Welcome to the User Manual for the LaCie 5big Thunderbolt™1) 2. The LaCie 5big is a desktop direct-attached storage, or DAS. Connect it to a computer that supports Thunderbolt 2 technology for transfer rates that reach up to 20Gb/s! LaCie has constructed the 5big Thunderbolt 2 to handle bandwidth-intensive content such as raw 4K and 3D graphics so that professional editors, photographers, and graphic artists get the highest performing storage for their most challenging projects.
Use this manual to guide you through the process of connecting your LaCie storage. For questions on installation, consult the Getting Help page.
The LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 uses Thunderbolt 2 technology, the fastest, most versatile connection for your computer. While first generation Thunderbolt technology transfer rates are 10Gb/s bi-directional, Thunderbolt 2 technology provides 20Gb/s bi-directional. Additionally, Thunderbolt 2 technology gives priority to the video stream, apportioning the required bandwidth for playback. This is a critical advantage when working with high-end video and 3D graphics.
For example, a film editor is working with two streams, 4K video at 12Gb/s and data at 4Gb/s. Whereas first generation Thunderbolt technology may experience difficulty with the video signal, Thunderbolt 2 technology allows it to pass without a problem, dividing the bandwidth as needed for playback.
Featuring hardware RAID, the LaCie 5big is a rarity in the world of high-end DAS. While most DAS must choose between high transfer rates or data protection, the LaCie 5big offers both extraordinary performance and built-in protection. Its powerful RAID engine saves your computer from expending critical processing resources on storage management, which is crucial for video and graphics applications that place heavy demands on computer CPUs. Further, hardware RAID solutions offer advanced RAID configurations to suit the needs of your working environment (see RAID).
The LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 features:
The LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 is a desktop hard drive enclosure that houses up to five 3.5-inch hard drives.
Enclosures shipped with hard drives feature high-performance Seagate Desktop HDD.
In case of hard drive failure or, the need to expand storage capacity, each individual hard drive is hot-swappable and field replaceable. New or replacement hard drives must meet the following requirements:
For further information on compatible hard drives, visit LaCie support.
The 5big storage is managed by the software utility, LaCie RAID Manager. See Software.
Side | Dimensions (in / mm) |
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Width | 6.8 / 173 |
Height | 8.6 / 220 |
Length | 7.7 / 196 |
Hard drives | Weight (lbs / Kg) |
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0 | 10.4 / 4.7 |
5 | 16.8 / 7.6 |
Ambient environment | Temperature range |
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Standard (operating) | +5ºC to +40ºC |
Storage (non-operating) | -20ºC to +60ºC |
Environment | Humidity range |
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Standard (operating) | 10% to 60% non-condensing |
Storage (non-operating) | 5% to 85% non-condensing |
Power supply: 100-240VAC; 50/60Hz; 150W
State | Noise (dBA) |
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Standby | Negligible |
Idle | 25-28 |
Operational | 25-29 |
For details on LED behavior. See System LEDs.
The LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 LEDs provide information on the system status. Review the illustrations below for the LED locations on the chassis.
The list of colors below will help you identify the general status of your LaCie 5big:
Color | State |
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Solid blue | Ready |
Slow blinking blue | Idle mode |
Fast blinking blue | Startup and shutdown |
Blinking red and blue | RAID synchronization |
Blinking red | Warning |
Solid red | Error |
The status and disk LEDs work together to provide up-to-date details on your LaCie 5big’s health.
Status LED Behavior | Disk LEDs Behavior | State |
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Fast blinking blue | Blinking blue | Startup and shutdown |
Slow blinking blue | Off | Disks have spun down and the Thunderbolt 2 ports are in idle mode, allowing for daisy chain |
Solid blue | Solid blue | The DAS is ready. |
Solid blue | Blinking blue for working disks | The hard drives are being accessed (read/write). |
Blinking blue/red | Blinking blue/red | RAID synchronizing |
Blinking red | Solid red for non-functional disks | RAID is degraded. Data remains intact but the array is no longer protected should another disk fail. |
Blinking red | Blinking red on a disk | Disk warning. A hard drive may be experiencing errors or, it is about to fail. |
Solid red | Solid red for a non-functional or failed disk | One or more disks have failed and the RAID is broken. Data is lost. |
Blinking red | Blue | Temperature alert; a power supply is failing |
Solid red | Blue | Temperature is critical. |
Solid red | Solid or blinking blue | The fan is not spinning. |
Your LaCie product features Thunderbolt 2 technology, the most flexible interface ever created. When connected to a computer that supports Thunderbolt 2 technology, your LaCie device can reach up to 20Gb/s, bi-directional, on a single port, the fastest data connection available on a personal computer.
You can also use Thunderbolt 2 technology storage devices with computers that support first generation Thunderbolt. However, you will be limited to first generation technology transfer rates, up to 10Gb/s, bi-directional.
Thanks to support for both data streams and mini DisplayPort video, you can connect either a storage peripheral or a display to a Thunderbolt port. However, it's not possible to use a mini DisplayPort cable to connect a storage peripheral to a Thunderbolt port. You must use a Thunderbolt cable.
This product includes a cable lock, a small plastic clasp that prevents cords from accidentally disconnecting.
To use the cable lock:
The LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 is shipped with the following installation components:
The instructions below are also available on the Quick Install Guide included with the LaCie 5big.
LaCie RAID Manager is the software utility that manages the LaCie 5big’s storage. Before connecting the enclosure to your computer, download the installer for LaCie RAID Manager. The installer will load the software utility and the driver to recognize the storage.
Connect the included Thunderbolt cable to:
Apply a short press to the front LED button to power on the LaCie 5big.
The LaCie 5big storage is ready for use. It is:
You can manage and configure the LaCie 5big storage using LaCie RAID Manager. See the LaCie RAID Manager User Manual for instructions.
The LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 is shipped with the following installation components:
Perform the steps below on the PC that will use the 5big Thunderbolt 2.
Connect the included Thunderbolt cable to:
Connect the power supply in the following order:
If the LaCie 5big is off, apply a short press to the front LED button.
Since the hard drives are formatted for Mac (HFS+), all partitions must be erased, including the EFI partition. Windows Disk Management cannot erase the EFI partition so you must run Diskpart, a separate Windows utility. For additional information on Diskpart, see the web site.
Diskpart confirms that your hard drive is clean, meaning that the partitions have been deleted. The LaCie product is ready to be formatted for your operating system. See Step 7 - Format the hard drives for instructions.
You can customize the storage device by reformatting it with separate file system formats. Review the formats below.
exFAT: exFAT is an update of FAT32, allowing for compatibility with Windows and Mac. While FAT32 is limited in regard to volume and file sizes, exFAT allows for volumes up to 128PB and files up to 16EB. Similar to FAT32, exFAT is not optimized for performance with Windows devices.
NTFS: This acronym stands for New Technology File System, and it is the native file system for Windows 7 and Windows 8. NTFS offers several features that are not available with exFAT: file compression, encryption, permissions, auditing, and mirroring drives. The minimum supported volume size for NTFS is 10MB with a maximum of 2TB when initialized in the MBR format. For greater flexibility, use the GPT format with NTFS to remove limits on file and partition sizes. Volumes created in NTFS are native read and write for Windows 7 and Windows 8. Mac OS X 10.5 or higher can read and write to the NTFS partitions with the help of third-party drivers.
See the table below for a comparison of NTFS and exFAT.
Windows file system formats |
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Use NTFS if: |
…you will be using the storage device only with Windows 7 and Windows 8. NTFS performance is significantly better than exFAT. This file system is also compatible in read-only mode with Mac OS 10.3 and higher. |
Use exFAT if: |
…you will be using your storage device with both Windows and Mac computers. Performance is not optimized for Thunderbolt/Thunderbolt 2. |
The steps listed below help you to format the storage device.
LaCie RAID Manager is the software utility that manages the LaCie 5big’s storage.
For instructions, see the LaCie RAID Manager user manual.
The LaCie 5big is ready to be powered on when:
To prepare the device, confirm the following:
The LEDs blink blue while the disks spin up. You can start using the storage once all LEDs are solid blue.
You can daisy chain Thunderbolt 2 and first generation Thunderbolt devices when the LaCie 5big is in idle mode.
A short push is a manual depression on the LED power button that lasts no longer than one second. When the product is operating, a short push will spin down the hard drives within the enclosure. The Thunderbolt 2 ports remain active and are available for daisy chaining. This is called idle mode. For example, a display that is daisy chained with the LaCie 5big will remain available to the computer following a short push.
Applying a short push during RAID synchronization will spin the hard drives down. The RAID synchronization will continue the next time you spin the hard drives up via a short push.
A long push is a manual depression on the button that lasts more than four seconds. When the product is operating, a long push will cut the power from the LaCie 5big, forcing it to shut down immediately. A long push is not recommended as it may result in data loss.
It is highly recommended that users keep the Thunderbolt cable connection between the computer and the LaCie 5big during operation. Removing the cable during operation can have serious consequences, such as lost data. If the cable is removed while the system is synchronizing the RAID, the synchronization will continue but you will lose connection with the computer and your data.
To reduce noise during operation, the LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 uses a Noctua® cooling fan to pull heat away from the internal components. In addition to being exceptionally quiet, the Noctua cooling fan is temperature controlled, which guarantees optimal heat management by adjusting the rotational speed for the environment. Additionally, the LaCie 5big enclosure's metal casing dissipates heat from the hard drives, keeping them safe and prolonging their life. Since LaCie's unique design draws heat away from the internal hard drives, the external casing will be warm to the touch after extended use.
Always make certain to place the LaCie 5big on a flat, even surface designed to support the heat output and airflow of a professional hard disk enclosure. For proper heat dissipation, the LaCie 5big is designed to stand on its rubber feet, situated on the bottom of the enclosure. DO NOT place the enclosure on its side when it is powered on.
When using multiple enclosures, you can stack one LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 on top of another LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2. However, due to the weight and balance of the LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2, stacking more than two enclosures poses a severe risk that the devices will fall. DO NOT stack other hard drives, enclosures, or equipment on top of the LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2.
The warranty for your LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 will be voided if you:
Use the enclosure's two Thunderbolt 2 technology ports for:
Thunderbolt 2 technology is an update of first generation Thunderbolt technology. While Thunderbolt technology continues to provide impressive transfer rates of up to 10Gb/s bi-directional, Thunderbolt 2 technology offers improved performance with a potential of up to 20Gb/s bi-directional. Thunderbolt 2 technology also gives you greater flexibility when using video and data, assigning greater throughput to the stream that carries the heavier load. You must have a computer that supports Thunderbolt 2 technology to take advantage of the updates in performance and the intelligent sharing of bandwidth.
Similar to first generation Thunderbolt technology, a single Thunderbolt 2 technology daisy chain can have up to seven devices, including the computer. For example, you can daisy chain five LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 enclosures on the same line with a display. Provided that your computer supports Thunderbolt 2 technology, transfer rates have the potential to reach up to 20Gb/s bi-directional for all devices.
You can also add the LaCie 5big to a daisy chain that includes first generation Thunderbolt technology devices. For example, your computer supports Thunderbolt 2 technology and you add the LaCie 5big to a daisy chain that includes three first generation Thunderbolt technology storage devices and a monitor with a MiniDisplay port. In such a case, make certain that the LaCie 5big is the first enclosure connected to the computer. You can lose the higher performance offered by Thunderbolt 2 technology if a Thunderbolt 2 device is daisy-chained behind first generation Thunderbolt devices and/or displays.
Connect the cable to one of the interface ports on the back of the LaCie 5big and to your computer. The additional port may be used to daisy chain compatible first generation Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 peripherals, such as hard drives and monitors. If you have another Thunderbolt 2 storage device, make certain to connect it to the LaCie 5big before adding first generation Thunderbolt technology devices and/or displays.
You can daisy chain Thunderbolt 2 technology and first generation Thunderbolt technology devices even when the LaCie 5big hard drives are spun down. Apply a short push on the LED power button (see Operation). The status LED will blink slowly, indicating that the LaCie 5big is in idle mode.
The storage for the LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 is managed by LaCie RAID Manager. Use LaCie RAID Manager to:
See the LaCie RAID Manager User Manual for instructions on how to manage the LaCie 5big storage.
The information below provides a basic guide to the RAID modes available to the LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2. Note that the levels of performance and protection will differ based upon the number of hard drives in a volume. For instructions on how to configure RAID, see the LaCie RAID Manager User Manual.
The level of RAID is contingent upon the amount of disks. For example, a volume with four disks supports all levels of RAID except RAID 1, which is not compatible with volumes greater than two disks. When making comparisons in a volume with four disks, RAID 0 appears to be the best choice since it offers 100% storage capacity and high performance. However, RAID 0’s major weakness is a lack of data protection in case of hard drive failure. Further, its performance is not much greater than RAID 5, which includes data protection in case one hard drive should fail. RAID 6 and, in unique cases, RAID 10, can provide data protection in the event that two hard drives fail.
Review the summaries of each RAID before selecting your configuration for the LaCie 5big storage.
RAID mode | Minimum hard drives |
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RAID 0 | 2 |
RAID 1 | 2 |
RAID 5 | 3 |
RAID 6 | 4 |
RAID 10 | 4 |
RAID 0 is the fastest RAID mode since it writes data across all of the volume's hard drives. Further, the capacities of each disk are added together for optimal data storage. However, RAID 0 lacks a very important feature: data protection. If one hard drive fails, all data becomes inaccessible. A recommended option is RAID 5, which offers:
RAID 1 provides enhanced data security since all data is written to each disk in the volume. If a single disk fails, data remains available on the other disk in the volume. However, due to the time it takes to write data multiple times, performance is reduced. Additionally, RAID 1 will cut disk capacity by 50% or more since each bit of data is stored on both disks in the volume.
RAID 5 writes data across all hard drives in the volume and a parity block for each data block. If one physical hard drive fails, the data from the failed hard drive can be rebuilt onto a replacement hard drive. While the files stored on a RAID 5 volume remain intact should one hard drive fail, data can be lost if a second hard drive fails before the RAID is rebuilt with the replacement hard drive.
A minimum of three hard drives is required to create a RAID 5 volume.
RAID 5 offers performance that can approach RAID 0. The strong advantage that RAID 5 gives you is data protection. Additionally, you still have approximately 75% of the storage capacity of a RAID 0 array (based upon total available hard drives and storage capacities). The equation for determining the storage is: (The size of the hard drive with the smallest capacity in the array)*(Total hard drives-1).
Example 1: An array is assigned five 3TB hard drives for a total of 15TB. The equation is: 3TB * 4= 12TB.
Example 2: An array is assigned Three 2TB hard drives and one 3TB hard drive for a total of 9TB. The equation is: 2TB * 3= 6TB.
RAID 6 writes data across all disks in the volume and two parity blocks for each data block. If one physical disk fails, the data can be rebuilt onto a replacement disk. With two parity blocks per data block, RAID 6 supports up to two disk failures with no data loss. RAID 6 synchronizing from a failed disk is slower than RAID 5 due to the use of double parity. However, it is far less critical due to its double-disk security.
A minimum of four disks is required to create a RAID 6 volume. RAID 6 offers very good data protection with a slight loss of performance compared to RAID 5.
RAID 10 combines the protection of RAID 1 with the performance of RAID 0. Using four disks as an example, RAID 10 creates two RAID 1 segments, and then combines them into a RAID 0 stripe. Such configurations offer exceptional data protection, allowing for two disks to fail across two RAID 1 segments. Additionally, RAID 10 writes data at the file level and, due to the RAID 0 stripe, gives users higher performance when managing greater amounts of smaller files. This means a more generous input output per second for data, referred to as IOPS.
RAID 10 is a great choice for database managers that need to read and write a multitude of smaller files across the volume's disks. The impressive IOPS and data protection offered by RAID 10 gives database managers impressive reliability both in keeping files safe and rapid access.
A RAID+Spare volume gives you a “hot-spare” that is ready to synchronize data immediately should a hard drive fail. If a hard drive in the volume fails, the data starts to synchronize with the spare. The clear advantage for a RAID volume with a spare is that you do not have to wait for a replacement hard drive. However, the spare cannot be used as storage during standard operation since its sole task is to take over should a hard drive fail.
You can replace the failed hard drive immediately and, once synchronization is complete, assign it as new hot spare.
You can replace a hard drive if:
If a failed hard drive is under warranty, make certain to contact LaCie support to receive a replacement disk (see Getting Help for contact information). When adding or replacing hard drives, consider using Seagate Desktop HDD that are optimized for use with your LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2. For further information on compatible hard drives, visit LaCie support.
Since the LaCie 5big supports hot swapping hard drives, replacing a single disk usually does not require that you power down the device before following the steps below.
When replacing disks that are members of an active RAID configuration, the disk LEDs will blink red and blue indicating that the RAID is synchronizing data. You can continue to use the LaCie 5big storage but performance will be reduced until the synchronization is complete.
The components inside the chassis are NOT hot-swappable and are NOT serviceable at any location outside of LaCie-approved service centers. Removing the cover will void your product’s warranty. Additionally, removing, replacing, or changing any part in the enclosure or, performing any action that involves the components in the enclosure, will void the product’s warranty. If you are experiencing hardware errors or failure, contact LaCie support for assistance (see Getting Help for contact information).
LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 emits audible warnings when encountering a critical event (for example, hard drive failure or high temperatures). Audible alarms can be muted in the LaCie RAID Manager app. Click on the Device selector at the top of the page, and then use the nested menu to select Mute on/off for 5big Thunderbolt 2.
If you are having problems with your LaCie product, consult the table below for a list of available resources.
Order | Source | Description | Location |
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1 | Quick Install Guide | Concise steps to follow for getting your product up and running | Either a printed leaflet or accessory box and included in the product box, or download PDF from the product page |
2 | Support Pages | Includes interactive troubleshooting topics for most common problems | www.lacie.com/support/, select your product, then click the “Troubleshooting” tab |
3 | User Manual | Includes common troubleshooting topics | See Troubleshooting Topics below |
4 | Customer Support | Create an account on lacie.com, register your product, and fill out a support ticket | Create an account here: www.lacie.com/us/mystuff/login.htm?logout&rtn=mystuff |
The LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 will not turn on.
Q: Can you confirm that the LaCie 5big is properly connected?
Q: Is there a problem with the power supply?
The LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 turns off when I daisy chain a device.
Q: Did the product turn off as soon as the device and the LaCie 5big’s port came into contact?
The LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 is unresponsive.
Q: Have you tried to restart the system?
The LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 is overheating.
Q: Is the ambient temperature too high? Is the air vent blocked? Are several fans malfunctioning?
I am not certain if the LaCie 5big firmware should be updated.
Q: Does the icon/Do the icons for the LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 volume(s) appear on the desktop?
Q: Did you follow the correct installation steps?
Q: Are both ends of the Thunderbolt technology cable securely attached?
The LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 must run with all of its parts and units in place. In order to comply with applicable safety, emission, and thermal requirements, no covers should be removed. All parts must be installed according to the instructions (see Setting Up).
Permanently unplug the unit if you think that it has become damaged in any way.
The LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 features one hot-swappable part, the hard drives.
The DAS can remain powered on when replacing a hot-swappable part. For all other types of maintenance and physical troubleshooting, shut down and disconnect power from the DAS. Only qualified technical service personnel should be allowed to maintain the DAS.
Shut down and unplug the unit before moving it.
The LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 must be operated using the included power supply. The input voltage range for a single power supply is 100- 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 150W.
Make sure that the outlet sockets are located near the equipment and are easily accessible.
A safe electrical ground connection must be provided to the power cord. Check the grounding of the enclosure before applying power.
Provide a suitable power source with electrical overload protection to meet the requirements laid down in the technical specification.
Never expose your device to rain, or use it near water, or in damp or wet conditions. Never place objects containing liquids on the enclosure, as they may spill into its openings. Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting, fire, or personal injury.
Always unplug the device from the electrical outlet if there is a risk of lightning or if it will be unused for an extended period of time. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting, or fire.
Hot surfaces (heat sinks) are exposed when the enclosure top cover is removed. Disconnect power and allow the enclosure to cool before working inside the system.
WARNING: Do not attempt to open the cover to view or troubleshoot the fan, especially while the enclosure is powered on. You risk:
Always make certain to place the LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 on a flat, even surface designed to support the heat output and airflow of a professional hard disk enclosure. For proper heat dissipation, the LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 is designed to stand on its rubber feet, situated on the bottom of the enclosure. DO NOT place the enclosure on its side when it is powered on.
When using multiple enclosures, you can stack one LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 on top of another LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2. However, due to the weight and balance of the LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2, stacking more than two enclosures poses a severe risk that the devices will fall. DO NOT stack other drives, enclosures, or equipment on top of the LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2.
Observe all conventional ESD precautions when handling LaCie 5big Thunderbolt 2 hard drives. Avoid contact with backplane components, module components, etc.
Drives are fragile and must be handled with care during removal/replacement.
Any loss, corruption, or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive or a LaCie drive system is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no circumstances will LaCie be held liable for the recovery or restoration of this data. To help prevent the loss of your data, LaCie highly recommends that you keep TWO copies of your data: one copy on your DAS; and, a second copy on one of the following:
Please read this page carefully in order to understand your warranty rights and responsibilities.
LaCie offers first-rate service and support through our generous three-tiered warranty policy. Our 1-, 2-, 3-, and 5-year policies include comprehensive, complimentary web-based resources, expert in-house technical support, and worldwide repair and/or replacement coverage. To benefit from this warranty, please contact LaCie Support at www.lacie.com/us/support where you can find online support and contact information. You may also contact representatives at the original point of purchase who will be able to help guide you.
Standard warranties vary depending on the product. To verify your product’s warranty status and to see which standard warranty is included with your product, type in your product’s serial number at www.lacie.com/us/support. If no warranty is listed under your product’s name, this means that the warranty has expired.
If you wish to extend your warranty coverage, you can purchase Silver, Gold, or Platinum Care or Advanced Exchange. For details, see www.lacie.com/warranties.
A standard LaCie limited warranty is included with all products. Please read the terms and conditions below.
LaCie (“LaCie”) warrants, to the original purchaser, that this equipment shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1), two (2), three (3), or five (5) years, depending on the model, from LaCie's date of original shipment when the equipment is used normally and is properly serviced when needed. If you discover a defect covered by the warranty set forth above, your sole and exclusive remedy will be for LaCie, in its sole discretion to (i) repair or replace the product at no charge to you; or, if a repaired unit or replacement product is not available, (ii) to refund the current market value of your product. You acknowledge and agree that replacement product, at the sole option of LaCie, may be a new product or a remanufactured product. In order to receive the remedy set forth above, you must return the product during the warranty period and include with each returned product (i) a copy of your original purchase invoice to verify your warranty; (ii) a Return Material Authorization number; (iii) your name, address and telephone number; (iv) a copy of the bill of sale bearing the appropriate LaCie serial numbers as proof of date of original retail purchase; and (v) a description of the problem. The customer must pay all transportation costs for a returned product. The product will need to be returned to LaCie within the country of original retail purchase. This warranty applies only to hardware products; LaCie software, media, and manuals are licensed and warranted pursuant to separate written agreement. This warranty does not apply if the product has been misused or has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or misapplication; if it has been modified without permission of LaCie; or if any LaCie serial number has been removed or defaced. If a customer has purchased a LaCie Advance Care Option (ACO) to go with this equipment, the ACO shall be valid for three (3) years from activation.
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LaCie does not warrant that the operation of the product will be uninterrupted or error-free. LaCie is not responsible for damage arising from failure to follow instructions relating to the product's use. This warranty does not apply: (a) to consumable parts, unless damage has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship; (b) to cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches, dents and broken plastic on ports; © to damage caused by use with non-LaCie products; (d) to damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, flood, fire, earthquake or other external causes; (e) to damage caused by operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by LaCie; (f) to damage caused by service (including upgrades and expansions) performed by anyone who is not a representative of LaCie or a LaCie Authorized Service Provider; (g) to a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability without the written permission of LaCie; or (h) if any LaCie serial number on the product has been removed or defaced.
No LaCie dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty.
Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no circumstances will LaCie be held liable for the recovery or restoration of this data. To help prevent the loss of your data, LaCie highly recommends that you keep TWO copies of your data; one copy on your external hard disk, for instance, and a second copy either on your internal hard disk, another external hard disk or some other form of removable storage media. LaCie offers a complete line of CD and DVD drives. If you would like more information on backup, please refer to our website.
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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state.
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Read carefully all information related to warranty and precautions of use of your new LaCie product in the user manual.
For products purchased in the United States, you may contact LaCie at 7555 Tech Center Drive, Tigard, Oregon 97223 USA. Email: sales@lacie.com. Website: www.lacie.com. Customer service: 503-844-4503.
On rare occasions, a newly purchased LaCie product may be delivered in non-working order. We are working to avoid these issues, but unfortunately, these situations may arise from time to time. Within the 15 calendar days of purchase, should you experience an issue with your new LaCie product, we ask you to return the product to the place where it was originally bought. You will be required to give a proof of purchase.
Please be sure to back up your data before returning your drive to LaCie for repair. LaCie cannot under any circumstances guarantee the integrity of data remaining on a returned drive. We make no provisions for data recovery and cannot be held liable for any data loss on drives or media returned to LaCie.
All products returned to LaCie must be securely packaged in their original box and shipped with postage prepaid, except for Products registered under the Advance Care Option.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Contact us:
LaCie Australia, 6/151 Beauchamp Rd, Matraville NSW 2036 AUSTRALIA
Phone: 02 8063 3711
Email: info.au@lacie.com
For fast technical support, create a support ticket after registering your product at www.lacie.com/au/register.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designed collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.
Apple, Mac, Time Machine, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
We, LaCie, solemnly declare that this product conforms to the following European standards: Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC); Low-Voltage Directive: 2006/95/EC