Daisy chain: idle mode
You can daisy chain Thunderbolt 3 devices even when the LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big hard drives are spun
down. Apply a short push on the LED power button (see Operation). The status LED blinks slowly, indicating
that the LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big is in idle mode.
Power delivery
Each Thunderbolt 3 port on LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big outputs up to 15W. You can connect compatible devices
that support charging via USB-C to the Thunderbolt 3 ports. LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big must receive power via
its power cable to deliver power to compatible devices.
Important cable info: When connecting your enclosure to a computer or compatible devices,
use cables specifically constructed to support Thunderbolt 3.
Important info: To reach Thunderbolt 3 transfer rates up to 40Gb/s bi-directional, LaCie
6big/LaCie 12big Thunderbolt 3 must be connected to a computer that supports Thunderbolt 3
technology.
Important info: LaCie is not responsible for devices that experience harm, damage or
malfunction when connected to LaCie 6big/LaCie 12big.
