LaCie FIREWIRE 800/400 user manual Connecting to the Host Computer via eSATA

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■4.3.3. Connecting to the Host Computer via eSATA

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 eSATA cable to the eSATA port on the back of the LaCie Biggest Quadra (A).

3.Connect the other end of the eSATA cable to an available eSATA port on your computer (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. 4.3.2.

A	0	5	0-1	5-S

eSATA	USB

B

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Contents Biggest Quadra Table of Contents Maintaining Your LaCie Biggest Quadra FCC Statement CopyrightsTrademarks ChangesGeneral Use Precautions Health and Safety PrecautionsLaCie Biggest Quadra Forward Introduction to the LaCie Biggest Quadra Biggest Quadra FeaturesMac Users About the LaCie Biggest QuadraMinimum System Requirements Windows 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 2.0 Cables Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Cables and ConnectorsUSB Icons Hi-Speed USB 2.0 BenefitsESATA Icons ESATA Cables and ConnectorsESATA Cables To lock a drive tray Drive Tray LocksTo unlock a drive tray Recommended Uses Characteristics and AdvantagesUnderstanding RAID RAIDHigh 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 + To initialize the disks in your array Creating an ArrayInitializing the Disks On nextLaCie 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 QuadraInitialization Messages LCD Display MessagesLCD Display Message Message Cleared When Rebuild Messages Dx RebuildFan Failure Message LCD Display Message Cleared When Failure and Error MessagesRAID Failure Messages LCD Display Message Cleared When Disk Failure Message LCD Display Message Cleared WhenPower On LCD Display Message Message Cleared When Overheating Error Message LCD Display Message Cleared WhenRAID and Disk Status Messages Disk Information LCD Display Message Message Cleared When RAID and Disk Information MessagesReady LCD Display Message Message Cleared When RAID Level LCD Display Message Message Cleared WhenSerial Number LCD Display Message Message Cleared When Firmware Version LCD Display Message Message Cleared WhenMaintaining Your LaCie Biggest Quadra Firmware UpdatesRemoving/Replacing a Drive File System Formats Technical InformationUse HFS+ if FATUse Ntfs if Use FAT 32 ifOptimizing Data Transfers Available Storage CapacityFireWire 800 Ports and Performance Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Ports and Performance What Does Ieee 1394 Mean? FireWire Questions & AnswersWhat Are The Benefits Of The FireWire Inter- faces? What Are The Ideal Uses For FireWire?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? Manual Updates TroubleshootingProblem Possible Solutions Example Information to Include in Email Correspondence Information Where to Find InformationContacting Customer Support Before You Contact Technical SupportLaCie Technical Support Contacts Warranty Information