LaCie FIREWIRE 800/400 - Manual (Page 21)

LaCie Biggest Quadra
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Setting Up the Biggest Quadra
4. Setting Up Your LaCie Biggest Quadra
This chapter covers the installation and configura-
tion of your LaCie Biggest Quadra. A relatively easy
process, you will be guided through the five following
steps:
Step 1 4.1. Setting The RAID Level – The LaCie Biggest Quadra is pre-configured at RAID level
5, but you have the option of customizing your RAID level in this step.
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Step 2 4.2. Creating An Array – The LaCie Biggest Quadra will automatically initialize the four
hard disks in the unit.
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Step 3 4.3. Connecting to a Host Computer – The LaCie Biggest Quadra can be connected to a
host computer through the FireWire 800, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 or eSATA interface. This sec-
tion covers all three connectivity methods.
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Step 4 4.4. Setting The Date & Time – Configure your LaCie Biggest Quadra for your local use. Page 29
Step 5 4.5. Formatting and Partitioning Your LaCie Hard Drive – This section is divided between
the two different operating systems, Mac OS and Windows, and details the process for for-
matting and partitioning the LaCie Biggest Quadra.
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