LaCie 2big
User Manual
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RAID
In the event that an individual hard disk fails in
the LaCie 2big, please contact your LaCie reseller or
LaCie Customer Support. Please replace a defec-
tive hard drive only with a new drive provided by
LaCie. For drive removal and replacement process,
please follow the steps below.
CAUTION:
After continuous use of the LaCie 2big,
drives may be hot. Use caution when removing.
To Remove a Drive:
If the 2big is in FAST, BIG or JBOD mode, turn it
1.
off and unplug it. If the 2big is in SAFE mode, you
can leave it turned on and continue to step 2.
The drive tray may be locked. To unlock it, insert the
2.
round end of the provided 2-in-1 tool into the slot
on the drive lock and turn the lock until the slot is
vertical (Fig. 3.4-A).
Draw out the drive tray by inserting your finger into
3.
the space behind the drive tray handle and pulling to
disengage the drive (Fig. 3.4-B).
Grasp the drive tray handle and carefully extract the
4.
drive (Fig. 3.4-C).
To Install a Drive:
If the 2big is in FAST, BIG or JBOD mode, turn it
1.
off and unplug it. If the 2big is in SAFE mode, you
can leave it turned on and continue to step 2.
Carefully insert the drive tray into an empty drive
2.
bay. When the drive tray is most of the way in and
you feel resistance, press the drive tray handle firmly
until you feel the drive snap into place and the drive
tray handle is flush with the back of the 2big.
Use the 2-in-1 tool to lock the drive lock. Turn the
3.
locks until the grooves are oriented vertically. The
drives are locked when
both
locks are vertical.
TeChNICAl NOTe:
Data is still accessible during a
RAID 1 rebuild. The 2big can be disconnected from the
workstation during the rebuild; only the power must be
connected.
Fig. 3.4-B
Fig. 3.4-C
ImpOrTANT INfO:
Drive warranty will be
void if you replace the defective drive with a drive
not provided by LaCie. Drives purchased from
LaCie are shipped pre-installed in drive trays with
handles.
Fig. 3.4-A
3.4. Removing and Installing Drives
