User manual
Table Of Contents
- LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual
- Introduction
- LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2: Advanced Storage Technology
- System Overview
- System LEDs
- Cables and Connectors
- Setting Up
- Operation
- Daisy Chain
- Software
- RAID
- Hard Drive Maintenance
- Getting Help
- Troubleshooting Topics
- Problem: I do not see the LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 volume on my computer.
- Problem: I'm receiving file transfer error messages and Time Machine does not work.
- Problem: The storage space does not seem right.
- Problem: The bandwidth for the LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 is not as fast as I had expected. It has the same transfer rates as my first generation Thunderbolt technology storage device.
- Troubleshooting Topics
- Safety Guidelines
- Warranty Information
- Legal Info
LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 16
SETTING UP
The LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 is shipped with the following installation components:
LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2
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Power supply cable
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Thunderbolt cable
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The instructions below are also available on the Quick Install Guide included with the LaCie 5big.
STEP 1 - DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL LACIE RAID MANAGER
LaCie RAID Manager is the software utility that manages the LaCie 5big’s storage. Before connecting the
enclosure to your computer, download the installer for LaCie RAID Manager. The installer will load the software
utility and the driver to recognize the storage.
Download the installer at http://www.lacie.com/support/raidmanager.1.
Launch the installer on the computer that will connect to the LaCie 5big.2.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.3.