LaCie LaCie Ethernet Big Disk User manual

LaCie Big Disk Network
Gigabit Ethernet
Professional File Server
DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON

Essential Networking Solution
The LaCie Big Disk Network offers professional, reliable, central
storage for instantly storing, sharing, and backing up from any
PC or Mac®on your network. With the LaCie Big Disk Network,
you can share files among Windows®, Mac, and Linux users
thanks to its SMB and AFP protocols support, or connect remotely
through FTP, HTTP, and HTTPS file systems. Manage your home
or small office network easily with this full-featured file server,
recommended for networks with up to 50 users (15 at once).
• Share les easily among PC, Mac, and Linux users
• Heat sink design for quieter operation
• Back up to external hard disks with USB
• Active Directory, Wake-on-LAN
• Stream your multimedia les to UPnP players
Networking Via Ethernet
Back Up Your NAS Content
Get extra security and increase data portability by backing
up your LaCie Big Disk Network— on your own schedule— to
an external hard drive through its USB port using the built-in
backup system. Automatically transfer files to or from another
external hard disk with one easy push of the button on the
front of the drive. The LaCie Big Disk Network comes also with
Genie®Backup Manager Pro™ for Windows and Intego®Backup
Manager Pro™ for Mac to install on each PC/Mac for client
backups to the NAS. This software lets you reliably and efficiently
back up your documents, emails, settings, or other digital assets;
it supports compressed, encrypted, or image backups and
initiates a computer recovery program in case of general crash.
1TB*
=
125,000 songs
or 500 movies
or 100,000 ofce presentations**
Multimedia Server Capabilities
With the LaCie Big Disk Network, it’s easy to stream multimedia
content to your television. You can play your media on any UPnP
AV-compatible Digital Media Adapter (DMA), such as a PS3 or Xbox,
without needing a computer—you can store the information directly
on the LaCie Big Disk Network. In fact, the Big Disk Network has
been developed to be compatible with any DLNA multimedia device,
and also works with iTunes®. You can also download torrent files
automatically with the LaCie Big Disk Network without even having
to turn on your PC.
Big Disk Network
External HDD
PC Mac
Router Internet
Laptop
HTTP, FTP,
BitTorrent
Access Big Disk
Network from iTunes
UPnP™ A/V
Digital Media Adaptor
Game Console
TV Stereo
Big Disk Network d2 Quadra

Quick Access
Controlling access is simple; you can assign various security levels
to shares, groups, user profiles, and public access. With Windows
ADS domain support, there’s no need to recreate existing user
and group accounts of your Windows domain, making it easy
to manage for IT Administrators. Thanks to the Wake-on-LAN
feature, the LaCie Big Disk Network can be switched back to
operating mode from the client side.
Avant-Garde By Design
Designed exclusively for LaCie by the world-renowned
designer Neil Poulton, the LaCie Big Disk Network was
engineered to maximize reliability and longevity. Its sturdy
aluminum body with a unique fanless heat sink design offers
natural heat dissipation by providing 60% more surface
area. Designed to stay cool without a fan, the LaCie Big Disk
Network works both efficiently and quietly, helping it stand
out from the competition, but silently blend into your work
environment. With space-saving versatility, it can stand upright
on your desk or lie vertically or be rackmounted with other
drives to save space. For added security, there’s a Kensington
lock-compatible slot on the back.
A Multiprotocol Solution
SMB or SAMBA Network file transfer for Windows, Linux, and Mac***
AFP Network file transfer for Mac clients
HTTP For accessing Big Disk Network admin and files using a Web browser
HTTPS For those who prefer a secured connection using a Web browser
FTP For accessing files remotely using FTP clients
Bonjour For making files searchable through the network
BitTorrent™ For downloading large files from the Internet without a PC or Mac on
Apple® Time Machine Compatible
The LaCie Big Disk Network is compatible with Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard, including Time Machine,
making it an ideal partner for your Mac. Time Machine automatically backs up your Mac’s system
files, applications, accounts, preferences, music, photos, movies, and documents to an external
hard drive and you can easily go back in time to recover anything.
Easy to Use
With its intuitive Web interface, administration is easy, convenient,
and secure. Thanks to the LaCie Big Disk Network’s DHCP and
Automatic IP support, network configuration is fast and automatic.
The LaCie Big Disk Network also comes with the LaCie Network
Assistant, an easy-to-use program available for Windows,
Mac, and Linux users. The LaCie Big Disk Network keeps its
administrator informed with email notifications for backup and
downloads, as well as high temperatures and disk damage.
USB Expansion Port
Gigabit Ethernet
Power Connector
Lock Slot
Off/Auto/On
EXCLUSIVE BIG DISK HEAT SINK DESIGN
Provides 60% more area for
heat dissipation and high reliability
Aluminum
Heat Sink
Design
Standard
Design

*EN 1TB (Terabyte) = 1000GB. 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 10–15% less).
**Calculations are based on 2.5MB/3-minute song, 1GB/200 office presentations, and 1GB/movie (encoded in MPEG-4 or equivalent codec).
*** AFP required for full compatibility with Mac OS.
© 2009, LaCie. The LaCie logo is a trademark of LaCie. Other products and brand names mentioned herein may
be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Specifications and appearance are given as
guidelines and may change without notice. www.lacie.com
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2TB 3TB 4TB
Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-TX
File Server: SMB (Windows/Mac/Linux); AFP (Mac); FTP; HTTP; HTTPS; Apple Bonjour; BitTorrent
Easy-to-use network setup via Web browser; Automatic IP configuration (DHCP-client compatible)
1 x USB 2.0
UPnP A/V and DLNA media adapter compatible; iTunes server compatible
LaCie Network Assistant for Windows, Mac, and Linux (for direct access to shares and drive configuration);
Genie Backup Manager Pro software with computer recovery for Windows 2000, XP, Vista or higher;
Intego Backup Manager Pro software with computer recovery for Mac OS X 10.4 or higher
Advanced heat-dissipating, heat sink aluminum body; smart fan
Various security levels: share, groups, users profiles, public, or guest access; Kensington lock compatible
44 x 173 x 272 mm / 1.7 x 6.7 x 10.6 in.
2500 g / 5.51 lbs.
3-year limited
Item Number
Capacity*
Interface
Network Protocols
Administration
Expansion Ports
Multimedia
Software
Cooling System
Security
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Weight
Warranty
LaCie Big Disk Network
Box Content
• LaCie Big Disk Network
• Ethernet cable
• External power supply
• Drive stand for upright use
• Utilities CD-ROM with software and User Manual
• Quick Install Guide
System Requirements
• PC or Mac equipped with a network adapter
• Windows 2000, Windows XP (SP1 and SP2), Windows Vista™ /
Mac OS 10.2 or higher / Linux 2.4 or higher
• Ethernet switch or router
• Minimum free local disk space: 600MB recommended
• 500MHz processor or greater
• Minimum 512MB of RAM
• Web browsers: Internet Explorer, 6.0 or higher, Safari 2.0
or higher, or Firefox 1.5 or higher
Features
• Cross-platform (Windows/Mac/Linux)
• Auto IP conguration access
• New Web-based administration page
• Assign shares, groups, user proles, public, and guest access
• Active Directory support
• Scheduled incremental backup using local port
• 1-click data import/backup
• Multimedia server
• iTunes-compatible
• Download Machine: BitTorrent download
• Email alert in case of failures
• Wake-on-LAN: turn on/off from the network
• USB 2.0 expansion port
• Aluminum d2 heat sink design
• Smart Fan
• Genie and Intego Backup Manager Pro software for Windows
and Mac
Premium 3-Year Warranty
The LaCie Big Disk Network comes with a 3 Year Limited Warranty. For superior
service, it also comes with an optional Advance Care Option, which can be
purchased separately online within 30 days of the purchase date. Under the
Advance Care Option, LaCie will immediately swap out the product without it
needing to be returned first for minimal interruption of your workflow. LaCie
covers all freight costs. Availability depends on the sales area. See www.lacie.
com for details.
ADVANCE
CARE OPTION