LaCie 2big triple manual LaCie 2big Host Connection, Problem Solution

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LaCie 2big Triple

Troubleshooting

User Manual

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4.3. LaCie 2big Host Connection

Problem

Solution

The LaCie 2big

Verify the System LED status to confirm power.

is not recognized

Verify HBA BIOS recognizes empty 2big.

when USB is

 

plugged-in.

Turn off PCI bus power save mode in the host BIOS.

 

 

Verify the USB connection and try a different USB cable.

 

 

Connect to a different USB port.

Operating system

Verify HBA BIOS recognizes empty LaCie 2big.

does not recognize

Before reconfiguring the mode of operation, use the operating system’s Disk Manager to delete partitions on

LaCie virtual drives.

the volume.

 

 

Ensure the HBA driver is current.

 

 

Troubleshoot driver:

 

 

Verify driver active status. For Windows, the Device Manager should show the SCSI icon next to the

 

 

HBA. For Mac OS X, the Disk Utility should show a SCSI Connection ID for the virtual disks on the

 

 

physical hard disk drives. Error messages during the driver installation would have indicated issues.

 

 

Resolve resource conflicts (IRQ, DMA, or I/O).

 

 

Verify port multiplier (PM) support in the HBA.

 

 

 

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Contents 2big triple Table of Contents Trademarks CopyrightsChanges Canada Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatusGeneral Use Precautions Health and Safety PrecautionsLaCie 2big Triple Forward Features IntroductionClick to jump to a section Minimum System Requirements Windows UsersMac Users D2 Storage Utilities Box ContentFront View Views of the DriveBig Triple Rear View FireWire Cables and ConnectorsFireWire Cables Hi-Speed USBTurning the Drive On Setting Up Your LaCie 2bigConnecting the Interface Cable Turning the Drive On File System Formats Windows Users FormattingFAT Guidelines for Choosing FAT 32 Or NtfsMac OS X Users Mac OS Extended HFS+MS-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 Removing and Installing Drives To Install a DriveTo Remove a Drive Troubleshooting Manual UpdatesFan Jbod mode LED IndicatorsNormal use If the front LED blinks red and blueLaCie 2big Host Connection Problem SolutionInformation Where to Find Information Contacting Customer SupportBefore You Contact Technical Support LaCie Technical Support Contacts Warranty

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