Lacie D2 NETWORK User Manual
LaCie d2 Network Table of Contents
User Manual page 1
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................. 5
1.1. Box Content .................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2. Minimum System Requirements ......................................................................................................... 7
1.2.1. Windows Users ...................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.2. Mac Users ............................................................................................................................. 7
1.3. Hard Drive Heat Management .......................................................................................................... 8
1.4. Views of the d2 Network ................................................................................................................... 9
1.5. Ethernet Cable ............................................................................................................................... 10
2. Setting Up Your LaCie d2 Network ............................................................................. 11
2.1. Turning On the d2 Network ........................................................................................................... 12
2.2. Connecting the Ethernet Cable........................................................................................................ 13
2.3. Connecting Using LaCie Network Assistant....................................................................................... 14
2.4. Configuring the LaCie d2 Network on a Network Without a DHCP Server ........................................... 16
2.5. Unmounting d2 Network Volumes ................................................................................................... 17
3. Accessing & Managing Files ....................................................................................... 18
3.1. Accessing Shared Folders ............................................................................................................... 18
3.1.1. Other Connection Methods ................................................................................................... 19
3.2. FTP Access to Shares ...................................................................................................................... 21
3.3. Administration Page – Browse ......................................................................................................... 22
3.3.1. Uploading Files .................................................................................................................... 22
3.3.2. Downloading Files ................................................................................................................ 23
3.3.3. Deleting Files ....................................................................................................................... 23
3.3.4. Logging Out ........................................................................................................................ 23
3.4. Connecting an External Hard Disk ................................................................................................... 24
4. Administering Your LaCie d2 Network ....................................................................... 25
4.1. Accessing the Administration Page ................................................................................................... 26
4.1.1. Setting the Display Language................................................................................................. 27
4.1.2. Administration Home Page .................................................................................................... 27
4.2. Users ............................................................................................................................................ 28
4.2.1. Adding Users ....................................................................................................................... 29
4.2.2. Setting User Access to Shares ................................................................................................ 30
4.2.3. Setting Group Membership ................................................................................................... 30
4.2.4. About Access Privileges ......................................................................................................... 31
4.2.5. Deleting User Accounts ......................................................................................................... 31
4.2.6. Editing User Accounts ........................................................................................................... 31
4.3. Groups ......................................................................................................................................... 32
4.3.1. Adding Groups .................................................................................................................... 32
4.3.2. Setting Group Access to Shares ............................................................................................. 33
4.3.3. Deleting Groups .................................................................................................................. 33
4.3.4. Editing Groups ..................................................................................................................... 33
4.4. Shares .......................................................................................................................................... 34
4.4.1. Creating Shares ................................................................................................................... 34
4.4.2. Deleting Shares .................................................................................................................... 35
4.4.3. Editing Shares ...................................................................................................................... 35
4.5. System .......................................................................................................................................... 36
4.5.1. Active Directory .................................................................................................................... 36
4.5.2. Configuration ......................................................................................................................36
4.5.3. Network .............................................................................................................................. 37
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4.5.4. Disks ................................................................................................................................... 39
4.5.5. Status .................................................................................................................................. 41
4.5.6. Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 41
4.5.7. System Log .......................................................................................................................... 44
4.5.8. Wake on LAN (WOL) ............................................................................................................ 45
4.6. Download ..................................................................................................................................... 46
4.7. Backup ......................................................................................................................................... 47
4.8. Browse .......................................................................................................................................... 48
4.9. Import (Snapshot) ........................................................................................................................... 48
4.10. Multimedia .................................................................................................................................... 49
5. LED Indicators ............................................................................................................ 50
6. Email Notification Triggers ......................................................................................... 51
7. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 52
8. Contacting Customer Support ..................................................................................... 54
7.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts ................................................................................................... 55
9. Warranty Information ................................................................................................. 56
LaCie d2 Network Foreword
User Manual page 3
Copyrights
Copyright © 2009 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, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE,
Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP and Windows Vista are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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.
Canada Compliance Statement
This Class A digital apparatus meets all
requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.
ROHS Compliance
This product is ROHS compliant (European
Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of
Hazardous Substances).
FCC Statement
LaCie d2 Network
Tested to comply with FCC
standards for home or office
use
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
✦ The devices may not cause harmful
interference
✦ The devices must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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:
✦ Reorient or relocate the receiving an-
tenna.
✦ Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
✦ Connect the equipment into an out-
let on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
✦ Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications to this product not authorized
by LaCie could void the FCC & Industry
Canada regulations and negate your authority to operate the product.
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
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.
CAUTION: A shielded-type power cord
is required in order to meet FCC emission
limits and also to prevent interference to the
nearby radio and television reception. It is
essential that only the supplied power cord
be used.
LaCie d2 Network Foreword
User Manual page 4
Health and Safety
Precautions
✦ Only qualified persons are autho-
rized 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 your LaCie d2 Network
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 LaCie d2 Network contains no userserviceable 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 d2 Network, as they may spill into its openings. Doing so increases the risk of
electrical shock, short-circuiting, fire
or personal injury.
✦ Power requirements 100-240 V~,
1.44 A, 50-60 Hz, (supply voltage
fluctuations not exceeding ± 10%
of the nominal and transient overvoltages according to over-voltage
category II).
General Use Precautions
shock, short-circuiting or fire.
✦ Use only the power supply shipped
with the device.
✦ Do not use the device near other
electrical appliances such as televisions or radios. Doing so may cause
interference which will adversely affect the operation of the other products.
✦ Do not place the device near sources
of magnetic interference, such as
computer displays, televisions or
speakers. Magnetic interference can
affect the operation and stability of
your device.
✦ Never use excessive force on your
device. If you detect a problem, see
the Troubleshooting section in this
manual.
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. LaCie offers a complete line of CD and
DVD drives. If you would like more information on backup, please refer to our website.
✦ Do not expose your device to tem-
peratures outside the range of 5° C to
35° C (41° F to 95° F); or to operational humidity beyond 5-80%, noncondensing, or non-operating humidity beyond 10-90%, non-condensing.
Doing so may damage it or disfigure
its casing. Avoid placing your your device near a source of heat or exposing
it to sunlight (even through a window).
Inversely, placing your device in an
environment that is too cold or humid
may damage the unit.
✦ Always unplug the device 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
IMPORTANT INFO: 1GB =
1,000,000,000 bytes. 1TB =
1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Once formatted, the actual available storage capacity
varies depending on operating environment (typically 10-15% less).
LaCie d2 Network Introduction
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1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a LaCie d2 Network. Designed
to satisfy the data sharing and backup needs of small offices, the
LaCie d2 Network represents the new generation of shared storage
with security.
Superior Design
The advanced heat-dissipating metal casing ensures long-lasting
reliability and quiet operation. The d2 Network can be stacked
or rackmounted to conform to every work environment. The large
glowing blue button adds more than character – it functions as a
1-click data-sharing button for automatic file transfers from a USB
or eSATA hard drive. Just push the button; your data is automatically
saved to the d2 Network.
Easy Setup & Access
The new user-friendly LaCie Network Assistant makes setup simple
and enables accessing, mapping and configuring the drives on your
office’s network. The d2 Network’s compatibility with Mac®, Windows® and Linux machines without having to install drivers make it
the ideal file-sharing solution for home offices or small businesses.
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1.1. Box Content
Your LaCie d2 package contains the system tower and an accessories box containing items 2-5, listed below:
1. LaCie d2 Network
2. Cat 5E Ethernet cable
3. Power supply
4. Utilities CD-ROM
5. Quick Install Guide
IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. In the event that
the d2 Network should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be
returned in its original packaging.
d2 Network
Gigabit Ethernet
Quick Install Guide
Design by Neil Poulton
LaCie d2 Network Introduction
User Manual page 7
1.2. Minimum System Requirements
1.2.1. Windows Users
✦ Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista
✦ 500MHz processor or higher
✦ 512MB RAM or greater
✦ Ethernet switch or hub (10/100 or better)
✦ Web browser (Internet Explorer®, Firefox™)
1.2.2. Mac Users
✦ Mac OS X 10.2
✦ 500 MHz G4 or higher, G5, Intel Core Duo or Intel Core 2
Duo
✦ 512MB RAM or greater
✦ Ethernet switch or hub (10/100 or better)
✦ Web browser (Internet Explorer®, Safari™, Firefox™)
IMPORTANT INFO: The d2 Network’s performance can be af-
fected by such external forces as network activity, hardware, distance
and setup.
IMPORTANT INFO: For optimal performance, use a Gigabit Eth-
ernet router and a Gigabit Ethernet board in your host computer.
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1.3. Hard Drive Heat Management
Heat Dissipation Design
The LaCie d2 Network’s metal body is ideal for naturally dissipating
internal drive heat. Its unique design actually draws heat away from
the internal drives toward the external casing. This feature takes heat
away from the internal drive, keeping it safe and prolonging its life
and reliability. As a consequence, it is normal for the external casing
to be hot to the touch.
Vertical, Horizontal & Rackmount
Heat dissipation is maximized when the drive is in the vertical position. 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. This will allow for some airflow between your drives so
that the heat dissipation can work effectively. LaCie does not recommend stacking or racking more than three drives on top of each
other, especially if these drives are turned ON simultaneously.
Exclusive d2 Heat Sink Design
Provides 60% more
area for heat dissipation
Heat Sink
Design
Standard
Design
LaCie d2 Network Introduction
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1.4. Views of the d2 Network
Front View
Backup Button with Activity LED (Fig. 01)
The LED remains lit to show that the drive is on.
The blue button on the front of the d2 Network allows you automatically back up an attached external hard drive onto the d2 Network.
Simply plug the hard disk into a USB or eSATA port on the back of
the d2 Network and push the button. All data on the attached disk(s)
will be automatically copied to the d2 Network.
Rear View (Fig. 02)
1. on/auto/off power switch
2. eSATA expansion ports
3. USB expansion port
4. Ethernet port
5. Power input connection
Fig. 01
Fig. 02
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1.5. Ethernet Cable
Gigabit Ethernet Cables And Connectors
The cables and connectors used to attach Gigabit Ethernet devices
are as follows (Fig. 03 - Ethernet Cable Ends):
Fig. 03 - Ethernet Cable Ends
TECHNICAL NOTE: LaCie recommends Cat 5E or Cat 6 cables,
which support Gigabit Ethernet.
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2. Setting Up Your LaCie d2 Network
Follow these steps to power on the LaCie d2 Network and to log on
to the administration pages.
Step 1 – 2.1. Turning On the d2 Network
Step 2 – 2.2. Connecting the Ethernet Cable
Step 3 – 2.3. Connecting Using LaCie Network Assistant
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2.1. Turning On the d2 Network
The power supply kit is composed of two cables: one cable (A) connects to the LaCie drive; and the other cable (B) connects to a power
outlet, such as a wall outlet or a surge protector (Fig. 04).
1. Connect Cable A to the d2 Network.
2. Connect Cable B to the power supply brick (C).
3. Connect Cable B to a surge protector or wall outlet.
4. Turn on the drive by moving the power switch on the back of the
drive to the “on” position.
The d2 Network may take up to 60 seconds to boot up.
CAUTION: Only use the AC adapter supplied with your specific La-
Cie device. Do not use a power supply from another LaCie device or
another manufacturer. Using any other power cable or power supply
may cause damage to the device and void your warranty.
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.
Fig. 04
TECHNICAL NOTE: You may use your LaCie drive when in a for-
eign country thanks to its 100-240 Volt power supply. To be able to
use this feature, you may need to purchase an appropriate adapter
or cord. 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.
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2.2. Connecting the Ethernet Cable
Unlike regular desktop hard drives, the d2 Network is accessible
when attached to your network and does not need to connect directly to your computer (Fig. 05).
1. Turn the drive on. See 2.1. Turning On the d2 Network.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of
the LaCie d2 Network.
3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable into an available
Ethernet port on your router. Allow a few moments for your network to recognize the drive (it may take up to 3 minutes on
some networks).
Now move on to step 3, 2.3. Connecting Using LaCie Network As-
sistant.
Fig. 05
LaCie d2 Network Setting Up Your LaCie d2 Network
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2.3. Connecting Using LaCie Network Assistant
LaCie Network Assistant detects all network attached storage devices on your network and gives you easy ways to connect to or
configure them.
Once installed and running, Network Assistant will appear in your
task bar (Windows users, Fig. 07) or in the menu bar (Mac users,
Fig. 08) and automatically search for storage devices on your net-
work. When a new device is found, an info bubble containing the
name of the device will appear.
When Network Assistant finds your LaCie d2 Network, you can connect to any of the shares on the d2 Network, log in to the Administration Page, or configure the d2 Network’s network settings, all
from the Network Assistant menu.
Fig. 06 - LaCie Network Assistant Icon
Install LaCie Network Assistant:
1. Insert the LaCie d2 Network CD-ROM into your computer’s
CD-ROM drive.
2. Windows users, the CD should appear in My Computer. Mac
users, the CD should appear on the desktop. Double-click the
CD icon, then double-click “LaCie Network Assistant Setup”.
3. Follow the Wizard to complete installation.
(continued on next page)
Fig. 07
Fig. 08
LaCie d2 Network Setting Up Your LaCie d2 Network
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Launch the Administration Page
Windows Users
1. Select LaCie Network Assistant in Start/Programs. A Network Assistant icon will appear in the system tray and Network Assistant will
automatically detect your LaCie d2 Network and any other LaCie
storage devices on your network.
2. Click on the icon in the system tray and select Configuration Win-
dow... from the LaCie d2 Network sub-menu (Fig. 09). The LaCie
Network Assistant page will open.
3. Under the Network tab, click the Web configuration page
link (Fig. 10).
4. To log in to LaCie d2 Network administration (Fig. 11), enter:
Login: admin
Password: admin
Fig. 09
NOTE: This password can be changed from the Administration
Page (refer to 4.2. Users).
5. Click Log on.
Continue to section 4. Administering Your LaCie d2 Network.
Mac Users
1. Double click LaCie Network Assistant in your Applications folder.
An Network Assistant icon will appear in the menu bar and the
Assistant will automatically detect your LaCie d2 Network and any
other LaCie storage devices on your network.
2. Click on the icon in the menu bar and select Configuration Win-
dow.... The LaCie Network Assistant page will open.
3. On the Network tab, click the Web configuration page link
(Fig. 10).
4. To log in to LaCie d2 Network administration (Fig. 11), enter:
Login: admin
Password: admin
NOTE: This password can be changed from the Administration
Page (refer to 4.2. Users).
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
5. Click Log on.
Continue to section 4. Administering Your LaCie d2 Network.
LaCie d2 Network Setting Up Your LaCie d2 Network
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2.4. Configuring the LaCie d2
Network on a Network Without
a DHCP Server
Most home networking routers are DHCP servers, meaning the
router assigns an IP address to all devices on the network to allow
devices to find each other. If your network does not have DHCP
server, you may need to manually assign your LaCie d2 Network an
IP address and other network information.
The easiest way to modify your LaCie d2 Network’s network configuration is to use the LaCie Network Assistant. See section 2.3. Con-
necting Using LaCie Network Assistant for information on installing
the network configuration software.
1. Start LaCie Network Assistant (see section 2.3. Connecting Us-
ing LaCie Network Assistant).
2. Windows Users: Click on the LaCie Network Assistant icon
in the system tray and select Configuration Window... (Fig.
12). The LaCie Network Assistant Configuration window opens
(Fig. 13).
Mac users: Click on the LaCie Network Assistant icon in the
menu bar and select Network Configuration... (Fig. 14). The
LaCie Network Assistant Configuration window opens (Fig. 13).
3. Click the Network tab.
4. Select Manual.
TECHNICAL NOTE: If the fields (IP address, Subnet mask, etc.) are
filled when Automatic (DHCP) is selected, you do not need to make
manual settings. Leave Automatic selected.
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
5. Modify the network settings to work with your network.
6. Click Apply.
Fig. 14
LaCie d2 Network Setting Up Your LaCie d2 Network
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2.5. Unmounting d2 Network Volumes
To physically turn the d2 Network off, see section 4.5.6.4. Shut
Down.
Mac Users:
Drag all mounted volume icons to the trash.
Windows Users:
If you have used the LaCie Network Assistant to MOUNT volumes
(i.e. if the volume has been assigned a letter in My Computer):
1. Right-click the LNA icon in the task bar and select Network
Configuration...
2. Select the Volumes tab.
3. Right-click a volume and select Unmount.
Alternately, if the volumes are not mounted (and so do not appear
in My Computer), simply close the Windows Explorer window to disconnect from the volume.
IMPORTANT INFO: After switching off the d2 Network, it takes up
to 20 seconds for the operating system to close all services and for
all components (LEDs, disks, and boards) to power off.
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