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Download and install LaCie RAID Manager

LaCie RAID Manager manages the storage for your LaCie storage device. Download and install LaCie RAID
Manager before connecting the LaCie storage device to your computer. The process automatically installs a
driver that allows LaCie RAID Manager to detect the device and manage RAID arrays. For download
instructions, see the 

LaCie RAID Manager for 2-Bay Devices user manual

.

Learn more about LaCie RAID Manager

LaCie RAID Manager for 2-Bay Devices

Download LaCie RAID Manager

Supported operating systems

Launch LaCie RAID Manager

Administrator users

Users with administrator privileges for the computer can launch LaCie RAID Manager without signing into the
application.

Standard users

A standard (non-adminstrator) user launching LaCie RAID Manager is prompted to sign in with administrator
credentials. An administrator should launch the application to prepare the device for a standard user.

Changing RAID Levels

To change RAID levels, confirm that 2big Dock is connected to your computer and powered.

1.  Launch LaCie RAID Manager.
2.  Click 

Array 

in the sidebar, and then click 

Modify

.

3.  Choose the RAID level you want to configure and click 

Next

.

4.  Confirm that you want to modify the array by clicking 

Modify

.

5.  Follow the onscreen prompts.

LaCie RAID Manager device and app management

For other LaCie RAID Manager functions, see the 

LaCie RAID Manager for 2-Bay Devices user manual

.

All files are deleted from 2big Dock when you modify the array.

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Summary of Contents for 2big DOCK

Page 1: ...Dock User Manual Click here to access an up to date online version of this document You will also find the most recent content as well as expandable illustrations easier navigation and search capabil...

Page 2: ...d fileimports LED controls 5 Operation Power on Power off Power saving mode Short push Long push Removing theThunderbolt cableduring operation Ports Operating system Minimum free disk space Front view...

Page 3: ...USB 3 2 hub Safely ejecting and disconnecting a device from the USB 3 2 hub macOS Windows Reading an SD memory card Safely ejecting and removing an SD memory card Toolkit macOS Windows Reading a CFas...

Page 4: ...ac Windows 16 Regulatory Compliance China RoHS Taiwan RoHS Compatibility with both Windows and Macs Optimized performance for Windows Optimized performance for macOS Learn more Administrator users Sta...

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Page 6: ...USB 3 1 Gen 2 ports Quick Install Guide Minimum system requirements Ports Use the included cable to connect your LaCie device to a computer with a Thunderbolt or USB C port Opera ng system Go to Oper...

Page 7: ...ransfer files See Docking Features 3 CFast 2 0 Slot Use the slot to read CFast 2 0 memory cards See Docking Features 4 UHS II SDXC Slot Use the slot to read SD memory cards See Docking Features 5 CFex...

Page 8: ...is port to send the video signal from your computer to a monitor You can connect a display to the DisplayPort when using the Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3 1 ports See Expansion Port 5 Sleep Wake button Use t...

Page 9: ...port on LaCie 2big Dock 2 Connect the power cord to the power supply 3 Connect the power cord to a live power socket Connect to computer The included Thunderbolt cable can be used to connect 2big Doc...

Page 10: ...that supports Thunderbolt and or USB Set up LaCie 2big Dock The setup process lets you Register LaCie 2big Dock Get the most from your drive with easy access to information and support Install Toolkit...

Page 11: ...manager such as Finder or File Explorer open LaCie 2big Dock and launch Start Here Mac or Start Here Win Register your device Enter your information and click Register Download Toolkit 11 LaCie 2big...

Page 12: ...le manager such as Finder or File Explorer go to the folder where you receive downloads Open the LaCieToolkit zip file Click on the LaCie Toolkit Installer to launch the application Click on the LaCie...

Page 13: ...py performance by formatting it in the native file system for your operating system See Optional Formatting and Partitioning for details Disconnec ng the drive In order to avoid file system corruption...

Page 14: ...rmance faster file copying or protection to guard against data loss The Toolkit RAID setup wizard can guide you through choosing the right array for your storage needs Click here for details on RAID s...

Page 15: ...ower o Follow the steps below to turn the device off 1 Make certain that the device s volumes are not being accessed 2 Eject the device s volumes from your computer s operating system 3 Disconnect the...

Page 16: ...2 Gen 2 hub The connected devices continue to receive power from the 2big Dock Power saving mode managed by the PC Mac You can initiate power saving mode on your computer by performing one of the fol...

Page 17: ...may result in data loss Removing the Thunderbolt cable during opera on Removing the cable during operation can result in lost data If the cable is removed while the system is synchronizing or initial...

Page 18: ...the heat output and airflow of a professional hard disk enclosure For proper heat dissipation LaCie 2big Dock is designed to stand on its rubber feet situated on the bottom of the enclosure Do not pla...

Page 19: ...g blue Activity Slow blinking blue 10 second interval Power saving Fast blinking blue Startup and shutdown Blinking red and blue RAID initialization or synchronization Blinking red 1 second interval T...

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Page 21: ...cons in the notification area 3 In the list of devices choose the device you want to eject Windows displays a notification when it is safe to remove the device 4 Disconnect the device from the compute...

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Page 23: ...en 2 Use the hub to transfer files from digital cameras and other drives The USB 3 2 Gen 2 hub port delivers 7 5W of power to connected phones and other devices Connec ng a device to the USB 3 2 hub 1...

Page 24: ...ation area 2 In the list of devices choose the storage device you want to eject Windows displays a notification when it is safe to remove the device 3 Remove the USB A end of the cable from the port S...

Page 25: ...OS 1 Make sure that the SD memory card is not being accessed 2 Using a Finder window eject the SD card volume 3 Push the card into the SD slot on the front of the device as far as it will go you may h...

Page 26: ...nt of the device and gently push it in until it s seated in the slot 3 Open a Finder or File Explorer window to browse and manage the contents of the CFast 2 0 card Safely ejec ng and removing a CFast...

Page 27: ...emove the device 3 Remove the card from the slot CFexpress B memory card reader Reading a CFexpress B memory card 1 Hold your CFexpress B memory card upright with the label on top 2 Insert the card in...

Page 28: ...rom your computer before physically withdrawing the card from the slot 1 Make sure that inserted memory cards are not being accessed 2 Make sure that LaCie 2big Dock is not being accessed 3 Click the...

Page 29: ...display Disconnec ng the DisplayPort 1 Grasp the DP 1 4 end of the cable or adapter that s connected to 2big Dock 2 Hold down the release tab with your thumb and then pull back to remove the cable fro...

Page 30: ...ck connected to computer via host Thunderbolt 3 port 3 LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 3 connected to 2big Dock s peripheral daisy chain Thunderbolt 3 port 4 Second LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 3 connected to first d2 v...

Page 31: ...ral port 30W 15W 2big Dock must receive power via its power cable in order to deliver power to compatible devices LaCie is not responsible for devices that experience harm damage or malfunction when c...

Page 32: ...compatible or recommended for built in backup utilities such as File History Windows and Time Machine macOS If you want to use one of these backup utilities you should format the drive in the native...

Page 33: ...rive in exFAT If you intend to use your drive with Time Machine The default format for macOS Big Sur version 11 and later is APFS The default format for macOS Catalina version 10 15 and earlier is HFS...

Page 34: ...more storage since the full capacity of both drives can be used to store unique data However RAID 0 lacks a very important feature data protection If a hard drive fails all data in the array is lost...

Page 35: ...h LaCie RAID Manager without signing into the application Standard users A standard non adminstrator user launching LaCie RAID Manager is prompted to sign in with administrator credentials An administ...

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Page 37: ...vanced imaging and video apps See External Storage and iPadOS for details on the following Connecting Storage to Compatible iPads Available Actions Selecting Multiple Items Accessing Storage Devices i...

Page 38: ...ive If a failed hard drive is under warranty make certain to contact LaCie support to receive a replacement disk It s not necessary to power down the device to replace a single hard drive 1 Locate the...

Page 39: ...drive with a full disk tray skip to Step 4 Continue here if you are replacing the hard drive using the same disk tray Using a Phillips head screwdriver carefully unfasten all four screws from their f...

Page 40: ...ng up gently place the hard disk within the disk tray Ensure the SATA connector is on the left The four screw slots should align with the disk s four screw holes 4 Using a Phillips head screwdriver ca...

Page 41: ...sk tray handle until you feel it snap into place When replacing hard drives that are members of an active RAID array the hard drive LEDs blink red and blue indicating that the RAID is synchronizing da...

Page 42: ...e at any location outside of LaCie approved service centers Removing the cover voids your product s warranty Additionally removing replacing or changing any part in the enclosure or performing any act...

Page 43: ...ur computer that supports Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 devices The lightning bolt icon that represents Thunderbolt 3 support should appear next to the USB C port Q Does your computer or operating sy...

Page 44: ...get an Error 50 message while copying to a FAT32 volume A When copying files or folders from a computer to a FAT32 volume certain characters in the names cannot be copied These characters include but...

Page 45: ...entry that changes is your LaCie hard drive Q Is your hard drive listed next to an unusual icon A Windows Device Manager usually provides information about failures with peripherals While the Device M...

Page 46: ...Methods for the Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products To comply with China RoHS 2 we determined this product s Environmental Protection Use Period EPUP...

Page 47: ...chemical substances in electrical and electronic equipment Beginning on January 1 2018 Seagate products must comply with the Marking of presence requirements in Section 5 of CNS 15663 This product is...

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