LaCie 2big NAS User manual

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LACIE 2BIG NAS | LACIE 5BIG NAS PRO USER MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
This manual covers:
Products Operating System Version
LaCie 2big NAS LaCie NAS OS 3 (learn more here)
LaCie 5big NAS Pro LaCie NAS OS 3
Congratulations on your purchase of a LaCie professional NAS (network-attached storage device). Designed to
satisfy the data sharing and backup needs of small, medium, and branch offices, your product belongs to a new
generation of NAS.
This manual will guide you through the process of connecting the LaCie 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 2big NAS
Reset or 5big NAS Pro Recovery).
BOX CONTENT
LaCie 2big NAS LaCie 5big NAS Pro
Product
Ethernet cable
External Power supply
Utilities CD-ROM with
software
Drive stand for upright use ––
Disk drawer key
USB Key for install and recovery ––
Cable management clip ––
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
Latest version of Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Windows 8 / Mac® OS X 10.5 or higher
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Web browsers: Internet Explorer™ 7.0 or higher, Firefox™ 3.0 or higher, Safari™ 3.0 or higher, or Chrome 2.0
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or higher
Computer with an Ethernet network adapter
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Ethernet switch or router 10/100/1000 (Mb/s)
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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.

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VIEWS OF THE PRODUCT
FRONT VIEW
LaCie 2big NAS LaCie 5big NAS Pro
Front LED button: The LED button signals the status and health of the device. For further details, see LED1.
Behavior and Button Functions.

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REAR VIEW
LaCie 2big NAS
Left drive status LED (see LED Behavior and Button Functions)1.
ON/OFF2.
Gigabit Ethernet3.
USB 2.0 expansion4.
eSATA expansion5.
Right drive status LED (see LED Behavior and Button Functions)6.
Drive tray handle7.
Drive lock8.
Power connector9.

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LaCie 5big NAS Pro
Drive status LED (see LED Behavior and Button Functions)1.
Drive tray handle2.
Drive lock3.
USB 2.0 expansion (x2)4.
USB 3.0 expansion (x2)5.
Gigabit Ethernet (x2)6.
VGA port (for maintenance)7.
Power connector8.
Reset button (see LaCie NAS Rescue: 5big NAS Pro)9.

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LED BEHAVIOR AND BUTTON FUNCTIONS
GENERAL LED BEHAVIOR
The list of colors below will help you identify the general status of your NAS:
Color State
Solid blue Ready
Blinking blue Startup; shutdown; activity
Blinking red and blue RAID synchronization; software update
Blinking red Warning
Solid red Error
FRONT AND DISK LEDS
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 Dashboard > Eco Management, events
triggering a red light will always cause the front LED to turn on.

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Front LED
Color Rear LED Color State
Blinking blue Activity LED for working disk(s)
(until they are fully initialized) Occurs as the device is booting; will cease once the
drives are fully initialized
Solid blue Activity LED for working disk(s)
Device is functioning properly and the drives are
working (read/write)
Blinking
blue/red
Blinking blue/red
RAID synchronizing; will cease once operation has
concluded
Activity LED for working disk(s)
Operating system update in progress
Blinking red
Solid red for non-functional disk(s)
RAID is degraded; data is intact but the array is no
longer protected should another disk fail
Activity LED for all disks Temperature alert
Fan is not spinning
The NAS is receiving its power via a connected UPS
Solid red
Activity LED for working disk(s) Temperature alert (critical 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 for non-functional disk(s)
RAID has failed and data has been lost
Off in disconnected disk(s) Disk(s) is/are disconnected

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FRONT BUTTON
Short push
5big NAS Pro only: When the the product is operating, a short push of the on/off button will turn the 5big NAS
Pro off or, place the 5big NAS Pro into deep sleep mode if the option has been configured in NAS OS. See Eco
Management for details on deep sleep mode.
Long push
5big NAS Pro only: A long push of more than four seconds will cut the power from the 5big NAS Pro, forcing it
to shut down immediately. A long push is not recommended as it may result in data loss.
Factory settings/rescue
LaCie 2big NAS: The front LED button can be used in tandem with the ON/OFF switch to revert the device to its
factory settings (see Reset to Factory Conditions: 2big NAS).
LaCie 5big NAS Pro: The front LED button can be used in tandem with the reset button on the rear of the
device to launch the LaCie NAS Rescue (see LaCie NAS Rescue: 5big NAS Pro).

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HARD DISK HEAT MANAGEMENT
HEAT DISSIPATION DESIGN - 2BIG NAS
The LaCie 2big NAS Pro's metal body is ideal for naturally dissipating internal drive heat. Its unique design
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. 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 the LaCie 2big
NAS, you must attach rubber feet (if included) on the under side of your drives. This will allow for airflow
between the enclosures so that the heat dissipation can work effectively. LaCie does not recommend stacking or
racking more than two LaCie 2big NAS enclosures on top of each other.