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... Connection 3.3.2. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Drive (Ethernet Connection) 4. Connecting the Interface Cable 3.3.1. Log Off 5.3. Configuration Menu 5.3.1. Setting Up Your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk 3.1. Windows Workgroup 5.3.3. Installation Steps 3.2. Windows XP/2000 Users 4.2. LaCie Ethernet Big Disk User Manual Table of Contents Health and Safety Precautions General Use Precautions 1. Configure Your Drive On a Local Area Network with no DHCP Server 3.7. Accessing the Shared...
... Connection 3.3.2. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Drive (Ethernet Connection) 4. Connecting the Interface Cable 3.3.1. Log Off 5.3. Configuration Menu 5.3.1. Setting Up Your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk 3.1. Windows Workgroup 5.3.3. Installation Steps 3.2. Windows XP/2000 Users 4.2. LaCie Ethernet Big Disk User Manual Table of Contents Health and Safety Precautions General Use Precautions 1. Configure Your Drive On a Local Area Network with no DHCP Server 3.7. Accessing the Shared...
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...malfunctioning, have it inspected by handing it over -voltage category II). Inversely, placing your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk in an environment that is too cold or humid may spill into the drive to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is an increased risk of electrical shock. ...Doing so may damage the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk or disfigure its openings. The separate collection and recycling of your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk near a source of heat ...
...malfunctioning, have it inspected by handing it over -voltage category II). Inversely, placing your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk in an environment that is too cold or humid may spill into the drive to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is an increased risk of electrical shock. ...Doing so may damage the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk or disfigure its openings. The separate collection and recycling of your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk near a source of heat ...
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...this data. Once formatted, the actual available storage capacity varies depending on your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk. one copy on your external hard drive, for the recovery or restoration of data while using a LaCie drive is essential that you would like more information on your data; Important Info...televisions or speakers. If you keep TWO copies of your internal hard drive, another external hard drive or some other products. ❖ Do not place the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk near sources of your data, LaCie highly recommends that only the supplied power cord be held liable for...
...this data. Once formatted, the actual available storage capacity varies depending on your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk. one copy on your external hard drive, for the recovery or restoration of data while using a LaCie drive is essential that you would like more information on your data; Important Info...televisions or speakers. If you keep TWO copies of your internal hard drive, another external hard drive or some other products. ❖ Do not place the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk near sources of your data, LaCie highly recommends that only the supplied power cord be held liable for...
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... easily manage the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk through USB, the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk performs like a standard network hard drive, and you can also still modify and configure the network settings, as well. Introduction to a computer via USB, or share the drive over your new LaCie Ethernet Big Disk. LaCie Ethernet Big Disk User Manual 1. Connect the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk either directly to the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk Congratulations on the...
... easily manage the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk through USB, the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk performs like a standard network hard drive, and you can also still modify and configure the network settings, as well. Introduction to a computer via USB, or share the drive over your new LaCie Ethernet Big Disk. LaCie Ethernet Big Disk User Manual 1. Connect the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk either directly to the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk Congratulations on the...
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.... This will take advantage of the Ethernet Big Disk have several LaCie drives stacked on the under side of a fan. Only the largest capacity drives may need of your drive includes a fan, please refer to changes in the upright position (Fig. 1.1.B.). Hard Drive Heat Management ■ Heat Dissipation Design The LaCie Ethernet Big Disk's metal body is taken away from...
.... This will take advantage of the Ethernet Big Disk have several LaCie drives stacked on the under side of a fan. Only the largest capacity drives may need of your drive includes a fan, please refer to changes in the upright position (Fig. 1.1.B.). Hard Drive Heat Management ■ Heat Dissipation Design The LaCie Ethernet Big Disk's metal body is taken away from...
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... standard 19" computer equipment racks, using the LaCie Rackmount Kit (sold separately). Fig. 1.2.B The LaCie Ethernet Big Disk can be placed in an upright position. LaCie Ethernet Big Disk User Manual 1.2. Racking Options ■ Standalone Installation Introduction page ■ Rackmount Installation Fig. 1.2.A The LaCie Ethernet Big Disk includes a convenient drive stand, which allows the drive to the instruction sheet included with the...
... standard 19" computer equipment racks, using the LaCie Rackmount Kit (sold separately). Fig. 1.2.B The LaCie Ethernet Big Disk can be placed in an upright position. LaCie Ethernet Big Disk User Manual 1.2. Racking Options ■ Standalone Installation Introduction page ■ Rackmount Installation Fig. 1.2.A The LaCie Ethernet Big Disk includes a convenient drive stand, which allows the drive to the instruction sheet included with the...
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Package Content Your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. LaCie Ethernet Big Disk User Manual Your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk page 10 2.2. In the event that the drive should contain the following: 1 LaCie Ethernet Big Disk 2 Vertical stand kit 3 Ethernet cable 4 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 5 External power supply 6 Quick Install Guide 7 LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM 1 2 5 6 7 ethernet big disk Quick Install Guide 3 8 LaCie Storage Utilities Important Info: Please save your packaging.
Package Content Your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging. LaCie Ethernet Big Disk User Manual Your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk page 10 2.2. In the event that the drive should contain the following: 1 LaCie Ethernet Big Disk 2 Vertical stand kit 3 Ethernet cable 4 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 5 External power supply 6 Quick Install Guide 7 LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM 1 2 5 6 7 ethernet big disk Quick Install Guide 3 8 LaCie Storage Utilities Important Info: Please save your packaging.
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... unplug the power chord or turn off the drive. The LED remains lit to power the drive on and off . Press the On/Off power button for 5 seconds to properly shut down the drive. Views of the Drive ■ Front View 1 Your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk page 11 Fig. 2.3.A 1 On/Off Button... / Power LED /Activity LED Press the On/Off Button to show that the drive is on or off . Important Info: The Ethernet Big Disk will restart automatically after a ...
... unplug the power chord or turn off the drive. The LED remains lit to power the drive on and off . Press the On/Off power button for 5 seconds to properly shut down the drive. Views of the Drive ■ Front View 1 Your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk page 11 Fig. 2.3.A 1 On/Off Button... / Power LED /Activity LED Press the On/Off Button to show that the drive is on or off . Important Info: The Ethernet Big Disk will restart automatically after a ...
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...you will find your computer. 4 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Expansion Port - Every network device has a unique Mac Address (Media Access Control). This is used for details on how to the drive's performance. This address can be found on the back of your antitheft system ... you have to call LaCie Technical Support for more information (also compatible with the drive. These holes help to your Ethernet Big Disk. Refer to keep it in regards to connect the lock. 2 Power Supply Connector - LaCie Ethernet Big Disk User Manual ■ Rear View 1 Your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk page 12 2345 6 ...
...you will find your computer. 4 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Expansion Port - Every network device has a unique Mac Address (Media Access Control). This is used for details on how to the drive's performance. This address can be found on the back of your antitheft system ... you have to call LaCie Technical Support for more information (also compatible with the drive. These holes help to your Ethernet Big Disk. Refer to keep it in regards to connect the lock. 2 Power Supply Connector - LaCie Ethernet Big Disk User Manual ■ Rear View 1 Your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk page 12 2345 6 ...
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...drive as a personal storage device). Installation Steps You have the option of connecting your Ethernet Big Disk to a LAN via Ethernet (to be connected simultaneously only if there is a DHCP server on the network or machine. Page 15 Page 16 Page 19 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 19 LaCie Ethernet Big Disk... User Manual Setting Up Your Ethernet Big Disk page 14 3.
...drive as a personal storage device). Installation Steps You have the option of connecting your Ethernet Big Disk to a LAN via Ethernet (to be connected simultaneously only if there is a DHCP server on the network or machine. Page 15 Page 16 Page 19 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 19 LaCie Ethernet Big Disk... User Manual Setting Up Your Ethernet Big Disk page 14 3.
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... supplied with the power supply: one cable (A) connects to the Power Supply brick (C). 3. Connect Cable A to your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk. 2. Connecting the External Power Supply There are two cables that are now ready to connect the interface cable to your drive and to your computer. Connect Cable B to the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk; A B C USB USB 2.0 Fig. 3.2.A 1.
... supplied with the power supply: one cable (A) connects to the Power Supply brick (C). 3. Connect Cable A to your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk. 2. Connecting the External Power Supply There are two cables that are now ready to connect the interface cable to your drive and to your computer. Connect Cable B to the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk; A B C USB USB 2.0 Fig. 3.2.A 1.
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...server on to step 3, 3.5., Installing and Running the Configuration Wizard. Now move on the back of the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk (A). It may take a few seconds for your network to connect either a USB or Ethernet cable. LaCie Ethernet Big Disk User Manual Setting Up Your Ethernet Big Disk... page 16 3.3. Connecting the Interface Cable The Ethernet Big Disk gives you the option to recognize the drive....
...server on to step 3, 3.5., Installing and Running the Configuration Wizard. Now move on the back of the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk (A). It may take a few seconds for your network to connect either a USB or Ethernet cable. LaCie Ethernet Big Disk User Manual Setting Up Your Ethernet Big Disk... page 16 3.3. Connecting the Interface Cable The Ethernet Big Disk gives you the option to recognize the drive....
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...should appear on the desktop. Once the Wizard locates your Ethernet Big Disk (represented by its IP address), select it and click Connect (Figs. 3.5.A. - 3.5.C.). Fig. 3.5.B. Fig. 3.5.C. In your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Follow the steps indicated in the Wizard. Follow the...configurator". 3. Once the Wizard locates your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Insert the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk CD-ROM into your My Computer folder, double click the CDROM drive. If the IP configurator doesn't open Utilities / LaCie IP Configurator. 5. Double click "Install the IP configurator". ...
...should appear on the desktop. Once the Wizard locates your Ethernet Big Disk (represented by its IP address), select it and click Connect (Figs. 3.5.A. - 3.5.C.). Fig. 3.5.B. Fig. 3.5.C. In your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Follow the steps indicated in the Wizard. Follow the...configurator". 3. Once the Wizard locates your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Insert the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk CD-ROM into your My Computer folder, double click the CDROM drive. If the IP configurator doesn't open Utilities / LaCie IP Configurator. 5. Double click "Install the IP configurator". ...
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... Advanced Mode. 3. Modify the network settings to use the LaCie IP Configurator. LaCie Ethernet Big Disk User Manual Setting Up Your Ethernet Big Disk page 20 3.6. The easiest way to manually assign the correct network settings for information on installing the network configuration software. 1. See chapter 3.5. Configure Your Drive On a Local Area Network with your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk's network configuration is not DHCP-enabled...
... Advanced Mode. 3. Modify the network settings to use the LaCie IP Configurator. LaCie Ethernet Big Disk User Manual Setting Up Your Ethernet Big Disk page 20 3.6. The easiest way to manually assign the correct network settings for information on installing the network configuration software. 1. See chapter 3.5. Configure Your Drive On a Local Area Network with your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk's network configuration is not DHCP-enabled...
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... Drive Using the NAS Administration Page for more information) (Fig. 3.7.A.). The On/ Off button will flicker for 3 seconds. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Drive (Ethernet Connection) There are two ways to disconnect the Ethernet connection. ❖ From the Web administration page, click on the configuration tab and then click on the front of the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk...
... Drive Using the NAS Administration Page for more information) (Fig. 3.7.A.). The On/ Off button will flicker for 3 seconds. Disconnecting Your LaCie Hard Drive (Ethernet Connection) There are two ways to disconnect the Ethernet connection. ❖ From the Web administration page, click on the configuration tab and then click on the front of the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk...
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if you have already created a user, input your Ethernet Big Disk's IP address, run the IP Configurator Wizard; puter. By default, the Ethernet Big Disk will appear as the server name and click Fig. 4.1.A. The LaCie Ethernet Big Disk will be named EthernetBD (Fig. 4.1.A.). Fig. 4.1.C. In the ...the share by typing the following in My Network Places, and select Microsoft Windows Workgroup. Enter EthernetBD as a drive with one share folder on the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk, it may take a few moments for the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk to find your user name and password.)...
if you have already created a user, input your Ethernet Big Disk's IP address, run the IP Configurator Wizard; puter. By default, the Ethernet Big Disk will appear as the server name and click Fig. 4.1.A. The LaCie Ethernet Big Disk will be named EthernetBD (Fig. 4.1.A.). Fig. 4.1.C. In the ...the share by typing the following in My Network Places, and select Microsoft Windows Workgroup. Enter EthernetBD as a drive with one share folder on the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk, it may take a few moments for the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk to find your user name and password.)...
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... Start menu, select Search, and then click on Map a drive. 3. Mapping the Network Drive (Windows Users Only) For faster time connections and usability, LaCie recommends that you map your system and after a little while, the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk should appear in Microsoft's operating system. Fill in for Windows....Windows Me Users - To map a shared drive: 1. Technical note: Windows 95 and 98 Users - In the Search Results window, select Computers. Select the Tools menu from My Computer (for Computers dialog box, enter the server name and click the Search Now button. To...
... Start menu, select Search, and then click on Map a drive. 3. Mapping the Network Drive (Windows Users Only) For faster time connections and usability, LaCie recommends that you map your system and after a little while, the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk should appear in Microsoft's operating system. Fill in for Windows....Windows Me Users - To map a shared drive: 1. Technical note: Windows 95 and 98 Users - In the Search Results window, select Computers. Select the Tools menu from My Computer (for Computers dialog box, enter the server name and click the Search Now button. To...
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... or ftp://IP Address. The network drive will mount on the network. 1. Accessing the Share page 24 Write down this IP address (for connected Ethernet Big Disk(s) on your user name and password.) 7. In the Server Address field, type your desktop ...menu, select Network Browser, Chooser or Connect to appear on your Ethernet Big Disk's IP address and click Connect (Fig. 4.3.B.). Fig. 4.3.C. Found Ethernet Disk minis will search for example, 10.1.4.4). 4. The Wizard will be accessed for the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk to Server. LaCie Ethernet Big Disk User Manual...
... or ftp://IP Address. The network drive will mount on the network. 1. Accessing the Share page 24 Write down this IP address (for connected Ethernet Big Disk(s) on your user name and password.) 7. In the Server Address field, type your desktop ...menu, select Network Browser, Chooser or Connect to appear on your Ethernet Big Disk's IP address and click Connect (Fig. 4.3.B.). Fig. 4.3.C. Found Ethernet Disk minis will search for example, 10.1.4.4). 4. The Wizard will be accessed for the LaCie Ethernet Big Disk to Server. LaCie Ethernet Big Disk User Manual...
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... password is the administration logon and you can change it and click Connect (Figs. 5.1.A. - 5.1.B.). 3. Fig. 5.1.B. Fig. 5.1.A. LaCie Ethernet Big Disk User Manual Using the NAS Administration Page page 26 5. Configure Your Drive Using the NAS Administration Page The LaCie Ethernet Big Disk features an easy-touse Web-based tool for more security if you have already created a user, input...
... password is the administration logon and you can change it and click Connect (Figs. 5.1.A. - 5.1.B.). 3. Fig. 5.1.B. Fig. 5.1.A. LaCie Ethernet Big Disk User Manual Using the NAS Administration Page page 26 5. Configure Your Drive Using the NAS Administration Page The LaCie Ethernet Big Disk features an easy-touse Web-based tool for more security if you have already created a user, input...
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... your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk (Fig. 5.3.A). Using the NAS Administration Page page 29 ■ 5.3.1. Type the name and click the Submit Changes button. Important Info: If you intend to use more than one Ethernet Big Disk on the Configuration tab, you will be brought to the main page of your drive. Configuration Menu By clicking on your network...
... your LaCie Ethernet Big Disk (Fig. 5.3.A). Using the NAS Administration Page page 29 ■ 5.3.1. Type the name and click the Submit Changes button. Important Info: If you intend to use more than one Ethernet Big Disk on the Configuration tab, you will be brought to the main page of your drive. Configuration Menu By clicking on your network...