LaCie d2 Quadra Enterprise Class
• D
esign
by
N
eil
P
oulton
Table of Contents
User Manual
page 1
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................. 4
1.1. Minimum System Requirements ......................................................................................................... 5
1.2. Box Content .................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3. Views of the Drive ............................................................................................................................ 7
1.4. Hard Disk Heat Management............................................................................................................ 9
1.5. Cables and Connectors .................................................................................................................. 10
1.5.1. USB 2.0 .............................................................................................................................. 10
1.5.2. FireWire .............................................................................................................................. 10
1.5.3. eSATA ................................................................................................................................. 11
2. Setting Up Your LaCie d2 Quadra Enterprise Class .................................................... 12
2.1. Connect the Interface Cable ........................................................................................................... 13
2.2. Turn On the d2 ............................................................................................................................. 14
2.3. Formatting and Partitioning ............................................................................................................. 15
2.3.1. File System Formats .............................................................................................................. 15
2.3.2. Windows Users .................................................................................................................... 17
2.3.3. Mac Users ........................................................................................................................... 19
3. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 20
3.1. LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................... 20
3.2. Troubleshooting Topics .................................................................................................................. 21
3.3. Installing New Firmware ................................................................................................................ 21
4. Contacting Customer Support ..................................................................................... 22
4.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts ................................................................................................... 23
5. Warranty Information ................................................................................................. 24
