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LaCie Biggest Quadra
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Health and Safety Precautions 4
General Use Precautions 4
1. Introduction to the LaCie Biggest Quadra
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2. About the LaCie Biggest Quadra 7
2.1. Minimum System Requirements 7
2.2. Package Content 8
2.3. Specifications 9
2.4. Views of the Drive 10
2.4.1. Front View 10
2.4.2. Rear View 11
2.5. Cables and Connectors 12
2.5.1. FireWire 400 and 800 Cables and Connectors 12
2.5.2. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Cables and Connectors 13
2.5.3. eSATA Cables and Connectors 14
2.6. Drive Tray Locks 15
3. Understanding RAID 1
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3.1. RAID 0 16
3.2. RAID 0 + 1 17
3.3. RAID 5 18
3.4. RAID 5 + Hot Spare 19
4. Setting Up Your LaCie Biggest Quadra 2
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4.1. Setting the RAID Level 21
4.1.1. RAID 5 22
4.1.2. RAID 5 + Hot Spare 22
4.1.3. RAID 0 23
4.1.4. RAID 0 + 1 23
4.2. Creating an Array 24
4.2.1. Initializing the Disks 24
4.2.2. Managing Volumes over 2TB in Windows 26
4.3. Connecting to a Host Computer 27
4.3.1. Connecting to the Host Computer via FireWire 28
4.3.2. Connecting to the Host Computer via Hi-Speed USB 2.0 29
4.3.3. Connecting to the Host Computer via eSATA 3
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4.4. Setting the LCD Display Time & Date 31
4.5. Formatting and Partitioning 32
4.5.1. Windows Users 32
4.5.2. Mac Users 34