LaCie CloudBox User manual

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CLOUDBOX USER MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
The LaCie CloudBox is a great solution for storing and backing up data. As a
local network device with ample storage, you can keep your important files
on its disk drive. For added security, all data stored on the CloudBox is
automatically backed up to your Online Backup account each day. This
manual will help you to configure and administer the CloudBox on your
network.

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WHAT IS A CLOUDBOX ONLINE BACKUP?
With local storage and online backup, your data is now secure on two fronts. Files stored on the LaCie CloudBox
are safe on your local network if you experience problems with your computer’s hard drive or operating system.
Since they are also backed up online, your files are kept secure outside of the home or office. This means that
your most critical data is protected against more grave concerns, such as theft, fire, or flood. Further, a
CloudBox Online Backup encrypts your data using 128-bit encryption before it is uploaded to your account.
After you have configured the CloudBox, your Online Backups will run daily at a scheduled time. When the
scheduled backup starts, the Online Backup will search the CloudBox for the data to upload to your Online
Backup account. The Online Backup account will retain all the data stored on the CloudBox at the time of the
scheduled backup.
For example, along with many other files, Text Document A is stored on your CloudBox. Each day, the Online
Backup understands to retain Text Document A since it is consistently stored on the CloudBox. After a month,
you delete Text Document A from your CloudBox. Text Document A will also be deleted from your Online
Backup account during the next scheduled Online Backup.
INITIAL BACKUP AND UNSUPPORTED FILES
Depending upon the amount of data stored on the CloudBox, your initial online backup may require some time.
Please do not be alarmed if the backup takes many hours or several days. All online backups occur in the
background, leaving you free to operate your computer or workstation.
Factors that may contribute to longer Online Backups:
The amount of data (tens of gigabytes at once will significantly increase the backup time)
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Network bandwidth
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Network activity
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The amount of files being backed up at one time
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Unsupported File Types
The following file and/or folder types are not supported by the CloudBox Online Backup:
Files and/or folders containing “\” or “/” in their names. For example, a file that is named “Business
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Tasks/Shopping List” will not be accepted by the Online Backup.
Files greater than 8GB.
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MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Computer with an Ethernet network adapter
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Latest version of Windows® XP 32- or 64-bit / Mac® OS X 10.5 / Linux system based on a 2.6 kernel
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Minimum free disk space: 100MB
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Ethernet switch or router with DHCP
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Internet connectivity
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Web browsers: Internet Explorer® 7.0 and Safari® 3.0
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Important note: In almost all instances, the use of the LaCie CloudBox should not incur additional fees
from an Internet Service Provider. Please note that under no circumstances will LaCie be held responsible for
any indirect or additional charges from an Internet Service Provider or any other company that provides a
portal to the Internet.
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
The following list of peripheral hardware and system software may improve your CloudBox’s performance:
Computer Hardware: a Gigabit Ethernet network adapter, 2 GB RAM or higher, and 2 GHz CPU or higher.
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Latest version of Windows Vista® or Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.6
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Gigabit Ethernet switch or router with DHCP
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Ethernet switch or router with DHCP
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High-speed Internet connectivity
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Web browsers: Internet Explorer 8.0, Firefox® 3.5, and Safari 5.0
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BOX CONTENT
LaCie CloudBox1.
External power supply2.
Ethernet cable3.
Quick Install Guide4.
Utilities CD-ROM with LaCie Network Assistant, LaCie Backup Assistant, and the User Manual5.
Leaflet with the One Year Online Backup Contract and device ID numbers6.
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. Do not forget to keep the leaflet in a safe and
accessible location. It contains your contract number, which is mandatory for setting up your device and
keeping your account up to date. To maintain your security and prevent others from logging into your Online
Backup account, your contract number cannot be requested for recovery purposes.

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VIEWS OF THE DRIVES
Front View
LED activity light1.
Rear View
Power button1.
Power supply2.
Gigabit Ethernet3.

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LED BEHAVIOR
The front LED changes to indicate different drive behavior.
LED Behavior Indication
Off Device is off
Blue: Fast blinking Drive activity
Backup in progress
Blue: Static Ready
Blue: Slow blinking Startup
Shutdown
Red: Static The CloudBox is being restored to Factory Settings
Hardware failure
Red: Slow blinking
Backup or Restore failed
Red blinking will continue until the next backup completes successfully (scheduled or
manual)
Blinks for five seconds to start a Restore to Factory Settings
Red/Blue: blinking Firmware update in progress
Technical note: Even if you have turned off the front LED using the Dashboard administration page (see
Dashboard: General Settings), events triggering a red light will always cause the front LED to turn on.
POWER BUTTON FUNCTIONS
Switching on the drive: Turn on the drive by pressing the power button on the back of the drive for two
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seconds. The front LED will blink.
Switching off the drive: To turn off the drive, press and hold the power button for five seconds until the LED
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blinks. When the LED turns off, the drive has shut down.
Note: You may also power down the CloudBox via the Dashboard.
CONNECTING TO YOUR NETWORK
This chapter explains how to connect the CloudBox to your network. Please note that your network must have
access to the Internet for the CloudBox installation, setup, and general use.

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ETHERNET
Ethernet is the most widely used local area network (LAN) technology. A Gigabit (Gb) Ethernet cable is included
with your LaCie device to connect it to a network. Please note that the images in the table below may not reflect
the precise cable or connector positions of your LaCie device or router. However, the ends of the Ethernet cable
are the same, allowing for easy connection to the LaCie product and your router.
Connector Face
(to router)
Cable End
(to computer)
Cable End
(to product)
Connector Face
(to router)

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SETUP
STEP 1 - Ethernet and Power
Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the LaCie CloudBox.1.
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable into an available Ethernet port on your router, switch, or hub.2.
Your network router or switch must support DHCP to run the Setup Wizard. Most consumer and business
networks include a DHCP router.
Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the LaCie CloudBox.3.

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Press the power button on the back of the CloudBox. The drive is ready to be accessed once the blue LED has4.
stopped blinking. Please be patient while the CloudBox starts for the first time.

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Caution: Only use the AC adapter supplied with your specific LaCie device. Since each product is unique, do
not substitute a power supply from another LaCie device or another manufacturer for the LaCie CloudBox.
Please note that the AC adapter provided with your LaCie device includes connectors for electrical outlets in
multiple regions. Thanks to its 100-240 Volt power supply, you may use your device in a foreign country.
However, LaCie accepts no responsibility for any damage to the drive resulting from the use of an
inappropriate adapter.
Further, your warranty will be void if you: a) Use any other power cable, power supply, or power adapter
other than one that has been authorized by LaCie, or b) Keep your AC adapter connected to the LaCie device
when transporting it. Doing so may damage the device.
Important info: Please make certain that your switch or router supports DHCP. The Setup Wizard cannot
run in a network that does not support DHCP. You may adjust the IP settings on your CloudBox once the
Setup Wizard is complete.

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STEP 2 - LaCie Network Assistant
Once installed, LaCie Network Assistant will appear in your system tray (Windows) or in the menu bar (Mac).
LaCie Network Assistant - Windows
LaCie Network Assistant - Mac
LaCie Network Assistant will automatically search for LaCie storage devices on your network. When a new
device is found, the icon will blink. LaCie Network Assistant also provides a link to the Dashboard, the
Web-based administration tool for the CloudBox (see Administering Your LaCie CloudBox). LaCie recommends
using LaCie Network Assistant to launch the CloudBox Setup Wizard.
Technical note: You may be running an earlier version of LaCie Network Assistant if you already own LaCie
network storage. To avoid potential conflicts, LaCie recommends launching the Setup Wizard with the
version on your CloudBox Utilities CD-ROM. Before loading the CD-ROM, please quit LaCie Network Assistant
and uninstall it from your computer.
Windows Vista/7: Start > Control Panel > LaCie Network Assistant, right-click to select Uninstall.
Mac: Go to the Applications folder to drag LaCie Network Assistant to the Trash. Empty the Trash.

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Install
Insert the LaCie CloudBox Utilities CD-ROM into your computer’s optical drive.1.
Windows: the CD should appear in My Computer/Computer.2.
Mac: the CD should appear on the desktop. Double-click the CD icon, then double-click LaCie Network
Assistant Setup.
Complete the LaCie Network Assistant installation.3.
THE CLOUDBOX SETUP WIZARD - FIRST INSTALL
To properly configure your CloudBox, please run the Setup Wizard to completion. Though the CloudBox may be
listed on your network, the storage will not be accessible until the Setup Wizard has been completed. The Setup
Wizard can be started via LaCie Network Assistant or directly in your web browser.
LAUNCH THE SETUP WIZARD VIA LACIE NETWORK ASSISTANT
(RECOMMENDED)
Open LaCie Network Assistant.1.
Windows Users: Select LaCie Network Assistant in Start > All Programs. The LaCie Network Assistant icon
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will appear in the system tray.
Mac Users: Select LaCie Network Assistant in your Applications folder. The LaCie Network Assistant icon will
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appear in the menu bar.
Click on the icon in the system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac) and select CloudBox > Web Access…2.
LaCie Network Assistant - Windows

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LaCie Network Assistant - Mac

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LAUNCH THE SETUP WIZARD DIRECTLY IN A WEB BROWSER
Open your Internet browser (Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari)1.
Type the default device name in the browser’s address bar. Depending upon your operating system and2.
browser, you can use http://CloudBox or http://CloudBox.local.
Completing the CloudBox Setup Wizard
The Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation, from creating an account to configuring the CloudBox
settings.
Please locate the leaflet with your 1-Year Online Backup contract number before continuing with
the Setup Wizard. You will be asked for the contract number during the setup.
Administrator and Users - A Quick Note Before Starting
The Username you enter during the Setup Wizard will become the default administrator of the CloudBox.
Please note your Username and Password on paper for future reference since the information
cannot be recovered.
An administrator may add up to nine more users to the CloudBox to store and backup data. Further, the
administrator can revise or remove users. While user names may be edited at any time, the administrator
Username remains the same once it is created during the Setup Wizard.

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Important note: If you are unsure of your IP settings, please contact the person or company responsible for
managing the network. For example, home users should contact their Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Important note: The Username and Password entered during the Setup act as the default login for the
CloudBox administrator. For security reasons, they cannot be recovered. Therefore, LaCie highly
recommends that you mark your Username and Password on paper. Keep the information in a safe,
convenient location so that you can easily recall your Username and Password.
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