LaCie 301442EK - 1TB d2 Quadra Hard Disk User Manual

LaCie d2 Quadra Enterprise Class 

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 P

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Table of Contents

User Manual 

page 1

Table of Contents

1. Introduction .................................................................................................................. 4

1.1.  Minimum System Requirements ......................................................................................................... 5

1.2.  Box Content .................................................................................................................................... 6

1.3.  Views of the Drive ............................................................................................................................ 7

1.4.  Hard Disk Heat Management............................................................................................................ 9

1.5.  Cables and Connectors .................................................................................................................. 10

1.5.1.  USB 2.0 .............................................................................................................................. 10

1.5.2. FireWire .............................................................................................................................. 10

1.5.3. eSATA ................................................................................................................................. 11

2.  Setting Up Your LaCie d2 Quadra Enterprise Class .................................................... 12

2.1.  Connect the Interface Cable ........................................................................................................... 13

2.2.  Turn On the d2 ............................................................................................................................. 14

2.3.  Formatting and Partitioning ............................................................................................................. 15

2.3.1.  File System Formats .............................................................................................................. 15

2.3.2.  Windows Users .................................................................................................................... 17

2.3.3.  Mac Users ........................................................................................................................... 19

3. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 20

3.1.  LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................... 20

3.2.  Troubleshooting Topics .................................................................................................................. 21

3.3.  Installing New Firmware  ................................................................................................................ 21

4.  Contacting Customer Support ..................................................................................... 22

4.1.  LaCie Technical Support Contacts ................................................................................................... 23

5.  Warranty Information ................................................................................................. 24