LaCie FIREWIRE 800/400 user manual Connecting to the Host Computer via FireWire, 1.A

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LaCie Biggest Quadra

Setting Up the Biggest Quadra

User Manual

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4.3.1. Connecting to the Host Computer via FireWire

1.Follow the steps in sections 4.1. Setting The RAID Level and 4.2. Creating an Array to establish a RAID array.

2.Connect the 9-pin end (A) of the FireWire 800 cable into the FireWire 800 port on the back of the LaCie Biggest Quadra (Fig. 4.3.1.A/B).

3.Connect either the other end of the 9-pin FireWire 800 cable (B) into an available FireWire 800 port on your computer (Fig. 4.3.1.A), or connect the 6-pin end of the FireWire 800/400 cable into an available FireWire 400 port on your computer (Fig. 4.3.1.B).

It will take a few seconds for your computer to rec- ognize the drive and for it to appear on the desktop or in My Computer.

Your LaCie Biggest Quadra will now need to be for- matted. Go to section 4.5. Formatting and Partitioning Your LaCie Hard Drive, for more information.

Fig. 4.3.1.A

 

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Fig. 4.3.1.B

 

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Important Info: The LaCie Biggest Quadra ships with both a FireWire 800 9-to-9- pin cable and a FireWire 800/400 9-to-6-pin cable. The FireWire 800 9-to-9-pin cable is used when the host computer has a FireWire 800 port. The FireWire 800/400 9-to-6-pin cable is used when the host computer only has a FireWire 400 port. For more information about FireWire, please see sections 2.5.1. FireWire 800 Cables and Con- nectors, 7.3. Optimizing Data Transfers and 8. FireWire Questions & Answers.

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Contents Biggest Quadra Table of Contents Maintaining Your LaCie Biggest Quadra Trademarks CopyrightsChanges FCC StatementGeneral Use Precautions Health and Safety PrecautionsLaCie Biggest Quadra Forward Introduction to the LaCie Biggest Quadra Biggest Quadra FeaturesMinimum System Requirements About the LaCie Biggest QuadraWindows Users Mac UsersYour LaCie hard drive package should contain the following Package ContentSpecifications Front View Views of the DriveRear View FireWire 400 and 800 Cables and Connectors Cables and ConnectorsUSB Icons Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Cables and ConnectorsHi-Speed USB 2.0 Benefits USB 2.0 CablesESATA Cables ESATA Cables and ConnectorsESATA Icons To unlock a drive tray Drive Tray LocksTo lock a drive tray Understanding RAID Characteristics and AdvantagesRAID Recommended UsesHigh Data Transfer Performance RAID 0 +Controller RAID 5 + Hot Spare Setting Setting Up Your LaCie Biggest QuadraExample Setting the RAID LevelRAID 5 + Hot Spare RAIDRAID 0 + Initializing the Disks Creating an ArrayOn next To initialize the disks in your arrayLaCie Biggest Quadra Setting Up the Biggest Quadra 2.A Managing Volumes over 2TB in WindowsConnecting to a Host Computer 1.A Connecting to the Host Computer via FireWireConnecting to the Host Computer via Hi-Speed USB Connecting to the Host Computer via eSATA YY/MM/DD Hhmm Setting the LCD Display Time & DateInitialize Formatting and Partitioning1.C Mac Users Disk Status and Activity Indicators Using the LaCie Biggest QuadraLCD Display Message Message Cleared When LCD Display MessagesInitialization Messages Rebuild Messages Dx RebuildRAID Failure Messages LCD Display Message Cleared When Failure and Error MessagesDisk Failure Message LCD Display Message Cleared When Fan Failure Message LCD Display Message Cleared WhenRAID and Disk Status Messages Overheating Error Message LCD Display Message Cleared WhenPower On LCD Display Message Message Cleared When Ready LCD Display Message Message Cleared When RAID and Disk Information MessagesRAID Level LCD Display Message Message Cleared When Disk Information LCD Display Message Message Cleared WhenSerial Number LCD Display Message Message Cleared When Firmware Version LCD Display Message Message Cleared WhenRemoving/Replacing a Drive Firmware UpdatesMaintaining Your LaCie Biggest Quadra File System Formats Technical InformationUse Ntfs if FATUse FAT 32 if Use HFS+ ifOptimizing Data Transfers Available Storage CapacityFireWire 800 Ports and Performance Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Ports and Performance What Are The Benefits Of The FireWire Inter- faces? FireWire Questions & AnswersWhat Are The Ideal Uses For FireWire? What Does Ieee 1394 Mean?What Do I Do If My Computer Does Not Have a FireWire Port? USB Questions & Answers LaCie Biggest Quadra USB Questions & Answers ESATA Questions & Answers What is eSATA?What are the ideal uses of Serial ATA? Problem Possible Solutions TroubleshootingManual Updates Example Contacting Customer Support Information Where to Find InformationBefore You Contact Technical Support Information to Include in Email CorrespondenceLaCie Technical Support Contacts Warranty Information