The LaCie 2big USB 3.0 is an external hard drive designed by Neil Poulton. This document provides information on the minimum system requirements, box contents, drive views, cables and connectors, setup process, RAID modes, drive removal and installation, formatting and partitioning, troubleshooting, customer support, and warranty information.
This manual introduces the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 external hard drive, its three RAID modes (RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD), SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connectivity (up to 5 Gb/s) and the included accessories. It explains minimum system requirements, box contents, and the physical layout of the device.
The guide walks you through connecting the interface cable, powering the unit, configuring RAID, formatting and partitioning drives, and basic troubleshooting. Safety precautions, FCC/CE compliance, warranty terms and contact information for technical support are also included.
| Power requirements | 100‑240 V~, 1.44 A, 50‑60 Hz |
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| Operating temperature range | 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F) |
| USB interface speed | SuperSpeed USB 3.0 up to 5 Gb/s, backward compatible to USB 2.0 up to 480 Mb/s |
| RAID modes supported | RAID 0 (FAST), RAID 1 (SAFE), JBOD |
| Altitude rating | Rated for up to 2000 m |
Use the RAID selection switch on the front of the unit; see section 3.2 Changing the RAID Mode for detailed steps.
The device requires 100‑240 V~, 1.44 A, 50‑60 Hz power.