LaCie 5big Network 2 User manual

Quick Install Guide
5big Network 2
DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON
Gigabit Ethernet 5-bay RAID Server

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Box Content
LaCie 5big Network 2 with five hot-swappable drives
Ethernet cable
Power supply kit
LaCie Utilities CD-ROM
Drawer key

Front View
1. Status LED
Rear View
2. 2x USB 2.0 Expansion port
3. On/Off
4. 2x Gigabit Ethernet
5. Drive status LED
6. Power Connector
7. 2x eSATA Expansion port
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Step 1: Connection
A. Connect the power supply.
B. Connect the Ethernet cable to the
5big Network 2 LAN1 port and to your
network through an Ethernet outlet or
directly to a router, switch or hub.
C. Turn on the 5big Network 2 by moving
the power switch on the back to the
ON position.
NOTE: Please allow approximately 3 minutes
for the 5big Network 2 to start up and become
available on the network (the front LED will
stop blinking).
Step 2: Access Dashboard
A. Install LaCie Network Assistant on your computer from the LaCie Utilities
CD-ROM. Then:
Windows users: Right-click the Network Assistant icon in the system tray.
Mac users: Click the LaCieNetwork Assistant icon in the menu bar.
Linux users: Right-click the LaCie Network Assistant icon in the task bar.
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B. Select Configuration Window
from the menu.
If more than one LaCie server
appears in the left-hand column,
select LaCie-5big.
C. Make sure the Network tab is
selected, then click the LaCie-5big
hyperlink. The Dashboard
(administration page) will open
in your default web browser.

D. The first time you log into the Dashboard, the Setup Wizard will load in your
browser. The Setup Wizard consists of two parts:
• General Settings: Modify the Machine Name (optional) and create the
admin account password.
• Time Configuration: Select whether the time and date should be set
manually or synchronized with a third party server.
E. Once you’ve finished, you can proceed to the Dashboard by clicking Finish.
NOTE: You can also change the language on the Setup Wizard page.
NOTE: The machine name can be modified later from the Dashboard.
NOTE: If necessary, you can assign the drive a static IP address from the Network section
in the Dashboard.
F. Your 5big Network 2 is configured and ready to use.

Step 3: Access Share
A. Click the LaCie Network Assistant icon in the
system tray (Windows), menu bar (Mac), or
task bar (Linux).
B. Under the machine name LaCie-5big, click
on Public.
C. Public will open in your operating system’s file browser. Transfer files to the
volume normally.
NOTE: The LaCie 5big Network 2 is configured in RAID5 mode. For instructions on
changing the RAID mode and for additional instructions, precautions and configuration
details, please refer to the User Manual on the LaCie Utilities CD-ROM.

Precautions
Do not stack more than 3 LaCie 5big Network 2 together. Do not expose the drive to
temperatures over 35° C (95° F) or 30° C (86° F) when stacked. Do not expose the device
to liquids. Use only the power supply shipped with the device.
Warranty Information
LaCie warrants your product against any defect in material and workmanship, under
normal use, for the designated warranty period. The warranty becomes effective from the
date of shipment. In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty
period, LaCie will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective product.
This warranty is void if:
• Theproductwasoperated/storedinabnormaluseormaintenanceconditions;
• Theproductisrepaired,modiedoraltered,unlessLaCieexpresslyauthorizessuch
repair,modicationoralterationinwriting;
• Theproductwassubjectedtoabuse,neglect,electricalfault,improperpackaging,
accidentoractsofnature;
• Theproductwasinstalledimproperly;
• Theserialnumberoftheproductisdefacedormissing;
• Thebrokenpartisareplacementpartsuchasapickuptray,etc.
• Thetampersealonthecasingisbroken.
See the User Manual (located on the Utilities CD-ROM) for more information.

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Étape 1 : Connexion
A. Branchez le cordon d’alimentation.
B. Branchez le câble Ethernet au port du 5big Network 2 LAN1 et à une prise Ethernet du réseau
ou directement à un routeur, commutateur ou concentrateur.
C. Mettez le lecteur 5big Network 2 sous tension en plaçant l’interrupteur situé au dos en position
ON (MARCHE).
REMARQUE : comptez environ 3 minutes avant que le 5big Network 2 ne démarre et ne
devienne disponible sur le réseau (la DEL sur le devant de l’appareil cessera de clignoter).
Étape 2 : Accès au tableau de bord
A. Installez LaCie Network Assistant sur votre ordinateur. Vous trouverez le programme sur le
CD-ROM d’utilitaires LaCie. Procédez ensuite aux étapes suivantes :
Utilisateurs Windows : cliquez sur l’icône Network Assistant dans la barre d’état système
à l’aide du bouton droit de la souris.
Utilisateurs Mac : cliquez sur l’icône LaCie Network Assistant dans la barre de menus.
Utilisateurs Linux : cliquez sur l’icône LaCie Network Assistant dans la barre des tâches
à l’aide du bouton droit de la souris.
B. Dans le menu, sélectionnez la fenêtre de configuration.
Sélectionnez LaCie-5big si plus d’un serveur LaCie apparaît dans la colonne de gauche.
C. Vérifiez que l’onglet Network (réseau) est sélectionné et cliquez sur le lien LaCie-5big.
Le tableau de bord (page d’administration) s’ouvre dans votre navigateur web par défaut.
Procédure d’installation