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====== Get Connected ======

Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that your LaCie 5big's volumes mount correctly on your computer.

===== STEP 1 - Install Disks =====

If your LaCie 5big shipped without disks, first install your own hard disks before continuing with these steps. Refer to [[disk|]] for details.

===== STEP 2 - Connect the Thunderbolt Cable =====

Connect the Thunderbolt cable from the LaCie 5big to the computer.

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===== STEP 3 - Connect the Power Cable =====

Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the LaCie 5big.

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===== STEP 4 - Turn on the Product =====

Turn on the product using the power switch.

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If your LaCie 5big shipped with disks, a single RAID 0 volume will mount on the desktop. If it shipped without disks, since no RAID array has exists, a volume for each installed disk will mount on the Desktop. If nothing mounts, check [[..:help:start|]].

For details on changing or setting up a RAID array, refer to [[..:raid:start|]].

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===== Unmounting the Volumes =====

In order to avoid file system corruption, it's important to unmount your volumes before turning off the product or disconnecting the Thunderbolt cable. See [[unmounting|]] for details.

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