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LaCie 2big Network

User Manual

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Introduction

1. Introduction to the LaCie 2big Network

Install

my LaCie 2big Network

Create

a new share

Add

a new user

Access

my shares directly

Change

the RAID mode of my 2big

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I want to:

RAID Flexibility

Get maximum storage capacity or extra data security

in one affordable RAID solution. Easily and quickly se-

lect your RAID mode with the manual switch on the

back of the drive. For maximum capacity, choose BIG

with concatenation of the two hard drives. For security,

choose SAFE 100 (RAID 1) with automatic mirroring,

which ensures maximum protection against data loss by

splitting the whole capacity into two identical volumes.

Superior Design

°e advanced heat-dissipating metal casing and

thermoregulated fan ensure long-lasting reliability and

quiet operation. °e 2big Network can be stacked or

rackmounted to conform to every work environment.

°e large glowing blue button adds more than charac-

ter – it functions as a 1-click data-sharing button for

automatic file transfers from a USB key. Just push the

button; your data is immediately sharable with your col-

leagues.

Easy Setup & Access

°e new user-friendly LaCie Ethernet Agent makes

setup simple and enables accessing, mapping and con-

figuring the drives on your office’s network. °e 2big

Network’s compatibility with Mac®, Windows® and

Linux machines without having to install drivers make

it the ideal file-sharing solution for small businesses.

Congratulations on your purchase of a LaCie 2big Network. Designed to satisfy the data sharing and backup needs of

small offices, the LaCie 2big Network represents the new generation of shared storage with security.

Section	Page
Health and Safety Precautions	5
General Use Precautions	5
1. Introduction to the LaCie 2big Network	7
I want to:	7
1.1. Box Content	8
1.2. Minimum System Requirements	9
1.3. Hard Drive Heat Management	10
1.4. Racking Options	11
1.5. Views Of The Drive	12
Front View/1-click Data Sharing	12
Rear View	13
1.6. Cables and Connectors	14
2. Setting Up Your LaCie 2big Network	15
2.1. Turning the Drive On	16
2.2. Connecting the Ethernet Cable	17
2.3. Connecting with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows)	18
2.4. Connecting with the IP Configurator Wizard (Mac)	20
2.5. Configuring the 2big Network on a LAN Without a DHCP Server	21
2.5.1. Configure with LaCie Ethernet Agent (Windows)	21
2.5.2. Configure with LaCie IP Configurator (Mac)	22
2.6. Disconnecting the 2big Network (Ethernet Connection)	23
3. Administering Your LaCie 2big Network	24
3.1. Accessing the NAS Administration Page	25
3.2. Setting the Display Language	26
3.3. Administration Home Page	26
3.4. Users	27
3.4.1. Administrator Account	27
3.4.2. Adding Users	28
3.4.3. Setting User Access to Shares	29
3.4.4. Setting Group Membership	29
3.4.5. About Access Privileges	30
3.4.6. Deleting User Accounts	30
3.4.7. Editing User Accounts	30
3.5. Groups	31
3.5.1. Adding Groups	31
3.5.2. Setting Group Access to Shares	32
3.5.3. Deleting Groups	33
3.5.4. Editing Groups	33
3.6. Shares	34
3.6.1. Creating Shares	34
3.6.2. Creating a Share from a USB Key	35
3.6.3. Deleting Shares	36
3.6.4. Editing Shares	36
3.7. System	37
3.7.1. Configuration	37
3.7.2. Network	38
3.7.2.1. Obtain IP from DHCP Server	38
3.7.2.2. Configure IP Manually	39
3.7.3. Disk	40
3.7.3.1. Formatting Disks	40
3.7.3.2. Adding additional storage space	40
3.7.4. Status	42
3.7.5. Maintenance	42
3.7.5.1. Saving and Loading System Configurations	43
3.7.5.2. Updating the System	44
3.7.5.3. Restart	44
3.7.5.4. Shut Down	44
3.7.6. System Log	45
4. Accessing the Shared Storage	46
4.1. Connect to a Share with Ethernet Agent (Windows)	46
4.2. Map a Drive with Ethernet Agent (Windows)	47
4.3. NAS Administration Page – Browse	48
4.3.1. Uploading Files	48
4.3.2. Downloading Files	49
4.3.3. Deleting Files	49
4.3.4. Logging Out	49
4.4. My Network Places – Windows Vista/XP/2000 Users	50
4.5. Mac Users	52
4.6. Linux Users	53
5. RAID	54
5.1. 2big Network RAID Modes	54
5.2. Changing the RAID Mode	55
5.3. Replacing Drives	56
5.3.1. Installing a New Drive	56
5.3.2. Initializing the New Drive	57
6. LED Indicators	58
7. Troubleshooting	59
8. Contacting Customer Support	62
8.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts	63

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