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Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 User Manual

LITTLE BIG DISK THUNDERBOLT 2 USER MANUAL

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Page 1: ...Manual 1 LITTLE BIG DISK THUNDERBOLT 2 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 capability ...

Page 2: ... questions on installation consult the Getting Help page BOX CONTENT LaCie Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 Power supply 12V DC 4A Thunderbolt cable Drive stand for upright use Hex key and drive stand screws Quick Install Guide User Manual and software utilities are pre loaded on the disk s volume2 Important info Save your packaging In the event that the storage or enclosure require servicing the dev...

Page 3: ...mputer that supports Thunderbolt 2 technology Connecting the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 to a computer that supports first generation Thunderbolt technology allows for transfer rates up to 10Gb s bi directional See Daisy Chain for details on adding the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 to a daisy chain with other Thunderbolt 2 technology devices and or first generation Thunderbolt technology devices...

Page 4: ...Removable stand 2 The front LED will turn solid blue when the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 meets the following conditions Connected to a power source via the included power supply Connected to a computer or device compatible with Thunderbolt 2 technology or first generation Thunderbolt technology ...

Page 5: ...Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 5 Rear view Thunderbolt 2 technology ports 1 Power supply connection 12V DC 4A 2 Chain lock option 3 ...

Page 6: ... the life of the device Since LaCie s unique design draws heat away from the internal drives the external casing will be warm to the touch after extended use Make sure that the vent on the back bezel is not obstructed and that there is a natural airflow across the casing POSITION AND STACKING Heat dissipation is maximized when the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 enclosure rests on its stand in a ver...

Page 7: ...nal Thunderbolt 2 technology provides 20Gb s bi directional Additionally Thunderbolt 2 technology gives priority to the video stream apportioning the required bandwidth for playback This is a critical advantage when working with high end video and 3D graphics For example you have two streams 4K video at 12Gb s and data at 4Gb s Whereas first generation Thunderbolt technology may experience difficu...

Page 8: ...Gb s bi directional Two PCIe Gen 2 SSDs 2 5x faster than SATA III SSDs Pre configured Striped Set RAID 0 optimizes drive utilization and throughput Unlike starndard hard drives HDDs SSDs are not mechanical devices and they do not have moving parts With an SSD users can stop calculating revolutions per minute for data seek rates since it is composed entirely of RAM Thus accessing data on an SSD is ...

Page 9: ... the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 into the next level of advanced storage Most standard multi disk enclosures that feature SSDs or HDDs share a SATA bus No matter the version of SATA the drives are limited to a fixed number of channels to pass data However each PCIe Gen 2 SSD has its own bus which helps to limit data bottlenecks from multiple drives ...

Page 10: ...puter supports Thunderbolt 2 technology and you are adding the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 to a daisy chain that includes first generation Thunderbolt devices make certain that the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 is the first enclosure connected to the computer You can lose the higher performance offered by Thunderbolt 2 technology if the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 is daisy chained behind first...

Page 11: ...he Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 to your computer Use the screws and hex key Allen wrench shipped with your device when following the instructions below DO NOT attach the stand while the device is powered on Locate the following 1 Slide the stand into its slot on the bottom of the device 2 Fasten the screws using the hex key 3 ...

Page 12: ...ded Thunderbolt cable to one of the enclosure s Thunderbolt 2 ports Plug the other end of 1 the cable to a compatible Thunderbolt 2 or first generation Thunderbolt technology port on your computer The additional interface port on the enclosure can be used to daisy chain compatible devices and displays Connect the included external power supply to an outlet and to the enclosure s power port 2 ...

Page 13: ...Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 13 The device will turn on automatically and the volume will mount on the desktop 3 ...

Page 14: ...er supply 1 Connected to a computer or powered device compatible with Thunderbolt 2 technology or first generation 2 Thunderbolt technology UNMOUNTING THE VOLUMES In order to avoid file system corruption it is important to unmount the volume before turning off the enclosure or disconnecting the interface cable See Unmounting Your Drive for details ...

Page 15: ...Thunderbolt 2 technology offers improved performance with a potential of up to 20Gb s bi directional Thunderbolt 2 technology also gives you greater flexibility when using video and data assigning greater throughput to the stream that carries the heavier load You must have a computer that supports Thunderbolt 2 technology in order to take advantage of the updates in perfomance and the intelligent ...

Page 16: ...e Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 to a daisy chain that includes three first generation Thunderbolt technology storage devices and a display with a MiniDisplay port In such a case make certain that the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 is the first enclosure connected to the computer You can lose the higher performance offered by Thunderbolt 2 technology if the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 is daisy chained be...

Page 17: ...hunderbolt technology devices and or displays Important cable info When connecting your enclosure to a computer or compatible devices use cables specifically constructed to support Thunderbolt technology Thunderbolt technology cables are compatible with Thunderbolt 2 technology and first generation Thunderbolt technology Important info To reach Thunderbolt 2 technology transfer rates of up to 20Gb...

Page 18: ... are added together for maximum storage availability With its improved read write seek rates and maximum storage capacity a Striped RAID Set is a great complement to the extraordinary performance already offered by the two PCIe Gen 2 SSDs and Thunderbolt 2 technology Data is easy to access since a stripe creates one logical volume that mounts on the desktop One disadvantage of a Striped RAID Set i...

Page 19: ...e drives will appear on the desktop as a single icon if they are still configured as a Striped RAID Set or 2 individual icons if they have been reformatted Go to the pulldown menu Go Utilities 3 The Utilities window will open Click twice on the application Disk Utility app 4 The drives are listed on the left side of the Disk Utility window 5 Click on one of the LaCie drives to see the action tabs ...

Page 20: ...ual 20 The RAID tab includes three important settings RAID Set Name Format and RAID Type 7 Clicking on the Format pulldown menu shows the file system formats available for the drives when creating 8 the RAID Select Mac OS Extended Journaled ...

Page 21: ... Type pulldown shows the available RAID configurations LaCie highly recommends 9 that you select Striped RAID Set for enhanced performance For data protection choose Mirrored RAID Set Fill in a name for your Striped or Mirrored RAID Set in the field RAID Set Name 10 ...

Page 22: ...f the RAID tab 12 To change the RAID Block Size click the Options button on bottom of the window While this example 13 shows the default you may want to choose a higher RAID Block Size if you will be working with larger files i e high end video and audio Please see your software s user manual for the recommended RAID Block Size Once you have chosen a RAID Block Size click OK ...

Page 23: ...nual 23 Click Create on the bottom of the window to begin building the RAID 14 Click Create in the pop up window 15 Please be patient while Disk Utility configures the RAID The RAID Set will appear on the desktop as a single 16 drive icon ...

Page 24: ...ith data corruption it is important to properly eject the Thunderbolt 2 technology storage volume Drag the Thunderbolt storage volume to the Trash The Trash will turn into an Eject arrow The volume icon 1 pictured is a generic Mac device icon Your drives may be represented by different icons When the volume icon disappears from the desktop the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 enclosure can be 2 disco...

Page 25: ...e com support select your product then click the Troubleshooting tab 3 User Manual Includes common troubleshooting topics See Troubleshooting Topics below 4 Customer Support Create an account on lacie com register your product and fill out a support ticket Create an account here www lacie com us mystuff login htm logout rtn mystuff Note LaCie is dedicated to providing high quality products that en...

Page 26: ...lt technology A The connection type for Thunderbolt 2 technology and first generation Thunderbolt technology is the Mini DisplayPort While older Macintosh computers include Mini DisplayPorts they are only used to connect one or more monitors Legacy Macs with Mini DisplayPorts do not support Thunderbolt 2 technology devices such as the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 Q Did you follow the correct inst...

Page 27: ...ters include but are not limited to Since it does not offer optimal performance LaCie does not recommend using the FAT 32 file system with Thunderbolt 2 technology storage Consider formatting the drive as HFS Journaled Mac with a Striped or Mirrored RAID Set See Formatting Additionally Time Machine is only compatible with disks formatted in HFS or HFS Journaled Reformat the drive for Time Machine ...

Page 28: ...ion Thunderbolt technology devices However the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 can only reach Thunderbolt 2 transfer rates if it is connected directly to the computer with the other devices daisy chained behind it If your computer supports Thunderbolt 2 technology make certain that the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 is the first device in the daisy chain Q Did you daisy chain the Little Big Disk Thun...

Page 29: ... TB HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on this device Read this User Manual carefully and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device Do not open a disk drive or attempt to disassemble or modify it Never insert any metallic object into the drive to avoid any risk of electrical shock fire short circuiting or dangerous emissions T...

Page 30: ...such as televisions radios or speakers Doing so may cause interference which will adversely affect the operation of the other products Do not place the LaCie hard drive near sources of magnetic interference such as computer displays televisions or speakers Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of your LaCie hard drive Never use excessive force on your LaCie hard drive If you...

Page 31: ...pment when the equipment is used normally and is properly serviced when needed If you discover a defect covered by the warranty set forth above your sole and exclusive remedy will be for LaCie in its sole discretion to i repair or replace the product at no charge to you or if a repaired unit or replacement product is not available ii to refund the current market value of your product You acknowled...

Page 32: ...r external causes e to damage caused by operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by LaCie f to damage caused by service including upgrades and expansions performed by anyone who is not a representative of LaCie or a LaCie Authorized Service Provider g to a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability without the written permission of LaC...

Page 33: ...rive to LaCie for repair LaCie cannot under any circumstances guarantee the integrity of data remaining on a returned drive We make no provisions for data recovery and cannot be held liable for any data loss on drives or media returned to LaCie All products returned to LaCie must be securely packaged in their original box and shipped with postage prepaid except for Products registered under the Ad...

Page 34: ...to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 1 Incre...

Page 35: ...Cie solemnly declare that this product conforms to the following European standards Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC TRADEMARKS Apple Mac Time Machine and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other trademarks mentioned in this ...

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