1. Introductionpage 7LaCie Big DiskUser’s Manual1. IntroductionThank you for the purchase of your new LaCie Big Disk! This triple interface hard drivesystem combines compatibility, convenience and a generous storage capacity to help youmanage your data. Your LaCie external hard drive system is cross-platform, which enablesyou to use it on both Macs and PCs; it can be connected via FireWire 800, FireWire,iLink/DV or Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interfaces; and you can customize the format and partitionsof your LaCie drive to match your exact needs.LaCie’s Hard Drive is ideally suited for a wide range of high-end, high-traffic environments,including:• Servers• Workstations• Audio/Video Editing• Database ManagementEngineered to fit seamlessly in to any work environment, the LaCie Big Disk 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 withthe LaCie Rackmount Kit (sold separately).1.1. What Your LaCie Drive Can Do• Daisy-chain digital video cameras directly to the drive.• Connects to all of the FireWire and USB standard interfaces.• Back up your computers’ internal hard drive.• Store and exchange data between several computers.