LaCie FIREWIRE 800/400 User Manual

LaCie Biggest Quadra

User Manual

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Setting Up the Biggest Quadra

This chapter covers the installation and configura-

tion  of  your  LaCie  Biggest  Quadra.  A  relatively  easy 

process, you will be guided through the five following 

steps:

Step 1

4.1. Setting The RAID Level

 – The LaCie Biggest Quadra is pre-configured at RAID level 

5, but you have the option of customizing your RAID level in this step.

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Step 2

4.2. Creating An Array

 – The LaCie Biggest Quadra will automatically initialize the four 

hard disks in the unit.

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Step 3

4.3. Connecting to a Host Computer

 – The LaCie Biggest Quadra can be connected to a 

host computer through the FireWire 800, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 or eSATA interface. This sec-

tion covers all three connectivity methods.

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Step 4

4.4. Setting The Date & Time

 – Configure your LaCie Biggest Quadra for your local use.

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Step 5

4.5. Formatting and Partitioning Your LaCie Hard Drive

 – This section is divided between 

the two different operating systems, Mac OS and Windows, and details the process for for-

matting and partitioning the LaCie Biggest Quadra.

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