Install the disk into the enclosure before following the directions below. For instructions, see Remove/Insert a Hard Disk or Connect to the Network: Diskless LaCie 2big NAS.

1. Select One new disk at the top of the left-hand column, then choose Add storage.
   
   
2. Select Network volume then choose Next.
   
   
3. Select the check box under the new disk then choose Next.
   
   
4. The RAID selection window helps you to select the optimal configuration for your environment:
   • Select a RAID mode's radio button to view an explanation of its strengths and weaknesses.
   • Use the cursor to choose the grey i tooltip to see a graphic summary of the strengths and weaknesses of each level of RAID.
5. Select JBOD or RAID 1, then choose Next.
   
6. Review the summary window then choose Finish. A popup window cautions you that all data on the selected disk will be deleted to create the volume. Select Yes to build the volume.
   
   

To expand a single-disk volume, see Hard Disk Expansion.

Install disks into the enclosure before following the directions below. For instructions, see Remove/Insert a Hard Disk or Connect to the Network: Diskless LaCie 2big NAS.

1. Choose Add storage to launch the New storage volume wizard.
   
   
2. Select Network volume, then choose Next.
   
   
3. The Select disks window lists all the disks in the enclosure. Select the box under each disk then choose Next. All data on the disks will be deleted to create the RAID configuration.
   
   
4. The RAID selection window helps you to select the optimal configuration for your environment:
   • Select a RAID mode's radio button to view an explanation of its strengths and weaknesses.
   • Use the cursor to choose the grey i tooltip to see a graphic summary of the strengths and weaknesses of each level of RAID.
5. Select the level of RAID that you want then choose Next. Note, if you are reconfiguring an existing RAID, the new mode will erase files on the shares but your Dashboard configuration will not be affected.
   
   
6. Review the summary window then choose Finish. A popup window cautions you that all data on the selected disks will be deleted to create the volume. Select Yes to build the RAID.