LaCie 2big triple manual Formatting for Mac Users

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LaCie 2big Triple

Setup

User Manual

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■2.3.3. Formatting for Mac Users

1.Connect the drive to the computer and turn on the drive.

2.Select Utilities from the Go menu in the Finder menu bar.

3.In the Utilities folder, double-click Disk Utility.

4.The Disk Utility window will open. Select the volume labeled LaCie Hard Disk from the list of available hard disks on the left side of the window.

5.Select the Partition tab.

6.From the Volume Scheme: menu, choose the number of partitions you want to divide the drive into (Mac OS X gives you the option of dividing the drive into at most 16 partitions). You can adjust the size of each partition using the slide bar between the partitions in the Volume Scheme: area.

7.In the Volume Information section, enter a name for each volume (partition), choose the volume for- mat.

8.Once you have finalized the volume options, click Partition. Click Partition again when the alert message appears to continue.

9.Mac Disk Utility will format and partition the disk according to your settings, and your drive will be ready to use.

CAUTION: Following these steps will erase everything from the 2big. If you have informa- tion that you want to protect or continue to use, back up this information before performing these steps.

Fig. 2.3.3.

Important Info: Please refer to section

2.3.1.File System Formats, for a more detailed comparison of the various file system formats.

Important Info: Apple recommends that unless you have a specific reason to use the UNIX File System (UFS), you should use the Mac OS Extended format because it provides a more famil- iar experience to Macintosh users.

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Contents 2big triple Table of Contents Canada Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus CopyrightsTrademarks ChangesGeneral Use Precautions Health and Safety PrecautionsLaCie 2big Triple Forward Introduction FeaturesClick to jump to a section Windows Users Minimum System RequirementsMac Users D2 Storage Utilities Box ContentFront View Views of the DriveBig Triple Rear View Hi-Speed USB Cables and ConnectorsFireWire FireWire CablesTurning the Drive On Setting Up Your LaCie 2bigConnecting the Interface Cable Turning the Drive On Guidelines for Choosing FAT 32 Or Ntfs FormattingFile System Formats Windows Users FATMac OS Extended HFS+ Mac OS X UsersMS-DOS File System FAT On next Formatting for Windows Users2.C Formatting for Mac Users Installing New Firmware Upgrade About 2big Triple RAID Modes Fast RAID 0- Preconfigured mode of the 2bigJbod BIG ConcatenationSafe 100 RAID Characteristics and AdvantagesTo change the RAID mode Changing the RAID Mode1-A Partitioning the Disks1-C 1-F RAID Select Mac OS Extended journaled from To Install a Drive Removing and Installing DrivesTo Remove a Drive Manual Updates TroubleshootingFan If the front LED blinks red and blue LED IndicatorsJbod mode Normal useLaCie 2big Host Connection Problem SolutionContacting Customer Support Information Where to Find InformationBefore You Contact Technical Support LaCie Technical Support Contacts Warranty

2big triple specifications

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