Lacie d2 eSATA II 3Gbits User Manual

LaCie d2 SATA II 3Gbits User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Foreword 4 Precautions 6

1. Introduction 7

1.1. What Your LaCie Drive Can Do 7

1.2. Hard Drive Heat Management 8

2. Your LaCie Drive 10

2.1. Minimum System Requirements 10

2.2. Package Contents 11

2.3. Views Of The Drive 11

2.4. Cables And Connectors 13

3. Installing Your LaCie Drive 14

3.1. Connecting The Power Supply 15

3.2. Connecting The Drive To Your Computer 16

3.2.1. Mac Users 16

3.2.2. Windows Users 17

3.3 Disconnecting Your LaCie Drive 18

3.3.1. Mac Users 18

3.3.2. Windows Users 18

4. Using Your LaCie Drive 19

4.1. Formatting Your LaCie Hard Drive – Mac Users 20

4.2. Formatting Your LaCie Hard Drive – Windows Users 22

4.2.1. Windows 2000/Windows XP 22

4.3. Configuring Your LaCie Drive As A Bootable Disk 25

5. Tech Tips 26

5.1. File System Formats 26

5.1.1. Mac Users 26

5.1.2. Windows Users 27

5.2. Available Storage Capacity 28

5.3. Optimizing Data Transfers 28

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6. Serial ATA II 3Gbits Questions & Answers 29

7. Troubleshooting 31

7.1. Mac Users 32

7.2. Windows Users 34

8. Contacting Customer Support 36

9. Warranty 38 Glossary 39

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Copyrights

Copyright © 2005 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

Apple, Mac, Macintosh and FireWire are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Sony and iLink are registered trademarks of Sony Electronics. Other trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners.

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.

FCC Statement:

Foreword

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Caution!

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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 instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

NOTE: 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 and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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

LaCie d2 SATA II 3Gbits

Tested To Comply With FCC standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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Foreword

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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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, LaCie, solemnly declare that this product conforms to the following European standards:

Class B EN60950, EN55022, EN50082-1, EN61000-3-2 With reference to the following conditions: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive 89/336/EEC EMC Directive

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Precautions

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Health And Safety Precautions

Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on this device.

• Read this User's Guide carefully, and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device.

• Do not open your hard 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. Your 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 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 hard drive to temperatures outside the range of 5° C to 35° C (41° F to 95° F) in operating mode. Doing so may damage the drive or disfigure its casing. Avoid placing your drive near a source of heat or exposing it to sunlight (even through a window). Inversely, placing your drive in an environment that is too cold or humid may damage the unit.

• Always unplug the hard drive from the electrical outlet if there is a risk of lightning or if it will be unused for an extended period of time. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting or fire.

• Use only the power supply shipped with the device.

• Do not use the 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 drive near sources of magnetic interference, such as computer displays, televisions or speakers. Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of your hard drive.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of the drive or use excessive force on it.

• Never use excessive force on your drive. If you detect a problem, consult the T

• Protect your 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 drive. Such products will disfigure and discolor the casing. Instead, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the device.

roubleshooting section in this manual.

Caution!

The drive's warranty may be void as a result of the failure to respect the precautions listed above.

LaCie d2 SATA II 3Gbits User’s Manual

1. Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of your new LaCie d2 SATA II 3Gbits. Based on the revolutionary new Serial ATA technology, these hard drives feature the latest technological advancements in interface connectivity and have the bandwidth to handle both the most demanding applications and environments.

The LaCie d2 SATA II 3Gbits was built for performance, and integrates easily into systems that require high data transfer speeds to serve up files quickly and efficiently, maximizing your storage system utilization and enhancing your productivity. These drives are hot-pluggable and, due to their support of the Serial ATA II specification, offer serious advantages in terms of reliability, scalability, interoperability and data integrity.

Being constructed from aluminum alloys, the LaCie d2 Hard Drive actively works to conduct heat away from the drive. Engineered to fit seamlessly in to any work environment, the LaCie d2 Hard Drive can be stood vertically on the LaCie Drive Stand (included), placed in the LaCie Desk Rack (sold separately) or incorporated into standard 19” computer equipment racks with the LaCie Rackmount Kit (sold separately).

1.1. What Your LaCie Drive Can Do

• Store and archive your important files and data

• Act as a boot-up disk* under both Windows and Mac OS

• Integrate into RAID 0/1 arrays

• Backup one or more workstations

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Tech Note:

as a bootable drive in accordance with the operating system being used. The computer must also include a BIOS or a Serial ATA PCI card, such as the LaCie SATA PCI Card, that supports bootable functionality with an external hard drive.

To take advantage of the bootable feature, the LaCie d2 SATA II 3Gbits Hard Drive must be formatted

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1.2 Hard Drive Heat Management

Heat Dissipation Design

The LaCie d2 drive’s metal body is ideal for naturally dissipating internal drive heat. Its unique design actually draws heat away from the internal drive toward the external casing. The casing absorbs heat and will take advantage of its large surface to further dissipate heat outside the casing. Because of this advantageous feature, heat is taken away from the internal drive, keeping it safe and prolonging its life and reliability. As a consequence, it is normal that the external casing is hot to the touch. Please make sure that the vents of the back-bezel and front-bezel are not obstructed so that there is a natural airflow across the casing.

To Fan or Not to Fan

The casing alone is a great way to dissipate heat without the need of a fan. Therefore, at the date of this publication, most drives (1 to 3 internal platters*) do not require a fan. Only the largest capacity drives (3 to 5 internal platters*) may need a fan. To find out if your drive includes a fan, please refer to the item number and product datasheet.

Drives Equipped with a Fan

If your LaCie d2 is equipped with a “smart fan,” it will only start when the heat inside the casing reaches a certain temperature. Then the smart fan starts to turn at a low and very quiet speed. In exceptionally hot conditions (summer heat, stacked configuration, etc.) the fan will detect heat and turn to a second, faster speed. Once the heat inside the casing decreases, the smart fan automatically slows down or stops, allowing for the quietest working environment.

*Indicative information - may vary depending on the internal drive models, manufacturers and technology evolutions.

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Upright, Stack & Rackmount Configuration

Heat dissipation is maximized when the drive is in the upright position (1). If you have several LaCie drives stacked on each other, please remember to attach the included rubber feet on the under side of your drives (2). This will allow for some airflow between your drives so that the heat dissipation can work effectively - especially if your LaCie drive does not include a fan. LaCie does not recommend stacking or racking more than 3 x d2 drives, 2 x Big Disks or 2 x Bigger Disks on top of each other(3) and (4), especially if these drives are turned ON at the same time.

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2. Your LaCie Drive

2.1. Minimum System Requirements

Mac Users

System Requirements for Serial ATA 3Gbits:

• Mac OS 10.3 and later

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Windows Users

System Requirements for Serial ATA 3Gbits:

• Windows 2000, Windows XP

Hardware Requirements for Serial ATA 3Gbits:

• G3 or greater with a Serial ATA Host Bus Adapter card

• 128MB RAM or higher

• SATA host adapter with external SATA port

Tech Note:

bootable drive in accordance with the operating system being used. The computer must also include a BIOS or a Serial ATA PCI card, such as the LaCie SATA PCI Card, that supports bootable functionality with an external hard drive. Please see section 4.3. Configuring

Tech Note:

all of its features. For optimal performance, LaCie recommends the following:

Windows Users –

Hardware: Intel® Pentium® 4 with a LaCie Serial ATA PCI Card System: Windows XP (SP1)

Mac Users –

Hardware: G5 with a LaCie Serial ATA PCI Card System: Mac OS X 10.3.4

Important Info:

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 your external hard drive, for instance, and a second copy either on your internal hard drive, another external hard drive or some other form of removable storage media, such as CD, DVD or Tape. LaCie offers a complete line of CD, DVD and Tape drives, and if you would like more information on backup, please refer to the LaCie white paper on backup methods and technology.

To take advantage of the bootable feature, the LaCie d2 SATA Hard Drive must be formatted as a

Your LaCie Drive As A Bootable Disk for more information.

Serial ATA is a new technology and some legacy hardware and operating systems may not support

Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of

Hardware Requirements for Serial ATA 3Gbits:

• Pentium III or higher compatible processor, with a Serial ATA Host Bus Adapter card

• 128MB RAM or higher

• SATA host adapter with external SATA port

two copies of your data; one copy on

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LaCie Storage Utilities

SATA

User’s Manual

2. Your LaCie Drive

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2.2. Package Contents

LaCie d2 SATA II 3Gbits with Drive Stand kit

LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM

External Serial ATA 3Gbits interface cable

Power supply and adapter cable

Important Info:

Please keep your box. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must

be returned in its original packaging.

2.3. Views Of The Drive

Front View –

On/Off Button / Power LED

Push the button to power the drive on and/or off. The LED remains lit to show that the drive is on.

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Rear View –

2. Your LaCie Drive

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Rackmount Grooves - These grooves are used for attaching your drive to the Drive Stand, mounting in the Desk Rack

kit (sold separately) or placing your drive in standard 19” computer equipment racks using the LaCie Rackmount Kit (sold separately).

Ventilation Outlet - These holes help to keep your drive cool during operation. Be sure not to block these openings

when using your drive.

External Serial ATA II Port - This is where you plug in the Serial ATA cable furnished with the drive. See section

3.2. Connecting the Drive T

o Your Computer for more information.

Power Supply Connector - This is where you plug in the AC adapter supplied with the drive. See section 3.1.

Connecting The Power Supply for more information.

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 regards to the drive’s performance. The serial number would also come in handy if your drive is lost or stolen.

Lock Slot - This slot is used to connect an anti-theft system, such as the LaCie Security Lock, for maximum protection.

Refer to your anti-theft system documentation for details on how to connect the lock.

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2. Your LaCie Drive

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2.4. Cables And Connectors

2.4.1. Serial ATA II and eSATA

Your LaCie d2 SATA II 3Gbits uses cutting-edge SATA technology to deliver ultra-fast transfer rates of up to 3Gbits/s. Your d2 SATA II 3Gbits comes equipped with an eSATA port and requires the use of an eSATA cable, (included). SATA technology was originally developed to serve as an internal interface, delivering improved performance to internal connections. Soon after, eSATA, or external SATA was developed, allowing for the use of shielded cables outside the PC. Now it offers ultra-fast external transfer rates as well as greater durability.

External SATA connectors do not have the “L” shaped design of other SATA connectors. In addition, the guide features are vertically offset and reduced in size to prevent the use of unshielded internal cables in external applications. Get ready to ride the fastest wave of SATA technology with your LaCie d2 SATA II 3Gbits.

eSATA Cables And Connectors

The cables and connectors used to attach Serial ATA drives to your computer.

External Serial ATA Cable

External Serial ATA Port

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