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+====== LaCie Desktop Manager ======
+LaCie Desktop Manager is a software utility that provides important information regarding the status and health of your device.
+===== Installing LaCie Desktop Manager =====
+Follow the directions below:
+  - Click the link to download the installer for LaCie Desktop Manager:
+    * [[http://www.lacie.com/files/lacie-content/download/drivers/lacie-desktop-manager-for-mac-os.pkg|Mac]]
+    * [[http://www.lacie.com/files/lacie-content/download/drivers/lacie-desktop-manager-2.7.3.pkg|Windows]]
+  - Once the download is complete, locate the installer on your computer. Generally, downloads can be found in the Downloads folder.
+  - Launch the installer for your operating system and follow the setup wizard to completion.
+When setup is complete, launch LaCie Desktop Manager from the System tray (Windows) or the Menu bar (Mac).
+^ Windows ^ Mac ^
+| {{:products:2big-quadra-usb3:2big-quadra-usb3-ldm-launch-win.jpg?325|}} | {{:products:2big-quadra-usb3:2big-quadra-usb3-ldm-launch-mac.jpg?325|}} |
+LaCie Desktop Manager provides a list of all compatible LaCie devices in the left-hand column. If you have more than one compatible LaCie device, choose a product and use the tabs to navigate to the page you want. Options can vary based upon the product.
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+===== Info tab =====
+{{:products:2big-tbt2:screenshots:ss-2big-tbt2-ldm-info.jpg?500|}}
+Review the details of your device:
+  * Name
+  * Model
+  * Hard drive ID
+  * Connection type
+  * Total capacity
+  * Available capacity
+=== Reformat ===
+From the **Info** tab, you can reformat the hard drives.
+<note caution>**Caution:** Choosing **Reformat** launches your operating system's disk utility (see [[formatting|]] for details). Formatting erases all data stored on your hard drives. To protect files, back up your hard drives before selecting **Reformat**.</note>
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+===== Status tab =====
+{{:products:2big-tbt2:screenshots:ss-2big-tbt2-ldm-status.jpg?500|}}
+Review the health of the:
+  * Hardware
+  * RAID configuration
+You can also enable alerts to receive status updates.
+<note important>**Important info:** Activating alerts may affect the transfer rates of your device. For optimal transfer rates, disable alerts.</note>
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+===== Email tab =====
+{{:products:2big-tbt2:screenshots:ss-2big-tbt2-ldm-email.jpg?500|}}
+You can enter up to five email addresses to receive messages regarding changes to the status of your LaCie device. You can also enter an email subject line.
+Check the boxes to select the events that trigger email alerts.

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