LaCie Ethernet Disk mini
User Manual
The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini’s metal body is ideal
for naturally dissipating internal drive heat. Its unique
design actually draws heat away from the internal drive
toward the external casing. The casing absorbs heat and
will take advantage of its large surface to further dis-
sipate heat outside the casing. Because of this advanta-
geous feature, heat is taken away from the internal drive,
keeping it safe and prolonging its life and reliability.
As
a consequence, it is normal that the external casing is
hot to the touch.
Please make sure that the vents of the
back-bezel and front-bezel are not obstructed so that
there is a natural airflow across the casing.
1.1. Hard Drive Heat Management
Heat Dissipation Design
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Smart Fan Technology
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USB 2.0
USB
The casing alone is a great way to dissipate heat with-
out the need of a fan. Therefore, currently, most drives do
not require a fan. Only the largest capacity drives may
need a fan. To find out if your drive includes a fan, please
refer to the item number and product datasheet.
Some models of the Ethernet Disk mini have a ther-
mo-regulated “smart fan”, which activates when the heat
inside the casing reaches a certain temperature. The
smart fan operates at two different speeds, and adjusts
automatically to changes in temperature.
Upright, Stack & Rackmount Configuration
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Heat dissipation is maximized when the drive is in
the upright position (Fig. 1.1.B.). If you have several
LaCie drives stacked on each other, please remember
to attach the included rubber feet on the under side of
your drives. This will allow for some airflow between
your drives so that the heat dissipation can work effec-
tively - especially if your LaCie drive does not include
a fan. LaCie does not recommend stacking or racking
more than 3 d2 drives on top of each other (Fig. 1.1.D.),
especially if these drives are turned ON simultaneously.
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