explains the LED states for the Thunderbolt Series.

Power Button Functionality

Describes using the LED button to conserve energy and power drives on/off.

Thunderbolt Technology and Daisy Chain

Explains Thunderbolt technology, its streams, and daisy-chaining capabilities.

Getting Connected

Provides instructions on connecting the Thunderbolt cable and power supply.

Unmounting the Volume

Explains the proper procedure for safely ejecting the Thunderbolt storage volume.

Windows Setup: Drivers and RAID

Install Drivers for Windows

Details supported OS, RAID/Windows compatibility, and installation steps.

Disk Preparation with Diskpart

Instructions for erasing partitions using Diskpart for Windows.

RAID Configuration in Disk Management

Setting up a RAID array using Windows Disk Management.

Windows Volume and RAID Setup

Initializing disks, assigning drive letters, and naming volumes for RAID.

macOS Setup: RAID Configuration

Accessing Disk Utility for RAID

Steps to access Disk Utility and its RAID configuration features on macOS.

RAID Set Options and Creation

Details RAID tab settings like Name, Format, Type, and the creation process.

RAID Monitoring and Disk Management

LaCie RAID Monitor Installation and Use

Guide to installing and using LaCie RAID Monitor for storage health checks.

RAID Monitor Status and Warnings

Explains how to interpret RAID Monitor status indicators and early warnings.

Replacing a Disk (2big)

Procedure for safely removing and replacing a disk in the 2big enclosure.

Rebuilding RAID Sets

Instructions for rebuilding Striped (RAID 0) and Mirrored (RAID 1) sets.

Formatting and Troubleshooting

Formatting and RAID Type Options

Details default formatting, Striped RAID (RAID 0), and Mirrored RAID (RAID 1).

Getting Help and Support Resources

Lists available resources like online support, manuals, and customer contact.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Addresses common problems like disk visibility, transfer errors, and space discrepancies.

Precautions, Warranty, and Legal Information

Safety and Use Precautions

Covers essential safety measures, power supply use, and general handling guidelines.

Warranty Information and Policies

Details LaCie's limited warranty, upgrades, and legal terms.

Service, Returns, and Compliance

Information on DOA service, returns, customer warnings, and legal compliance statements.