LaCie 2big NAS User manual

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LACIE NAS OS 4 USER MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a LaCie professional NAS (network-attached storage device). This manual
guides you through the process of connecting the LaCie NAS device to your network and assists you in
troubleshooting any issues that might arise. If you encounter problems, check Getting Help. Note that most
problems can be resolved by resetting the product to factory conditions (see 2big NAS Reset or 5big NAS Pro
Recovery).
NOTE ON THIS USER MANUAL AND NAS OS INSTRUCTIONS
This user manual provides provides details on your LaCie NAS’s hardware. For instructions on how to use NAS
OS 4, see the Seagate NAS OS 4 user manual.
LaCie NAS OS 4 and Seagate NAS OS 4 are similar operating systems with identical operations. However, the
App Manager has limited funtionality for LaCie NAS OS devices. While Seagate NAS OS devices can download
the full range of apps, LaCie NAS OS devices only have access to Filebrowser and Sdrive.
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: Save your packaging. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it
must be returned in its original packaging.
Important info: 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
Client OS
Windows 10
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Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit)
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Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit)
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Windows Server 2012
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Windows Server 2008 R2
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Windows Server 2008
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Mac OS 10.6 and later
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Linux 2.6 and later
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Web browsers
Internet Explorer™ 7.0 or higher
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Firefox™ 3.0 or higher
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Safari™ 3.0 or higher
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Chrome 2.0 or higher
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Network
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 Gigabit Ethernet equipment.

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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 helps 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 Device Manager > Settings, 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 disks (until
they are fully initialized)
Occurs as the device is booting
Solid blue Activity LED for working disks
Device is functioning properly and the drives are
working
Blinking blue/red
Blinking blue/red
RAID synchronizing
Activity LED for working disks
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 power via a connected UPS
Solid red
Activity LED for working disks Temperature alert (critical level) – the product is
preparing to power off
The power supply has been cut and the UPS has run
out of reserve power; the product is preparing to shut
off
Solid red for non-functional disks
RAID has failed and data has been lost
Off for disconnected disks Disks 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.
Long push
5big NAS Pro only: A long push of more than four seconds cuts the power from the 5big NAS Pro, forcing it to
shut down immediately. A long push can result in data loss and should only be used when a short push does not
work.
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
DUAL COOLING - 5BIG NAS PRO
With its dual cooling design, the LaCie 5big NAS Pro is built to protect against overheating. The 5big's solid
aluminum casing diverts and dissipates heat, keeping the drives cooler even after extended periods of activity.
Within the casing, a whisper-quiet, thermo-regulated Noctua® fan automatically adapts its speed to the internal
temperature. As a result, the fan cools the components, which is vital for long-term use.