3. Installing Your LaCie Drive
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LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0
User’s Manual
3. Installing Your LaCie Drive
Getting your LaCie drive installed and connected is very simple; essentially there are two steps: 1)
connect the power supply to the drive and to an outlet, and 2) connecting an interface cable to the drive
and to your computer.
To get started, go to section 3.1. Connecting The Power Supply.
Caution!
The LaCie Big Disk USB 2.0 utilizes the aluminum alloy casing to help dissipate heat. There are
important location consideration precautions to keep in mind when setting up your drive. Make sure to place
your drive in a well ventilated space, do not block the ventilation outlet on the back of the drive and keep the
area in front of the drive unobstructed to allow for proper airflow. If you will be stacking or racking your drive,
please follow these considerations:
• When stacking drives, place no more than three drives on top of each other.
• When stacking drives, make sure and adhere the rubber feet to the bottom of the drives.
• When racking drives in the LaCie Desk Rack (sold separately), place no more than three drives in the rack.
• When racking in 19” equipment racks, only rack the equipment in a regulated, air-conditioned room, keep
cables and other obstructions away from the rear of the drive and do not place more than three drives on top of
each other.
