Seagate 2big RAID (STHJ28000800) user manual

Contents

1. Introductionp. 5

   Introduc.on Created specifically for LaCie professional direct-attached storage, LaCie RAID Manager helps you configure and manage arrays, set up important…

2. LaCie RAID Manager requirementsp. 5

   LaCie professional storage LaCie 2big Dock Thunderbolt 3 LaCie Rugged RAID Pro LaCie Rugged RAID Shuttle 5 LaCie RAID Manager for 2-Bay Devices 5/29/19

3. Getting Startedp. 7

   Ge4ng Started Download the LaCie RAID Manager installer per the instructions provided on your LaCie storage device’s quick install guide or online…

4. Download and Install LaCie RAID Managerp. 7

   After downloading the LaCie RAID Manager installer: 1. Launch it from the computer’s Downloads folder. If you cannot find the installer on your computer, it…

5. macOS 10.13 High Sierrap. 7

   Apple introduced a new security mechanism in macOS High Sierra 10.13 that requires a user’s approval before loading third-party kernel extensions (kexts). When…

6. Windows and Thunderbolt 3p. 9

   Your LaCie Thunderbolt 3 storage device is certified for use with Windows PCs that have a Thunderbolt 3 port. However, you may experience connectivity issues…

7. Sign into LaCie RAID Managerp. 10
8. Administratorsp. 10

   Users with administration privileges to the computer can launch LaCie RAID Manager without signing into the application. Users LaCie RAID Manager requests…

9. Usersp. 10

   with administration privileges to the computer can launch LaCie RAID Manager without signing into the application. Users LaCie RAID Manager requests…

10. LaCie RAID Manager navigationp. 10
11. Array Configuration and Maintenancep. 12

    Array Configura.on and Maintenance A 2-bay device can typically be configured as RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD. Each RAID level has its own advantages: RAID level…

12. RAID and data securityp. 12

    While RAID levels higher than 0 can protect data in case of a single drive failure, they cannot guarantee complete data protection for all cases of hardware…

13. Select a devicep. 13

    If your computer is connected to multiple compatible devices, click the arrow and select the device you want to manage. If the device is not currently listed…

14. View arrayp. 13

    The Array tab provides summary information about the array configured for the selected device. Click Array to view the capacity and status of the disks in the…

15. Modify RAID configurationp. 14

    Click Array details to view the following: ID RAID level Status Size Modify RAID configura0on You can modify the RAID configuration for your device. 1. Go to…

16. Device and App Managementp. 16

    Device se@ngs Click the

17. Device settingsp. 16

    tab in the sidebar to view details and settings related to the currently selected device. Change device name To change the name of your device: 1. Click on the…

18. App settingsp. 16
19. Notificationsp. 17

    tab in the sidebar to view device events, download the event log, and set up email alerts. Download log Click Download log to save a .log file to your computer…

20. Updatesp. 18

    Click the Updates tab in the sidebar to view the installed versions of: System firmware LaCie RAID Manager Check for updates To have LaCie RAID Manager check…

21. Recent notificationsp. 18
22. Frequently Asked Questionsp. 19

    Frequently Asked Ques.ons

23. RAID levelsp. 19

    Why doesn't LaCie RAID Manager support JBOD ("just a bunch of disks") as a RAID level for Rugged RAID Shuttle? RAID ini0aliza0on and other opera0ons Can I…

24. RAID initialization and other operationsp. 19