Note: This section only applies to new, diskless LaCie NAS enclosures. When following the directions below, please install one or more disks that have not been formatted and do not contain system information. If you own a 2big Network 2 or 5big Network 2 with hard drives pre-installed in one or more disk slots, please go to
Connect to the Network. Note that the product does not need to be connected to the network during this process. To reset your LaCie NAS to its factory default, go to
Reset to Factory Conditions.
Please follow the order of operations when adding hard drives to your diskless LaCie NAS enclosure:
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See the full explanations for each step below.
Please make certain to add new drives in the order of the numbered slots.
5big Network 2
The first disk should be inserted into Disk Slot 1 on the far left. If you have additional drives, insert the second disk into Disk Slot 2, the third disk into Disk Slot 3, etc.
Find a suitable work area with adequate space and a flat, even surface. Make certain that all necessary components are available:
Caution: To avoid potential problems caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD), it is recommended that you do not touch the hard drive’s printed circuit board. As a further precaution against ESD, please use an anti-static wristband or an anti-static mat to ground yourself when handling the hard drive.
To secure the disk in the drive tray:
Place the empty drive tray onto the flat work area with the handle on the bottom left.
Many disks have a label on one side and the printed circuit board on the opposite side. With its label side facing up, gently place the hard disk within the drive tray. Keep the side with the printed circuit board on the work space and the SATA connector facing to the right. The four tray screw slots should align with the disk’s four screw holes.
Using the Phillips head screwdriver, carefully fasten all four screws into the four tray slots. Do not overly tighten the screws. Doing so can affect the integrity of the screw holes on the drive as well as the threads on the screws.
Repeat the process if you are adding more than one disk.
Carefully insert the full drive tray into the empty Disk Slot 1. You will feel resistance when the drive tray is most of the way in the bay. Gently push the drive tray handle firmly until you feel it snap into place. The drive tray handle should be flush with the back of the enclosure.
If you are adding more than one disk, please insert full drive trays into empty slots in the enclosure. Make certain to follow the slot numbers. For example, the second disk should be inserted into Disk Slot 2, the third disk into Disk Slot 3, etc.
Use the drive lock tool to lock the drive(s) in place.
Caution: Only use the AC adapter supplied with your specific LaCie device. Do not use a power supply from another LaCie device or another manufacturer. Using any other power cable or power supply may cause damage to the device and void your warranty. Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your LaCie device. Failure to remove the adapter may result in damage and will void your warranty.
5big Network 2
Steps 2 and 3 should take approximately three minutes.
Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the NAS.
Turn the device on via the power button on the back of the enclosure.
The front LED will:
Blink blue
Turn solid blue when initialization is finished
Flash red and blue. The red and blue lights indicate the system is loading.
The LaCie NAS is ready to format the disk(s) once the front LED turns solid blue again.