Getting Connected
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GETTING CONNECTED
Consider the following before connecting your LaCie Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2:
To reach transfer rates of up to 20Gb/s bi-directional, the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 must be connected to a
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computer 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.
A single Thunderbolt 2/Thunderbolt technology daisy chain can have up to seven devices, including the
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for further information). If your computer 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 generation Thunderbolt technology devices.
While the ports on the back of the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 can easily seat older Mini DisplayPort cable
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ends, Thunderbolt 2 storage will only work when connected to a computer that supports Thunderbolt 2
technology or first generation Thunderbolt technology. Additionally, a cable that supports Thunderbolt
technology is required to connect the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt 2 to a computer.
