Operaon
LaCie 2big RAID is ready to be powered on when it is:
Connected to a computer that supports Thunderbolt 3 or USB.
Plugged into a live power outlet.
The LEDs blink blue while the disks spin up.
Power on
In most instances, LaCie 2big RAID powers on automatically when connected to a computer and an active
power source. However, the power button can be used to power on the device if the following two
conditions are met:
The device was powered off using a long press.
The device remains connected to the computer’s USB port and an active power source.
To power on 2big RAID, push the power button for one second.
Power off
Follow the steps below to turn the device off:
1. Make certain that the device’s volumes are not being accessed.
2. Eject the device’s volumes from your computer’s operating system.
3. Disconnect the device from your computer.
Power-saving mode
Your LaCie 2big RAID can conserve energy by entering power-saving mode. The hard drives within the
enclosure spin down to reduce power consumption when 2big RAID is in power-saving mode. Power-saving
mode can extend the life of the hard drives by sparing them from working during extended periods of
Caution—Do not operate LaCie 2big RAID until the ambient temperature is within the specified
temperature range (see System Overview). If the hard drives have been recently installed, make
sure they have time to acclimatize to the ambient temperature before operating them.
