LaCie 2big Quadra USB 3.0 User manual

2big NAS User Manual 1
2BIG NAS USER MANUAL
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION
of this document for the most recent content as well as for features such as expandable
illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability.

2big NAS User Manual 2
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.

2big NAS User Manual 3
VIEWS OF THE PRODUCT
FRONT VIEW
Front LED button: The front LED button provides feedback on your 2big (unless you turn it off using the1.
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.

2big NAS User Manual 4
REAR VIEW
Left drive status LED1.
ON/OFF2.
Gigabit Ethernet3.
USB 2.0 expansion4.
eSATA expansion5.
Right drive status LED6.
Drive tray handle7.
Drive lock8.
Power connector9.
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.
■

2big NAS User Manual 5
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 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)
Drive 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
Activity LED for working disk(s)
RAID is degraded; data is intact but no longer
protected from further failed disks
Solid red for non-functional disk(s)
Activity LED Temperature alert (first level)
Fan is not spinning
Power supply has been cut but power is still being
supplied through the UPS
Solid red
Activity LED for working disk(s) 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 for non-functional disk(s)
RAID has failed and data has been lost
Off in disconnected disk(s) Disk(s) is/are disconnected

2big NAS User Manual 6

2big NAS User Manual 7
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.

2big NAS User Manual 8
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
Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the product.1.
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable into an available Ethernet “out” port on your router or hub (refer2.
to your router or hub’s documentation if necessary).

2big NAS User Manual 9
B - CONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY
Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the product.1.
Turn on the drive by pressing the power button on the back of the drive. The front LED will turn on and then2.
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.

2big NAS User Manual 10
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.
Insert the Utilities CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive.1.
Windows users, the CD should appear in My Computer or Computer. Mac users, the CD should appear on2.
the Desktop. Double-click the CD icon, then double-click LaCie Network Assistant Setup.
Follow the Wizard to complete installation.3.
Note: After you finish step C, move on to Access and Transfer Files or Dashboard (Administration).

2big NAS User Manual 11
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 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.

2big NAS User Manual 12
2. POWER ON DISKLESS PRODUCT
Make sure that no disks are installed in the product.1.
Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the product.2.
Turn on the product using the power switch on the back of the disk.3.
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.

2big NAS User Manual 13
3. REMOVE DISK TRAY STICKER

2big NAS User Manual 14
4. REMOVE EMPTY DISK TRAY(S)
The disk tray(s) may be locked. To unlock, use the included disk drawer key to turn the lock until the slot is1.
vertical.
Draw out the disk tray by inserting your finger into the space behind the disk tray handle and pulling to2.
disengage it.

2big NAS User Manual 15
Grasp the disk tray handle and carefully extract it.3.
Repeat the process if you are adding a second disk.4.

2big NAS User Manual 16
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 disk’s 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:
Place the empty disk tray onto the flat work area with the handle on the bottom left.1.
Many disks have a label on one side and the printed circuit board on the opposite side. With its label side2.
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 disk’s

2big NAS User Manual 17
four screw holes.
Using the Phillips head screwdriver, carefully fasten all four screws into the four tray slots. Do not overly3.
tighten the screws. Doing so can affect the integrity of the screw holes on the disk as well as the threads on
the screws.
Repeat the process if you are installing two disks.4.
6. INSERT FULL DISK TRAY(S)
Carefully insert the full disk tray into an empty disk slot. You will feel resistance when the disk tray is most of1.
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.

2big NAS User Manual 18
If you are adding the second disk, insert it next..2.
Use the disk lock tool to lock the disk(s) in place.3.
The disk LEDs on the rear of the product will blink blue. Wait a full minute before moving on to the next step.4.

2big NAS User Manual 19
7. INITIALIZE NEW DISK(S)
Press and hold the front button for at least 5 seconds. Once the LED begins to by blink blue and red, release1.
the button.
After a period of 10 to 16 minutes, initialization will have completed. The system is ready once the front LED2.
turns solid blue.
Go to Connect to the Network to continue setup.3.

2big NAS User Manual 20
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 Login Availability
Share Private, accessible only to
admin by default Password-protected When connected to the network (Ethernet) and to networked computers
Public Public, accessible to any
user on the network 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
Launch LaCie Network Assistant.1.
Windows Users:
■
Select LaCie Network Assistant in Start/Programs. A Network Assistant icon will appear in the system1.
tray and LaCie Network Assistant will automatically detect your LaCie product on the network.
Right-click on the icon in the system tray.2.
Mac Users:
■
Select LaCie Network Assistant in your Applications folder. A Network Assistant icon will appear in the1.
menu bar and LaCie Network Assistant will automatically detect your LaCie product on the network.
Click on the icon in the menu bar.2.