LaCie FireWire 800 user manual Hard Disk Heat Management, Heat Dissipation Design

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LaCie d2 Quadra • Design by Neil Poulton

Introduction

User Manual

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1.5. Hard Disk Heat Management

Heat Dissipation Design

The LaCie d2 Quadra’s metal body is ideal for naturally dissi- pating internal drive heat. Its unique design actually draws heat away from the internal drive toward the external casing. The large surface area of the heat sink casing absorbs internal heat and dissipates it, keeping the drive safe and prolonging its life and reli- ability. As a consequence, it is normal that the external casing is warm to the touch. Please make sure that the vent on the back-bezel is not obstructed and that there is a natural airflow across the casing.

Upright, Stack & Rackmount Configuration

Heat dissipation is maximized when the d2 Quadra is in the upright position. When stacking LaCie d2 Quadras, please remember to attach the included rubber feet on the under side of your drives. This will allow for some airflow between your drives so that the heat dissipation can work effectively. LaCie does not recommend stack- ing or racking more than three d2 drives on top of each other, especially if these drives are turned on simultaneously.

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Contents D2 quadra Table of Contents Copyrights TrademarksChanges Canada Compliance StatementHealth and Safety Precautions General Use PrecautionsUse only the power supply shipped with the device Hard Disk Heat Management Getting Connected Troubleshooting IntroductionQuick Links D2 Quadra CapabilitiesBox Content Minimum System Requirements Windows UsersMac Users Views of the d2 Quadra Front ViewRear View Shortcut Button with Activity LEDCables and Connectors FireWire 400 and 800 Cables and ConnectorsIncluded FireWire Cables FireWire BenefitsUSB Cables and Connectors Included USB CableHi-Speed USB 2.0 Benefits ESATA Cables and Connectors Included eSATA CableESATA Benefits Upright, Stack & Rackmount Configuration Hard Disk Heat ManagementHeat Dissipation Design Getting Connected To connect the power supply Turning the Drive OnConnecting the Interface Cable To connect the interface cableOr on your desktop Mac users Launching LaCie Setup Assistant To launch LaCie Setup AssistantConnecting Multiple Devices To attach a FireWire peripheralTo attach a digital video camera Disconnecting Your LaCie d2 Quadra Switching InterfacesWhat is Formatting? What is Partitioning?Optional Formatting and Partitioning File System FormatsFinding the File System Format Select Utilites from the Go menu in Finder Open Disk UtilityFormatting for Windows Users Formatting from FAT32 to NtfsOn next page… 1-C Formatting from HFS+ Apple File System to Ntfs 2-ASelect Primary Partition and click Next 2-CFormatting for Mac Users Troubleshooting Mac TroubleshootingManual Updates Problem Question SolutionSystem? Error messages under Did you get an Error FAT 32 volume? Not limited to ? / \Did you get an error message Are you having problems getWindows Troubleshooting My Computer ?Off when you turn your FireWire connecDrive turns on Computer on and off USBInformation Where to Find Information Contacting Customer SupportBefore You Contact Technical Support LaCie Customer Support Contacts Warranty Information