Contents
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Contents
How to use this Manual 2
Foreword 3
1. Introduction 4
1.1 Icons Used In This Manual 4
1.2 What Is U&I? 5
1.3 LaCie Tape Utilities Software 6
2. Getting To Know Your LaCie AIT U&I Drive 7
2.1 Minimum System Requirements 7
2.2 LaCie AIT U&I Tape Drive - Views 8
2.3 USB 2.0 Cables and Connectors 9
2.4 FireWire Cables and Connectors 9
3. Setting Up Your LaCie AIT U&I Drive 10
3.1 Installing Your LaCie AIT U&I Drive 11
3.2 Installing Multiple USB Peripherals 13
3.3 Installing Multiple FireWire Peripherals 13
3.4 Disconnecting Your LaCie Tape Drive 14
4. Using Your LaCie AIT U&I Drive 15
5. Technical Information 19
5.1 User Advice When Using USB 2.0 & FireWire 19
5.2 USB 2.0 vs. FireWire 20
6. Troubleshooting 22
7. Contacting Customer Service 27
7.1 Warranty and registration 29
8. Appendix 1 – USB Questions and Answers 30
9. Appendix 2 – FireWire Questions and Answers 32
10. Glossary 34
11. Health, Safety and General Use Precautions 36
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Foreword
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Copyrights
Copyright © 2002 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.
Trademarks
U & I is a trademark of LaCie Limited. Apple, Mac, Macintosh and FireWire are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Sony and
iLink are registered trademarks of Sony Electronics. Microsoft, Windows, Windows 98 SE, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000
and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Kensington is a registered trademark of the Kensington Technology
Group. All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners.
Changes
The material in this document is for information only and is 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 Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement (FCC)
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment. 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 when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. 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 correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the reseller or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded cables and I/O cards must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulations.
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.
Canada Compliance Statement
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Manufacturer’s Declaration for CE Certification
We, the LaCie Group SA, solemnly declare that this product conforms to the following European standards:
Class B EN60950, EN55022, EN50082-1, EN60555-2
With reference to the following conditions:
73/23/EEC Low Voltage directive
89/336/EEC EMC Directive
Introduction
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1. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new LaCie AIT U&I Tape drive. LaCie tape drives deliver a cost-effective, reliable
way to protect against devastating data loss, at home and in the office. Use your new tape drive in conjunction with effective
tape rotation and a detailed disaster recovery plan to make your critical data virtually untouchable. Based upon standard
technology with clear migration paths, LaCie tape drives are backward compatible to allow for capacity growth.
With a variety of tape formats and capacities to choose from, LaCie tape drives are suitable for a range of environments,
from workstations, small networks and servers, to high-end, enterprise-level backup.
For added value, the LaCie AIT U&I drive was designed to allow you to use your work-space efficiently. Engineered to be rack
mountable, you can quickly and easily integrate the LaCie drive into your standard 19-inch computer equipment racks, using
the LaCie rackmount kit (sold separately).
With all it can do for you, we’re confident that your LaCie AIT U&I drive will quickly become an important tool in your
day-to-day business computing.
This manual will help you to:
• Install your new device properly
• Get your drive up and running
• Quickly learn how to operate it
1.1 Icons Used in This Manual
Italicized paragraphs feature an icon describing the type of information being given.
Important Note Technical Information Warning! (This icon indicates
or News potential hazard).
Precautions
Always follow the basic precautions to use your LaCie AIT U&I drive safely and correctly. Respecting these guidelines will help
to avoid the possibility of personal injury to yourself or others, as well as to prevent damage to your device and other
computer equipment. For a complete list of precautions, please see 11. Health, Safety and General Use Pr
ecations of this
manual.
Warranty
LaCie and its suppliers accept no liability for any loss of data during the use of this device, or for any of the problems caused
as a result. As a precaution, it is recommended that the tape media be tested after they have been written to. Under no
circumstances do LaCie or its suppliers guarantee the reliability of the tape media used in this drive.
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Manual Updates
LaCie is constantly striving to give you the most up-to-date, comprehensive User’s Manuals available on the market. It is our
goal to provide you with a friendly, easy-to-use format that will help you quickly install and utilize the many functions of your
new device.
If your manual does not reflect the configurations of the product that you purchased, please check our Web site for the most
current version available. You can access our manuals at: www.lacie.com/support/manuals
1.2 What is U&I?
U&I incorporates two of the most common and fastest interfaces on the market today, meeting the demands for speed,
flexibility and ease of use in a wide variety of applications. In "U&I," the "U" stands for USB and the "I" stands for
"IEEE 1394."
USB 2.0
The new USB 2.0 standard provides higher bandwidth for high-speed peripherals such as external hard drives, high-speed
scanners and tape drives. USB 2.0 delivers transfer rates up to 480Mb/s, while conveniently maintaining backward
compatibility with USB 1.1 devices.
USB 2.0 can still be used to connect lower-speed USB 1.1 ports and devices like digital cameras, scanners, modems,
keyboards, mice, joysticks and printers. In the USB 2.0 system, existing USB peripherals do not have to be upgraded, and
lower-speed devices will not require additional performance, instead operating as USB 1.1 devices.
USB Icons
These icons will help you easily identify the USB interfaces. They appear on USB cables and next to the USB port connectors
on certain computers.
USB 1.1 icon USB 2.0 icon
FireWire/IEEE 1394
FireWire is Apple's implementation of IEEE 1394, and is capable of transferring large amounts of data between computers
and peripherals at a high rate of speed. The FireWire standard defines 100, 200 and 400Mb/s devices and can support
multiple speeds on a single bus.
With FireWire, there is no need for terminators, device IDs, screws, or complex setup, and the standard supports free-form
daisy chaining for peer-to-peer implementations. A fast, cross-platform serial bus, FireWire is ideal for use with multimedia
peripherals and high-speed devices such as digital video cameras and hard drives.
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FireWire Icons
These icons will help you easily identify the FireWire interface. They appear on FireWire cables and next to the FireWire port
connectors on certain computers.
FireWire (Apple IEEE 1394) icon iLink (Sony IEEE 1394) icon DV icon (IEEE 1394 logo
mainly used on digital
cameras)
1.3 LaCie Tape Utilities
Included with your drive are LaCie Tape Utilities. LaCie Tape Utilities contains the drivers that enable your computer to communicate with your tape drive.
Software
For guidance on application software that can be used with your LaCie AIT drive and the supported operating systems, please
contact your reseller or LaCie Technical Support.
2. Getting to Know Your LaCie AIT Drive
What can your LaCie AIT U&I drive do?
• Archive your database.
• Backup proprietary information.
• Store company files.
2.1 Minimum System Requirements
Hardware requirements:
• Mac with a USB 1.1 interface or PC with USB 2.0 or 1.1 interface
Or:
• Mac or PC equipped with FireWire/IEEE 1394/iLink interface card (SBP-2 compatible) that support mass storage devices.
Important Note: If you have a 4-pin connector on your FireWire interface card, you will need to purchase a
4-to-6 pin FireWire cable.
System Requirements:
• Mac OS 9.x and 10.x (Apple USB support 1.3.5 and greater; Apple FireWire support 2.3.3 and greater)
• Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows XP
• Intel Pentium II/350MHz-compatible processor or greater; minimum 64MB RAM
AIT Drive and Cartridge Compatibility
The following AIT cartridges are compatible with the LaCie AIT drives:
Model Name Magnetic Material Length Recording Capacity AIT1 Drive AIT2 Drive AIT3 Drive
SDX1-25C AME 170-meter 25/65GB* X X X
SDX1-35C AME 230-meter 35/91GB* X X X
SDX2-36C AME+ 170-meter 36/93GB* -- X X
SDX2-50C AME+ 230-meter 50/130GB* -- X X
SDX3-100C AME+ 230-meter 100/260GB* -- -- X
SDX1-CL AIT Cleaning Cartridge X X X
*Capacity is based on 1:2.6 compression ratio
Important Note: Compression is dependent upon the data that you are trying to compress. Most applications
already optimize file size by compressing the data as soon as it is saved, and therefore you will not be able to
compress the data any further.
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2.2 LaCie AIT Drive – Views
Front View
1 – Cartridge Slot Door
Insert your AIT cartridge in this door. As you insert the cartridge,
the drive takes hold of it and loads it into the mechanism.
2 – Eject Button
Press this button to eject a cartridge. Do not attempt to eject the
cartridge while the busy LED is blinking. Doing so may harm the
cartridge and lead to data corruption or loss.
3 – Busy LED
Blinks to show the drive is backing up or recovering data.
4 – Tape LED
Lights solid to show that a cartridge has been loaded.
5 – Status LED
Indicates when the drive heads need cleaning.
Back View
1 – Power Supply Connector
This is where you plug in the AC adapter supplied
with the drive. See Chapter 3. Setting Up Y
our LaCie
AIT U&I Drive for details on connecting the adapter.
2 – USB and FireWire Connectors
This is where you plug in the USB 2.0 cable or
FireWire cable furnished with your drive.
3 – Ventilation Outlet
Helps to keep your drive cool during operation. Be sure not to block this opening when using your drive.
4 – Lock Slot
This slot is used to connect a Kensington-type anti-theft system for maximum protection. Refer to your anti-theft system
documentation for details on how to connect the lock.
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5 – Rackmount Grooves
For mounting your drive with the rackmount kit
(sold separately).
6 – Serial Number Sticker
This is where you will find your LaCie drive's
serial number. Write down the serial number and
keep it in a safe place, because you will need to
provide the number in the event you have to call
LaCie Technical Support for any reason in regard to
the drive’s performance. The serial number would also
come in handy if your drive is lost or stolen.
Side View
1 – Rackmount Grooves - For mounting your drive
with the rackmount kit (sold separately).
2.3 USB Cables and Connectors
Your LaCie drive is shipped with a USB 2.0-certified
USB cable, to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to a USB 2.0 port. The cable will also work when
connected to a USB 1.1 port, but drive performance will be limited to USB 1.1 transfer rates.
2.4 FireWire Cables and Connectors
There are three types of FireWire cables on the market: 6-to-4-pin, 6-to-6-pin and 4-to-4-pin. LaCie FireWire peripherals are
supplied with a 6-to-6 pin FireWire cable. Most FireWire-equipped laptop computers feature 4-pin FireWire connectors, so to
connect your LaCie drive to a laptop, you will need to purchase a 4-to-6-pin cable.
Important Note: If the cable
supplied with your LaCie
drive does not meet your
requirements, please contact
your computer supply specialist.
USB Connector Type A
(Computer Side)
USB Connector Type B
(Peripheral Side)
6-to-6-pin FireWire cable
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3. Setting Up Your LaCie U&I AIT Drive
Installation Steps
1. Connect the power supply
2. Install application software
3. Install the required drivers
4. Connect the LaCie AIT U&I drive via the FireWire or USB 2.0 port
5. Insure that the drive is recognized by the application software
Connecting the Power Supply
Warning! Mac Users! Power on your computer and make sure that the OS has fully booted before you connect
your LaCie AIT U&I via USB and turn on the drive.
To operate the drive, you must use the AC adapter supplied with it.
Warning! Use only the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie drive. Using any other power cable may cause
damage to the device and void your warranty.
Important Note: You may use your LaCie drive when in a foreign country, thanks to its autoswitching
100-240 Volt power supply. To be able to use this feature, you may need to purchase an appropriate adapter
or cord. Consult LaCie Technical Support for assistance in choosing the right adapter. LaCie accepts no responsibility for any damage to the drive resulting from the use of an inappropriate adapter. Using an adapter other
than one authorized by LaCie will void your warranty.
Connecting the AC Adapter to the Drive
1) Insert the round, four-pin metallic plug of the AC cable into the power input located at the rear of the drive.
2) Connect the wall-side plug to a power socket. Your drive should now turn on automatically when you connect it to a
USB/FireWire port on your computer.
Disconnecting the AC Adapter From the Drive
If you have inserted a tape into the drive, you must first eject the tape before disconnecting the power supply.
1) Turn the drive off.
2) Hold the drive steady with one hand, then remove the plug from the connector.
Warning! Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your LaCie drive. Failure to remove the adapter
may result in damage to your drive and will void your warranty.
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3.1 Installing Your LaCie AIT U&I Drive
In order to use your LaCie AIT drive, you will need to first install application software. Unlike a hard disk, CD-R/RW or DVDRAM/R/RW drive, the AIT U&I drive will not be displayed on your Windows or Mac desktop, and will not be attributed a
logical unit letter in Windows. Instead, this drive is managed entirely by the application software, which displays a list of connected drives. As a result, when you want to backup your information, you will need to utilize the application software.
For guidance on application software that can be used with your LaCie AIT Drive and the supported operating systems,
please contact your reseller or LaCie Technical Support.
Mac Users
Important Note: At the time this manual was created (May, 2002), Apple does not support USB 2.0. You will be
able to use the USB 2.0 cable to connect your drive to a USB 1.1 port on your computer, but you will be limited
to USB 1.1 speeds and performance. Therefore, we recommend that you use the FireWire connection to achieve
the best possible results with your drive.
Driver Installation
Before using your drive, you will need to first install the appropriate drivers. They are included with your drive on the LaCie
Tape Utilities disc.
1) Insert the LaCie Tape Utilities CD-ROM in your computer’s internal CD/DVD drive.
2) Click on the LaCie Tape Utilities icon on the desktop, and the CD-ROM volume will open.
3) Double-click on the LaCie AIT Tape Installer icon.
4) The LaCie Tape Installer Read Me screen will appear. Read this information then click the Continue button.
5) The setup process will begin and finish automatically.
Connecting with FireWire
Attach one end of the FireWire cable to the FireWire port on your LaCie AIT U&I drive, and the other end of the FireWire
cable to the internal FireWire port on your computer. Your drive should now be ready to use.
PC Users
Driver Installation
If you will be using the USB2.0 port to connect your drive to your computer, you will need to first install the appropriate
drivers. They are included with your drive on the LaCie Tape Utilities disc.
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