Lacie ETHERNET DISK MINI - 10/100 User Manual

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Health and Safety Precautions 6

General Use Precautions: 6

1. Introduction 7

1.1. What Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Can Do 7

2. Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 8

2.1. Minimum System Requirements 8

2.1.1. Ethernet Connectivity 8

2.1.2. USB Connectivity 8

2.2. Package Contents 9

2.3. Views Of The Drive 10

2.3.1. Front View 10

2.3.2. Rear View 1

2.4. Cables And Connectors 12

2.4.1. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 12

2.4.2. Ethernet 12

3. Setting Up Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 13

3.1. Stand-alone Installation 13

3.2. Rack Mounting Installation 13

3.3. Connecting The External Power Supply 14

4. Configuring Your Drive 15

4.1. Install Network Configuration Software 15

4.2. Connect Your Drive Via Ethernet 16

4.3. Configure Your Drive on a DHCP-Enabled Network 17

4.4. On a Local Area Network with no DHCP Server 18

5. Accessing the Drive on the Network 19

5.1. Accessing The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Via The Network 19

5.1.1. Microsoft Windows Users 19

5.1.3. Linux Users 20

5.2. Accessing the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini via Web Browsers 21

5.3. Disconnecting the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 21

6. Using The Ethernet Disk mini Web Administration Page 22

6.1. Accessing The Web Administration Page 22

6.2. Administering The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 23

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6.2.1. Setting The User Language 23

6.2.2. Log Off 23

6.3. Configuration Menu 24

6.3.1. Machine Name 24

6.3.2. Windows Workgroup 25

6.3.3. FTP and HTTP Protocols 25

6.3.4. AppleTalk Zone 26

6.3.5. Select a Time Zone 26

6.3.6. Change Date And Time 27

6.3.7. Network Synchronization 27

6.3.8. Restart/Shutdown 28

6.4. Network Menu 29

6.4.1. IP Configuration 29

6.5. Disk Menu 30

6.5.1. Reformatting The Disk 30

6.6. Shares Menu 31

6.6.1. Create New Share 31

6.6.2. Edit A Share 32

6.7. Users Menu 33

6.7.1. Add A User 33

6.7.2. Edit a User 34

6.7.3. Change Administrator Password 34

6.8. Status Menu 35

6.8.1. System Log 35

7. Using The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Via USB 36

7.1. Getting Connected 36

7.2. Configuring The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 38

7.3. To Assign a Static IP Address via USB 39

7.4. Disconnecting The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 40

8. File System Capabilities 41

9. Troubleshooting 42

10. Contacting Customer Support 47

11. Warranty 49
Glossary 50

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Copyrights

Copyright © 2006 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 NT, 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.

Foreward

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FCC Statement

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/her own expense. 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 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.

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Tested To Comply
With FCC standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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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

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 des­ignated collection point for the recycling of electrical waste 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.

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Health & Safety Precautions

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Health and Safety Precautions

CAUTION: The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini’s warranty may be void as a result of the failure to respect the precautions

listed below.

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 LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 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 Ethernet Disk mini
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 Ethernet Disk mini, as they may spill into its openings. Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock,
short-circuiting, fire or personal injury.

• Make sure that the computer and LaCie Ethernet Disk mini are electrically grounded. If the devices are not grounded,
there is an increased risk of electrical shock.

General Use Precautions:

• Do not expose the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini to temperatures outside the range of 5° C to 45° C (41° F to 104° F). Doing
so may damage the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini or disfigure its casing. Avoid placing your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini near a
source of heat or exposing it to sunlight (even through a window). Inversely, placing your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini in an
environment that is too cold or humid may damage the unit.

• Always unplug the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 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 LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 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 Ethernet Disk mini near sources of magnetic interference, such as computer displays, televisions or
speakers. Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini or use excessive force on it.

• Never use excessive force on your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini. If you detect a problem, consult the Troubleshooting section in
this manual.

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

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1. Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new LaCie Ethernet Disk mini! By simply plugging the LaCie
Ethernet Disk mini into your Ethernet-based network, you can easily share documents, data or
multi-media files.

Connect the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini either directly to a computer via USB, or
share the drive over your network through the Ethernet connection. When con­nected through USB, the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini performs like a standard exter­nal hard drive, but you can also still modify and configure the network settings,
as well. When connected to a network, the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini becomes a
Network Attached Storage device, capable of supporting a limited number of us­ers connecting simultaneously.

You can easily manage the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini through the Internet with the
Web Administration tool – create users, assign access rights and passwords and
configure the network parameters of your drive.

Introduction

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1.1. What Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Can Do

• Backup data in a separate location, away from the source

• Easily shuttle files and folders from the home and office

• Share files between Mac, Windows and Linux clients

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 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.

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2. Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini

2.1. Minimum System Requirements

2.1.1. Ethernet Connectivity

• Ethernet 10/100 Network adapter

Network Client Protocol:

• SMB, AFP, FTP

Internet Browser:

• Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher

• FireFox® Mozilla™ 1.5 or higher

• Apple® Safari™

OS Compatibility:

• Windows 95, 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 and XP (SP1 and SP2), X64

• Mac OS 9.x and higher; Mac OS 10.1.x and higher

• Linux 2.4.20 and higher

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2.1.2. USB Connectivity

• USB 1.0/1.1/2.0 controller and support for USB Mass Storage protocols

Operating System Compatibility

• Windows 2000 and XP

• Mac OS 10.2.x and higher

• Linux 2.4.20 and higher

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Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini should include the following:

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LaCie Ethernet Disk mini with drive stand

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Fast Ethernet 10/100 cable

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Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable

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External power supply

5

LaCie Storage Utilities CD-ROM

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Quick Install Guide

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2.3. Views Of The Drive

2.3.1. Front View

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On/Off Button / Power LED /Activity LED

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Press the On/Off Button to power the drive on and off when connected via the Ethernet cable. The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini
will power on and off automatically while connected via the USB interface. The LED remains lit to show that the drive is on,
and blinks to indicate drive activity.

IMPORTANT INFO: Do not unplug the power chord or turn off the power strip to turn the Ethernet Disk mini on or

off. When connected via the Ethernet cable, press the On/Off power button for 3 seconds to properly shut down the
drive.

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2.3.2. Rear View

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

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when using your drive.

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Power Supply Connector – This is where you plug in the AC adapter supplied with the drive. See section 3.3.

Connecting The External Power Supply for more information.

3

Ethernet 10/100 Port – This is where you plug in the Ethernet cable furnished with the drive. See section 5. Using
The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Via Ethernet for more information.

4

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port – This is where you plug in the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable furnished with the drive. See section

7. Using The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Via USB for more information.

5

Rackmount Grooves – These grooves are used for mounting the drive in the Desk Rack kit (sold separately) or placing

your drive in standard 19” computer equipment racks using the LaCie Rackmount Kit (sold separately). See sections

3.1. Stand-alone Installation and 3.2. Rack Mounting Installation for more information.

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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.

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Mac Address – Every Ethernet Disk mini has been assigned a Mac Address (Media Access Control). This address

can be found on the back of your Ethernet Disk mini.

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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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2.4. Cables And Connectors

The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini offers two different methods for connection and usage.

2.4.1. Hi-Speed USB 2.0

USB is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to
a computer or to each other. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 is the latest implementation
of this standard, and it provides the necessary bandwidth and data transfer
rates to support high-speed devices such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and
digital cameras.

Benefits of the USB standard include:

• Backwards compatibility: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 works with the original USB specifications.

USB Cables

Your LaCie drive is shipped with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable, to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected
to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. The cable will also work when connected to a USB port, but drive performance will be limited
to USB 1.1 transfer rates.

2.4.2. Ethernet

A LAN (Local Area Network) technology, based on the IEEE 802.3 standard,
is used by a group of computers and associated devices that share a com­mon communication line and typically share the resources of a single proces­sor or server within a small geographic area.

The most common Ethernet systems are 10BASE-T, which provides transmission speeds up to 10Mb/s, and 100BASE-T (also
known as Fast Ethernet), which provides transmission speeds up to 100Mb/s.

Ethernet Cables

Your LaCie drive is shipped with 10/100 Ethernet cable, and works with either 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T networks.

IMPORTANT INFO: Do not unplug the power chord or turn off the power strip to turn the Ethernet Disk mini on or

off. When connected via the Ethernet cable, use the On/Off power button to properly shut down the drive.

TECHNICAL NOTE: The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini is also compatible with Gigabit Ethernet, when the drive is con-

nected to a 100Mb/1Gb Ethernet switch. Transfer rates, however, will not be improved by connecting your Ethernet
Disk mini to a 100Mb/1Gb Ethernet switch.

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3. Setting Up Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini

The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini utilizes the aluminum alloy casing to help dissipate heat. There are important location consider­ation precautions to keep in mind when setting up your drive.

Make sure to place your drive in a well ventilated space, do not block the ventilation outlet on the back of the drive and
keep the area in front of and behind the drive unobstructed to allow for proper airflow.

If you will be stacking or racking your drive, please follow these considerations:

• When stacking drives, place no more than two drives on top of each other.

• When stacking drives, make sure and adhere the rubber feet to the bottom of the drives. This provides a small separation

between the two stacked drives.

• When racking in 19” equipment racks, only rack the equipment in a regulated, air-conditioned room, keep cables and

other obstructions away from the rear of the drive and do not place more than two drives on top of each other.

3.1. Stand-alone Installation

The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini includes a convenient drive stand, which allows the drive to be
placed in an upright position. Please refer to the instruction sheet included with the drive stand
for specific instructions.

3.2. Rack Mounting Installation

The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini can be incorporated
into standard 19” computer equipment racks, using
the LaCie Rackmount Kit (sold separately). Please
refer to the instructions included with the LaCie Rack­mount Kit for specific instructions.

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3.3. Connecting The External Power Supply

There are two cables that are supplied with the power supply: one cable (A) connects to the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini; and
the other cable (B) connects to a power outlet, such as a wall outlet or a surge protector.

1. Connect Cable A to your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini.

2. Connect Cable B to the Power Supply brick.

3. Connect Cable B to a surge protector or wall outlet.

You are now ready to connect the interface cable to
your drive and to your computer.

CAUTION:

• Only use the AC adapter supplied with your specific LaCie Ethernet Disk mini. Do not use a power supply from
another LaCie drive 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 Ethernet Disk mini. Failure to remove the adapter
may result in damage to your drive and will void your warranty.

TECHNICAL NOTE:

• Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini comes with an autoswitching power supply. This means that if the drive is connected

to a USB connector on your computer, when you turn on the computer, the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini will turn on au­tomatically. Likewise, when you turn off your computer, your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini will turn off automatically. To
turn the drive off, simply press the blue On/Off button on the front of the drive for 3 seconds. Do not turn the drive
off, though, when it is reading or writing information!

• Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini also manages power consumption. If the system’s power save feature supports it, the

drive will spin down during the power save mode. After the system comes of out of power save, the drive will take a
few seconds to spin up to full power before it can be accessed.

• You may use your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini when in a foreign country, thanks to its autoswitching 100-240 Volt pow-

er 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.

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4. Configuring Your Drive

4.1. Install Network Configuration Software

PC Users:

1. Insert the LaCie Ethernet Disk & Ethernet Disk mini CD-ROM included with your purchase.

2. In My Computer, double-click the CD-ROM drive. Double-click network IP Configurator Software.

3. Follow the steps to complete the installation process.

Mac Users:

1. Insert the LaCie Ethernet Disk & Ethernet disk mini CD-ROM included with your
purchase.

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2. The CD should appear on the desktop. Double-click the CD icon, then double­click Network IP Configurator software (fig. A).

3. Click Continue.

4. Click Continue. The installer will place the application in your Utilities folder.

Fig. A

IMPORTANT INFO: The LaCie IP Configurator software is available online. Visit www.lacie.com/support

for free download.

IMPORTANT INFO: The Wake on LAN feature in the LaCie IP Configurator software does not work with the Ethernet

Disk mini. This function is relevant to other LaCie products.

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4.2. Connect Your Drive Via Ethernet

1. Connect the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the back of the LaCie Ethernet Disk
mini.

IMPORTANT INFO: Make sure that the computer you will be using to configure the La-

Cie Ethernet Disk mini is on the same network (i.e. the same subnet) as the LaCie Ethernet
Disk mini.

2. Connect the other end of the
Ethernet cable into an avail­able Ethernet port on your
Ethernet network.

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3. Press the blue On/Off Button on the front of the drive. It may take a few seconds for your network to recognize the drive.
Once the drive appears, go to section 5.1. Accessing The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Via The Network for more informa­tion on configuring your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini.

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Configuring Your Drive

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4.3. Configure Your Drive on a DHCP-Enabled Network

A DHCP-(dynamic host configuration protocol) enable server automatically assigns an IP address to the Ethernet Disk mini.
Therefore, if your network has a DHCP server, you will not need to manually assign an IP address to the Ethernet Disk mini.

The easiest way to determine the Ethernet Disk mini IP address is to install and use the LaCie network configuration applica­tion, located on the utilities CD-ROM that ships with the Ethernet Disk mini. Please see section 4.2. Connect Your Drive Via

Ethernet, for more information.

The IP Configuration Software is available for download from our Web site – www.lacie.com.

Run the LaCie network configuration application.

1. PC Users:

From the start button, select Programs or All Programs

/ LaCie / LaCie NAS Congurator (fig. A).

Mac Users:

From the application folder, open Utilities / LaCie

NAS Congurator (fig. B).

Fig. A

Fig. B