LaCie Big Disk User Manual

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Introductionpage 6LaCie Big Disk User’s Manual1. IntroductionCongratulations on the purchase of your new LaCie Big Disk. This hard drive system will give you a unique combination ofcompatibility and convenience, as well as generous storage capacity. LaCie’s Big Disk is ideally suited for a wide range ofhigh-end, high-traffic environments, including: servers, workstations, video/audio editing and database management. Foreven greater flexibility, your LaCie external U&I (one USB 2.0 port and two FireWire 800/IEEE 1394b ports) hard drive sys-tem is also cross-platform, which enables you to use it on both Macs and PCs.The LaCie Big Disk was designed to allow you to use your desk-space efficiently – included with your LaCie Big Disk is a drivestand, so you can stand the drive vertically, freeing up even more valuable space. Engineered to be rack mountable, you canquickly and easily integrate the LaCie drive into your standard 19-inch computer equipment racks using the LaCie rackmountkit (sold separately).With all it can do for you, we’re confident that your LaCie Big Disk will quickly become an important tool in your day-to-daybusiness and personal computing.This manual will help you to:• Install your new device properly• Get your drive up and running• Quickly learn how to operate it1.1. Icons Used In This ManualItalicized paragraphs feature an icon describing the type of information being given.Important Note Technical Information or NewsWarning! (This icon indicates potential hazard).PrecautionsAlways follow the basic precautions to use your LaCie Big Disk safely and correctly. Respecting these guidelines will help toavoid the possibility of personal injury to yourself or others, as well as to prevent damage to your device and other computerequipment. For a complete list of precautions, please see Health And Safety Precautions.WarrantyLaCie accepts no liability for any loss of data during the use of this device, or for any of the problems caused as a result.Under no circumstances does LaCie guarantee the reliability of the hard drive.BigDiskFW800_UG_030311_4.0 3/11/03 4:47 PM Page 6