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Regulatory Compliance FCC Declara on of Conformance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Class A Informa on This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
transmitter. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. Industry Canada This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules.
Česky [Czech] LaCie tímto prohlašuje, že tento direct attached storage device je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 2004/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede LaCie erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr direct attached storage device overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 2004/5/EF.
Slovensko [Slovenian] LaCie izjavlja, da je at direct attached storage device v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 2004/104/ES. Slovensky [Slovak] LaCie týmto vyhlasuje, že direct attached storage device spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 2004/104/ES.
Introduc on Welcome to the user manual for LaCie 6big Thunderbolt 3 and LaCie 12big Thunderbolt 3. When connected to a computer that supports Thunderbolt 3, LaCie 6big and LaCie 12big can attain transfer rates up to 40Gb/s. LaCie 6big and LaCie 12big are ideal for professional editors, photographers and graphic artists who work with bandwidth-intensive content such as 4K video and 3D graphics. Review this user manual to learn how to configure and manage your LaCie 6big and LaCie 12big.
USB Mac OS X 10.10 or higher Windows 8.1 or higher Computer hardware requirements You can connect your LaCie device to a computer that supports one of the following interfaces. Thunderbolt 3 Transfer rates can reach up to 40Gb/s. SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 2 Transfer rates can reach up to 10Gb/s. SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 1 Transfer rates can reach up to 5Gb/s. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Transfer rates can reach up to 5Gb/s. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Transfer rates can reach up to 480 Mb/s.
LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big Advanced Storage LaCie 6big and LaCie 12big LaCie 6big and LaCie 12big give you high-end performance for your increasingly demanding projects. Feature highlights include: Hot-swappable enterprise-class hard drives (7200RPM 64MB cache) 2x Thunderbolt 3 ports, up to 40Gb/s bi-directional per port and daisy chain 1x USB 3.
Thunderbolt 3 features and support Thunderbolt 3 technology provides the fastest data and high-end video transfers over a single, versatile connector. While previous generations of Thunderbolt technology offered impressive transfer rates up to 20Gb/s bi-directional, Thunderbolt 3 doubles the potential up to 40Gb/s bi-directional when connected to other Thunderbolt 3 devices. Further, Thunderbolt 3 gives priority to the video stream, apportioning the required bandwidth for playback.
System Overview LaCie 6big and LaCie 12big are desktop hard drive enclosures that house up to six and twelve 3.5-inch hard drives, respectively. Enclosures shipped with hard drives feature high-performance Seagate enterprise-class hard drives. In case of hard drive failure or, the need to expand storage capacity, each individual hard drive is hot-swappable and field replaceable. New or replacement hard drives must meet the following minimum requirements: SATA I or higher 3.
Temperature ranges Ambient environment Temperature range Standard (operating) +5ºC to +40ºC Storage (non-operating) -20ºC to +60ºC Humidity Environment Humidity range Standard (operating) 10% to 60% non-condensing Storage (non-operating) 5% to 85% non-condensing Electrical Power supply: 100-240VAC; 50/60Hz; 140W up to 250W Note on the power supply: Use the included power cable with the LaCie 12big Thunderbolt 3.
Temperature ranges Ambient environment Temperature range Standard (operating) +5ºC to +40ºC Storage (non-operating) -20ºC to +60ºC Humidity Environment Humidity range Standard (operating) 10% to 60% non-condensing Storage (non-operating) 5% to 85% non-condensing Electrical Power supply: 100-240VAC; 50/60Hz; 85W up to 150W Note on the power supply: Use the included power cable with the LaCie 6big Thunderbolt 3. Views Front and side views 1.
6big and 12big hard drives are hot-swappable. 3. Hard drive status LEDs: Indicates hard drive activity and health (see System LEDs). Rear panel view 1. Power switch: Push I to power on the device. The device must also be connected to a computer that is powered on. 2. Thunderbolt 3 ports: Use the included Thunderbolt 3 cable to connect to a Thunderbolt 3 port on your computer or other Thunderbolt 3 devices.
6. Kensington™ lock port: Use this port to physically lock LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big to a desk or rack.
System LEDs The LaCie 6big Thunderbolt 3/LaCie 12big Thunderbolt 3 LEDs provide information on the system status. LED loca ons 1. Front: system status 2. Side: hard drive status LED behavior General LED behavior The list of colors below helps you identify the general status of your LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big.
Blinking red Warning Solid red Error LaCie 6big & 12big Thunderbo lt 3 3/30/17 20
Cables USB-C USB-C protocols USB is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer. USB-C is the latest implementation of this standard and it provides convenient connector, higher bandwidth and all-new power management features. Further, USB-C ports that feature the Thunderbolt icon support Thunderbolt 3 devices. USB-C supports many protocols: Thunderbolt 3: transfer rates up to 40Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 2: transfer rates up to 10Gb/s USB 3.
Thunderbolt 3 can attain up to 40Gb/s as opposed to Thunderbolt 2's 20Gb/s. Use the included Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance when used with compatible ports. Connector face Cable end USB 3.1 (USB-C Gen 2) cable USB 3.1 Gen 2 can attain up to 10Gb/s as opposed to USB 3.0 at 5Gb/s and USB 2.0 at 480Mb/s. Make certain to use the USB-C cable included with your device.
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Connect your LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big Thunderbolt 3 The LaCie 6big Thunderbolt 3 and LaCie 12big Thunderbolt 3 are shipped with the following installation components: LaCie 6big Thunderbolt 3 / LaCie 12big Thunderbolt 3 Power cable Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable (Thunderbolt logo) USB 3.1 (USB-C) cable USB 3.1 (USB-C) to USB 3.0/USB 2.0 adapter cable (compatible with Type A ports) The instructions below are also available on the Quick Install Guide included with the LaCie 6big/LaCie12big.
Step 2 – Connect LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big to your computer Thunderbolt 3 connec on Connect the included Thunderbolt 3 cable to: 1. LaCie 6big/12big 2. PC or Mac Note on a Thunderbolt daisy chain: You can also connect a second Thunderbolt 3 cable to daisy chain compatible devices to LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big. A Thunderbolt daisy chain supports up to seven devices, including the computer. See Daisy Chain for further information. USB 3.
Connect the included USB-C cable to: 1. LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big. Make certain to use the correct port with the text . 2. PC or Mac. Connect to a USB-C port with the USB 3.1 Gen 1 or USB 3.1 Gen 2 icon. Note on USB-C connections: Your computer must support USB 3.1 Gen 2 for transfer rates up to 10Gb/s. Connecting the LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big to a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port gives you speeds up to 5Gb/s. PC or Mac with a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port (Type A) Connect the included USB 3.1 (USB-C) to USB 3.0/USB 2.
Note on USB-C connections: Your computer must support SuperSpeed USB 3.0 for transfer rates up to 5Gb/s. Connecting the LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port gives you transfer rates up to 480Mb/s. Step 3 - Power connec on Only use the power cable provided with your device. Attaching third-party or other LaCie power cables can damage your LaCie 6big Thunderbolt 3 or LaCie 12big Thunderbolt 3. Connect the included power cable in the order listed below. 1.
Flip the switch on the back of the device to the “On” position. Note: The LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big must be connected to a computer that supports Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 and is powered on. The LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big will not power on if the computer is off. Format LaCie 6big/12big storage Your LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big is shipped as unformatted. When first connecting the device to a computer, you are prompted to format the default RAID 5 array.
Opera on Caution: Do not operate LaCie 6big Thunderbolt 3 and LaCie 12big Thunderbolt 3 until the ambient temperature is within the specified temperature range (see System Overview). If the hard drives have been recently installed, make sure they have time to acclimatize to the ambient temperature before operating them. LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big is ready to be powered on when: It is connected to a computer that supports Thunderbolt 3 or USB. It is plugged into a live power outlet.
2. Apply a short push to the power button. See the explanation below regarding a short push and a long push. The status LED blinks slowly while the hard drive LEDs turn off. It is now safe to unplug the power and Thunderbolt or USB cables from the device. Important info: LaCie does not recommend applying a long push to power off the enclosure. See the note below for long push. Short push Important info: Always eject the LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big volumes from your computer before applying a short push.
from the internal components. In addition to being exceptionally quiet, the Noctua cooling fan is temperature controlled, which guarantees optimal heat management by adjusting the rotational speed for the environment. Additionally, the LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big enclosure's metal casing dissipates heat from the hard drives, keeping them safe and prolonging their life. Since LaCie's unique design draws heat away from the internal hard drives, the external casing is warm to the touch after extended use.
Daisy Chain and Power Delivery Use the two Thunderbolt 3 ports on the LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big for: Direct connection to a computer that is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 technology. Daisy chaining with devices and displays that are compatible with Thunderbolt 3 technology. Charging the batteries of compatible devices. Daisy chain Thunderbolt 3 devices Thunderbolt 3 is an update of Thunderbolt 2 technology.
Important cable info: When connecting your enclosure to a computer or compatible devices, use cables specifically constructed to support Thunderbolt 3. Important info: To reach Thunderbolt 3 transfer rates up to 40Gb/s bi-directional, LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big Thunderbolt 3 must be connected to a computer that supports Thunderbolt 3 technology. Daisy chain: idle mode You can daisy chain Thunderbolt 3 devices even when the LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big hard drives are spun down.
So ware The storage for LaCie 6big Thunderbolt 3 and LaCie 12big Thunderbolt 3 is managed by LaCie RAID Manager. Use LaCie RAID Manager to: Configure RAID Check the health of the storage Set up storage alerts Troubleshoot the hard drives See the LaCie RAID Manager user manual for instructions how to manage the LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big storage.
RAID The information below provides a basic guide to the RAID modes available to LaCie 6big/12big Thunderbolt 3. Performance and protection differ based upon RAID level and the number of hard drives in a RAID array. For instructions how to configure a RAID array, see the LaCie RAID Manager user manual. The level of RAID is contingent upon the amount of disks. For example, an array with four disks supports all standard RAID levels except RAID 1, which is not compatible with arrays greater than two disks.
RAID 0 is the fastest RAID mode since it writes data across all of the array’s hard drives. Further, the capacities of each disk are added together for optimal data storage. However, RAID 0 lacks a very important feature: data protection. If one hard drive fails, all data is lost. A recommended option is RAID 5, which offers: Performance that can approach RAID 0. Approximately 75% of the storage capacity of all the hard drives in the RAID configuration. Data protection in case a single hard drive fails.
RAID 5 writes data across all hard drives in the array and a parity block for each data block. If one physical hard drive fails, the data from the failed hard drive can be rebuilt onto a replacement hard drive. While the files stored on a RAID 5 array remain intact should one hard drive fail, data can be lost if a second hard drive fails before the RAID is rebuilt with the replacement hard drive. A minimum of three hard drives is required to create a RAID 5 array.
RAID 6 writes data across all disks in the array and two parity blocks for each data block. If one physical disk fails, the data can be rebuilt onto a replacement disk. With two parity blocks per data block, RAID 6 supports up to two disk failures with no data loss. RAID 6 synchronizing from a failed disk is slower than RAID 5 due to the use of double parity. However, it is far less critical due to its double-disk security. A minimum of four disks is required to create a RAID 6 array.
RAID 10 is a great choice for database managers that need to read and write a multitude of smaller files across the array's disks. The impressive IOPS and data protection offered by RAID 10 gives database managers impressive reliability both in keeping files safe and rapid access. RAID 50 RAID 50 combines RAID 0 striping with RAID 5 parity. Due to the speed of RAID 0 striping, RAID 50 improves upon RAID 5 performance, especially during writes. It also offers more protection than a single RAID level.
improves upon RAID 6 performance. It also offers more protection than a single RAID level. Use RAID 60 when you need improved fault tolerance, high capacity and impressive write speeds. A minimum of eight hard drives is required for a RAID 60 array. Since a RAID 60 array has a high number of hard drives, the time to initialize and rebuild data is longer than a single RAID level. RAID+Spare A RAID+Spare array gives you a “hot-spare” that is ready to synchronize data immediately should a hard drive fail.
RAID 60: each of the nested arrays can can lose two hard drives. If one of the two nested arrays loses three hard drives before or during the synchronization, data is lost.
Hard Drive Maintenance Precau ons “Hot-swapping” means that you can remove and replace hard drives while the enclosure is powered on. LaCie 6big Thunderbolt 3 and LaCie 12big Thunderbolt 3 feature hot-swappable hard drives. During operation, the hard drives should remain in their slots for optimal air flow. Airflow and fan performance are regulated by temperature. Observe all conventional ESD precautions when handling hard drives.
2. Gently pull your index finger away from the enclosure and maintain a firm grip as it unlocks the hard drive from the SATA connector. Once it is loose, hold the hard drive with both hands as you remove it from the slot.
3. If you are replacing a failed hard drive with a full disk tray, skip to Step 4. Continue here if you are replacing the hard drive using the same disk tray. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, carefully unfasten all four screws from their four slots. Gently slide the disk out of the tray.
Place the empty disk tray onto a flat work area with the handle on the bottom left. Many disks have a label on one side and the printed circuit board on the opposite side. With its label side facing up, gently place the hard disk within the disk tray. Keep the SATA connector facing to the right. The four screw slots should align with the disk’s four screw holes. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, carefully fasten all four screws into their four slots. Do not force the screws into the slots.
later and strip the screws' teeth. 4. Carefully insert the full disk tray into the empty disk slot. Gently push the disk tray handle until you feel it snap into place.
See the LaCie RAID Manager user manual for instructions how to manage the LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big storage. When replacing hard drives that are members of an active RAID array, the hard drive LEDs blink red and blue indicating that the RAID is synchronizing data. You can continue to use the LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big storage but performance is reduced until the synchronization is complete.
Forma ng and Par oning Your LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big is shipped as unformatted. When first connecting the device to a computer, you are prompted to format the default RAID 5 array. Before formatting the array, review the chapter on RAID to learn which RAID level is best for your working environment. If you want to change the RAID level or create multiple arrays, see the instructions in the LaCie RAID Manager user manual. When formatting the array, consider the operating system on your computer.
Caution: Formatting erases everything on the storage device. LaCie highly recommends that you back up all data on your storage device before performing the steps below. LaCie is not responsible for any data lost due to formatting, partitioning or using a LaCie storage device. Note: Refer to your operating system's documentation for more information on formatting and partitioning storage devices. Windows 1. Make sure the storage device is connected to and mounted on the computer. 2.
Frequently Asked Ques ons For help setting up and using your LaCie hard drive, review the frequently asked questions below. For additional support resources, go to LaCie customer support. All users Problem: My file transfers are too slow. Thunderbolt 3/USB Q: Are both ends of the cable firmly attached? A: Review troubleshooting tips for cable connections below: Check both ends of the cable and make sure they are fully seated in their respective ports.
Q: Which cable and port did you use to connect LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big to the computer? A: LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big is shipped with two USB-C cables, one for Thunderbolt 3 connections and one for USB 3.1 connections. Both are clearly marked by logos, a thunderbolt and the number "3" for Thunderbolt 3 connections and the USB 3.1 Gen 2 logo with the number "10" for USB 3.1 connections.
Thunderbolt 3 devices when added to a Thunderbolt 3 daisy chain. The USB-C device can only provide performance within its potential. For example, a USB 3.1 Gen 1 hard drive added to the end of a Thunderbolt 3 daisy chain can reach up to 5Gb/s while a USB 3.1 Gen 2 hard drive can reach up to 10Gb/s. Problem: I see two or more arrays in LaCie RAID Manager but only one is available on my computer.
Problem: The drive icon does not appear on my desktop. Q: Is your Finder configured to hide hard drives on the desktop? A: Go to Finder and then check Preferences > General tab > Show these items on the desktop. Confirm that Hard Disks is selected. Q: Is your drive mounting in the operating system? A: Open Disk Utility at Go > Utilities > Disk Utility. If the drive is listed in the left-hand column, check your Finder preferences to see why it is not displayed on the desktop (review the question above).
