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INTRODUCTION

This manual covers:

Products Operating System Version

d2 Network 2
2big Network 2 2.2 (upgrade here)
5big Network 2

Congratulations on your purchase of a LaCie d2, 2big, or 5big Network 2.


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 Update
Product Operating System).

BOX CONTENT

d2 Network 2 2big Network 2 5big Network 2

Product

Ethernet cable

Power supply

Utilities CD-ROM with


software and User Manual

Drive stand for upright use

USB 2.0 cable

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.

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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 DRIVES

Front View

d2 Network 2 2big Network 2 5big Network 2

1. Button and Activity LED: The blue button stays on to show disk activity (unless you turn it off using the
Dashboard, the administration tool) and can also be configured to put it to sleep or wake it from sleep. For
details, see Power Button Functions and Dashboard - Eco Management.

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Rear View

d2 Network 2

1. ON/OFF
2. Gigabit Ethernet
3. USB 2.0 Expansion
4. Power Connector
5. eSATA Expansion
6. USB 2.0 Direct Connection
7. Kensington Lock Slot

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2big Network 2

1. Left drive status LED


2. ON/OFF
3. Gigabit Ethernet
4. eSATA Expansion
5. USB 2.0 Expansion
6. Right drive status LED
7. Drive tray handle
8. Drive lock
9. USB 2.0 Direct Connection
10. Power Connector

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5big Network 2

1. Drive status LED


2. Drive tray handle
3. Drive lock
4. 2x USB 2.0 Expansion
5. ON/OFF
6. 2x Gigabit Ethernet
7. 2x eSATA Expansion
8. Power Connector

POWER 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) (see also Dashboard - Eco Management).

■ Reset to default: This process is explained in Update Product Operating System.

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