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Introduc on Thanks to its embedded SD card reader, Rugged RAID Pro will ease the backup of your content in the field. Thinner and lighter than its predecessor and configurable with LaCie RAID Manager, this drive is a versatile travel companion for busy videographers and professional photographers. This user manual provides instructions on how to set up your Rugged RAID Pro. For common questions and answers about your hard drive, see Frequently Asked Questions or visit LaCie customer support.
Views Remove the port protector to view the ports and LEDs. 1. Status LED—Indicates Rugged RAID Pro’s status. See LED Status and Power. 2. Power LED—Blinks if Rugged RAID Pro is not receiving enough power from the USB connection to your computer, requiring the use of the included power supply. See LED Status and Power. 3. Power input—Connect the power cable to this port if needed. Use only the power cable included with your LaCie Rugged RAID Pro.
Length 91 / 3.583 Enclosure weight (with 4TB HDD) Weight (kg / lbs) 0.446 / 0.981 Electrical Power supply: 5.4V 2A Use only the power supply provided with your Rugged RAID Pro. Power supplies from thirdparty devices and other LaCie products can damage your Rugged RAID Pro. Your device might get warm Your device might feel warm to the touch when copying or moving a large number of files. These conditions are normal. Your device will return to a regular temperature after it’s finished copying.
4: Powerful water jet—Water projected in powerful jets (12.5mm nozzle) against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. LaCie Rugged RAID Pro has also been tested for the following: Drop resistance—Dropped from heights up to 1.2 meters / 4 feet (in non-operating mode). Crush resistance—Driven over by an approximately 1-ton car (1000kg / 2205 lbs).
LED Status and Power Status LED behavior The status LED below the protective casing indicates the status of Rugged RAID Pro. LED State On The device is ready. Blinking The device is being accessed. Fast blinking A drive is not ready or has failed. Off Device inactive because it’s turned off or in power-saving mode. Contact LaCie technical support if: The status LED remains off while the device is connected to a power supply and to your computer.
If the power LED light is blinking, connect the power cable to Rugged RAID Pro and then connect the power supply to a live power outlet. Power-saving mode Your Rugged RAID Pro can conserve energy by entering power-saving mode. Managed by your computer, power-saving mode can extend the life of the hard drives by sparing them from working during extended periods of inactivity.
To exit power-saving mode, review the table below: Entering power-saving mode Exiting power-saving mode The host computer placed the product into powersaving mode due to inactivity. Access the Rugged RAID Pro’s volume on the host computer. For example, copy files to its volume. The computer is in sleep mode. Wake up the computer. Note on ejecting the volume and power-saving mode—Rugged RAID Pro enters power-saving mode when its volumes are ejected and the device remains connected to the computer.
Cables and Connectors 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 higher bandwidth and new power management features. USB-C supports many protocols: Thunderbolt 3 transfer rates up to 40Gb/s USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 transfer rates up to 10Gb/s USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 transfer rates up to 5Gb/s SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates up to 5Gb/s Hi-Speed USB 2.
USB-C to USB Type A cable Use the USB-C to USB Type A cable to connect LaCie Rugged RAID Pro to a computer’s Type A port (USB 3.0 or USB 2.0). Transfer rates with USB Type A connections have the potential to reach the following speeds: SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates up to 5Gb/s Hi-Speed USB 2.
Ge ng Connected STEP 1 – Connect the USB cable Confirm the type of USB port on your computer, then choose the appropriate cable to connect your device. Use the USB-C to USB-C cable if your computer has a USB-C port. Use the USB-C to USB Type A cable if your computer does not have a USB-C port.
STEP 2 – Check for power LaCie Rugged RAID Pro is designed to operate using power from the USB connection to your computer. If the USB connection isn’t delivering enough power for Rugged RAID Pro to operate, the power LED blinks. If the LED light is blinking, connect the power cable to Rugged RAID Pro and then connect the power supply to a live power outlet.
STEP 3 - Set up LaCie Rugged RAID Pro The setup process lets you: Register your device Get the most from your device with easy access to information and support. Install LaCie Toolkit Manage backup plans, mirror folders, imports from memory cards, and more. Download LaCie RAID Manager Change RAID levels to optimize Rugged RAID Pro for capacity/speed or protection. 1. Using a file manager such as File Explorer or Finder, open LaCie Rugged RAID Pro and launch Start Here Win or Start Here Mac. 2.
Your computer must be connected to the internet to install Toolkit. Learn more about Toolkit Toolkit provides useful tools that let you easily: Manage backup plans (Windows only). Create mirror folders. Automate imports from memory cards. Optimize disk format for use with a specific operating system. For details on Toolkit features, see the LaCie Toolkit user manual. Learn more about LaCie RAID Manager Your LaCie Rugged RAID Pro can be configured as RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD.
Manage RAID LaCie RAID Manager manages the RAID configuration for your LaCie Rugged RAID Pro and provides important firmware updates and notifications. You may have already installed LaCie RAID Manager as part of your initial setup. If LaCie RAID Manager is not installed on your computer, you can download and install the app: 1. 2. 3. 4. On the computer that will connect to the Rugged RAID Pro, go to www.lacie.com/support/lrm. Download LaCie RAID Manager for Windows or Mac. Launch the Installer.
Launch LaCie RAID Manager Administrator users Users with administrator privileges for the computer can launch LaCie RAID Manager without signing into the application. Standard users A standard (non-adminstrator) user launching LaCie RAID Manager is prompted to sign in with administrator credentials. An administrator should launch the application to prepare the device for a standard user. Changing RAID levels To change RAID levels, confirm that Rugged RAID Pro is connected to your computer and powered.
Op onal Forma ng and Par oning LaCie Rugged RAID Pro is delivered formatted in exFAT for compatibility with both Windows and Mac computers. If you use the drive with only one type of computer, you can optimize file copy performance by formatting the drive in the native file system for your operating system—NTFS for Windows or HFS+ for Macs. There are two ways you can optimize performance: Toolkit Optimize—Format your drive for optimal performance with just a few simple clicks.
…you connect the storage device to older Windows and Mac computers. FAT32 is not recommended for modern operating systems and computers. Toolkit Op mize Use Toolkit Optimize to format your drive for optimal performance with your operating system’s native file format— NTFS for Windows or HFS+ for macOS. File transfer rates can be significantly better with the native format. 1. 2. 3. 4. Formatting erases everything on the storage device.
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. Mac macOS version 10.11 or later 1. Open the Finder and go to Applications | Utilities | Disk Utility. 2. In the sidebar to the left, select your LaCie Rugged RAiD Pro drive. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. macOS 10.
If security for the drive was disabled when you formatted, you will enable security once the format process is complete. During the security setup sequence, you will be asked to enter your secure code (SID). This will be the password you created previously, and not the secure code found on the insert included with your package. Windows 1. Make sure the storage device is connected to and mounted on the computer. 2. Go to Search and then type diskmgmt.msc.
Safely Remove Rugged RAID Pro From Your Computer Always eject a storage drive from your computer before physically disconnecting it. Your computer must perform filing and housekeeping operations on the drive before it is removed. Therefore, if you unplug the drive without using the operating system’s software, your files can become corrupt or damaged. Mac There are several ways you can eject your hard drive from a Mac. See below for two options. Eject via Finder window 1. Open a Finder window. 2.
Windows 8 / Windows 10: 2. If you don't see the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show hidden icons arrow in the system tray to display all icons in the notification area. 3. In the list of devices, choose the device you want to eject. Windows displays a notification when it is safe to remove the device. 4. Disconnect the hard drive from the computer.
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.
