This Chinese-language leaflet presents the LaCie 2big Network, a two-bay network storage device for small office and home networks. It describes centralized storage, file sharing and backup over Gigabit Ethernet, with RAID 0 (BIG) for full capacity or RAID 1 (SAFE) mirroring that leaves 50% usable capacity, selectable with a switch on the back of the drives. Hot-swappable, lockable disk drawers let a failed disk be replaced without shutting the unit down.
The leaflet covers the file-sharing protocols (SMB, AFP, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, Bonjour and BitTorrent), data access permissions, Active Directory support, LAN wake-up, Apple Time Machine compatibility and streaming to UPnP/DLNA players and iTunes. It also lists box contents, minimum system requirements, features, a three-year limited warranty with an optional Advance Care service, and full specifications including capacities from 1TB to 4TB, dimensions, weight and supported operating systems. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Capacity | 1TB, 2TB, 3TB, 4TB |
|---|---|
| Interface | 1 x Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mb |
| RAID modes | BIG (RAID 0) and SAFE (RAID 1) |
| Expansion ports | 2 x USB 2.0 for extra storage |
| Dimensions | 91 x 200 x 172 mm (3.5 x 7.8 x 6.7 in) |
| Weight | 2700 g (5.8 lb) |
| Warranty | 3-year limited warranty |
| Supported operating systems | Windows 2000, XP (SP1 and SP2), Vista; Mac OS X 10.2 or later; Linux 2.4 or later |
| Network protocols | SMB (Windows/Mac/Linux), AFP (Mac), FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, Apple Bonjour and BitTorrent |
Yes. It is compatible with Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard including Time Machine, which automatically backs up the Mac's system files, applications, accounts, preferences and media to the drive.
You can choose BIG (RAID 0) for full capacity or SAFE (RAID 1), which mirrors one disk to the other and leaves 50% usable capacity. The mode is selected with a manual switch on the back of the drives.
The package contains the LaCie 2big Network, an Ethernet cable, an external power supply, a CD-ROM with the user manual and utilities, a quick install guide and a drawer key.
Yes, incremental backups to an external drive over USB are supported, and backups to the external drive can be scheduled.