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LaCie 2big NAS User Manual
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a LaCie 2big NAS. Designed to satisfy the data sharing
and backup needs of small offices, your LaCie NAS (network-attached storage device)
represents the new generation of shared storage with security.
This manual will guide you through the process of connecting the NAS to your network and will assist you in
troubleshooting any issues that might arise. If you encounter problems, check Getting Help. Note that most of
the problems users encounter can be resolved by resetting the product to factory conditions (see Support).
BOX CONTENT
Ethernet cable
Power supply
Utilities CD-ROM with software and User Manual
Drive stand for upright use
Disk drawer key
Important info: Please save your packaging. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or
serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging.
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Computer with an Ethernet network adapter

Latest version of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 64-bit, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6,
10.7 / Linux 2.6
Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended
Ethernet switch or router
Web browsers: Internet Explorer 7.0 / 8.0 Firefox 3.0, Safari 3.0, or Chrome 2.0 or higher
Important info:
Your LaCie product's performance can be affected by such external forces as network activity, hardware,
distance, and setup.
For optimal performance, use a Gigabit Ethernet router and a Gigabit Ethernet board in your host computer.
VIEWS OF THE PRODUCT
FRONT VIEW
1. Front LED button: The front LED button provides feedback on your 2big (unless you turn it off using the
Dashboard, the administration tool) and can also be configured to put wake or put the product to sleep. For
details, see below and Eco Management.
REAR VIEW
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Left drive status LED

ON/OFF
Gigabit Ethernet
USB 2.0 expansion
eSATA expansion
Right drive status LED
Drive tray handle
Drive lock
Power connector
FRONT BUTTON FUNCTIONS

The multi-function front LED/button allows you to activate/deactivate sleep mode and reset to default.
Activate deep sleep mode: If Deep Sleep Mode is enabled in Dashboard - Eco Management, click the
blue button.
Wake from sleep mode: Press the blue button.
To wake the drive from Deep Sleep Mode, press the blue button or use the Wake on LAN function in the LaCie
Network Assistant (see Wake on LAN (WOL)) (see also Eco Management).
Reset to default: This process is explained in Reset to Factory Conditions.
LED BEHAVIOR
The front and rear LEDs indicate drive status and activity. This section describes the behavior of the LED
indicators. Note that even if you have turned off the front LED using the Dashboard, events triggering a red light
will always cause the front LED to turn on.
Front LED
Color
Rear LED Color
Blinking blue
Activity LED for working disk(s)

(until they are fully initialized)
Solid blue
State
Occurs as the device is booting; will cease once the

drives are fully initialized
Drive working (read/write)
Blinking blue/red
RAID synchronizing; will cease once operation has
concluded
Blinking
blue/red
Operating system update in progress
Blinking red
Solid red for non-functional disk(s)
Activity LED
RAID is degraded; data is intact but no longer

protected from further failed disks
Temperature alert (first level)

Fan is not spinning
Power supply has been cut but power is still being
supplied through the UPS
Temperature alert (critic level) the product will shut

off
Power supply has been cut and the UPS has run out of
reserve power the product will shut off
Solid red
Solid red for non-functional disk(s)
RAID has failed and data has been lost
Off in disconnected disk(s)
Disk(s) is/are disconnected
HARD DISK HEAT MANAGEMENT
HEAT DISSIPATION DESIGN

This LaCie product's metal body is ideal for naturally dissipating internal drive heat. Its unique design actually
draws heat away from the internal drive toward the external casing. The large surface area of the heat sink
casing absorbs internal heat and dissipates it, keeping the drive safe and prolonging its life and reliability.
As a consequence, it is normal that the external casing is warm to the touch. Please make sure that
the vent on the back bezel is not obstructed and that there is a natural airflow across the casing.
UPRIGHT, STACK & RACKMOUNT CONFIGURATION

Heat dissipation is maximized when this LaCie product is in the upright position. When stacking LaCie products,
please remember to attach the included rubber feet (if included) on the under side of your drives. This will allow
for some airflow between your drives so that the heat dissipation can work effectively. LaCie does not
recommend stacking or racking more than two drives on top of each other, especially if these drives are turned
on simultaneously.
CONNECT TO THE NETWORK

This chapter explains how to connect your LaCie NAS to a network.
Important Info: If your 2big NAS did not include disks, you must install and initialize them before following
the steps below. See Adding Disks to an Empty Enclosure for details.
A - CONNECT THE ETHERNET CABLE

1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the product.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable into an available Ethernet out port on your router or hub (refer
to your router or hubs documentation if necessary).
B - CONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY

1. Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the product.
2. Turn on the drive by pressing the power button on the back of the drive. The front LED will turn on and then
begin blinking.
Caution: Only use the AC adapter supplied with your specific LaCie device. Do not use a power supply from
another LaCie device or another manufacturer. Using any other power cable or power supply may cause
damage to the device and void your warranty. Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your LaCie
device. Failure to remove the adapter may result in damage and will void your warranty.
The device is ready to be accessed once the blue LED has stopped blinking. The product may take up to 3
minutes to boot.
C - INSTALL LACIE NETWORK ASSISTANT

LaCie Network Assistant detects all LaCie network-attached storage devices on your network and gives you easy
ways to connect to or configure them.
Note: If you've installed LaCie Network Assistant before purchasing this LaCie product, make sure that
you've downloaded and installed the latest version from the LaCie website.
1. Insert the Utilities CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive.
2. Windows users, the CD should appear in My Computer or Computer. Mac users, the CD should appear on
the Desktop. Double-click the CD icon, then double-click LaCie Network Assistant Setup.
3. Follow the Wizard to complete installation.
Note: After you finish step C, move on to Access and Transfer Files or Dashboard (Administration).
ADDING DISKS TO AN EMPTY ENCLOSURE

Note: This section only applies to new, diskless LaCie NAS enclosures. When following the
directions below, please install one or more disks that have not been formatted and do not
contain system information. If you purchased a 2big NAS with hard disks pre-installed in one or both disk
slots, do not follow these steps instead, install the product by following the steps in Connect to the
Network. Note that the 2big NAS does not need to be connected to the network during the below process.
1. CHOOSE COMPATIBLE DISK(S)
When adding a new disk to an empty slot, consider a LaCie 2big Spare Drive. LaCie disks are specially
prepared and optimized for use with LaCie NAS.
If you are installing non-LaCie disks, please check the list of supported Network Hard Drives. LaCie cannot
guarantee performance or functionality when using unsupported disks.
Only 3.5 SATA II disks may be used in the NAS enclosure.
LaCie recommends selecting disks that are equal in storage capacity. For example, if the first disk has a 1TB
disk, fill all the slots with 1TB disks.
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2. POWER ON DISKLESS PRODUCT

1. Make sure that no disks are installed in the product.
2. Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the product.
3. Turn on the product using the power switch on the back of the disk.
The front LED will turn on and then begin blinking blue. Once the LED stops blinking (less than one minute),
move on to the next step.
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3. REMOVE DISK TRAY STICKER
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4. REMOVE EMPTY DISK TRAY(S)

1. The disk tray(s) may be locked. To unlock, use the included disk drawer key to turn the lock until the slot is
vertical.
2. Draw out the disk tray by inserting your finger into the space behind the disk tray handle and pulling to
disengage it.
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3. Grasp the disk tray handle and carefully extract it.
4. Repeat the process if you are adding a second disk.
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5. INSTALL DISK(S) IN DISK TRAY(S)
Find a suitable work area with adequate space and a flat, even surface. Make certain that all necessary
components are available:
LaCie 2big NAS disk tray

Hard disk
Disk tray screws. Use only the screws that are provided with your LaCie NAS.
Phillips head screwdriver. Make certain that the screwdriver is the correct size for the disk tray screws.
Caution: To avoid potential problems caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD), it is recommended that you
do not touch the hard disks printed circuit board. As a further precaution against ESD, use an anti-static
wristband or an anti-static mat to ground yourself when handling the hard disk.
To secure the disk in the disk tray:
1. Place the empty disk tray onto the flat work area with the handle on the bottom left.
2. 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 side with the printed circuit board on the
work space and the SATA connector facing to the right. The four tray screw slots should align with the disks
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four screw holes.
3. Using the Phillips head screwdriver, carefully fasten all four screws into the four tray slots. Do not overly
tighten the screws. Doing so can affect the integrity of the screw holes on the disk as well as the threads on
the screws.
4. Repeat the process if you are installing two disks.
6. INSERT FULL DISK TRAY(S)

1. Carefully insert the full disk tray into an empty disk slot. You will feel resistance when the disk tray is most of
the way in the bay. Gently push the disk tray handle firmly until you feel it snap into place. The disk tray
handle should be flush with the back of the enclosure.
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2. If you are adding the second disk, insert it next..

3. Use the disk lock tool to lock the disk(s) in place.
4. The disk LEDs on the rear of the product will blink blue. Wait a full minute before moving on to the next step.
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7. INITIALIZE NEW DISK(S)

1. Press and hold the front button for at least 5 seconds. Once the LED begins to by blink blue and red, release
the button.
2. After a period of 10 to 16 minutes, initialization will have completed. The system is ready once the front LED
turns solid blue.
3. Go to Connect to the Network to continue setup.
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ACCESS AND TRANSFER FILES
ABOUT DEFAULT SHARES

Your 2big NAS has two shares (similar to folders) by default: Share and Public
The following table sums up the differences between them:
Name Accessibility
Share
Private, accessible only to

admin by default
Public
Public, accessible to any

user on the network
Login
Availability
Password-protected
When connected to the network (Ethernet) and to

networked computers
None
When connected to the network (Ethernet) and to

networked computers or UPnP/DLNA-certified
players/adapters (if multimedia service is activated
at the global and share level)
It is also possible to create new shares and/or to delete the default shares. See Drive Information for details.
ACCESS SHARES
You have several options for accessing shares on your 2big NAS.
Option 1
1. Launch LaCie Network Assistant.
Windows Users:
1. Select LaCie Network Assistant in Start/Programs. A Network Assistant icon will appear in the system
tray and LaCie Network Assistant will automatically detect your LaCie product on the network.
2. Right-click on the icon in the system tray.
Mac Users:
1. Select LaCie Network Assistant in your Applications folder. A Network Assistant icon will appear in the
menu bar and LaCie Network Assistant will automatically detect your LaCie product on the network.
2. Click on the icon in the menu bar.
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2. Under your LaCie NAS' machine name, choose the share you want to access.
3. The share will open in a Finder window (Mac) or an Explorer window (Windows).
4. If you are prompted for a username/password, enter your username and password (by default):
Username = admin
Password = admin
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If you have changed the username/password from the default admin/admin (see Dashboard (Administration)
), enter your new credentials.
5. Transfer files normally between your computer and the share. Mac users: If the share does not open in a
Finder window, simply navigate in the Finder to Network > [machine name] > [share name].
Option 2
Mac Users
1. In your Finder, navigate to Go > Connect to Server.
2. In the dialogue window that opens, type one of the following:
afp://[machine name].local
smb://[machine name].local
afp://[IP address]
smb://[IP address]
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Windows XP, Windows 7, and Vista Users

1. In an explorer window address field, type \\[machine name] or \\[IP address]] and click Go. Alternatively,
from the Start menu, click Run, type \\[machine name] or \\[IP address]] and click OK.
Option 3
1. Launch LaCie Network Assistant.
Windows Users: Select LaCie Network Assistant in Start/Programs. A Network Assistant icon will appear
in the system tray and LaCie Network Assistant will automatically detect your LaCie product on the network.
Mac Users: Select LaCie Network Assistant in your Applications folder. A Network Assistant icon will
appear in the menu bar and LaCie Network Assistant will automatically detect your LaCie product on the
network.
2. Right-click the icon in the system tray (Windows) or click the icon in the menu bar (Mac) and select
Configuration Window.
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3. Select your LaCie NAS' machine name from the list of devices in the left-hand column, then click the
Volumes tab.
4. Double-click the share you wish to access. The share will open in a Finder window (Mac) or an Explorer
window (Windows). Transfer files normally from your computer to the share.
Technical note: Mac users: If the share does not open in a Finder window, simply navigate in the Finder to
Network > [machine name] > [share name].
USING BACKUP SOFTWARE

Your LaCie NAS is fully compatible with Time Machine, Windows Backup and Restore, and Genie Timeline.
A share on your NAS can be set as a backup target for these software. Just make sure that the user whose
computer will be backed up onto the share has access to the share.
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CREATING SHORTCUTS TO SHARES

Once you successfully set up your LaCie NAS, you can create shortcuts so you can quickly access stored files.
You can do this by using your operating system or LaCie Network Assistant.
CREATE SHORTCUT USING LACIE NETWORK ASSISTANT

LaCie Network Assistant (LNA) can be configured to automatically mount shares on your computer, which allows
you quick access to the files they store. To create this shortcut to shares using LNA, follow the steps below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
From the LNA menu, click Configuration Window.

Select your NAS from the left-hand column.
Click the Volumes tab.
Next to the share(s) you wish to map, click the check box Auto.
If you see the message can't list volumes, it may be because you are using an outdated version of LNA.
Download the most recent version from the LaCie website.
5. PC users: The share will mount in My Computer/Computer automatically when the computer detects it on
the network.
Mac users: The share volume icon will appear on your desktop and in your Finder automatically when the
computer detects it on the network.
CREATE SHORTCUT USING OPERATING SYSTEM

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If you would like a shortcut to accessing shares, follow this procedure.
Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 Users

1. From an Explorer window in Windows XP, select Tools> Map Network Drive. For Windows Vista and
Windows 7, open an Explorer window, navigate to Computer, and click Map Network Drive.
2. Browse to and select the share you wish to auto mount.

3. Windows will offer the option to mount the share each time you log on to the computer.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for other shares.
Mac Users
1. Open a new Finder window. On the left of the window, navigate to Shared > [machine name] > [share]. If
prompted, type in your username and password and click Connect.
2. Repeat step 1 for each share.
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3. To mount the share automatically each time you log on to you computer:
1. From the Apple icon in the menu bar, select System Preferences > Accounts > Login Items.
2. Click on the + sign to add a new item to the list and browse for the share. Please note that the shares
must be mounted in order to add them to the list.
3. When you log on to the Mac OS, the share(s) will automatically mount on your desktop (as long as you
haven't configured your Finder not to display connected servers on your desktop).
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MEDIA SERVERS
You can configure your LaCie NAS to share files (read-only) with UPnP/DLNA devices connected to the same
network. Follow these steps:
1. Make sure your LaCie NAS is connected to your network as described in Connect to the Network.
2. Enable the Multimedia service on the Dashboard (see General Settings).
3. Now you will be able to play files located on your NAS' share onto any other UPnP/DLNA-certified
player/adapter (such as an Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, a DLNA mobile phone, etc.) that is connected to your
network.
REINDEX THE MEDIA SERVER

If some files seem missing on your multimedia device, you can force a re-scan of your media files. To do so:
1. Navigate in the Dashboard to the General Settings page, then click the Services tab.
2. Click the configuration icon in the Options column of the Multimedia row.
3. Click the Re-index link. Note that if you have a lot of multimedia files on your NAS, this process could take
more than an hour.
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ITUNES
Your LaCie NAS can act as an iTunes Music server, streaming audio files to a computer on the network running
iTunes. Once configured, a playlist bearing your NAS' machine name will appear in the Shared category within
iTunes, and audio files stored on the NAS will be listed in this playlist. Follow these steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Make sure your LaCie NAS is connected to your network as described in Connect to the Network.
Enable the Multimedia service on the Dashboard (see General Settings).
In iTunes, make sure Library sharing is enabled in Preferences > Sharing > Look for shared libraries.
Access the shared playlist in iTunes.
Technical note: The iTunes Server Service supports the following file types: .mp3, .wav, .aac, .pls, and
.m3u.
WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER

Once configured, Windows Media Player (WMP) can play files located on the LaCie NAS through the network
connection. Follow these steps:
1. Make sure your LaCie NAS is connected to your network as described in Connect to the Network.
2. Enable the Multimedia service on the Dashboard (see General Settings).
3. In WMP, click Organize > Manage Libraries > Music (or Video or Pictures).
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4. In the dialogue window, click Add, select your NAS' machine name under the Network section, and click
Include Folder.
5. WMP will begin indexing the media files. Once completed, they will appear in the WMP library.
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ACCESSING SHARES VIA FTP

The FTP protocol is used to transfer files from one computer to another through a local network or over the
internet. This protocol allows you to exchange files with your friends or relatives securely, as only people with a
user account will have access.
The FTP service is disabled by default, so you must enable it in on the Network page.
To connect to your NAS via FTP locally on the LAN, enter in your browser's or FTP client's address field:
ftp://[IP-address]
Example: ftp://192.168.10.149
Technical note: Find your NAS' IP address in the LaCie Network Assistant Configuration Window.
OR
ftp://[username:password]@[ip or machine name]/
Example: ftp://ringo:4xtp23@lacie-2big-nas/
To login, enter your Dashboard username and password. (By default, admin/admin.)
To remotely access the share from a computer NOT on your network, refer to Remote Access.
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ACCESSING SHARES VIA NFS

Network File System (NFS) is a distributed file system protocol allowing a system to share directories and files
with others over a network. Like SMB, NFS grants file-level access to users and programs.
NFS is widely distributed to host VMWare datastores or share network folders in a Linux/UNIX environment.
When enabling NFS service on a share, it can be accessed with the following path:
NAS_NAME_OR_IP_ADDRESS:/shares/SHARE_NAME
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WAKE ON LAN (WOL)

You can use LaCie Network Assistant (LNA) to wake your LaCie NAS from Deep Sleep.
1. Click the LNA icon in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac) and select Wake Up a Device.
2. Choose the NAS product you wish to wake up from the menu.
3. Click Wake up.
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DASHBOARD (ADMINISTRATION)
All LaCie NAS feature an easy-to-use browser-based administration tool, called the Dashboard, that will allow
you to manage users, groups, shares, and the other product features.
ACCESS THE DASHBOARD

There are two ways to access the Dashboard, using the LaCie Network Assistant and using a browser.
Access Dashboard Using LaCie Network Assistant

1. Click on the LaCie Network Assistant icon in the system tray (Windows users) or menu bar (Mac users) and
select [machine name] > Web Access (Windows users) or [machine name] (Mac users).
2. The login page will open in a new browser window or tab. If your browser is not open, LaCie Network
Assistant will open it for you.
Access the Dashboard Using a Browser

1. Open your Internet browser (Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, etc.) and type your NAS' IP address or machine
name in the browser's URL (web address) field.
For example: http://[IP-address] or http://[machine name] (Windows) or http://[machine name].local
(Mac)
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LOG IN
The first time you access the Dashboard, fill in the information in the Setup Wizard. (Password should be from
4-20 alphanumeric characters and symbols, and username should be from 1-20 alphanumeric characters.)
In subsequent logins, simply type in your username and password in the login prompt. Then click Log in.
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Recover a Lost Password

If a user has forgotten his/her password, it can be recovered if an SMTP server has been assigned (see Network)
and an email address has been input for that user on the Users page.
1. In the login page, click Have you lost or forgotten your password?.
2. In the next page, type in the username. Then type the word you see in the image on the right (this ensures
that the request is coming from a person) and click send.
3. The email will arrive in the user's email inbox. In the email, click the Click here link.
4. In the Reinitialize your password screen, type your login, new password, then reconfirm the new password,
then click Send.
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WELCOME PAGE
The welcome page contains links to helpful documents from the LaCie website, the ability to change details for
the currently logged in user, and a list of the different pages that make up the Dashboard.
Important info: Note that if you log in to the Dashboard with administrative credentials, you will have full
access to the Dashboard's features. Without administrative privileges, the only pages available to a user will
be the File Browser, Welcome page, and General Settings page.
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Logged in User Information
To change the username for the currently logged in user, click the username (admin in the above screenshot)
and type a new one.
Click Change my email address: (if you haven't input one already) or click the actual email address (if you
have). Giving an email address allows you to receive notifications from your LaCie NAS or to recover your
password if you forget it. Note that an SMTP server also needs to be defined on the Dashboard or you won't be
able to modify the email address.
Click Change my password to modify the currently logged in user's password.
Click View my groups to see to which groups the currently logged in user belongs.
Restart or Deep Sleep Mode

To restart or put the NAS into deep sleep mode, click this button, then choose between Restart and Deep
Sleep Mode. Note that Deep Sleep Mode must be enabled or this option will not be available (see Eco
Management).
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Log Out
To log out of the Dashboard, click the log out button.
NAVIGATE THE DASHBOARD

The Dashboard is made up of a central area surrounded by widgets, or small boxes that represent the different
pages that make up the Dashboard. The widget displays a summary of the information contained in the page.
For full information, navigate to the page itself.
To navigate to a page, click the widget below its title; or, drag and drop a widget to the center of the
window.
To minimize a widget, click the X next to its title.
To expand a minimized widget, drag its icon over an expanded widget or to an open widget space.
To rearrange widgets, drag the minimized widget icon or the expanded widget's heading onto the place of
another widget.
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FILE BROWSER
The Dashboard features an interactive file browser that allows you to manage and transfer files via HTTP.
Access the File Browser by clicking its icon in the upper right-hand corner of the Dashboard.
The File Browser allows you to transfer, copy, and delete files, as well as view photos in thumbnails and even
stream multimedia content such as mp3 or view photos. It is thus a convenient way to interact with files stored
on your external hard drives through the network, whether the connection be through the local network or
through the internet (see Remote Access). Also, since the File Browser permits faster file transfer than
drag-and-drop (SMB), it is most effective for transferring large files.
The File Browser is composed of four parts:
1. The toolbar allows you to perform a range of functions, such as changing the way files are displayed and
uploading files to streaming files and creating folders.
2. Folders shows the folder structure on the selected share.
3. Details displays information on a selected file, such as name, thumbnail (image files), file type, dimensions
(photos), or duration (videos), while Search allows you to search for files based on file name.
4. This section displays the files contained in a selected folder. To view the files as thumbnails, click Thumbs in
the Tool bar.
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You can view photos full-sized as well as stream certain types of music and text files. Select the file, then:
Photo: Click the View button in the toolbar.
Music: Click the play button in the Details panel.
TXT files: Click the Edit button in the toolbar.
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GENERAL SETTINGS
GENERAL TAB
Machine Name: The machine name identifies your LaCie NAS on your network. You can change it from the
default by clicking on the text and typing a new one. If a duplicate names exists, alternate names are
automatically created to avoid a conflict on the network. Keep in mind that the machine name is limited to 15
characters, is case-sensitive, and can consist only of alphanumeric characters without spaces or symbols.
Date: The date and time are set automatically if you assign an NTP server (see below). If not, click the text
and select a day from the calendar.
Time: If the time is not set by the NTP server, click the text and select the proper time.
Language: Click the text to change the Dashboard language.
Timezone: Click the listed time zone, then select your timezone from the dropdown window.
Time Synchronization: This option allows your NAS to sync the time and date with an NTP (network time
protocol) server. Having it set automatically means you won't have to worry about adjusting your NAS' time
settings for daylight savings.
Workgroup: Click the text, then type a Windows workgroup name (use from 1 to 15 alphanumeric
characters).
Domain: This feature allows you to join the LaCie NAS to a Windows Active Directory. Once connected,
existing users/passwords in the domain are respected by the LaCie NAS and treated exactly as if they were
created in the Dashboard. You can use the Users page to assign domain users access to the LaCie NAS' shares.
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To connect to a share, select the Domain box, then fill in the Fully Qualified Domain Name, Administrator
login, and Administrator password. For more complex network configurations, click the Advanced
Criteria arrow and fill in the Server name and Server IP.
Once connected, you will be able to import users from the Users page.
To leave the domain, click the Leave button, then authenticate by inputting the admin username and
password.
For help with joining your NAS to a domain, see Troubleshooting the Active Directory Connection.
SERVICES TAB
This page allows you to activate or deactivate services on your device on a global or default level. There are
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three levels of service activation global, default, and share. The global level overrides the other levels. If a
service is activated at the global level, a green light will be listed in the Running column. The share level
overrides the default level but not the global level. To activate a service at the share level, see Manage Shares.
Click the Options icon to:
1. Activate or deactivate the service at the global level.
2. Activate or deactivate the service at the default level (service will automatically be active for newly created
shares).
The following table describes the available services.

Service
Description
Active by
Default
FTP
File Transfer Protocol. Upload and download files locally and remotely.
No
SMB
Server Message Block. File and print sharing native to Windows. Also
compatible with Unix and Mac OS X operating systems.
Yes
AFP
Apple Filing Protocol. File and print sharing native to Mac OS X.
Yes
Time Machine Backup program integrated into Mac OS X only.
No
NFS
Network File System. File sharing native to Unix/Linux.
No
SFTP
Secure File Transfer Protocol. Upload and download files locally or remotely
using a secure tunnel.
No
UPnP
Stream multimedia files from the server to compatible devices on the

network. See Media Servers for details.
No
Note: SFTP is disabled automatically when Enable Netbackup Server is activated.
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MANAGE USERS
This page allows you to manage user accounts. See below for details.
NEW USER
To create a new user, click the Add User button, then fill out the required fields.
Important info:
The password is case-sensitive.
In text fields, you may enter from 4 to 20 characters using letters, numbers, symbols, hyphen, and
underscore. Do not begin or end with a hyphen or underscore.
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EXISTING USER
User data is organized in a table.
Click the text in the Login column to change the user name.
Click the text in the Password column to change the user's password.
Click the text in the Email column to change the user's email address.
An X in the Administrator column indicates the user has administrative privileges.
The number in the Shares column indicates to how many shares the user has access. Click the number to view
the assigned share(s).
The number in the Groups column shows to how many groups the member belongs. Click the number to view
the group(s).
The bullet in the Domain column indicates whether the user has been inherited from when the product joined
a domain, or if it was created using the Dashboard.
IMPORTING USERS FROM ACTIVE DIRECTORY

1. If you have successfully connected to an Active Directory domain (see General Settings), you will see a
button on the Dashboard - Users page labelled IMPORT FROM DOMAIN. Click the button.
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2. A window will appear listing all the users on the domain. Type a few characters in the text field to filter
results.
3. Hold down the Command key (Mac users) or Ctrl key (Windows users) to select multiple users.
4. Click the IMPORT button.
5. The imported users will appear in the table. You can identify which users were imported from the domain
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because the circle in the Domain column will be green.
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DELETE A USER
To delete a user, click the gray X on the far right of the user's row. Confirm in the dialogue window.
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MANAGE SHARES
Shares network folders comprise the storage capacity of your LaCie NAS. Out of the box, it has two shares,
Share and Public. The Shares page in the Dashboard allows the administrator to assign access rights to users
and groups, and to toggle share-level service activation.
Note: It's not necessary to create shares in order to use the product. Simply use the default Share or Public.
Important info: In text fields, you may enter 1 to 20 characters using letters, numbers, hyphen, and
underscore. No other symbols, special characters, punctuation, or spaces may be used. Do not begin or end
with a hyphen or underscore.
NEW SHARE
To create a new share, click the Add Share button, then fill out the required fields.
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EXISTING SHARE
Share data is organized in a table.
Click the text in the Name column to change the share name.
Click the text in the Description column to change the share's description (optional).
The number in the Groups column shows how many groups have access to the share. Click the number to
view the group(s).
The number in the Users column shows how many users have access to the share. Click the number to view
the user(s).
A blue circle in the Protocols column indicates that the network protocols for this share are controlled by the
global value set in General Settings (Services tab). Click the circle to override the global value for this share.
Click the configuration icon to bring up a settings menu for the share. Most of the options in this menu are
explained above, except for the ability to make the share public/public or to delete the share. A public share is
read+write for all users and non-users.
Manage Share Access
Click the configuration icon in the right-hand column and select either Manage User Access or Manage
Group Access, then click the Edit button. In the left-hand column of the resulting window, the users or groups
without access to the share are listed. Select the group or user to be granted access, then click the right arrow
either to the Read + Write access cell or to the Read only access cell. To withdraw access, select a user or
group in the Read + Write access cell or the Read only access and click the right arrow.
Select Grant read access to Guest and System Users to give read-only access to the share to non-users.
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DELETE A SHARE
To delete a share, click the gray X on the far right of the share's row. Confirm in the dialogue window. Note that
deleting a share deletes all files on the share and will cause any associated backup jobs to fail.
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BACKUP
Your LaCie NAS features a robust backup and restore system. It allows you to back up files:
To and from another NAS on your local network or through the Internet
To and from your NAS and an external hard drive
Between shares on your NAS
The Backup & Restore Wizard will help you set up backup jobs. In the case of DAS backups, the system even
saves versions of backups, so you can restore earlier versions of files.
LOCAL BACKUP
Local backup will let you use an external hard drive connected to your NAS as a backup source or destination. It
will also allow you to back up a share on your NAS onto another share on the same NAS.
1. Click the CREATE JOB button, then choose Backup.
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2. Next, choose Local backup, then click NEXT.
3. In the next screen, choose one or multiple sources (ie, what will be backed up) in the left-hand column. Then
choose a destination (ie, where the files will be backed up) in the right-hand column. To create a new folder,
navigate to where you wish it to be created, then click the CREATE FOLDER button. Note that shares or
folders to which you do not have write access will not be listed. Click NEXT.
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4. Select a backup type, then click NEXT.
Full means the entire contents of the source folder will be saved each time the backup job runs. This
method offers high security but may not be the most efficient use of storage capacity.
Full (optimized) means that, after the initial full backup, only modified (or missing or new) files are
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modified in subsequent backups.

5. Select a backup mode, then click NEXT.
Manual means that the backup job will only run when you execute it.
Scheduled means that the backup job will run according to a schedule you set.
Automatic is available only when the backup target is an external hard drive. This choice will cause the
backup job to run automatically when the drive is connected to the NAS. If you select this mode, you will
have the option of selecting Auto eject, which unmounts the external hard drive once the backup has
completed.
6. If you selected Scheduled backup mode in the previous screen, choose a frequency and a time, then click
NEXT.
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7. In the next screen, type a name for the backup job, then click Next.
8. The next screen will display the details for the job you've just created. Click FINISH.
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REMOTE BACKUP
Remote backup will let you back up your NAS onto another NAS, whether it be on the local network or through
the Internet. Note that the system will not store multiple iterations of the same backup, so a new backup will
replace the existing one.
Compatibility Preconditions
In the case of remote backup, both the source NAS and the destination NAS must be accessible to the Internet.
You may have to allow access to TCP port 873 on your router of both networks in order to accomplish this.
Refer to your router's documentation for details.
The target NAS must be rsync compatible.
A LaCie NAS must have the most up-to-date operating system and netbackup server enabled; see Enable
Netbackup Server.
A LaCie NAS will only be automatically detected if it's on the same network. If the LaCie NAS isn't on the same
network, use its IP address and make sure all routers allow access to TCP port 873.
About NetBackup Share

When a remote backup is performed, a share called netbackup will be created on the target NAS which will
contain the backed up files. By default, this share is inaccessible to all users, but administrators can create
permissions on the Dashboard / Users page so that users can access it.
Initiate a Remote Backup

1. Click the CREATE JOB button, then choose Backup.
2. Next, choose Remote backup, then click NEXT.
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3. In the next screen, choose a share or folder on your NAS you wish to back up, then click NEXT.
4. In the next screen, choose whether the destination NAS is a LaCie NAS or non-LaCie rsync-compatible NAS.
Then click NEXT.
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If you choose LaCie NAS:

1. In the next screen, the Dashboard will scan the local network for LaCie NAS.
2. In the next screen, the local LaCie NAS will be listed. If a NAS is listed but grayed out, this NAS either
has an outdated operating system or does not have netbackup server enabled.
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Either:
Select a NAS, then type in the password you created when activating netbackup on the target NAS.
Or, type in the public IP address of a remote LaCie NAS, then type in the password you created when
activating netbackup on the target NAS.
For details on preparing the target NAS, see Enable Netbackup Server below.
3. The NAS will test the connection. If successful, you will see the advanced parameters screen. Otherwise,
retry with modified settings.
4. In the Advanced parameters screen, choose optional features such as encryption or compression,
then click NEXT.
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5. In the next screen, the Dashboard will test the connection. If the connection succeeds, you will see the
Select a Backup mode screen, which is explained in the local backup section of this user manual.
If you choose non-LaCie NAS:

1. Type the rsync server name or IP, login, and password, then select the rsync target. Click NEXT.
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2. The NAS will test the connection. If successful, you will see the advanced parameters screen. Otherwise,
retry with modified settings.
3. In the Advanced parameters screen, choose optional features such as encryption or compression,
then click NEXT.
4. In the next screen, the Dashboard will test the connection. If the connection succeeds, you will see the
Select a Backup mode screen, which is explained in the local backup section of this user manual.
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5. The rest of the wizard follows the same process as for local backup.
RESTORE
Note: Remote NAS backups aren't available for file restoring by the Backup & Restore Wizard. To restore
a file, access it on the target NAS using a file service (AFP or SMB).
1. Click the CREATE JOB button.
2. Choose Restore, then click NEXT.
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3. Select a restore type, either from an existing backup job, or from a backup folder. Click NEXT.
If you chose to restore from an existing backup job, information about that job will be listed in the next
screen for your confirmation. Click NEXT.
If you chose to restore from a backup folder, the next screen will allow you to select the source from which
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you want to restore the data. Valid backups will have a red folder icon. Choose the backup directory, then
click NEXT. Information about that backup source will be listed in the next screen for your confirmation.
Click NEXT.
4. In the next screen, choose a restore point. A restore point corresponds to a version of the directory for each
time it was backup up. Choose to either restore the directory from the last backup, or by date. If you choose
by date, select the date in the calendar, and the time from the drop-down menu. Then click NEXT.
5. In the next screen, choose where to restore the backup.

Restore to the initial place to save over the source folder with the backed up folder. This will erase the
source folder contents.
If you want to restore the backup to a specified folder, click this option, then click the BROWSE button.
Navigate to the destination, then click APPLY.
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You can also choose to clear the target folder before the job starts. All data will be erased in the target
folder.
6. In the next screen, name the restore job, then click NEXT.
7. In the next screen, click FINISH.
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ENABLE NETBACKUP SERVER

Your NAS can be used by another NAS, whether it's on the same network or is remote, as a target for backup.
This function must be activated before it will function. A non-LaCie NAS must be rsync compatible. To activate
the service:
1. From Dashboard > Backup, click the Netbackup Server tab.
2. Click the ENABLE button.
3. Choose a password. This password will protect your NAS from unauthorized access through the rsync protocol.
4. The next screen will list all the parameters you will need in order to create a backup job on the other NAS
targeting your LaCie NAS. Note that you can click the magnifying glass to view the password.
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DISABLE NETBACKUP SERVER

1. From Dashboard > Backup, click the Netbackup Server tab.
2. Click the DISABLE button.
3. Choose an option:
Keep the data. All backup data on the share Netbackup will remain available.
Delete share Netbackup. All data stored on the share Netbackup will be erased.
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MODIFYING EXISTING BACKUP JOBS

Jobs you have created will be listed in the table on the Backup page. This table will display useful information
about the job and allows you to manage the jobs. Click the configuration icon in the far-right column for options.
You can get detailed information on a job, start it, delete it, or enable/disable it.
If you disable a scheduled job, it will not run until it is enabled.
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DRIVE INFORMATION
This page shows you information about disk usage and will allow you to reformat your disk(s).
When you click the top FORMAT button, ALL data on the disk(s) (including on iSCSIShare) will be erased and
the disk(s) will be formatted. Data on any USB or eSATA hard drive connected to the expansion ports will not be
affected.
To reformat:
1. Click the FORMAT button.
2. In the blue window that opens, confirm by clicking the FORMAT button.
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CONFIGURE ISCSI
You can configure a 2big NAS share as an iSCSI target client, which allows you to mount a network share as a
local share. You can then format this share in a non-network file system such as NTFS, HFS+, or FAT32.
The way this works is you can allocate a portion of the 2big NAS's storage to iSCSIShare. Once you do this,
iSCSIShare will be created automatically. To change the storage allocated to iSCSI:
1. Click the configuration icon in the iSCSIShare row and then select Resize iSCSI.
2. Drag the slider to change the amount of space allocated to iSCSIShare. After you click the slider, press the
right and left arrow keys on your keyboard to fine tune.
3. Click the Apply button, then confirm in the popup window.

4. If you set iSCSIShare to be greater than 2TB, you will need to format the share using your operating system's
disk management utility (Disk Utility for Mac and Disk Management for Windows).
5. Next, you need to install and configure an iSCSI client initiator from Microsoft (Windows users) or other third
party vendor. Refer to the vendor's documentation for details.
The Dashboard offers several advanced parameters. Click the configuration icon and select Advanced
Settings. In this window you can modify advanced parameters related to iSCSIShare.
Important Info: If you are using a Microsoft initiator, CHAP password should be greater than or equal to 12
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bytes and less than or equal to 16 bytes.
After modifying the above values, click APPLY.

Caution: Formatting will erase all the data on your drive (but will not remove users or settings). Make sure
to back up all your data onto another volume before proceeding. LaCie cannot be held responsible for the
loss of data occurring during formatting.
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ECO MANAGEMENT
Status light on: Uncheck this box to turn off the front blue light. Note that this will not disable warning
indicators or rear disk LEDs.
Turn off hard disk: Set the duration of inactivity after which the disks will revert to Eco mode, which spins
down the disks and reduces power consumption. The product leaves Eco mode automatically when a request
is sent to the drive.
Deep sleep enabled: Deep sleep means that the drive will enter a very low energy consumption mode when
you activate it using the Shutdown Options button on the Dashboard. This mode can also be triggered by
clicking and holding the front blue button. To wake the drive from Deep Sleep Mode, press the blue button or
use the Wake on LAN function in the LaCie Network Assistant (see Wake on LAN (WOL)).
Important info: When deep sleep mode is activated, all processes, including downloads and backups, will
be terminated.
Scheduled power on/off: Set the drive to activate/deactivate deep sleep mode at a certain time to save
energy.
UPS Management: Your LaCie NAS supports UPS (uninterrupted power supply) management. If you connect
a supported UPS device to the NAS' USB port, in the Dashboard you will see modifiable parameters. In the
left-hand column, a bullet will indicate power supply status.
If green, power is being supplied through the power cable.
If gray, power is not being supplied through the power cable.
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On the right, under the heading Battery threshold level (%), you can choose a minimum percentage of
battery power at which the LaCie NAS will automatically enter stand-by mode.
Below, in the case that battery power is completely drained and the drive is automatically shut down, you
can elect to have the drive restarted once power has been restored.
For a list of supported UPS devices, click here.
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NETWORK
STANDARD TAB
IP Configuration
Choose between Configure using DHCP and Configure manually. If your network is DHCP-enabled, as are
most consumer networks, the LaCie NAS will automatically be assigned an IP address and other values. As a
result, most users will see that the table has been filled in with values. If you select Configure manually, you
will be able to modify the table values to conform to your non-DHCP-managed network.
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Remote Access
LaCie's new remote access system, called LaCie MyNAS, makes accessing your NAS away from home a cinch.
Simply create a unique, public username for your NAS in Dashboard > Network, then use this name to access
the NAS in a browser from anywhere.
Important info: In order to prevent unauthorized access, it is critical to protect each of the user and
administrator accounts registered to your NAS with a strong password BEFORE setting up remote access.
Since LaCie MyNAS lets you access your NAS with a simple URL, malicious users could guess the URL and
access your NAS' files unless each user is protected by a strong password.
Set Up Remote Access

For a video demonstration, see here (youtube).
1. Navigate to Dashboard > Network.
2. In the drop-down menu, choose LaCie MyNAS.
3. Next, type a name for your NAS in the Name field.
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4. Next, click Apply. If your NAS is able to connect to the internet, the Dashboard will query the
mynas.lacie.com server to see if the name you chose is available. If so, you will receive a message
confirming the connection.
If your name is already chosen, type a new one and click Apply until you find an available name.
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Failed Connection
If you receive an error that your NAS is unable to connect to the internet, you may need to configure port
forwarding, or if you are using a proxy, the proxy configuration could be preventing the remote connection.
If the issue is related to your router, you will need to access its administration page in order to forward a port
(by default, 8080), which will create a path from your NAS to the internet. Refer to your router's documentation
for details.
1. Navigate to the Dashboard > Network page.
2. Next to the Name field, click the configuration icon, then select Advanced settings.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
(If you do not see the configuration icon next to the Name field, first type a name and then click Apply, and
the icon will appear.)
In the dialogue window that appears, click manual.
Next, identify which port you intend to forward in your router.
Click Apply.
Access your router's administration page in order to forward this port.
Retry the remote access connection.
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Using Remote Access

Once configured, simply type your NAS' URL into any browser, anywhere.
Your URL will be: mynas.lacie.com/name

After you input the URL, you will be asked to log in to the Dashboard. Note that this username and password are
the ones the administrator created in Dashboard > Users.
Once logged in, you will be able to access the Dashboard in order to administer your NAS (if you have
administrative privileges) or access the File Browser. The File Browser lets you upload, download, and stream
many types of multimedia files such as mp3. For more information on the File Browser, see File Browser.
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ADVANCED TAB
Proxy Configuration
Your LaCie NAS can be configured to connect to a proxy server. First activate the feature by clicking the Enable
proxy box, then fill in the proxy server address, port, and optional authentication information and click APPLY.
SMTP Configuration
To permit your LaCie NAS to send alert emails to users, configure the SMTP settings in this section. Verify that
the alert system works by clicking the Send a verification email box, inputting an email address, then clicking
the APPLY button.
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MANAGE GROUPS
Assigning users to groups gives you powerful tools to manage large numbers of users and their privileges. They
allow administrators to change access rights to entire groups rather than individually.
From this page, administrators can: create, modify, delete, and add users to groups.
Important info: In text fields, you may enter 1 to 20 characters using letters, numbers, hyphen, and
underscore. No other symbols, special characters, punctuation, or spaces may be used. Do not begin or end
with a hyphen or underscore.
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NEW GROUP
To create a new group, click the ADD GROUP button, then fill out the required fields.
EXISTING GROUP
Group data is organized in a table.
Click the text in the Group Name column to change the group name.
Click the text in the Description column to change the group's description (optional).
The number in the Shares column shows how many shares the group has access to. Click the number to view
the share(s).
The number in the Users column shows how many users belong in the group. Click the number to view the
user(s).
The bullet in the Domain column indicates whether the group has been inherited from when the product joined
a domain, or if it was created using the Dashboard.
Click the configuration icon to bring up a settings menu for the group. From this menu, you can:
Manage users to modify group members. In the resulting window, highlight a user, then click the arrows
to join/disjoin a user from the group.
Delete this group. See below.
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IMPORTING GROUPS FROM ACTIVE DIRECTORY

1. If you have successfully connected to an Active Directory domain (see General Settings), you will see a
button on the Dashboard - Groups page labelled IMPORT FROM DOMAIN. Click the button.
2. A window will appear listing all the groups on the domain. Type a few characters in the text field to filter
results.
3. Hold down the Command key (Mac users) or Ctrl key (Windows users) to select multiple users.
4. Click the IMPORT button.
5. The imported groups will appear in the table. You can identify which groups were imported from the domain
because the circle in the Domain column will be green.
DELETE A GROUP
To delete a user, click the gray X on the far right of the user's row. Confirm in the dialogue window. Note that
deleting a group will not affect user data.
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EXTERNAL PORTS
This page provides you with information on devices connected to one of the LaCie NAS' USB or eSATA expansion
ports.
USB PRINTER
Your LaCie NAS features a printer server. To activate it, click the Activate the printer server check box. Then
power on the printer and connect it to the NAS via a USB expansion port on the rear of your LaCie NAS. Once
connected, the printer will be listed on the Dashboard - External Ports page, and the printer will become
available throughout your network. Correct printer drivers must be installed on the host computer.
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Important info: For multi-function printers, only the print feature is supported. If your printer has a scan
feature, for example, it will not work when connected to LaCie NAS.
In addition, only PostScript printers are supported. If your printer does not display on the Dashboard External Ports page, it is likely that the printer does not support PostScript printing. This is frequently the
case with multi-function and photo printers. LaCie cannot guarantee that your printer supports the proper
protocols to make it a networked printer.
EXTERNAL DRIVES
Connect an external hard drive to the LaCie NAS via either USB or eSATA, and it will be listed on this page. Once
connected, it will behave similarly to the local shares on your LaCie NAS. It will be listed on the Dashboard Shares page and can be accessed using your operating system's file system (Explorer Window for Windows
users, and Finder for Mac users). However, external hard drives are always fully public on the network and their
names cannot be changed.
Click the Multimedia Indexation box if you wish your DLNA devices to be able to access files on the external
USB or eSATA hard drive connected to the LaCie NAS. Note that the Multimedia service must be activated on the
Dashboard - General Settings page.
To avoid damaging your external hard drive's file system, click the EJECT button before disconnecting it from
your LaCie NAS.
Technical note: External USB or eSATA hard disks must be formatted in one of the supported systems to
be compatible with your LaCie NAS: MS-DOS (FAT32), NTFS, HFS+ (non-journaled only), EXT3, or XFS.
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DOWNLOAD
The LaCie NAS Dashboard features a torrent server that will allow you to download torrent files. For more
information on torrents, see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_protocol
1. Click the Start Download Machine button.
2. To start a download, click the Add Download button.
3. Choose whether the torrent source is a file or a URL, then navigate to the source.
4. Choose the destination (i.e., on which share the downloaded file will be stored) and click the green check box.
5. Click the play button in the Action column. The file will begin downloading (can sometimes take a few
minutes to begin).
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DOWNLOAD PAGE SETTINGS
Below the list of downloads are several settings.
TCP Listening port: Click the number to choose a router port through which the torrent service will operate.
Download rate limit: Click the number here to type a maximum download speed.
Upload limit rate: Click the number here to type a maximum upload speed.
Max. active downloads: Click the number here to limit the number of torrents that can download/upload
simultaneously. Type zero for no limit.
Technical note: Because the torrent client service uses bandwidth and system resources, multiple
simultaneous downloads can impact your LaCie NAS' performance. Additionally, even after a download has
completed, it may continue to use system resources if it is uploading, as long as the torrent is active.
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MANAGE RAID
Your 2big NAS features a robust RAID management system that will allow you to choose and manage the RAID
mode most optimized for your data.
MODIFY RAID MODE
RAID mode: This box shows you the current RAID scheme for your NAS, as well as the number of disks
involved in the scheme.
RAID status: This box lets you know whether the array is healthy, degraded, or synchronizing. A yellow
warning icon will inform you if your array is unprotected in the case of a single disk failure. This may be due to
a degraded protected RAID array or if you have chosen RAID 0.
Drive map: Click the illustration of the disk to see which slot in the NAS the disk occupies.
RAID Setup Wizard

1. Click the MANAGE button to launch the RAID Setup Wizard. Choose which of the disks to include in the array.
Click NEXT.
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2. In the next screen, choose a RAID level. Clicking the RAID mode's button will give you an explanation of its
strengths and weaknesses.
Note that converting to the new mode will erase files on the shares (but Dashboard configuration will not be
affected).
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Click NEXT.
3. In the next screen, review the information, then confirm the RAID change by clicking the FINISH button.
Then in the next screen, click the FINISH button once again, then confirm by clicking YES.
The Dashboard will become unavailable while the RAID mode is changed.
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Rebuilding Times
Rebuilding a protected RAID array takes many hours, depending on the capacity of the disks and your NAS'
available resources (concurrent tasks such as backups or torrent downloads will slow rebuilding). Changing to
an unprotected RAID mode (ie RAID 0) takes less than a minute. Note that data is accessible during rebuilding.
ABOUT RAID MODES

Refer to the table below for an overview of the different RAID modes, and see the descriptions for details. Note
that this information is also explained in the RAID Setup Wizard on the Dashboard (see above for details).
RAID Mode Capacity Protection Factory Default
RAID 0
100%
RAID 1
50%
YES
RAID 0: RAID 0 (also called Spanning mode in some LaCie devices), is the fastest RAID mode. In a RAID 0 array,
the available capacities of each disk are added together so that one logical volume mounts on the computer. It
offers the best performance but no protection in the case that a disk fails.
Caution: In a RAID 0 array, if one physical disk in the array fails, the data of all disks becomes inaccessible
because parts of the data have been written to all disks.
RAID 1: RAID 1 provides data safety since all data is written to each disk at the same time. In the event of a
single disk failure, data remains available on the other disk. Due to the time it takes to write the data twice,
performance is slightly reduced. RAID 1 is a good choice when safety is more important than speed. However
RAID 1 also reduces the available disk space by 50% due to the need to write each bit of data on each hard
drive.
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REPLACING DISK
Disk Removal
If your array is protected, ie in a RAID 1 mode, you can remove a disk while the product is turned on without
damaging the array and losing data, a process also referred to as hot-swapping. However, if you remove a
disk from an unprotected (ie RAID 0) array, you may lose data.
Caution: After continuous use of the NAS, drives may be hot. Use caution when removing.
1. The drive tray may be locked. To unlock it, use the included disk drawer key to turn the lock until the slot is
vertical.
2. Draw out the drive tray by inserting your finger into the space behind the drive tray handle and pulling to
disengage the drive.
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3. Grasp the drive tray handle and carefully extract the drive.
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Disk Insertion
Important info: If a hard disk that you have purchased from LaCie fails, please contact your LaCie reseller
or LaCie Customer Support.
Replacing a drive involves two main steps, installing the new drive and claiming the new disk on the
Dashboard - RAID page (see below). Note that the new disk must have equal or greater capacity than the disk
it is replacing.
1. Carefully insert the drive tray into an empty drive bay. When the drive tray is most of the way in and you feel
resistance, press the drive tray handle firmly until you feel the drive snap into place and the drive tray handle
is flush with the back of the NAS.
2. Use the disk drawer key to lock the drive.
3. Navigate in the Dashboard to the RAID Management page. In the drive map, the new disk will be
represented by a lighter blue color than the already-claimed disk and will be labelled New (see screenshot
below, which shows a RAID 1 array).
4. If the 2big is in RAID 1:
1. Click the REPLACE button.
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2. In the next screen, confirm the addition and complete the RAID Setup wizard.
5. If the 2big is in RAID 0:
1. Click the MANAGE button and complete the RAID Setup wizard.
6. The Dashboard will become unavailable while the RAID mode is changed. The new disk will be added as a
part of a RAID array and, if RAID 1 is chosen, the array will begin to rebuild.
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SUPPORT
CONFIGURATION
Version: Your LaCie NAS' operating system version will be listed here. This information is important when
you're updating the OS or if you need to speak with LaCie technical support.
System Log: Click the Download button to save the system log to your computer. The log may be useful to
LaCie tech support in troubleshooting any issues.
Email notification: Toggle this box to email notifications. Note that an SMTP server must be defined and the
administrator(s) must have input an email address.
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EMAIL NOTIFICATION TRIGGERS

The following events will trigger an email notification if an email address has been provided in the User page:
Event Identifier
Description
Recipient
Capacity
When the total available capacity is less than 90%
Admin
Download
When a download has completed or when a download error

has occurred
Admin
Backup
When a backup begins, ends, is cancelled, or fails
Admin
Fan
When the fan stops
Admin
Temperature
The product has remained at maximum temperature for at

least one minute
Admin
Password recovery A user has recovered his/her password
Admin or user, depending

on who made the request
AUTO-UPDATE
Your LaCie NAS will automatically check if an operating system update is available from the update server, and
will install it for you.
Update Product Operating System

LaCie may improve your LaCie NAS' software or add new features over time. See below for updating information.
Note that there are two ways of checking for new product software, from the Dashboard or using LaCie Network
Assistant.
Important Info: During the update process, the front LED will blink red and blue.
Update Using the Dashboard

1. Launch the Dashboard and navigate to the Support page.
2. To set up your NAS to update itself automatically, Under AUTO-Update, click the configuration icon. Then
click the AUTO-Update box and select a frequency and time for the NAS to check the update server.
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3. Check for an update manually by clicking the gray downward arrow.
If a link appears, click it to begin the download.
4. When the download completes, follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update.
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5. During the process, the drive will reboot and will therefore disappear from the network temporarily. When it
reappears, you can verify the new software version on the Support page.
Update Using LaCie Network Assistant

This update procedure will not erase your configuration or files saved to the drive.
Important info: Before proceeding, make sure to follow the following recommendations:
Connect your PC or Mac to the network using an Ethernet cable (turn off wireless connection)
Make sure users on your network have stopped data transfers to the NAS
Turn off other NAS on the network except the one you wish to update
Disconnect all connections to shares on the NAS you want to update
1. Make sure you are using the latest version of LaCie Network Assistant (minimum 1.4.2). If you download a
newer version, make sure to uninstall previous versions.
2. Download the latest software update for your product from here.
3. Run LaCie Network Assistant.
4. Go to Preferences and make sure IPConf Support is deactivated.
5. Select your product from the list on the left and then click the Configuration tab.
6. Click on the *Update your NAS button. Enter your admin username and password.
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7. Browse to and load the update package (.capsule file) you downloaded from the LaCie website.
8. Click on Continue to begin the update. Mac users may have to type in their administrators password.
9. Once the update is complete, verify the update: Click the LNA logo in the menu bar (Mac) or task bar
(Windows) and select Configuration Window. Click the Network tab, where the system version will be listed.
10. If the update has failed despite the network precautions listed in the box above, connect the drive directly
to your computer using the Ethernet cable, then try again.
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LOGS
The Logs section will list important events, such as RAID change results and warnings.
To purge the listings from this list, click the trash icon.
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GETTING HELP
If you are having problems with your LaCie product, consult the table below for a list of available resources.
Order Source
Description
Location
Quick
Install
Guide
Concise steps to
follow for getting your Either a printed leaflet or accessory box and included in the
product up and
product box, or download PDF from the product page
running
Support
Pages
Includes interactive
troubleshooting
topics for most
common problems
www.lacie.com/support/, select your product, then click the

Troubleshooting tab
User
Manual
Includes common
troubleshooting
topics
See Troubleshooting Topics below
Customer
Support
Create an account on
lacie.com, register
your product, and fill
out a support ticket
Create an account here:

www.lacie.com/us/mystuff/login.htm?logout&rtn=mystuff
Note: LaCie is dedicated to providing high quality products that enrich the lives of our customers. To help
LaCie offer the best customer support, we encourage you to create an account and register your product at
www.lacie.com/us/mystuff/login.htm? logout&rtn=mystuff. You can give us important feedback as well as
receive updated information on your LaCie device.
SOFTWARE UPDATES
LaCie frequently releases firmware updates to improve the functionality of products. Please check frequently for
recent updates to firmware and to LaCie Network Assistant to ensure optimum product performance. See
Support for details.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TOPICS
Note: Interactive troubleshooting, a highly effective way to resolve problems with your product, is available
from www.lacie.com/support/. Select your product, then click the Troubleshooting tab.
Troubleshooting the Network Connection

No shares appear on the network.
Q: Does your computer's configuration meet the minimum system requirements?
A: Check minimum system requirements in Introduction for more information.

Q: Is the NAS' power supply connected and is the front blue light on?
A: Make sure that the power supply is properly connected (see Connect to the Network); that the system has
been powered on pushing the button on the back; and that the outlet the power supply is connected to is
powered on or has a sufficient supply of power.
Q: Is the blue light on the front of the device flickering for an inordinate period of time?
A: If the blue light is flickering or will not turn on, the power supply may be defective. Please contact your LaCie
reseller or LaCie Customer Support.
Q: Did you follow the correct installation steps?
A: Review Connect to the Network.

Q: Are both ends of the Ethernet cable firmly connected?
A: Disconnect the Ethernet cable, wait 10 seconds and then reconnect.

Ensure that the interface connectors are properly aligned. The Ethernet cable can only be inserted one way.
Make sure it is correctly oriented.
Check that the Ethernet connectors are straight and fully seated in the Ethernet ports.
Make sure that you use the Ethernet cord that came in the box from LaCie.
Q: IP address problem?
A: By default the LaCie NAS is configured to retrieve its IP address from a DHCP server. If your network is
managed by a DHCP server and you cannot access your LaCie NAS, try checking your DHCP server's log. To get
the IP address, run LaCie Network Assistant, which is located on the LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM. If no DHCP
server detected, the product will run APIPA to assign itself an IP address. To change this IP address, use LaCie
Network Assistant.
Q: Does your network require devices to be assigned a static IP address?
A: See Network for information on assigning a static IP address.
A user does not have access to the LaCie NAS Dashboard or shares.
Q: Has the administrator created an account for the user?
A: In order for another user to access the LaCie NAS, two conditions must be met: 1) the administrator must
create and provide the user with username and password; 2) the LaCie NAS must be connected to the network
via Ethernet for users to access the drive.
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I cannot access my account. I enter my login and password and receive an error message.
Q: Is your password correct?
A: If you input an email address in the User page, you can reset your password. To do this, click on the forgot
my password link on the login page. Follow the instructions to complete the reset.
I've noticed a delay in accessing the shares.

Q: Are you transferring multiple files simultaneously, using the download feature, or rebuilding the RAID array?
A: Access to a share, including file transfers and bit torrent activity, as well as rebuilding the RAID array, can
reduce performance.
I cannot see the media files stored on the LaCie NAS on my UPnP AV media player or adapter.
Q: Are the media files stored on a public share and is the multimedia service active at the share level?
A: UPnP AV devices will only discover media files stored on public shares. Files stored in non-public shares are
not accessible to UPnP devices. Additionally, the multimedia service must be activated on the global level and
for the share in question.
Troubleshooting Expansion Device Connection

I connected a USB drive to the USB expansion port Type A, but the drive does not mount and is not
listed in the LNA.
Q: Is the drive's file system supported by the LaCie product?
A: Your LaCie NAS only recognizes external hard drives with the following file systems: MS-DOS (FAT32), NTFS,
HFS+ (non-journaled only), EXT3, or XFS. If your drive's file system is not one of those listed, reformat it, then
reconnect to the LaCie NAS.
Q: Is the drive formatted in MS-DOS (FAT32) and has (a) volume(s) larger than 2TB?
A: Due to a limitation inherent in MS-DOS, volumes larger than 2TB won't be recognized by the LaCie NAS.
I can't copy a file from a connected external hard drive to a share on my LaCie NAS.
Q: Is the drive formatted in MS-DOS (FAT32) and the file size is larger than 2GB?
A: Due to a limitation inherent in MS-DOS, files larger than 2GB cannot be transferred to a share on the LaCie
NAS.
A hard disk is making clicking noises.

Q: Is the sound "soft clicking" or "hard clicking"?
A: Soft clicking can be the normal sound of the drive working. If the drive is functional, this is normal. Drives do
not typically give an indication of any problems prior to failure, so it does not mean it is about to fail if the drive
is making a clicking sound and still functioning. If the drive is non-functional, there are two possible causes:
The drive could be corrupted. Reformatting the drive can solve this issue.
The drive could have a failure in the external power supply or power cable. Try using a different one, if
possible.
Hard clicking is a very noticeable sound, and is akin to hearing metal-on-metal impacts. This behavior is usually
indicative of a physical failure. If nothing traumatic happened to the drive prior to this starting, consider it to be
soft clicking, and troubleshoot the problem as suggested above.
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Troubleshooting the Active Directory Connection

Thousands of different network and domain configurations exist, so these troubleshooting tips are necessarily
general. However, checking the following points could help.
Product / LAN Side

1. Make sure that the latest product operating system has been installed. Check
http://www.lacie.com/us/support/drivers/index.htm?id=10007.
2. Make sure no heavy load processes are running (not mandatory but could help), for example:
1. No RAID construction is running (wait until RAID is built)
2. No multiple downloads are running (stop or wait until download is finished)
3. No multimedia database building (disable Multimedia)
4. No backups running (stop or wait until backups are finished)
3. Make sure all users are disconnected from the product (not mandatory but could help) and that no heavy
data transfers are taking place simultaneously.
4. Make sure the product is assigned the correct date, time, and time zone. The reason is that a time
discrepancy of more than five minutes between the domain and product may prevent or cause disruptions to
the Active Directory (AD) connection. This tolerance is defined in Domain Controller Policy, and the default
value is usually five minutes.
The most precise way to set the product's time is to use the NTP Server feature in the Dashboard - General
Settings widget. It can also be set manually from this page.
5. Make sure that the DNS server address provided to the product is a domain DNS, NOT an internet DNS (as
may be provided by an internet provider).
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The product must connect to the local network domain, not to a server on the internet.
It's important that the product be assigned a correct and reachable DNS server IP address on the local
network configuration, because joining a domain is based on DNS resolution. Verify the DNS IP on another
computer on the same network as the LaCie product. From this computer, attempt to ping the DNS server.
6. Dashboard: Domain Configuration window settings:
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1. Enter the domain's Full Qualified Domain Name (FQDN). For example:
directory-example.domain.com (Active Directory Users and Computers Tool on Primary Domain
Controller)
2. Admin login: Use the AD's administrator username.

3. Admin password: Case sensitive.
7. Optional Advanced Criteria can be input to help with joining.
1. Server Name is the Domain Controller Host Name
2. Server IP is the Domain Controller IP
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All the above points must be verified, including the next section about configuring the AD to ensure correct
Domain joining. Any incorrect configuration can cause the connection to fail.
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Active Directory / Domain Side

On the Active Directory / domain side, the following points should be checked by the Active Directory
administrator, as configuration is different for every customer.
1. Ask the AD administrator to verify if Kerberos Server & Time Server are registered in the domain DNS, in
order to allow the LaCie product to connect. Kerberos Server & Time Server need to be accessible to the
LaCie product, as these servers are involved in the joining process.
2. Check the machine name object in AD. Check that it's placed in the right container (not the default
computer container) and check access rights for the machine name (such as who can log on to it). You may
also need to delete the machine name in order to reset the object in AD.
It may be necessary for the domain administrator to create a computer account in AD in the right container
prior to joining the LaCie product in the domain (with the computer account name being the product's
machine name).
3. There may be an issue when joining a domain if a sub-domain has been set up. The question to ask is
whether the domain joining was done using the correct domain/sub-domain name. (Again, check the machine
name object location/rights in AD). Could the user belong to a different sub-domain not authorized to access
the product?
Note: If the LaCie product fails to connect to a properly configured AD, you should provide LaCie technical
support with the domain network configuration log from the Dashboard - Support page for analysis.
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RESET TO FACTORY CONDITIONS

To completely restore your LaCie NAS to its out-of-box state, there are two parts: Reset Dashboard Settings
and Format Disks.
1. RESET DASHBOARD SETTINGS
Important info:
Following these steps will erase all Dashboard data such as users, groups, shares, and settings. It will also
reset the machine name to the default and reset the network settings to DHCP.
Note that this process will not affect attached external hard drives.
User data is moved to a folder named Recovery in an administrative share named Share.
1. Make sure the product is turned OFF.

2. Press and hold down the front button. Without releasing the front button, turn the product on by pressing the
power switch on the rear of the product.
3. Keep the front button pressed until the front LED becomes solid red, then release it.
4. The LED will blink red. Within 5 seconds, press the front button once to confirm reset. The front LED will blink
blue for several seconds.
5. During system reset, the front LED will blink red/blue, then it will reboot.
6. Product is ready when front LED is static blue.
2. FORMAT DISKS
Caution: Formatting will erase all the data on your drive (but will not remove users or settings). Make sure
to back up all your data onto another volume before proceeding. LaCie cannot be held for responsible for the
loss of data occurring during formatting.
This process is described in Drive Information.
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LEGAL INFO
COPYRIGHTS
Copyright 2013 LaCie. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or
otherwise, without the prior written consent of LaCie.
CHANGES
The material in this document is for information only and subject to change without notice. While reasonable
efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, LaCie assumes no liability
resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein. LaCie
reserves the right to make changes or revisions in the product design or the product manual without reservation
and without obligation to notify any person of such revisions and changes.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
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.
Important info: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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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.
WEEE
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of
with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste
equipment by handing it over to a designed collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and
electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of
disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that
protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste
equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service, or the shop
where you purchased the product.
TRADEMARKS
Apple, Mac, Time Machine, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft,
Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other
trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners.
LICENCES AND FREE SOFTWARE

Your LaCie product ships with copyrighted software that are licensed under the GPL, AFL, Apache, Apple, BSD,
GNU LGPL, MIT, OpenLDAP, OpenSSL, PHP, Python, and Creative Common. It also includes free software, the
source code for which can be downloaded from the LaCie website: www.lacie.com/support/
2007-2008, Thomas BERNARD. 2006 Allan Saddi allan@saddi.com 2004, Jan Kneschke, incremental.
2001-2006, Patrick K. OBrien and Contributors. 2003-2009 Stuart Bishop stuart@stuartbishop.net. 2006
Kirill Simonov. 1996-2006 Julian R Seward. 2004, 2005 Darren Tucker. All rights reserved. 1997-2008
University of Cambridge. All rights reserved. 2007-2008, Google Inc. All rights reserved. 1990-2003
Sleepycat Software. All rights reserved. 1995-2004 Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler. 2004 Micah Dowty.
1997-2006 by Secret Labs AB 1995-2006 by Fredrik Lundh. 1988,1990,1993,1994 by Paul Vixie.
2007-2009 Charles du Jeu.
This list of licenses can evolve over time and can be found on the user interface under the heading Credits.
CANADA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
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JAPAN COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from
Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio/TV receiver, it may cause radio
interference. Install the equipment according to the manual.
MANUFACTURER'S DECLARATION FOR CE CERTIFICATION

We, LaCie, solemnly declare that this product conforms to the following European standards:
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC); Low-Voltage Directive: 2006/95/EC
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
LaCie offers first-rate service and support through our generous three-tiered warranty policy. Our 1-, 2-, 3-, and
5-year policies include comprehensive, complimentary web-based resources, expert in-house technical support,
and worldwide repair and/or replacement coverage. To benefit from this warranty, please contact LaCie Support
at www.lacie.com/us/support where you can find online support and contact information. You may also contact
representatives at the original point of purchase who will be able to help guide you.
Standard warranties vary depending on the product. To verify your products warranty status and to see which
standard warranty is included with your product, type in your products serial number at
www.lacie.com/us/support. If no warranty is listed under your products name, this means that the warranty has
expired.
WARRANTY UPGRADES
If you wish to extend your warranty coverage, you can purchase Silver, Gold, or Platinum Care or Advanced
Exchange. For details, see www.lacie.com/warranties.
LEGAL INFORMATION
A standard LaCie limited warranty is included with all products. Please read the terms and conditions below.
LaCie Limited Warranty Policy

LaCie (LaCie) warrants, to the original purchaser, that this equipment shall be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one (1), two (2), three (3), or five (5) years, depending on the model, from LaCie's
date of original shipment when the equipment is used normally and is properly serviced when needed. If you
discover a defect covered by the warranty set forth above, your sole and exclusive remedy will be for LaCie, in
its sole discretion to (i) repair or replace the product at no charge to you; or, if a repaired unit or replacement
product is not available, (ii) to refund the current market value of your product. You acknowledge and agree
that replacement product, at the sole option of LaCie, may be a new product or a remanufactured product. In
order to receive the remedy set forth above, you must return the product during the warranty period and
include with each returned product (i) a copy of your original purchase invoice to verify your warranty; (ii) a
Return Material Authorization number; (iii) your name, address and telephone number; (iv) a copy of the bill of
sale bearing the appropriate LaCie serial numbers as proof of date of original retail purchase; and (v) a
description of the problem. The customer must pay all transportation costs for a returned product. The product
will need to be returned to LaCie within the country of original retail purchase. This warranty applies only to
hardware products; LaCie software, media, and manuals are licensed and warranted pursuant to separate
written agreement. This warranty does not apply if the product has been misused or has been damaged by
accident, abuse, misuse, or misapplication; if it has been modified without permission of LaCie; or if any LaCie
serial number has been removed or defaced. If a customer has purchased a LaCie Advance Care Option (ACO)
to go with this equipment, the ACO shall be valid for three (3) years from activation.
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EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, ALL PRODUCTS ARE SOLD AS IS AND LACIE
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. WITHOUT FURTHER LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, DOES NOT
WARRANT (1) THE PERFORMANCE OR RESULTS OBTAINED FROM USING THIS PRODUCT, (2) THAT THE PRODUCT
IS APPROPRIATE FOR THE CUSTOMER'S PURPOSES, (3) THE MANUAL IS ERROR FREE, OR (4) THAT NO DATA WILL
BE LOST WHILE USING THE PRODUCT. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE IS ASSUMED
BY THE CUSTOMER. THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHERS, ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

This Limited Warranty applies only to hardware products manufactured by or for LaCie that can be identified by
the LaCie trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them. The Limited Warranty does not apply to any
non-LaCie hardware products or any software, even if packaged or sold with LaCie hardware. Manufacturers,
suppliers, or publishers, other than LaCie, may provide their own warranties to the end user purchaser, but
LaCie, in so far as permitted by law, provides their products as is. Software distributed by LaCie with or
without the LaCie brand name (including, but not limited to system software) is not covered under this Limited
Warranty. Refer to the licensing agreement accompanying the software for details of your rights with respect to
its use.
LaCie does not warrant that the operation of the product will be uninterrupted or error-free. LaCie is not
responsible for damage arising from failure to follow instructions relating to the product's use. This warranty
does not apply: (a) to consumable parts, unless damage has occurred due to a defect in materials or
workmanship; (b) to cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches, dents and broken plastic on ports;
to damage caused by use with non-LaCie products; (d) to damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, flood,
fire, earthquake or other external causes; (e) to damage caused by operating the product outside the permitted
or intended uses described by LaCie; (f) to damage caused by service (including upgrades and expansions)
performed by anyone who is not a representative of LaCie or a LaCie Authorized Service Provider; (g) to a
product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability without the written permission of LaCie;
or (h) if any LaCie serial number on the product has been removed or defaced.
No LaCie dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this
warranty.
Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the user, and
under no circumstances will LaCie be held liable for the recovery or restoration of this data. To help prevent the
loss of your data, LaCie highly recommends that you keep TWO copies of your data; one copy on your external
hard disk, for instance, and a second copy either on your internal hard disk, another external hard disk or some
other form of removable storage media. LaCie offers a complete line of CD and DVD drives. If you would like
more information on backup, please refer to our website.
LACIE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY
BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, DOWNTIME, GOODWILL,
DAMAGE TO OR REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY, AND ANY COSTS OF RECOVERING,
REPROGRAMMING, OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH LACIE PRODUCTS
EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or liability for incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state.
Your opening of your package, your use of the product, or your return of the enclosed Registration Card
acknowledges that you have read and agree to the terms of this Agreement. You further agree that it is the
complete and exclusive state of the agreement between us and supersedes any proposal or prior agreement,
oral or written, and any other communications between us relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.
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Read carefully all information related to warranty and precautions of use of your new LaCie product in the user
manual.
For products purchased in the United States, you may contact LaCie at 22985 NW Evergreen Parkway, Hillsboro,
Oregon 97124. Email: sales@lacie.com. Website: www.lacie.com. Customer service: 503-844-4503.
Service DOA
On rare occasions, a newly purchased LaCie product may be delivered in non-working order. We are working to
avoid these issues, but unfortunately, these situations may arise from time to time. Within the 15 calendar days
of purchase, should you experience an issue with your new LaCie product, we ask you to return the product to
the place where it was originally bought. You will be required to give a proof of purchase.
Customer Warning
Please be sure to back up your data before returning your drive to LaCie for repair. LaCie cannot under any
circumstances guarantee the integrity of data remaining on a returned drive. We make no provisions for data
recovery and cannot be held liable for any data loss on drives or media returned to LaCie.
All products returned to LaCie must be securely packaged in their original box and shipped with postage prepaid,
except for Products registered under the Advance Care Option.
NOTE TO AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMERS

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled
to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or
damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable
quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Contact us:
LaCie Australia, 458 Gardeners Road Alexandria, NSW 2015 AUSTRALIA.
Phone: 02 8063 3711
Email: info.au@lacie.com
For fast technical support, create a support ticket after registering your product at www.lacie.com/au/register.
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PRECAUTIONS
Caution: It is essential that you use only the power supply that shipped with your product, since it is a
shielded-type power cord that meets FCC emission limits as well as to prevent interference to the nearby
radio and television reception.
Caution: Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user's authority to operate this
device.
Important info: Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole
responsibility of the user, and under no circumstances will LaCie be held liable for the recovery or
restoration of this data. To help prevent the loss of your data, LaCie highly recommends that you keep TWO
copies of your data; one copy on your external hard disk, for instance, and a second copy either on your
internal hard disk, another external hard disk or some other form of removable storage media. If you would
like more information on backup, please refer to our website.
Important info: 1TB (Terabyte) = 1,000GB. 1GB = 1000MB. 1MB = 1,000,000 Bytes. Total accessible
capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically up to 10% less per TB).
HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on this device.
Read this User Manual carefully and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device.
Do not open a disk drive or attempt to disassemble or modify it. Never insert any metallic object into the drive
to avoid any risk of electrical shock, fire, short-circuiting or dangerous emissions. The disk drives shipped with
your LaCie device contain no user-serviceable parts. If it appears to be malfunctioning, have it inspected by a
qualified LaCie Technical Support representative.
Never expose your device to rain, or use it near water, or in damp or wet conditions. Never place objects
containing liquids on the LaCie device, as they may spill into its openings. Doing so increases the risk of
electrical shock, short-circuiting, fire or personal injury.
Make sure that the computer and LaCie device are electrically grounded. If the devices are not grounded,
there is an increased risk of electrical shock.
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GENERAL USE PRECAUTIONS
Power requirements 100-240 V~, 50-60 Hz, (supply voltage fluctuations not exceeding 10% of the nominal
and transient over-voltages according to over-voltage category II).
Do not expose the LaCie device to temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 30 C (41 F to 86 F); or to
operational humidity beyond 10-80%, non-condensing, or non-operating humidity beyond 10-90%,
non-condensing. Doing so may damage the LaCie device or disfigure its casing. Avoid placing your LaCie
device near a source of heat or exposing it to sunlight (even through a window). Inversely, placing your LaCie
device in an environment that is too cold may damage the unit.
Rated cooling for altitudes up to 2000 meters.
If your drive features a power cable, always unplug it from the electrical outlet if there is a risk of lightning or if
it will be unused for an extended period of time. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock,
short-circuiting or fire.
Use only the power supply shipped with the device (if applicable).
Do not use the LaCie device near other electrical appliances such as televisions, radios or speakers. Doing so
may cause interference which will adversely affect the operation of the other products.
Do not place the LaCie device near sources of magnetic interference, such as computer displays, televisions or
speakers. Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of your LaCie device.
Never use excessive force on your LaCie device. If you detect a problem, consult the troubleshooting section in
this manual.
Protect your LaCie device from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage. Dust can build up inside the
device, increasing the risk of damage or malfunction.
Never use benzene, paint thinners, detergent or other chemical products to clean the outside of the LaCie
device. Such products will disfigure and discolor the casing. Instead, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the device.
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MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Computer with an Ethernet network adapter

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VIEWS OF THE PRODUCT

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Left drive status LED

FRONT BUTTON FUNCTIONS

Reset to default: This process is explained in Reset to Factory Conditions.

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Rear LED Color

Activity LED for working disk(s)

Activity LED for working disk(s)

Occurs as the device is booting; will cease once the

Drive working (read/write)

Operating system update in progress

Activity LED for working disk(s)

Solid red for non-functional disk(s)

RAID is degraded; data is intact but no longer

Temperature alert (first level)

Activity LED for working disk(s)

Temperature alert (critic level) the product will shut

RAID has failed and data has been lost

Off in disconnected disk(s)

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Disk(s) is/are disconnected

HARD DISK HEAT MANAGEMENT

HEAT DISSIPATION DESIGN

UPRIGHT, STACK & RACKMOUNT CONFIGURATION

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CONNECT TO THE NETWORK

A - CONNECT THE ETHERNET CABLE

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B - CONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY

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C - INSTALL LACIE NETWORK ASSISTANT

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ADDING DISKS TO AN EMPTY ENCLOSURE

1. CHOOSE COMPATIBLE DISK(S)

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2. POWER ON DISKLESS PRODUCT

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3. REMOVE DISK TRAY STICKER

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4. REMOVE EMPTY DISK TRAY(S)

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3. Grasp the disk tray handle and carefully extract it.

4. Repeat the process if you are adding a second disk.

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5. INSTALL DISK(S) IN DISK TRAY(S)

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four screw holes.

4. Repeat the process if you are installing two disks.

6. INSERT FULL DISK TRAY(S)

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2. If you are adding the second disk, insert it next..

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