User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Introduction
- Features
- System Overview
- System LEDs
- Cables
- Connect your LaCie 2big Dock Thunderbolt 3
- Operation
- Docking Features
- Expansion Port
- Daisy Chain and Power Delivery
- Manage RAID
- Hard Drive Maintenance
- Formatting and Partitioning
- Frequently Asked Questions
- All users
- Problem: My file transfers are too slow.
- Problem: I connected LaCie 2big Dock to my computer but it does not power on and I cannot see the device in LaCie RAID Manager.
- Problem: I want to change the RAID level.
- Problem: I disconnected my computer from the LaCie 2big Dock during RAID synchronization or initialization.
- Problem: I have a USB-C hard drive that I want to add to the Thunderbolt 3 daisy chain.
- Problem: I must password protect and/or encrypt my hard drive.
- Problem: I'm receiving file transfer error messages.
- Problem: DisplayPort to HDMI display does not work.
- Mac
- Windows
- All users
- Regulatory Compliance
Introducon
The LaCie 2big Dock delivers everything you expect from LaCie products—high capacity, lighting-fast
speeds, and enterprise-class drives. Port by port, slot by slot, the LaCie 2big Dock is a powerful docking
station that gives back to you everything that modern laptops took away. The result: a creative space that’s
entirely streamlined.
This manual provides details on configuring and managing your LaCie 2big Dock Thunderbolt 3. For common
questions and answers about your device, please see Frequently Asked Questions.
You can get the latest tips regarding your product and updated technical information at LaCie customer
support.
Box content
LaCie 2big Dock Thunderbolt 3
External power supply
Thunderbolt 3 cable (compatible with Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1 Gen 1, and USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports)
USB 3.1 (USB-C) to USB 3.0/USB 2.0 adapter cable (compatible with Type A ports)
Quick Install Guide
Soware
RAID Management
LaCie RAID Manager manages the storage for your LaCie storage device and provides important firmware
updates and notifications. Download and install LaCie RAID Manager before connecting the LaCie storage
device to your computer. The process automatically installs an important driver that allows LaCie RAID
Manager to detect the device and manage RAID arrays. For details and download links, go to
www.lacie.com/support/lrm.
Backup
Mac users—Intego Backup Manager Pro is a comprehensive backup solution for macOS, protecting you from
Important info: Save your packaging. In the event that the hard drive enclosure should need to
be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging.
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