Introduction
This manual covers:
Congratulations on your purchase of a LaCie d2, 2big, or 5big Network 2. Designed to satisfy the data sharing and backup needs of small offices, your LaCie NAS (network-attached storage device) represents the new generation of shared storage with security.
This manual will guide you through the process of connecting the NAS to your network and will assist you in troubleshooting any issues that might arise. If you encounter problems, check Getting Help. Note that most of the problems users encounter can be resolved by resetting the product to factory conditions (see Update Product Operating System).
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Minimum System Requirements
Computer with an Ethernet network adapter
Latest version of Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows Vista 64-bit, Windows 7 / Mac® OS X 10.5, 10.6, 10.7 / Linux 2.6
Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended
Ethernet switch or router
Web browsers: Internet Explorer™ 7.0 / 8.0 Firefox™ 3.0, Safari™ 3.0, or Chrome 2.0 or higher
Important info:
Your LaCie product's performance can be affected by such external forces as network activity, hardware, distance, and setup.
For optimal performance, use a Gigabit Ethernet router and a Gigabit Ethernet board in your host computer.
Views of the Drives
Front View
d2 Network 2 | 2big Network 2 | 5big Network 2 |
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Button and Activity LED: The blue button stays on to show disk activity (unless you turn it off using the Dashboard, the administration tool) and can also be configured to put it to sleep or wake it from sleep. For details, see
Power Button Functions and
Dashboard - Eco Management.
Rear View
d2 Network 2
ON/OFF
Gigabit Ethernet
USB 2.0 Expansion
Power Connector
eSATA Expansion
USB 2.0 Direct Connection
Kensington Lock Slot
2big Network 2
Left drive status LED
ON/OFF
Gigabit Ethernet
eSATA Expansion
USB 2.0 Expansion
Right drive status LED
Drive tray handle
Drive lock
USB 2.0 Direct Connection
Power Connector
5big Network 2
Drive status LED
Drive tray handle
Drive lock
2x USB 2.0 Expansion
ON/OFF
2x Gigabit Ethernet
2x eSATA Expansion
Power Connector
The multi-function front LED/button allows you to activate/deactivate sleep mode and reset to default.