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LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 User Manual 67
Problem: The bandwidth for the LaCie 8big is not as fast as I had expected. It
has the same transfer rates as my first generation Thunderbolt technology
storage device.
Q: Does your computer support Thunderbolt 2?
A: The LaCie 8big must be connected to a computer that supports Thunderbolt 2 technology to attain
Thunderbolt 2 technology transfer rates.
Q: Did you daisy chain the LaCie 8big with first generation Thunderbolt technology devices?
A: Thunderbolt 2 technology devices can share the same daisy chain with first generation Thunderbolt
technology devices. However, the LaCie 8big 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 LaCie 8big is the first device in the daisy chain.
Q: Did you daisy chain the LaCie 8big behind a display?
A: Thunderbolt 2 technology devices can share the same daisy chain as a display. However, the LaCie 8big 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 LaCie 8big
is the first device in the daisy chain.