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Introduction

Welcome to the User Manual for the LaCie Rugged RAID. Your Rugged RAID features two interfaces: Thunderbolt technology and SuperSpeed USB 3.0. Both connections allow you to copy huge amounts of data at fast transfer rates. Since it is bus powered, the Thunderbolt technology cable gives you mobility while the USB 3.0 is backward compatible for universal connectivity with USB 2.0 devices.

With options for RAID 0 or RAID 1, the Rugged RAID is ideal for videographers, photographers, and heavy data users that demand extraordinary performance or protection both in the office and the field.

This manual guides you through the process of connecting your LaCie product. If you have questions, consult the Getting Help page.

Box content

  • LaCie Rugged RAID with integrated Thunderbolt cable
  • USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 compatible)
  • Removable cover and spare
  • Power supply (see note below)
  • Quick Install Guide
  • Complete software suite

Important info: Save your packaging. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging.

 

Minimum System Requirements

Ports

You can connect your LaCie device to a computer with a Thunderbolt, USB 2.0, or USB 3.0 port.

Operating System

Thunderbolt

  • macOS® 10.9 or later
  • Windows® 7 or later

USB 3.0

  • macOS® 10.9 or later
  • Windows® 7 or later

Minimum free disk space

  • 600MB recommended

 

Notes on USB 3.0:
Your PC or Mac must have a USB 3.0 port to take advantage of USB 3.0 transfer rates.

The power cable must be connected to an active outlet when using the USB 3.0 port.

 

Software suite

The software suite for your LaCie Rugged RAID is pre-loaded on the hard drive. The free suite of utilities includes:

  • LaCie Setup Assistant (easily format and create partitions for use on Mac®, PC, or both)
  • LaCie Private-Public (password protection with AES 256-bit software encryption)
  • LaCie Backup Assistant (PC/Mac)
  • LaCie Desktop Manager (monitor hard drive health and configure email alerts)

Software can also be found at LaCie support.

Ingress Protection rating

The Ingress Protection (IP) rating is a standard for defining the types of protection supported by equipment and devices. Users should review the IP two-digit code to understand the conditions that the device can withstand. The two digits are independent, with each number representing a different level of protection.

Your LaCie Rugged RAID is rated IP 54.

  • 5: Protection against dust from entering the device’s internal mechanism.
  • 4: Protection against splashing water from any angle.

The LaCie Rugged RAID is also protected when it is dropped from heights up to 1.5 meters / 5 feet (in non-operating mode).

Important info on IP 54 and the removable cover: The LaCie Rugged RAID’s IP 54 rating is valid when the cover is securely fastened on the device. You can attach the cover when using the integrated Thunderbolt cable. However, the cover cannot be attached when using the USB 3.0 port.

 

Views of the Rugged RAID

Port protector

The removable cover on the LaCie Rugged RAID offers enhanced protection for the device’s ports. To remove the cover, place your index finger on its left edge and gently pry it open. The Thunderbolt cable remains attached to the cable fastener on the cap.

 

Port protection

  1. Fastens to the Thunderbolt cable during transport.
  2. Protects the Thunderbolt cable end and the USB 3.0 port.


It is highly recommended to attach the cover when:

  • Transporting the LaCie Rugged RAID.
  • The integrated Thunderbolt cable is in use.

The removable cover cannot be fastened to the LaCie Rugged RAID when using the USB 3.0 port.

 

Interfaces

  1. USB 3.0
  2. Power
  3. Thunderbolt cable

Important info regarding USB 3.0: The power cable must be connected to an active outlet when using the USB 3.0 port.

LEDs

  1. Activity
  2. RAID

 

RAID buttons

  1. RAID select
  2. RAID confirm

To maintain your Rugged RAID’s IP54 rating, the RAID select and confirm buttons are located within small recesses. When checking or changing the RAID level, use the pointed end of a paperclip to push a button. For details, see Manage RAID.

 

LED and Power

LED states

Activity LED

The Activity LED provides indications on the state of the Rugged RAID’s health:

Behavior State
Solid white The device is ready.
Blinking white The device is being accessed.
Blinking red One or two drives are not ready or have failed.
Off The product is: turned off; in power saving mode; not receiving power; experiencing system failure; or, experiencing electronic board failure.

Contact LaCie technical support if:

  • The LED remains off but the device is connected to a power supply and to your computer. Confirm that the Rugged RAID is not in sleep mode before contacting LaCie technical support.
  • The LED continues to blink red. One or both of your hard drives may have failed. Do not swap one or both hard drives onsite or in the field. Doing so will void the LaCie Rugged RAID’s warranty.

Technical info on LED color: The Activity LED can appear orange due to the sleeve’s color.

 

RAID LED

Use a thin, pointed object to push the RAID select and RAID confirm buttons. For example, use the pointed end of a paperclip to access and push the buttons.

See Manage RAID for instructions on how to check or change the RAID level.

Action Behavior State
Push once on the RAID select button Solid white The device is set to RAID 0.
Push once on the RAID select button Blinking white The device is set to RAID 1.
Push twice on the RAID select button Solid white The device will be changed to RAID 0.
Push twice on the RAID select button Blinking white The device will be changed to RAID 1.

Receiving power

Thunderbolt connection

The LaCie Rugged RAID powers on automatically when it is connected to a computer that supports Thunderbolt technology. Use the embedded Thunderbolt technology cable when connecting the Rugged RAID to a computer.

USB 3.0

The power cable must be connected to an active outlet when using the Rugged RAID’s USB 3.0 port.

Note on the USB 3.0 connection: The Rugged RAID can be connected to a USB 2.0 port on your computer. To take advantage of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates, you must connect the Rugged RAID to a computer with a USB 3.0 port.

 

Power-saving mode

Your LaCie Rugged RAID can conserve energy by entering power-saving mode. Managed by your computer, power-saving mode can extend the life of the hard drives by sparing them from working during extended periods of inactivity.

Operating system

You can initiate power-saving mode on your computer by performing one of the following:

  • Place the host computer into sleep mode.
  • Mac OS: Go to System Preferences > Energy Saver to enable sleep mode for hard drives.
  • Windows 8: Go to Control Panel > Hardware > Power Options > Choose a power plan > Change advanced power settings. Click on Hard disk and Turn off the hard disk after. Choose the time to spin down USB hard drives.

To exit power-saving mode, review the table below:

Entering power-saving mode Exiting power-saving mode
The host computer placed the product into power-saving mode due to inactivity. Access the Rugged RAID’s volume on the host computer. For example, copy files to its volume.
The computer is in sleep mode. Wake up the computer.

Note on ejecting the volume and power-saving mode: The Rugged RAID enters power-saving mode when its volumes are ejected and the device remains connected to the computer. To access the Rugged RAID’s volumes, unplug the interface cable from the computer and reconnect it.

 

Cables and Connectors

Thunderbolt

Your LaCie product features Thunderbolt technology, the most flexible interface ever created. This exciting new high-speed cable technology connects your computers and electronic devices together like never before. Thunderbolt technology supports two 10Gb/s bi-directional channels from a single port, the fastest data connection available on a personal computer. At 10Gb/s, a full-length HD movie can be transferred in less than 30 seconds.

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.

For more information, see www.lacie.com

Connector Face
(to computer)
Cable End
(to computer)

Integrated cable

For ease of access, the Thunderbolt cable is integrated on your LaCie Rugged RAID. Remove the interface cover and gently unwind the Thunderbolt cable before attaching it to your Mac or PC.

Holding, dangling, or transporting the Rugged RAID by its integrated cable is strongly discouraged. Doing so can invalidate the product warranty.

Thunderbolt technology and Windows

Windows users must connect the product via USB to configure the Rugged RAID for PC. See Getting Connected for details.

 

USB 3.0

USB is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 is the latest implementation of this standard, and it provides higher bandwidth and new power management features.

Transfer rates can attain up to 5 Gbits/s as opposed to USB 2.0's 480 Mbits/s. This means USB 3.0 is theoretically up to ten times faster than its predecessor.

Your LaCie drive is shipped with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to a compatible USB 3.0 port. The cable will also work when connected to a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port, but drive performance will be limited to their respective transfer rates.

Connector Face
(to Computer)
Cable End
(to Computer)
Cable End
(to Hard Drive)
Connector Face
(to Hard Drive)

Note on USB 3.0:
Your PC or Mac must have a USB 3.0 port to take advantage of USB 3.0 transfer rates.

The included power cable must be connected to an active outlet when using the Rugged RAID’s USB 3.0 port.

 

Getting Connected

Setting up the LaCie Rugged RAID is easy thanks to LaCie Setup Assistant. Follow the steps in the order they are given to ensure that your LaCie Rugged RAID’s volume mounts correctly on your computer.

Thunderbolt and Windows

Important info: Thunderbolt technology is compatible with Windows 7 and Windows 8. Windows requires drivers to use the Thunderbolt port. It is recommended that you connect the product to a host computer via USB and run LaCie Setup Assistant (see Step 2 - Launch LaCie Setup Assistant). Once LaCie Setup Assistant is finished, disconnect the LaCie Rugged RAID (see Unmounting Your Hard Drive) from the USB port and install the Thunderbolt drivers for Windows (see Install Drivers (Windows Only)). You can connect via the Thunderbolt interface once the drivers are installed.

 

STEP 1 - Connect the interface cable

First connection

Mac: The LaCie Rugged RAID can be connected to your Mac using the integrated Thunderbolt cable or the included USB 3.0 cable. However, it is not possible to use both interfaces at the same time.

Windows: For the initial setup, you must use the USB 3.0 cable. If your PC has a Thunderbolt port, make certain to install the Thunderbolt driver when prompted by LaCie Setup Assistant. Once the driver is installed, you can connect the Rugged RAID to your PC via Thunderbolt.

Important info on USB 3.0: The power cable must be connected to an active outlet when using the Rugged RAID’s USB 3.0 port.

Thunderbolt

  1. Remove the cover by placing your index finger on its left edge and gently prying it open. Use caution since the Thunderbolt cable is held by a fastener on the removable cover.

  2. Gently remove the Thunderbolt connector from the cover.
  3. Unwind the integrated Thunderbolt cable as needed and connect it to your computer.

  4. The drive mounts on your desktop (Mac).
  5. Replace the cover on the LaCie Rugged. Doing so maintains the LaCie Rugged’s IP 54 rating.

If the Rugged RAID’s Setup volume does not mount on your computer, see troubleshooting topics at Getting Help.

 

USB 3.0

  1. Remove the cover by placing your index finger on its left edge and gently prying it open. Use caution since the Thunderbolt cable is held by a fastener on the removable cover.

  2. Connect the included power cable in the following order:

    1. The Rugged RAID.
    2. An active outlet.
  3. Use the included USB 3.0 cable to connect the Rugged RAID in the following order:

    1. A USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port on your computer.
    2. The USB port on the Rugged RAID.
  4. The drive mounts in Computer (Windows 7 or later) or on your desktop (Mac).

If the Rugged RAID’s Setup volume does not mount on your computer, see troubleshooting topics at Getting Help.

 

USB 3.0 connections:
The power cable must be connected to an active outlet when using the Rugged RAID’s USB 3.0 port.

Since the cover cannot be replaced when using the USB 3.0 connection, the Rugged RAID’s IP 54 rating is not in effect.

 

STEP 2 - Launch LaCie Setup Assistant

LaCie Setup Assistant (LSA) must be launched before using your drive. It will allow you to:

  • Easily format the hard drive according to your needs
  • Copy the User Manual to your computer
  • Install software for added features
  • Register your LaCie device

Important info for Thunderbolt on Windows: LaCie Setup Assistant only works through the USB connection. Therefore, it is recommended that you connect via USB and run LaCie Setup Assistant. Once LaCie Setup Assistant is finished, disconnect the Rugged RAID (see Unmounting Your Hard Drive) from the USB port and install the Thunderbolt drivers for Windows (go to LaCie Support). You can connect via the Thunderbolt interface once the drivers are installed.

Important info: If you do not launch LaCie Setup Assistant or, if you quit it after the formatting has begun, your drive will not be ready to use and will require manual formatting (see Optional Formatting and Partitioning. In such a case, the user manual and utilities must be downloaded from the LaCie website: www.lacie.com/support/.

Launch LaCie Setup Assistant

Windows users

AutoPlay: Windows AutoPlay may detect your LaCie device as soon as it is connected to your computer. If the AutoPlay window appears, choose Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer and double-click LaCie Setup.

 

Manual access: Open the LACIE SETUP volume in Computer/This PC and double-click LaCie Setup.

Mac users

Open the LACIE SETUP volume on your desktop and then double-click LaCie Setup

 

Setup

The LaCie Setup Assistant guides you through formatting and registering your hard drive as well as installing LaCie software utilities. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the setup.

Alternatively, you can use your disk management utility program to format or partition your LaCie drive. See Optional Formatting and Partitioning for details.

Important info for Windows users: While running LaCie Setup Assistant, you may see a User Account Control dialogue asking if you wish to change your computer's settings. This is a normal request when formatting a disk or installing certain software, such as Genie Timeline. To successfully complete LaCie Setup Assistant, LaCie recommends that you agree to change the settings.
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Important info for Mac users: You may be prompted to enter your computer’s administrator password to continue with LaCie Setup Assistant.

Software will be installed on the product's storage, not on your computer. It will be located on the volume entitled “Compatible” or “LaCie Share” if it exists, otherwise on “LaCie”.

LaCie software utilities may be installed at any time. Once the format is complete, the LaCie Setup Assistant application will be available on:

  • LaCie: If you created one partition
  • Compatible/LaCie Share: If you created two partitions

If you formatted your drive using a disk utility and you need access to software utilities or the user manual, visit www.lacie.com/support/.

Note on RAID level: The default RAID level is 0. See Manage RAID for instructions on how to check and change the RAID level.

Unmounting the volumes

In order to avoid file system corruption, it is important to unmount your LaCie device’s volume before turning it off or disconnecting the interface cable. See Unmounting Your Hard Drive for details.

 

Install Drivers (Windows Only)

Windows users must install drivers on their computer in order to use the Thunderbolt connection. Before following the steps below, make certain to review the steps to connect the product to a host computer via USB as described in Getting Connected.

  1. Click this link to download the drivers: http://www.lacie.com/support/mobile-storage/rugged-raid/.
  2. Unzip the file.
  3. Double-click Setup.exe.


  4. Follow the steps to complete the wizard.


  5. When prompted, restart your computer.


  6. Connect the LaCie Rugged to your PC using the Thunderbolt cable (see Getting Connected).
 

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

If LaCie Desktop Manager is not installed on your computer (check your Windows system tray or Mac menu bar), you can install it:

  1. Double click the Rugged RAID’s volume in Computer (Windows) or on the Desktop (Mac).
  2. Open the LaCie/Software folder.
  3. Launch the installer located in the folder for your operating system.

When setup is complete, launch LaCie Desktop Manager from the system tray (Windows) or the menu bar (Mac).

Windows Mac

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.

 

Info tab

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.

Caution: Choosing Reformat launches your operating system's disk utility (see Optional Formatting and Partitioning for details). Formatting erases all data stored on your hard drives. To protect files, back up your hard drives before selecting Reformat.

 

Status tab

Review the health of the:

  • Hardware
  • RAID configuration

You can also enable alerts to receive status updates.

Important info: Activating alerts may affect the transfer rates of your device. For optimal transfer rates, disable alerts.

 

Email tab

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.

 

Manage RAID

About RAID modes

Review the table below for an overview of the different RAID modes:

RAID mode Capacity Protection Speed Factory default
RAID 0 100% None Excellent Yes
RAID 1 50% Excellent Good No


RAID 0: RAID 0 is the fastest RAID mode. In a RAID 0 array, the available capacities of each hard drive are added together so that one logical volume mounts on the computer. It offers the best performance but no data protection should a hard drive fail.

 

RAID 1: RAID 1 provides data protection since all data is written to each hard drive at the same time. In the event of a single hard drive failure, data remains available on the other hard drive. Due to the time it takes to write the data twice, performance is reduced when compared to RAID 0. RAID 1 is a good choice when safety is more important than speed. However, RAID 1 also reduces the available drive space by 50% due to the need to write every bit of data to each hard drive.

 

Check the RAID level

You can check the current RAID level in LaCie Desktop Manager (see LaCie Desktop Manager) or by using the RAID select button.

To check the RAID level using the RAID select button:

  • Confirm that the Rugged RAID is connected to a computer and powered on.
  • Locate a thin, pointed object such as the end of a paperclip.

Follow the steps below:

  1. Use the pointed end of the paperclip to push the RAID select button. The RAID select button is located within a small recess.

  2. The RAID LED:
    • Turns solid if the device is set to RAID 0.
    • Blinks if the device is set to RAID 1.

The RAID LED provides the current level for approximately 5 seconds.

 

Modify the RAID level

Important info: Changing the RAID level deletes data stored on the LaCie Rugged RAID. Back up all your data before adjusting the RAID.

Consider the following before moving to the steps below:

  • Confirm that the Rugged RAID is connected to a computer and powered on.
  • The RAID select and RAID confirm buttons are located within small recesses. To push them, you can use a thin pointed object such as the end of a paperclip.
  • Know the the RAID level you want to use.
  • Step 4 is time sensitive.
  1. Unmount the LaCie Rugged RAID’s volumes from your computer (see Unmounting Your Hard Drive).
  2. Use the pointed end of the paperclip to push the RAID select button two times. Make certain that the second push is applied immediately after the first push.

  3. The RAID LED:
    • Turns solid if the device will be changed to RAID 0.
    • Blinks if the device will be changed to RAID 1.
  4. Use the pointed end of the paperclip to push the RAID confirm button. The RAID confirm button must be pushed within five seconds of completing the second push of the RAID select button. The Rugged RAID restarts after pushing the RAID confirm button.

  5. Once the Rugged RAID has restarted, your computer prompts you to initialize the new volume. You must initialize and format the hard drives for use with your computer (see Optional Formatting and Partitioning).

Important info: If the RAID mode has not been changed, you can try the steps again. When following the steps, make certain to push the RAID confirm button as soon as the LED indicates your preferred RAID mode.

 

Optional Formatting and Partitioning

Standard LaCie storage devices will prompt you to run LaCie Setup Assistant when they are first connected to a PC or Mac. LaCie Setup Assistant helps you to quickly format the storage device according to your needs.

Please read the information below carefully if you:

  • Abort LaCie Setup Assistant while it is formatting.
  • Wish to reformat your storage device after LaCie Setup Assistant has successfully completed.
  • Own a LaCie storage device that does not feature Setup Assistant.

 

About File System Formats

NTFS: Since it is the native file system for Windows, volumes created in NTFS are read and write with computers running Windows. Mac OS can read NTFS volumes but cannot natively write to them.

Mac OS Extended (HFS+): The native hard drive file system for Mac. Windows cannot natively read or write to HFS+ (journaled) hard drives.

exFAT: Generally compatible with Mac and Windows. exFAT is not a journaled file system which means it can be more susceptible to data corruption when errors occur or the drive is not disconnected properly from the computer.

FAT32: Compatible with Mac and Windows. However, FAT32 is a legacy file system designed for low capacity hard drives and it is not recommended for modern hard drives or operating systems. A FAT32 partition can reach up to 32GB when formatted on a Windows PC.

How to choose the file system format
Use NTFS if:
…the storage device is connected to Windows PCs.
Use HFS+ if:
…the storage device is connected to Macs.
You can use exFAT if:
…the storage device is shared between Mac and Windows computers.
Use FAT32 if:
…the storage device is connected to older Windows and Mac computers. FAT32 is not recommended for modern operating systems and computers.

 

Formatting Instructions

The steps below help you format and partition a storage device.

Caution: Formatting erases everything on the storage device. LaCie highly recommends that you back up all data on your storage device before performing the steps below. LaCie is not responsible for any data lost due to formatting, partitioning or using a LaCie storage device.

Note: Refer to your operating system's documentation for more information on reformatting and partitioning your storage device.

 

Mac

OS X version 10.11 or later

  1. Open the Finder and go to Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility.
  2. In the sidebar to the left, select your LaCie d2 drive.
  3. Select Erase.
  4. A dialog box opens. Enter a name for the drive. This will be the name displayed when the drive mounts.
  5. For Format, select OS X Extended (Journaled).
  6. For Scheme, select GUID Partition Map.
  7. Click Erase.
  8. Disk Utility will format the drive. When it’s finished, click Done.

OS X version 10.9 to 10.10

  1. Open the Finder and go to Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility.
  2. In the sidebar to the left, select the LaCie d2 drive that shows the capacity.
  3. In the Disk Utility window, select the Partition tab.
  4. Under Partition Layout, select 1 partition.
  5. Enter a name for the drive. This will be the name displayed when the drive mounts.
  6. For Format, select OS X Extended (Journaled).
  7. Click on Options. Select GUID Partition Map, and then click OK.
  8. Click Apply.
  9. A dialog appears advising you that this is a data destructive process and any data currently on the drive will be deleted.
  10. Select Partition to complete the formatting process.

 

Windows

  1. Make sure the storage device is connected to and mounted on the computer.
  2. Go to Search and enter diskmgmt.msc. In the search results, double click Disk Management.
  3. From the list of storage devices in the middle of the Disk Management window, locate your LaCie device.
  4. The partition must be available to format. If it is currently formatted, right click on the partition and then choose Delete.
  5. To create a new partition, right click on the volume and select New Simple Volume. Follow the on-screen instructions when the New Simple Volume Wizard appears.
 

Unmounting Your Hard Drive

USB, FireWire, Thunderbolt, and eSATA external devices feature “plug & play” connectivity, which means that your LaCie storage can be connected and disconnected while the computer is running. To prevent failures, however, it is important to follow these steps when disconnecting your device.

Mac

Drag the storage device icon to the Trash. (The icon pictured below is a generic USB device icon. Your LaCie storage may be represented by an icon that looks like the device itself.)

When the icon disappears from the desktop, the storage device can be disconnected.

 

Windows 7 and Windows 8

From the System Tray (located in the lower right-hand side of your screen) click on the plug icon (note the white check mark inside a green circle).

A message will appear, detailing the devices that may be safely unmounted.

Select Eject for the device you wish to unmount. A message will appear notifying you that it is safe to remove it.

 

Getting Help

If you are having problems with your LaCie product, consult the table below for a list of available resources.

Order Source Description Location
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

Note: LaCie is dedicated to providing high quality products that enrich the lives of our customers. To help LaCie offer the best customer support, we encourage you to create an account and register your product at www.lacie.com/us/mystuff/login.htm? logout&rtn=mystuff. You can give us important feedback as well as receive updated information on your LaCie device.

 

Troubleshooting topics

All Users

Problem: My file transfers are too slow.

Q: USB 3.0 connection: Is the drive connected via a USB 3.0 to a USB 2.0 port on your computer or hub?


Q: USB 3.0 connection: Does your computer or operating system support SuperSpeed USB 3.0?


Q: Is your computer's internal hard drive limiting transfer speeds?


 

Problem: I'm receiving file transfer error messages and/or Time Machine does not work.

Q: Did you get an "Error -50" message while copying to the storage?


 

Problem: I got an error message telling me that the drive has been disconnected

Q: Did it happen when the computer was coming out of sleep mode?


 

Problem: The displayed available capacity doesn't seem right.

Q: I just moved a lot of files into the Trash/Recycle Bin from my Thunderbolt hard drive. Why isn't this reflected in the displayed available space?


Q: Why is the volume capacity less than advertised on the Thunderbolt storage (hard drives only)?


 

Mac

Problem: The drive isn't appearing on my computer.

Q: Is your Finder configured not to show hard drives on the desktop?


Q: Is it connected to a Mac that supports Thunderbolt technology?


Q: Why doesn’t my Thunderbolt product mount on my computer?


Q: Did you follow the correct installation steps?


 

Windows

Problem: The drive isn't appearing on my computer.

Q: Are you connecting the product to a host computer via the Thunderbolt interface, and have not installed Thunderbolt drivers?


Q: Are both ends of the interface cable securely attached?

Q: Is the drive listed in Device Manager?


Q: Does your disk not appear at all?


Q: Is your drive listed next to an unusual icon?


 

Blinking red LED

Q: The LED continues to blink red but I can access my data. What should I do?


Q: The LED continues to blink red and I cannot access my data. What should I do?


 

Precautions

Caution: Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user's authority to operate this device.

Important info: 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. If you would like more information on backup, please refer to our website.

Important info: 1TB (Terabyte) = 1,000GB. 1GB = 1000MB. 1MB = 1,000,000 Bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically up to 10% less per TB).

Health and Safety Precautions

  • Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on this device.
  • Read this User Manual carefully and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device.
  • Do not open a disk drive or attempt to disassemble or modify it. Never insert any metallic object into the drive to avoid any risk of electrical shock, fire, short-circuiting or dangerous emissions. The disk drive shipped with your LaCie hard drive contains no user-serviceable parts. If it appears to be malfunctioning, have it inspected by a qualified LaCie Technical Support representative.
  • Never expose your device to rain, or use it near water, or in damp or wet conditions. Never place objects containing liquids on the LaCie hard drive, as they may spill into its openings. Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting, fire or personal injury.

 

General Use Precautions

  • Do not expose the LaCie hard drive to temperatures outside the range of 5º C to 30º C (41º F to 86º F); or to operational humidity beyond 10-80%, non-condensing, or non-operating humidity beyond 5-90%, non-condensing. Doing so may damage the LaCie hard drive or disfigure its casing. Avoid placing your LaCie hard drive near a source of heat or exposing it to sunlight (even through a window). Inversely, placing your LaCie hard drive in an environment that is too cold may damage the unit.
  • Rated cooling for altitudes up to 2000 meters.
  • Do not use the LaCie hard drive near other electrical appliances such as televisions, radios or speakers. Doing so may cause interference which will adversely affect the operation of the other products.
  • Do not place the LaCie hard drive near sources of magnetic interference, such as computer displays, televisions or speakers. Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of your LaCie hard drive.
  • Never use excessive force on your LaCie hard drive. If you detect a problem, consult the troubleshooting section in this manual.
  • Protect your LaCie hard drive from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage. Dust can build up inside the device, increasing the risk of damage or malfunction.
  • Never use benzene, paint thinners, detergent or other chemical products to clean the outside of the LaCie hard drive. Such products will disfigure and discolor the casing. Instead, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the device.
 

Warranty Information

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.

Warranty Upgrades

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 Limited Warranty Policy

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.

 

EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, ALL PRODUCTS ARE SOLD “AS IS” AND LACIE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. WITHOUT FURTHER LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, DOES NOT WARRANT (1) THE PERFORMANCE OR RESULTS OBTAINED FROM USING THIS PRODUCT, (2) THAT THE PRODUCT IS APPROPRIATE FOR THE CUSTOMER'S PURPOSES, (3) THE MANUAL IS ERROR FREE, OR (4) THAT NO DATA WILL BE LOST WHILE USING THE PRODUCT. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE IS ASSUMED BY THE CUSTOMER. THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

This Limited Warranty applies only to hardware products manufactured by or for LaCie that can be identified by the “LaCie” trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them. The Limited Warranty does not apply to any non-LaCie hardware products or any software, even if packaged or sold with LaCie hardware. Manufacturers, suppliers, or publishers, other than LaCie, may provide their own warranties to the end user purchaser, but LaCie, in so far as permitted by law, provides their products “as is”. Software distributed by LaCie with or without the LaCie brand name (including, but not limited to system software) is not covered under this Limited Warranty. Refer to the licensing agreement accompanying the software for details of your rights with respect to its use.

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.

LACIE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, DOWNTIME, GOODWILL, DAMAGE TO OR REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY, AND ANY COSTS OF RECOVERING, REPROGRAMMING, OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH LACIE PRODUCTS EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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.

Your opening of your package, your use of the product, or your return of the enclosed Registration Card acknowledges that you have read and agree to the terms of this Agreement. You further agree that it is the complete and exclusive state of the agreement between us and supersedes any proposal or prior agreement, oral or written, and any other communications between us relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.

 

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.

Service DOA

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.

Customer Warning

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.

Note to Australian Customers

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.

 

Legal Information

Copyrights

Copyright © 2024 LaCie. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of LaCie.

Changes

The material in this document is for information only and subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, LaCie assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein. LaCie reserves the right to make changes or revisions in the product design or the product manual without reservation and without obligation to notify any person of such revisions and changes.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

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:

  1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

Important info: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body.

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.

WEEE

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.

Manufacturer's Declaration for CE Certification

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

Trademarks

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.

Canada Compliance Statement

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Japan Compliance Statement

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio/TV receiver, it may cause radio interference. Install the equipment according to the manual. This statement does not apply to the LaCie CloudBox.

 

RoHS Compliance Information

China RoHS 2

China RoHS 2 refers to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Order No. 32, effective July 1, 2016, titled Management Methods for the Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products. To comply with China RoHS 2, we determined this product's Environmental Protection Use Period (EPUP) to be 20 years in accordance with the Marking for the Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electronic and Electrical Products, SJT 11364-2014.

中国 RoHS 2 是指 2016 年 7 月 1 日起施行的工业和信息化部令第 32 号“电力电子产品限制使用有害物质管理办法”。为了符合中国 RoHS 2 的要求,我们根据“电子电气产品有害物质限制使用标识”(SJT 11364-2014) 确定本产品的环保使用期 (EPUP) 为 20 年。

有害物质
Hazardous Substances
部件名称
Part Name
铅\\(Pb)
(Hg)

(Cd)
六价铬
(Cr+6)
多溴联苯
(PBB)
多溴二苯醚
(PBDE)
硬盘驱动器
HDD
X O O O O O
外接硬盘印刷电路板
Bridge PCBA
X O O O O O
电源
(如果提供)
Power Supply
(if provided)
X O O O O O
接口电缆
(如果提供)
Interface cable
(if provided)
X O O O O O
其他外壳组件
Other enclosure components
X O O O O O
本表格依据 SJ/T 11364 的规定编制。
This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364-2014
O: 表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求以下。
O: Indicates that the hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement of GB/T26572.
X: 表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求。
X: Indicates that the hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement of GB/T26572.

Taiwan RoHS

Taiwan RoHS refers to the Taiwan Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection’s (BSMI’s) requirements in standard CNS 15663, Guidance to reduction of the restricted chemical substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Seagate products must comply with the “Marking of presence” requirements in Section 5 of CNS 15663. This product is Taiwan RoHS compliant.

The following table meets the Section 5 “Marking of presence” requirements.

台灣RoHS是指台灣標準局計量檢驗局(BSMI)對標準CNS15663要求的減排電子電氣設備限用化學物質指引。從2018年1月1日起,Seagate產品必須符合CNS15663第5節「含有標示」要求。本產品符合台灣RoHS。 下表符合第5節「含有標示」要求。

設備名稱:硬盤設備/SSD,型號:外接使用
Equipment Name: Hard Disk Device/SSD, Type Designation: External Use Only
單元
Unit
铅\\(Pb)
(Hg)

(Cd)
六价铬
(Cr+6)
多溴联苯
(PBB)
多溴二苯醚
(PBDE)
硬盘驱动器
HDD
O O O O O
外接硬盘印刷电路板
Bridge PCBA
O O O O O
电源
(如果提供)
Power Supply
(if provided)
O O O O O
接口电缆
(如果提供)
Interface cable
(if provided)
O O O O O
其他外壳组件
Other enclosure components
O O O O O
備考 1. “O” 係指該项限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。
Note 1. “O” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.
備考 2. “—” 係指該项限用物質為排除項目。
Note 2. “—” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.
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