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1. Em Legon can modify the domain or workgroup to which the LaCie Eth ernet Disk mini is attached If you have altered the workgroup or domain click the Submit Changes button to activate your changes fig D TR date aime Curren da s 2005 ie f bend Crrard lire w EE et himmen CAUTION Workgroup names can be composed of only letters and numbers and cannot contain any spe cial characters suchas lt gt 8 amp _ Synchronize tima tromnatwark Na netvork lime synchronization Chindy varkgroup O Serva It is recommended that workgroup names be composed of only numbers and letters and avoid accented and Submit Changes other modified characters Fig D 6 3 3 FTP and HTTP Protocols HTTP hypertext transfer protocol is always active and cannot r be turned off FTP file transfer protocol however can be Comman menn em smoren users su enabled or disabled To disable FTP for the Ethernet Disk mini click on the Status tab and under Services click the Disable button that corresponds to the FTP service entry fig E LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Using the Web Administration Page User Manual page 26 6 3 4 AppleTalk Zone By clicking on the blue button to the right of AppleTalk Zone in the General section of the Configuration menu you will be taken to the AppleTalk Zone page From here you can modify the AppleTalk Z2. s performance The serial number would also come in handy if your drive is lost or stolen Mac Address Every Ethernet Disk mini has been assigned a Mac Address Media Access Control This address can be found on the back of your Ethernet Disk mini Lock Slot This slot is used to connect an anti theft system such as the LaCie Security Lock for maximum protection Refer fo your anti theft system documentation for details on how to connect the lock LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual page 12 2 4 Cables And Connectors The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini offers two different methods for connection and usage 2 4 1 Hi Speed USB 2 0 USB is a serial input output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to each other Hi Speed USB 2 0 is the latest implementation mr of this standard and it provides the necessary bandwidth and data transfer rates fo support high speed devices such as hard drives CD DVD drives and digital cameras Benefits of the USB standard include e Backwards compatibility Hi Speed USB 2 0 works with the original USB specifications USB Cables Your LaCie drive is shipped with a Hi Speed USB 2 0 cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to a Hi Speed USB 2 0 port The cable will also work when connected to a USB port but drive performance will be limited to USB 1 1 transfer rates 2 4 2 Ethernet A LAN Local Area N
3. 4GB The USB port can only be used to directly attach the Ethernet Disk mini to a PC via USB Every file stored via AFP protocol via a Mac with a name including specific characters 2 lt gt won t be vis ible from another client with a different OS LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Troubleshooting User Manual page 46 Problem Questions to Ask Solutions The drive has disconnected Did you try to transfer a file with a size over AGB If so you from the network will get an error message and the Ethernet Disk mini will disconnect from the network To access the drive you should map the network again with the LaCie IP Configurator When using the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini default FAT32 format the file size limit for a single file is 4GB via USB and ethernet An individual file which is 4GB or larger cannot be copied to the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini only see a few MBs These MBs correspond to the logon tool Click on this soft mounting on my desktop ware application and enter your logon and password to get when plugging in my drive access to the drive via USB If you are not a registered user please register your profile via the network on to the administration page http edmini LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Contacting Customer Support User Manual page 47 10 Contacting Customer Support Before You Contact Technical Support 1 Read the manuals and review the Troubleshooting section 2 Try to isolate the p
4. 98SE Me 2000 and XP SP1 and SP2 X64 e Mac OS 9 x and higher Mac OS 10 1 x and higher e Linux 2 4 20 and higher 2 1 2 USB Connectivity e USB 1 0 1 1 2 0 controller and support for USB Mass Storage protocols Operating System Compatibility e Windows 2000 and XP e Mac OS 10 2 x and higher e Linux 2 4 20 and higher LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual page 9 2 2 Package Contents Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini should include the following a LaCie Ethernet Disk mini with drive stand Fast Ethernet 10 100 cable Hi Speed USB 2 0 cable External power supply LaCie Storage Utilities CD ROM Quick Install Guide LaCie Storage Utilities Tin EO ESSO NVE te LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual page 10 2 3 Views Of The Drive 2 3 1 Front View On Off Button Power LED Activity LED Press the On Off Button to power the drive on and off when connected via the Ethernet cable The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini will power on and off automatically while connected via the USB interface The LED remains lit to show that the drive is on and blinks to indicate drive activity IMPORTANT INFO Do not unplug the power chord or turn off the power strip to turn the Ethernet Disk mini on or off When connected via the Ethernet cable press the On Off power button for 3 seconds to properly shut down the drive LaCie Ethernet Disk mini You
5. Disk mini Web Administration Page If your network is not DHCP enabled you will need to manu ally configure the address please see section 4 2 On a LAN with no DHCP for more information Are you using AppleTalk If you are using AppleTalk under Mac OS 9 x ensure that under Mac OS 9 x the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini and the other clients on the network are in the same AppleTalk zone Has the administrator created In order for a another user to access the LaCie Ethernet Disk that specific user mini two conditions must be met 1 the administrator must create and register a user with the appropriate privileges 2 the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini must be connected to the network via Ethernet for additional users to access the drive Otherwise when the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini is attached via USB it can only be accessed by the user who s computer the drive is connected to LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual Troubleshooting page 45 Problem Using the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini with Gigabit Ethernet networks The drive is not running noticeably faster when con nected via Hi Speed USB 20 A large file will not copy to the Ethernet Disk mini It doesn t work when at tach a USB drive to the USB port Some files are no longer visible or accessible on my drive Questions to Ask Is the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini compatible with Gigabit Ethernet networks Is the drive connected to a USB port on your com
6. create users assign access rights and passwords and configure the network parameters of your drive 1 1 What Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Can Do e Backup data in a separate location away from the source e Easily shuttle files and folders from the home and office e Share files between Mac Windows and Linux clients IMPORTANT INFO Any loss corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the user and under no circumstances will LaCie be held liable for the recovery or restoration of this data To help prevent the loss of your data LaCie highly recommends that you keep TWO copies of your data one copy on your external hard drive for instance and a second copy either on your internal hard drive another external hard drive or some other form of removable storage media such as CD DVD or Tape LaCie offers a complete line of CD DVD and Tape drives and if you would like more information on backup please refer to the LaCie white paper on backup methods and technology LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini page 8 2 Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 2 1 Minimum System Requirements 2 1 1 Ethernet Connectivity e Ethernet 10 100 Network adapter Network Client Protocol e SMB AFP FTP Internet Browser e Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 or higher e FireFox Mozilla 1 5 or higher e Apple Safari OS Compatibility e Windows 95 98
7. drive is being used network See 8 File System Capabilities for more information on file systems and operating systems Close this window r n __ ____ _ Fig B CAUTION If the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini is formatted as an Ext 2 3 volume the data will only be accessible to users on a Linux system through USB LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Using the Web Administration Page User Manual page 3 I 6 6 Shares Menu By clicking on the Shares tab you will be brought to the main page of the Shares menu From this window you will Conan network Ds Sten Users stats be able to select a share and to modify its properties You ne can choose from Windows Apple Bonjour HTTP or FTP fig A amp Create new share Fig A 6 6 1 Create New Share By clicking on the Create new share line in the Shares menu you will be able to create a new share From this window you will be able to enable the protocol which will be used to access the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini s share You can choose trom Windows Apple Bonjour HTTP or FTP fig B Saoi dr Vind avis LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Using the Web Administration Page User Manual page 32 6 6 2 Edit A Share By clicking on the blue button to the right of a share s name you will be able to modify a share s properties From this a a a Lc window you will be able to change properties of your share a such as chang
8. on it e Never use excessive force on your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini If you detect a problem consult the Troubleshooting section in this manual e Protect your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage Dust can build up inside the device increasing the risk of damage or malfunction e Never use benzene paint thinners detergent or other chemical products to clean the outside of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Such products will disfigure and discolor the casing Instead use a soft dry cloth to wipe the device LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Introduction User Manual page 7 1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new LaCie Ethernet Disk mini By simply plugging the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini into your Ethernet based network you can easily share documents data or multi media files Connect the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini either directly to a computer via USB or share the drive over your network through the Ethernet connection When con nected through USB the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini performs like a standard exter nal hard drive but you can also still modify and configure the network settings as well When connected to a network the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini becomes a Network Attached Storage device capable of supporting a limited number of us ers connecting simultaneously You can easily manage the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini through the Internet with the Web Administration tool
9. the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini is connected to the network it is capable of being accessed via the Internet through your Internet browser Windows Mac and Linux Users Open your browser to http EDmini or http device IP address the device_IP_address refers to the IP address that is assigned to your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini for example http 192 168 0 207 Once the Web page opens you will be prompted to enter a valid user name and password see section 6 7 User s Menu for more information on creating users After the user name and password have been verified you will be able to browse the contents of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini through either http or FTP Simply click on the http button to view the files via http and click on FTP to view the files via FTP 5 3 Disconnecting the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini There are two ways fo disconnect the Ethernet connection e From the Web administration page click on the configuration tab and then click on the shutdown button see section 6 Using the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Web Administration Page for more information OR e Press the On Off button on the front of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini and hold the button down for 3 seconds The On Off button will flicker for a few seconds before powering off IMPORTANT INFO If your Ethernet Disk mini is not shut down properly your disk and or files may be corrupted AN and data could be lost ar l LaCie Ethernet D
10. the TCP IP suite of protocols that form the basis for exchang ing information on the Internet Initialize ed Initialization After a hard drive or other storage device is formatted and partitioned some special data needs to be written to it that helps the Mac and Windows create files and save data The process is called initialization This process like formatting causes all user data on the storage device to be lost Internet A collection of networks whose users communicate with one another Each communication carries the address of the source and destination networks and the particular machine within the network associated with the user or host com puter on each end IP Internet Protocol This is the protocol that controls how data is sent from one computer to another on the Internet IP Address This is a number either 32 bit for Internet Protocol Version 4 or 128 bit for Internet Protocol Version 6 that identities each sender or receiver of information that is sent in packets across the Internet Interface The protocol data transmitters data receivers logic and wiring that link one piece of computer equipment to another such as a hard drive to an adapter or an adapter to a system bus Protocol means a set of rules for operating the physical interface such as do not read or write before the drive is ready I O Input Output Refers to an operation program or device whose purpose is to enter data into or
11. the ventilation outlet on the back of the drive and keep the area in front of and behind the drive unobstructed to allow for proper airflow If you will be stacking or racking your drive please follow these considerations e When stacking drives place no more than two drives on top of each other e When stacking drives make sure and adhere the rubber feet to the bottom of the drives This provides a small separation between the two stacked drives e When racking in 19 equipment racks only rack the equipment in a regulated air conditioned room keep cables and other obstructions away from the rear of the drive and do not place more than two drives on top of each other 3 1 Stand alone Installation Mea The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini includes a convenient drive stand which allows the drive to be placed in an upright position Please refer to the instruction sheet included with the drive stand for specific instructions 3 2 Rack Mounting Installation The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini can be incorporated into standard 19 computer equipment racks using the LaCie Rackmount Kit sold separately Please refer to the instructions included with the LaCie Rack mount Kit for specific instructions LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Setting Up Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual page 14 3 3 Connecting The External Power Supply There are two cables that are supplied with the power supply one cable A connects to the LaCie Etherne
12. 41 255 255 255 0 192 160 10 254 333333 D semmnare Package wersion 26 Sofwar n vortadn Laci 122 Operate vrstem Uma Embedded 24 25 lacws Prumdnne Bios version U Boot 1 1 1 Manufacturer and model LaCie Group SA Prypical memory 59 MB Virtual memory 125 MR Shutdown Restar 6 3 1 Machine Name By clicking on the blue button to the right of Machine Name in the General section of the Configuration menu you will be taken to the Change Machine Name page From here you can modify the name of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini If you have changed the name click the Submit Changes button to activate your changes The default machine name for the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini is EDmini fig B If you intend to use more than one Ethernet Disk mini on your network you must change the default machine name Each Ethernet Disk mini must have a unique name L BESHNICAL NOTE Machine name changes will be IMPORTANT INFO For optimal performance keep the name of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini under 16 char acters and do not use characters such as lt gt Vi LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Using the Web Administration Page User Manual page 25 6 3 2 Windows Workgroup By clicking on the blue button to the right of Windows Work group in the General section of the Configuration menu you tiain Waira WF T Graos T Done S aa will be taken to the Change Workgroup page From here you
13. Cl read onty not contain any special characters such as amp _ Cor rm passwd Add now user IMPORTANT INFO When the Ethernet Disk mini is jged in via USB the user can access every share List users Change Adrnistr tor password Th administrator can assign a user a read write or read only access via USB Fig B LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Using the Web Administration Page User Manual page 34 6 7 2 Edit a User By clicking on the blue button to the right of a user s name you will be able to modify a user s USB rights and password _ compan network om stares users sta fs Log Off as well as delete a user fig C amama ban Enable USB access Cread and write El read ordr Password Confirm password Delete this user Add new Change Adininist ater password 6 7 3 Change Administrator Password By clicking on the Change administrator password line you will be taken to the Change Administrator password page where you can alter the default administrator password to a custom password of your own choosing For security pur poses it is recommended that you alter the default password and write down and store the new password in a secure location fig D Fig D LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Using the Web Administration Page User Manual page 35 6 8 Status Menu By clicking on the Status tab you w
14. Connected 1 Connect the Hi Speed USB 2 0 cable into the Hi Speed USB 2 0 port on the back of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini TECHNICAL NOTE To achieve Hi Speed USB 2 0 data transfer rates you need to be con nected either directly to the computer or through a hub to a Hi Speed USB 2 0 host inter face Otherwise you will be limited to USB 1 1 speeds 2 Connect the other end of the Hi Speed USB 2 0 cable into an available USB port on your com puter Your drive should power on automatically after connecting the USB cable 3 It may take a few seconds for your computer to recognize the drive and for it to appear on the desktop or in My Computer Once it appears the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini s LogOn tool should start automatically IMPORTANT INFO If the LogOn tool does not start automatically double click on the icon for the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini and then double click on the LogOn tool s icon If there are no registered users which will be the case if the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini has not been connected via Ethernet and User accounts created through the Web Administration Page just click on the Log In button to access the LaCie Eth LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Using the Ethernet Disk mini Via USB User Manual page 37 ernet Disk mini The first time your ED mini is plugged in via USB please enter admin as login and admin as password to get access to the drive If you have already set up user accounts see s
15. EG Ethernet Disk mini LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Table of Contents User Manual page 2 Table of Contents Health and Safety Precautions 6 General Use Precautions 6 1 Introduction 7 1 1 What Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Can Do 7 2 Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 8 2 1 Minimum System Requirements 8 2 1 1 Ethernet Connectivity 8 2 1 2 USB Connectivity 8 2 2 Package Contents 9 2 3 Views Of The Drive 10 2 3 1 Front View 10 2 3 2 Rear View 11 2 4 Cables And Connectors 12 2 4 1 Hi Speed USB 2 0 12 2 4 2 Ethernet 12 3 Setting Up Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 13 3 1 Stand alone Installation 13 3 2 Rack Mounting Installation 13 3 3 Connecting The External Power Supply 14 4 Configuring Your Drive 15 4 1 Install Network Configuration Software 15 4 2 Connect Your Drive Via Ethernet 16 4 3 Configure Your Drive on a DHCP Enabled Network 17 4 4 On a Local Area Network with no DHCP Server 18 5 Accessing the Drive on the Network 19 5 1 Accessing The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Via The Network 19 5 1 1 Microsoft Windows Users 1 5 1 3 Linux Users 20 5 2 Accessing the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini via Web Browsers 21 5 3 Disconnecting the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 21 6 Using The Ethernet Disk mini Web Administration Page 22 6 1 Accessing The Web Administration Page 22 6 2 Administering The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 23 LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Table of Contents User Manual page 3 6 2 1 Setting The U
16. NOTE Windows 95 and 98 Users To access your shares under Windows 95 and 98 you will need to create a user on the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini with the same user name and password as your log in for Windows This is due to a limitation in Microsoft s operating system 5 1 2 Mac Users Mac OS 9 x From the Apple menu select Network Browser Chooser or Connect to Server In Chooser click the Appleshare icon Your server should appear in the list with the default name EDmini Select it and press OK Mac OS 10 x Under Mac OS 10 x click Connect to Server in the Go menu and go to Workgroup and select EDmini A share named ED_mini will appear Click on the share that you want open and press OK Enter a valid username and password The new share will be placed on your desktop For Mac OS 10 4 the connection is via the Finder rather than a server For SMB ac cess type Apple K and in the address field type smb edmini lt machine name or the IP address gt 5 1 3 Linux Users Under KDE open konqueror and type in the IP address of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini into the address field e For FIP access ftp ip address e For HTTP access http ip address e For SMB CIFS access in order for this to method to work the services need to be properly configured smb ip ad LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Accessing the Drive on the Network User Manual page 21 5 2 Accessing the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini via Web Browsers While
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18. ake sure that the power supply is properly connected see connected and is the blue section 3 3 Connecting The External Power Supply for light on the front of the drive details that the drive has been powered on by pressing the one blue On Off button on the front of the drive and that the outlet the power supply is connected to is powered on or has a sufficient supply of power Is the blue light on the front If the blue light is flickering or will not turn on the power of the drive flickering supply may be defective Please contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Support Did you follow the correct in Review the installation steps USB 7 1 Getting Connected stallation steps for the specific and Ethernet 5 1 Accessing the Drive via the Network interface The two cables cannot be connected at the same time Are both ends of the interface Disconnect the interface cable wait 10 seconds and then cable firmly connected reconnect e Ensure that the interface connectors are properly aligned The interface cables can only be inserted one way Make sure that they are correctly oriented e Check that the interface connectors are straight and fully seated in the interface ports e Only use certified interface cables such as the cables provided with your LaCie drive If you have followed all of these steps and the drive is still not recognized shut down your computer wait 3 to 5 minutes restart your computer and try again I
19. copy IPConfigurator to your Applications folder PG Fig IMPORTANT INFO The LaCie IP Configurator software is available online Visit www lacie com support i for ree download IMPORTANT INFO The Wake on LAN feature in the LaCie IP Configurator software does not work with the Ethernet Disk mini This function is relevant to other LaCie products LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Configuring Your Drive User Manual page 16 4 2 Connect Your Drive Via Ethernet 1 Connect the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the back of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini IMPORTANT INFO Make sure that the computer you will be using to configure the La A Cie Ethernet Disk mini is on the same network i e the same subnet as the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 2 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable into an avail able Ethernet port on your Ethernet network 3 Press the blue On Off Button on the front of the drive It may take a few seconds for your network to recognize the drive Once the drive appears go to section 5 1 Accessing The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Via The Network for more informa tion on configuring your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Configuring Your Drive User Manual page 17 4 3 Configure Your Drive on a DHCP Enabled Network A DHCP dynamic host configuration protocol enable server automatically assigns an IP address to the Ethernet Disk mini Ther
20. ders and sub folders enables you to organize the storage of your files in a logical hierarchical manner so that you can find and manage them more easily Format ting ted This is a process where a device is prepared to record data In this process the hard disk writes special information onto its own recording surfaces into areas blocks that are ready to accept user data Since this operation causes all current user data stored on the hard disk to be lost this is an infrequent operation that usually only happens at the factory that created the hard disk It is unusual for something to happen to a hard disk that requires the end user to initially perform this operation GB GigaByte This value is normally associated with data storage capacity Basically it means a thousand million or a LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Glossary User Manual page 52 billion bytes In fact it equals 1 073 741 824 bytes or 1 024 x 1 024 x 1 024 Hardware Physical components of a computer system including the computer itself and peripherals such as printers mo dems mice etc Host Bus Adapter HBA A printed circuit board that installs in a standard microcomputer and an interface between the device controller and the computer Also called a controller HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol This is the set of rules for exchanging files i e text images audio video etc on the World Wide Web HTTP is an application protocol relative to
21. e language that you wish to use for the Web Ad ministration Page Simply use the pull down menu beside the Language selector to find your language and then click Submit Changes to activate your language You may come back to this page at any time by clicking on the language s flag located just below the program tabs fig A amme Engh Submit Changes 6 2 2 Log Off You can close the Web Administration program at any point while the Web page is open by clicking Log Off located just below the tabs in the upper right hand corner of the screen After clicking Log Off click on the Close Windows button to leave the program fig B tenon i ard b g GT p ree Ce ll giii eee v ndiss TECHNICAL NOTE Depending on your browser __ settings clicking the Log Off button may or may not close the browser window Fig B LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Using the Web Administration Page User Manual page 24 6 3 Configuration Menu Coutiguranion network Disk Shares Users Status By clicking on the Configuration tab you will be brought to sen the main page of the Configuration menu From this win CONFIGURATION dow you can see details about your network software and Senn hardware while also being able to restart or shutdown your re mg von e o Time Zone UTC LaCie Ethernet Disk mini fig A Curent 2006 12 08 013017 PM Network configuration 192 160 10
22. ection 6 7 User s Menu enter your User Name and Password and click on the Log In button to access the drive yr INFO When connecting via USB make sure to disconnect the network cable LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Using the Ethernet Disk mini Via USB User Manual page 38 7 2 Configuring The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini There are two different options for changing or checking the IP address of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini based upon the method being used to connect the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini The Ethernet method is covered in section 4 Configuring Your Drive When using the USB interface the LogOn window will automatically appear at the first connection If it does not display on first connec tion or you want fo open the program later simply open the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini and start the EDmini LogOn application From this window fig A press the Advanced button which will ee launch the Advanced window fig B Device D 4 EDmini The Advanced window will allow you to verify or modify the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini s network configuration The left side of the Advanced window will display a list of all of the LaCie Ethernet Disk minis that are detected on the local USB bus if there are other LaCie 2004 LaCie Group Ethernet Disk minis attached via Ethernet they will not be detected Only LaCie Ethernet Disk minis attached via USB will be detected by Fig A the EDmini LogOn application Ka INFO If DHCP is e
23. efore if your network has a DHCP server you will not need fo manually assign an IP address to the Ethernet Disk mini The easiest way to determine the Ethernet Disk mini IP address is to install and use the LaCie network configuration applica tion located on the utilities CD ROM that ships with the Ethernet Disk mini Please see section 4 2 Connect Your Drive Via Ethernet for more information The IP Configuration Software is available for download from our Web site www lacie com Run the LaCie network configuration application 1 PC Users From the start button select Programs or All Programs LaCie LaCie NAS Configurator fig A L d i t lt omoev eo Mac Users g From the application folder open Utilities LaCie E teen suno 1 ovo rion aw L Extensis Portfolio 70 NAS Configurator fig B Hill fett Grapedano app 4 Documents f Photo apo Synt app 8 unes app i L LaCie blue eye 2 L LaCie blue eve oro H lacie Ugh ibelabeer Mal ap 8 unried 2 ll Preve app gt aa co Loft 4 wiened 7 88 CB wiid LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual Configuring Your Drive page 18 2 In the left hand column see figure at right the IP addresses of all available network devices are located You ll probably see only one IP address fig C TECHNICAL NOTE It can take up to 15 minutes for your com puter to recognize a network device such as t
24. etwork technology based on the IEEE 802 3 standard is used by a group of computers and associated devices that share a com mon communication line and typically share the resources of a single proces sor or server within a small geographic area The most common Ethernet systems are 1OBASE T which provides transmission speeds up to TOMb s and 100BASE T also known as Fast Ethernet which provides transmission speeds up to 100Mb s Ethernet Cables Your LaCie drive is shipped with 10 100 Ethernet cable and works with either 1OBASE T or 100BASE T networks IMPORTANT INFO Do not unplug the power chord or turn off the power strip to turn the Ethernet Disk mini on or J off When connected via the Ethernet cable use the On Off power button to properly shut down the drive TECHNICAL NOTE The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini is also compatible with Gigabit Ethernet when the drive is con nected to a 1OOMb 1Gb Ethernet switch Transfer rates however will not be improved by connecting your Ethernet Disk mini to a 1OOMb 1Gb Ethernet switch LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Setting Up Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual page 13 3 Setting Up Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini utilizes the aluminum alloy casing to help dissipate heat There are important location consider ation precautions to keep in mind when setting up your drive Make sure to place your drive in a well ventilated space do not block
25. g fire or personal injury e Make sure that the computer and LaCie Ethernet Disk mini are electrically grounded If the devices are not grounded there is an increased risk of electrical shock General Use Precautions e Do not expose the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini to temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 45 C 41 F to 104 F Doing so may damage the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini or disfigure its casing Avoid placing your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini near a source of heat or exposing it to sunlight even through a window Inversely placing your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini in an environment that is too cold or humid may damage the unit e Always unplug the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini from the electrical outlet if there is a risk of lightning or if it will be unused for an extended period of time Otherwise there is an increased risk of electrical shock short circuiting or fire e Use only the power supply shipped with the device e Do not use the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini near other electrical appliances such as televisions radios or speakers Doing so may cause interference which will adversely affect the operation of the other products e Do not place the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini near sources of magnetic interference such as computer displays televisions or speakers Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini e Do not place heavy objects on top of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini or use excessive force
26. he LaCie Ethernet Disk mini fig A 6 4 1 IP Configuration By clicking on the blue button to the right of the Ethernet controller you will be brought to the IP Configuration page where you can modify the IP config uration of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini There are two alternative methods for determining the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini s IP address The Obtain Configura tion From DHCP Server or Configure Manually Obtain Configuration From DHCP Server This method is utilized when the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini is connected to a DHCP enabled network with a DHCP server In this case the server provides the IP address for the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini IMPORTANT INFO If DHCP is enabled but there is not a DHCP server available on the network the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini will the use the IP configuration that is specified in the Use The Following IP Address section below if set Configure Manually This method is utilized when the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini is connected to a non DHCP enabled network In this case you will need to manually assign the correct network settings for your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Please refer to your network administrator for more information about your network and which parameters you should use fig B IP Address This is the IP address that you want to assign to the LaCie Ether net Disk mini Subnet Mask This is the subnet mask that is associated with the LaCie Ether net Disk mi
27. he LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 3 Select the address of the device to be modified It is easiest to configure your drive if only one Ethernet Disk mini at a time is con nected to the network 4 When the Ethernet Disk mini is attached to a DHCP enabled network the fields will show assigned can t be modified addresses 4 4 On a Local Area Network with no DHCP Server LaCie Ethernet Disk Configurator Network configuration DHCP IP address 0 1 4 101 Subnet Mask Gateway optional 0 1 7 100 DNS optional Moi i se WINS optional Physical address 00 08 EB 2F 21 CB Administrator password In this case you will need fo manually assign the correct network settings for your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini The easiest way to modify your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini s network configuration is to install and use the LaCie IP Configura tor application See 4 3 Configure Your Drive on a DHCP Enabled Network for more information on using the network configuration software IMPORTANT INFO For information on how to assign a static IP address using a USB connection see section 7 3 al ToAssi n a Static IP Address via USB LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Accessing the Drive on the Network User Manual page 19 5 Accessing the Drive on the Network By utilizing the Ethernet connection you can share the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini with computers on a network 5 1 Accessing The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Via The Net
28. iling the devices that the Eject icon controls i e Fig A Safely remove Click on this prompt 3 You will then be given the following message Safe to Remove Hardware or similar It is now safe to disconnect the device Linux Users 1 Open a terminal as root and type unmount mnt EDmini 2 Use a graphical tool to unmount the ED mini disk from your desktop Mac Users You must unmount the hard drive system before disconnecting it or powering it down To do this simply drag the hard drive icon to the trash The drive can now be disconnected and switched off CAUTION Make sure your drive is unmounted before unplugging the USB cable LaCie Ethernet Disk mini File System Capabilities User Manual page 4 I 8 File System Capabilities File System Capabilities over the Network Maximum File Size Transfer Network Protocols FAT32 EXT3 HFS HFS NTFS SMB Mac Win AFP Mac v3 x lt AGB none lt 2GB read only FTP lt AGB lt AGB lt 2GB read only FTP Client lt AGB lt AGB lt 2GB read only Formatted as EXT3 Ethernet Disk mini won t work via USB Not recommended to reformat in HFS as it causes the Ethernet Disk mini to be unstable when transferring large files File System Capabilities over USB Maximum File Size Transfer Operating System FAT32 EXT3 HFS HFS Windows 2000 XP lt AGB N A N A Mac OS 10 2 amp Higher lt AGB N A none Linux 2 4 20 amp Higher lt AGB none N A LaCie E
29. ill be brought to the main page of the Status menu From this window you can view the Conan etmsk Disk Sten Uses sta B amp B Log Off number of connected users disable file server services Win dows Apple HTTP FTP and Bonjour and view the system SSE log To disable a service simply click the Disable button that corresponds to the service which you wish to disable fig A View system log J 6 8 1 System Log By clicking the View system log button in the Status menu you will be taken to the System log window where you can _ ae l O ran 3 EG f ar f oar f ar i review the type date time source and event ID of activities i on the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Click the Clear Log button to start a fresh log fig B Ester Bouree CAUTION The system log gives information for sup Fig B port purpose and advanced users Sometimes warning messages can be edited which do not affect the disk LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Using the Ethernet Disk mini Via USB User Manual page 36 7 Using The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Via USB By utilizing the USB interface you can connect the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini directly to a single computer and access it and use it as you would any direct attach external hard drive IMPORTANT INFO When using the USB interface the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini can not be accessed by the Web Administration Page or used by any network users 7 1 Getting
30. including memory disk drives the keyboard the video subsystem and other peripherals such as the mouse modem or printer The configuration also implies software the operating system and various device managers driv ers as well as hardware settings and options set by the user via configuration files Controller This is a component or an electronic card referred to in this case as a controller card that enables a com puter to communicate with or manage certain peripherals The controller manages the operation of the peripheral associ ated with it and links the PC bus to the peripheral via a ribbon cable inside the PC An external controller is an expansion card which fills one of the free slots inside your PC and which enables a peripheral CD ROM drive scanner or printer for instance to be connected to the computer Cross platform Term that refers to a device that is able to be operated by both Mac and Windows operating systems LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Glossary User Manual page 5 Data Stream The flow of data that accomplishes a task usually related to moving data from storage to computer RAM or between storage devices Digital Discrete information that can be broken down to zero or one bits Driver peripheral manager A software component that enables the computer system to communicate with a peripheral Most peripherals will not operate correctly if at all if the appropriate drivers are no
31. ing the share s name modifying their path and enabling disabling protocols which will be used to access the share and give users privileges either read only or read 3 write fig C Share name MyShare New share name Path MyShare New Path Windows Apple HTTP FTP Bonjour Enable Disable oO m 2 g Permissions Available users read and write Add Assigned permissions Enable guest account O Submit Changes Disable this share Delete this share List shares Create new share Fig C LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Using the Web Administration Page User Manual 6 7 Users Menu By clicking on the Users tab you will be brought to the main page of the Users menu From this window you will be able to manage your users by creating new users and modifying their password and USB access privileges either read only read write or none as well as changing the Administrator s password fig A TECHNICAL NOTE By default newly created users I R n do not have access to any shares 6 7 1 Add A User By clicking on the Add new user line in the Users menu you will be able to create a new user and assign them a name password and USB access privileges fig B Veemame Enable USB actest Password CAUTION User name share name and passwords can be composed of only letters and numbers and can Cress and write
32. ion menu you will be taken to the Change Date And Time page From here you can modify the network synchronization settings of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini If you have altered the date and time click the Submit Changes button to activate your changes ee cat etctimesecver No such file or directory g i Current date 2005 12 3 15 ty mm a0 There are two ways to set up network synchronization first aC Hs o P opt to manually assign time and date settings fig N scot tom C No network time synchronization C Windows workgroup 1 First input time and date settings sen 2 Then select the source Windows workgroup or specify server name Fig The second way to set up synchronization is to select the Windows Workgroup or server and to enter the server name LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Using the Web Administration Page User Manual page 28 6 3 8 Restart Shutdown At the bottom of the Configuration menu you can press either the Restart button or Shutdown button By clicking on either of the buttons a prompt will appear to alert you to which process is taking place LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Using the Web Administration Page User Manual page 29 6 4 Network Menu By clicking on the Network tab you will be brought to the Network page where you can view information about the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini s IP con figuration From this page you can also modify the IP configuration of t
33. is on which software applications run Windows Mac OS and UNIX are among the most common Overwrite To write data on top of existing data thus erasing the original data Partition ing After formatting the hard drive is not yet ready to store files It must be divided into sections that will contain special information required for a Mac or PC to operate and other sections that will contain the files This process of dividing up the hard drive is called partitioning A partition is just one section of the hard drive that will contain either special data put there by Silverlining or other files and data Peripheral A generic term applied to printers scanners mice keyboards serial ports graphics cords disk drives and other computer subsystems This type of peripheral often relies on its own control software known as a peripheral driver Port hardware A connection component SCSI port for example that enables a microprocessor to communicate with a LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Glossary User Manual page 54 compatible peripheral Port number Used to identify a specific process to which an Internet or other network message is fo be forwarded when it arrives at a server Port software A memory address that identities the physical circuit used to transfer information between a microprocessor and a peripheral Protocol In IT terminology this describes the special set of rules that end points in a telecommunica
34. isk mini Using the Web Administration Page User Manual page 22 6 Using The Ethernet Disk mini Web Administration Page The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini features an easy to use Web based tool for configuring the drive and administering users when the drive is connected to the network via the Ethernet connection 6 1 Accessing The Web Administration Page Windows Mac and Linux Users Open your browser to http EDmini or http device IP address the device_IP_address refers to the IP address that is assigned to your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini for example http 192 168 0 207 Once the page opens click on the Administration button in the upper left hand part of the screen below the LaCie logo You will then be prompted to enter the administrator Fannie name and password The default administrator user name is admin and the default password is admin fig A Cad GD sv LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Using the Web Administration Page User Manual page 23 6 2 Administering The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini After the login is validated you will enter the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini s Web Administration Page Along the top of the page are a series of tabs Configuration Network Disk Shares Users and Status from which you can navigate and con figure the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 6 2 1 Setting The User Language The first page that appears will give you the opportunity to select th
35. k this icon Mac Users The Edmini LogOn icon should appear on the desktop Double click this icon 4 In the window that appears double click the icon Edmini LogOn 5 In the window that appears click the Advanced button fig B 6 Click Configure Manually mms kuene Comput r Name EDmini p 7 Modify network settings When finished click Apply Changes lt a a R 8 Close the Advanced Window by clicking the red X in the upper Subset mark 255 255 255 0 right hand corner 9 Click Login Fig B LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Using the Ethernet Disk mini Via USB User Manual page 40 7 4 Disconnecting The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini USB external devices feature plug amp play connectivity which means that your drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is running To prevent failures it is important you follow these steps when disconnecting your USB pe ripheral device CAUTION Do not disconnect the USB cable when the drive is reading or writing Disconnecting while the drive is operating could cause the loss of data Make sure that your drive is not reading or writing and that the activity LED is off before disconnecting the USB cable Windows Users 1 From the System Tray located in the lower right hand side of your screen aa click on the Eject icon a small green arrow over a hardware image fig A en 1 16 PM 2 A message will appear deta
36. limited amount of service when messages are exchanged between computers in a network that uses the Internet Protocol IP UDP uses the IP to get a data unit a datagram from one computer to another but does not sequence the packets that the data arrives in UDP also provides port numbers to distinguish different user requests and an optional checksum capability to verify that the data arrived intact Unmount ing To unmount is to sever a drive s software nonphysical link to a host computer Update A new software version released to improve functionality or to fix bugs Utility Software designed to perform maintenance tasks on the system or its components Examples include backup pro grams programs to retrieve files and data on disk programs for preparing or formatting a disk or and resource editors
37. ling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Health amp Safety Precautions User Manual page 6 Health and Safety Precautions CAUTION The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini s warranty may be void as a result of the failure to respect the precautions listed below Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on this device e Read this User s Guide carefully and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device e Do not open your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini or attempt to disassemble or modify it Never insert any metallic object into the drive to avoid any risk of electrical shock fire short circuiting or dangerous emissions Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini contains no user serviceable parts If it appears to be malfunctioning have it inspected by a qualified LaCie Technical Support representative e Never expose your device to rain or use it near water or in damp or wet conditions Never place objects containing liquids on the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini as they may spill into its openings Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock short circuitin
38. n down during the power save mode After the system comes of out of power save the drive will take a few seconds to spin up to full power before it can be accessed e You may use your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini when in a foreign country thanks to its autoswitching 100 240 Volt pow er supply To be able to use this feature you may need to purchase an appropriate adapter or cord Consult LaCie Technical Support for assistance in choosing the right adapter LaCie accepts no responsibility for any damage to the drive resulting from the use of an inappropriate adapter Using an adapter other than one authorized by LaCie will void your warranty LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Configuring Your Drive User Manual page 15 4 Configuring Your Drive 4 1 Install Network Configuration Software PC Users 1 Insert the LaCie Ethernet Disk amp Ethernet Disk mini CD ROM included with your purchase 2 In My Computer double click the CD ROM drive Double click network IP Configurator Software 3 Follow the steps to complete the installation process Mac Users 1 Insert the LaCie Ethernet Disk amp Ethernet disk mini CD ROM included with your purchase z 1 item 108 KB available 2 The CD should appear on the desktop Double click the CD icon then double click Network IP Configurator software fig A 3 Click Continue IFCanfigurat or app 4 Click Continue The installer will place the application in your Utilities folder To install
39. n the event that the drive is still not recognized take the drive to another computer and attempt to connect the drive If the drive is not recognized on another computer please contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Support LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Troubleshooting User Manual page 44 Problem The drive doesn t appear on the network A user does not have ac cess to the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Questions to Ask Solutions By default the Ethernet Disk mini is configured to retrieve its IP address from a DHCP server If your network is managed by a DHCP server and you cannot access your Ethernet Disk mini try to check your DHCP server s log To get the IP address map the network with the LaCie IP configurator software tool which is located on the LaCie Storage Utilities CD ROM If your network is NOT managed by a DHCP server the Ethernet Disk mini uses its default IP address which is 192 168 1 100 To change this IP address via the network use the LaCie IP Configurator software tool Otherwise you can use the Edmini LogOn tool in order to change this default IP address See 7 3 To Assign a Static IP Address via USB Connection for more information Is the IP address properly set For more information please see section 5 Accessing the Drive on the Network Is your network DHCP en If your network is DHCP enabled please refer to sections 4 abled Configuring Your Drive and 6 Using the LaCie Ethernet
40. nabled but there is not a DHCP server available on the network the LaCie L f Pad t Vil a y Se MAC address 00 02 83 02 02 02 er A Disk mini will use the IP configuration that is Computer Name EDmini specified in the Configure manually section Obtain configuration from DHCP server Configure manually The right side of the Advanced window will display the network IP Address configuration information of the LaCie Ethernet Disk minis that are Subnet Mask ORRE attached Default Gateway 9 DNS Server MAC Address This represents the Media Access Control MAC address of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini s unique hardware number Fig B Computer Name This is the name that is used to identify the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini over the network The default name is EDmini but you may modify the name LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Using the Ethernet Disk mini Via USB User Manual page 39 7 3 To Assign a Static IP Address via USB 1 Verify that your Ethernet Disk mini is turned off and detached from network or USB connections 2 Plug in the power chord to the outlet and the Ethernet Disk mini Connect the USB chord to the host computer and to the Ethernet Disk mini The Ethernet Disk mini should turn on automatically when the USB connected is established 3 PC Users In my computer the Edmini LogOn icon should appear Double clic
41. ni s assigned IP address Default Gateway This is the default IP address of the Gateway that is avail able for the specified network Fig B DNS Server This is the IP address of the DNS server which handles the routing and resolution of names TECHNICAL NOTE If you have a small home network with a router the Gateway and DNS Server address will be the local IP address of your router LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Using the Web Administration Page User Manual page 30 6 5 Disk Menu en nee Lag Ot By clicking on the Disk tab you will be brought to the main page of the Disk menu From this window you can see details about your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini s interface volume size used and free space and file system being used fig A 6 5 1 Reformatting The Disk By clicking on the Format button you will launch the Format a disk window where you will be issued a warning about the formatting process Read the warning before continuing Click the Format button to continue or the Close this window button to quit the process fig B A IMPORTANT INFO The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Q Format a disk drive as a FAT 32 volume The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini can also support other file systems but with ai If you still want to format this drive please make sure that no file is being locked on that significant limitations while being accessed via a drive and that no share from that
42. nt part such as a pickup tray etc e The tamper seal on the drive casing is broken LaCie and its suppliers accept no liability for any loss of data during the use of this device or for any of the problems caused as a result LaCie will not under any circumstances be liable for direct special or consequential damages such as but not limited to damage or loss of property or equipment loss of profits or revenues cost of replacement goods or expense or inconve nience caused by service interruptions Any loss corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the user and under no circumstances will LaCie be held liable for the recovery or restoration of this data Under no circumstances will any person be entitled to any sum greater than the purchase price paid for the drive To obtain warranty service call LaCie Technical Support You will be asked to provide your LaCie product s serial number and you may be asked to furnish proof of purchase to confirm that the drive is still under warranty All drives returned to LaCie must be securely packaged in their original box and shipped with postage prepaid AMPORTANT INFO Register online for free technical support www lacie com register LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Glossary User Manual page 50 Glossary Backup 1 The act of creating at least one additional copy of data onto a different and safe storage device from where it can be ret
43. one to which the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini is attached If you have altered the AppleTalk Zone click the Submit Changes button to activate your changes fig F Appletalk Zone Zone Name LaCie Massy Suoma henges Fig F 6 3 5 Select a Time Zone By clicking on the blue button to the right of Time Zone in the General section of the Configuration menu you will be taken to the Time Zone page From here you can modify the Time Zone to which the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini is attached If you have altered the Time Zone click the Submit Changes button to activate your changes fig G LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Using the Web Administration Page User Manual page 27 6 3 6 Change Date And Time By clicking on the blue button to the right of Current Date in i m the General section of the Configuration menu you will be _ conan Worms sk Stars eve Stan taken to the Current Date And Time page From here you p i E ayo can modify the date and time settings of the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini If you have altered the date and time click the Submit Changes button to activate your changes fig H Current da s 2005 12 E Gwen Cigrrend tirma 13 99 39 9 18 ee heme ee Gro network lime synchronization windows workgroup C server 6 3 7 Network Synchronization By clicking on the blue button to the right of Current Date in the General section of the Configurat
44. puter or to a USB hub Is the drive connected to a Hi Speed USB 2 0 port on your computer Does your computer or operating system support Hi Speed USB 2 02 Are you using a certified Hi Speed USB 2 0 cable to connect your drive Solutions Yes the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini is compatible with Gigabit Ethernet networks but it requires an Ethernet 1OOMb 1Gb switch sold separately Please contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Support for more information If your drive is connected to a USB port or hub this is normal A Hi Speed USB 2 0 device can only operate at Hi Speed USB 2 0 performance levels when it is connected directly to a Hi Speed USB 2 0 port or hub Otherwise the Hi Speed USB 2 0 device will operate at the slower USB transfer rates Check to see that the Hi Speed USB 2 0 drivers for both your host bus adapter and device have been installed correctly If in doubt uninstall the drivers and re install them See section 2 1 Minimum System Requirements for more information Ensure that the cable you are using has been properly certi fied The Hi Speed USB 2 0 cable that was shipped with your LaCie drive has been properly certified and tested to comply with USB standards The Ethernet Disk mini is formatted as a FAT32 file system The FAT32 format limits file size transfers to 4GB via USB and AGB via the network Try using a file compression tool to reduce the size of your file to less than
45. r LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual page 2 3 2 Rear View i to 96 00r py 3DET ANdWOY SJGNVA IS ATINN ILLNVYVD N3MO04A T1V3S l GIOA ALNVYYVM Ventilation Outlet These holes help to keep your drive cool during operation Be sure not to block these openings when using your drive Power Supply Connector This is where you plug in the AC adapter supplied with the drive See section 3 3 Connecting The External Power Supply for more information Ethernet 10 100 Port This is where you plug in the Ethernet cable furnished with the drive See section 5 Using The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Via Ethernet for more information Hi Speed USB 2 0 Port This is where you plug in the Hi Speed USB 2 0 cable furnished with the drive See section 7 Using The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Via USB for more information Rackmount Grooves These grooves are used for mounting the drive in the Desk Rack kit sold separately or placing your drive in standard 19 computer equipment racks using the LaCie Rackmount Kit sold separately See sections 3 1 Stand alone Installation and 3 2 Rack Mounting Installation for more information Serial Number Sticker This is where you will find your LaCie drive s serial number Write down the serial number and keep it in a safe place because you will need to provide the number in the event you have to call LaCie Technical Support for any reason in regards to the drive
46. rieved at a later time if needed 2 A copy of a file directory or volume on a separate storage device from the original for the purposes of retrieval in case the original is erased damaged or destroyed Bit The smallest measure of computerized data either a 1 or a 0 Eight bits equal one byte or one character Block A very small section of the storage media comprised of one or more sectors A block is the smallest amount of space allocated on a drive for data storage By default a sector of data consists of 512 bytes Buffer RAM cache that is faster than the data that is being delivered Buffers are used so data may be stored and deliv ered to the receiving item as it is needed Bus Electronic links that enable data to flow between the processor RAM and extension cables peripherals Byte A sequence of adjacent binary digits or bits considered as a unit 8 bits in length There are 8 bits in 1 byte See also MB Megabyte or GB Gigabyte Cache ing This is an area of electronic storage usually RAM set aside to store frequently used data from electro me chanical storage hard drives floppy disks CD DVD ROM tape cartridges etc Therefore storing frequently used data in RAM can enhance your system s overall response to disk intensive operations significantly Configuration When talking about a PC configuration is understood to be the sum of the internal and external compo nents of the system
47. roblem If possible make the drive the only external device on the CPU and make sure that all of the cables are correctly and firmly attached If you have asked yourself all of the pertinent questions in the troubleshooting checklist and you still can t get your LaCie drive to work properly contact us via the provided Web link Before contacting us make sure that you are in front of your computer and that you have the following information on hand e Your LaCie drive s serial number e Operating system Mac OS or Windows and version e Computer brand and model e Names of CD or DVD drives installed on your computer e Amount of memory installed e Names of any other devices installed on your computer LaCie Ethernet Disk mini User Manual Contacting Customer Support page 48 LaCie Technical Support LaCie Asia Singapore and Hong Kong Contact us at http www lacie com asia contact LaCie Belgium Contact us at http www lacie com be contact LaCie Denmark Contact us at http www lacie com dk contact LaCie France Contact us at http Wwww lacie com fr contact LaCie Italy Contact us at http www lacie com it contact LaCie Netherlands Contact us at http www lacie com nl contact LaCie Spain Contact us at http www lacie com es support request LaCie Switzerland Contact us at htto www lacie com chfr contact LaCie USA Contact us at http www lacie com contact LaCie Australi
48. s 2000 Windows Millennium Edition and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Micro soft Corporation Sony and iLink are registered trademarks of Sony Electronics Other trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners Changes The material in this document is for information only and subject to change without notice While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy LaCie assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document or from the use of the information contained herein LaCie reserves the right to make changes or revisions in the product design or the product manual without reservation and without obligation to notify any person of such revisions and changes FCC Statement NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for tee Earner ice ani a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the Tested To Comply equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates With FCC standards uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which ca
49. se the user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equip ment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Foreward User Manual page 5 Canada Compliance Statement This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Manufacturer s Declaration for CE Certification CE We LaCie solemnly declare that this product conforms to the following European standards Class B EN60950 EN55022 EN50082 1 EN61000 3 2 With reference to the following conditions 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive 89 336 EEC EMC Directive This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other X household waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a des ignated collection point for the recycling of electrical waste and electronic equipment The separate collection and recyc
50. ser Language 23 6 2 2 Log Off 23 6 3 Configuration Menu 24 6 3 1 Machine Name 24 6 3 2 Windows Workgroup 25 6 3 3 FTP and HTTP Protocols 25 6 3 4 AppleTalk Zone 26 6 3 5 Select a Time Zone 26 6 3 6 Change Date And Time 27 6 3 7 Network Synchronization 27 6 3 8 Restart Shutdown 28 6 4 Network Menu 29 6 4 1 IP Configuration 29 6 5 Disk Menu 30 6 5 1 Reformatting The Disk 30 6 6 Shares Menu 31 6 6 1 Create New Share 31 6 6 2 Edit A Share 32 6 7 Users Menu 39 6 7 1 Add A User 39 6 7 2 Edit a User 34 6 7 3 Change Administrator Password 34 6 8 Status Menu 35 6 8 1 System Log 35 7 Using The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Via USB 36 7 1 Getting Connected 36 7 2 Configuring The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 38 7 3 To Assign a Static IP Address via USB 39 7 4 Disconnecting The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 40 8 File System Capabilities Al 9 Troubleshooting 42 10 Contacting Customer Support 47 11 Warranty 49 Glossary 50 LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Foreward User Manual page 4 Copyrights Copyright 2006 LaCie All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written consent of LaCie Trademarks Apple Mac Macintosh and FireWire are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft Windows NT Windows 98 Windows 98 SE Window
51. t Disk mini and the other cable B connects to a power outlet such as a wall outlet or a surge protector 1 Connect Cable A to your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini 2 Connect Cable B to the Power Supply brick 3 Connect Cable B to a surge protector or wall outlet You are now ready to connect the interface cable to your drive and to your computer CAUTION e Only use the AC adapter supplied with your specific LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Do not use a power supply from another LaCie drive or another manufacturer Using any other power cable or power supply may cause damage to the device and void your warranty e Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Failure to remove the adapter may result in damage to your drive and will void your warranty TECHNICAL NOTE e Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini comes with an autoswitching power supply This means that if the drive is connected fo a USB connector on your computer when you turn on the computer the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini will turn on au tomatically Likewise when you turn off your computer your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini will turn off automatically To turn the drive off simply press the blue On Off button on the front of the drive for 3 seconds Do not turn the drive off though when it is reading or writing information e Your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini also manages power consumption If the system s power save feature supports it the drive will spi
52. t installed on the system DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol This is a communications protocol that allows network administrators to cen trally manage and automate the assignment of Internet Protocol IP addresses in an organization s network Using IP each computer that connects to the Internet must have a unique IP address Ethernet A LAN technology based on the IEEE 802 3 standard The most common Ethernet systems are 10BASE T which provides transmission speeds up to TOMb s and 100BASE T also known as Fast Ethernet which provides transmission speeds up to 100Mb s File System Links the physical map of a disc to its logical structure Thanks to the file system users and computers can eas ily display path directories and files recorded onto the disc FTP File Transfer Protocol This is a standard Internet protocol that uses the Internet s TCP IP protocols to exchange files between computers on the Internet It is commonly used to download programs and other files to a computer from a server Firmware Permanent or semi permanent instructions and data programmed directly into the circuitry of a programmable read only memory or an electronically erasable programmable read only memory chip Used for controlling the operation of the computer or tape drive Distinct from the software which is stored in random access memory and can be altered Folder A list created on a disk to store files Creating fol
53. thernet Disk mini Troubleshooting User Manual page 42 9 Troubleshooting In the event that your LaCie Ethernet Disk mini is not working correctly please take a look at the Troubleshooting section on the following pages and at the FAQs published on our web site www lacie com One of these FAQs may provide an answer to your specific question You can also visit the drivers pages where the most recent software updates will be avail able If you need further assistance please contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie Technical Support see 10 Contacting Customer Service for details Manual Updates LaCie is constantly striving to give you the most up to date comprehensive User Manuals available on the market It is our goal to provide you with a friendly easy to use format that will help you quickly install and utilize the many functions of your new device If your manual does not reflect the configurations of the product that you purchased please check our Web site for the most current version available Drive Updates Be sure to check http www lacie com support for the latest information and updates LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Troubleshooting User Manual page 43 Problem Questions to Ask Solutions The drive is not recognized Does your computer s con Check section 2 1 Minimum System Requirements for more by the computer figuration meet the minimum information system requirements Is the drive s power supply M
54. tion connection use when they communicate RAM Random Access Memory Generally referred to as a computer s memory An integrated circuit memory chip that allows information to be stored and retrieved by a microprocessor or controller The information can be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible Seek Time The amount of time in thousandths of a second or milliseconds that it takes a hard drive s read write head to move to a specific location on the disk Average seek then is the average of a large number of random samplings all over the disk Seek time is CPU independent meaning that seek time is the same for a disk drive whether it is attached to a computer or not Software In a nutshell software is a set of instructions for the computer set of instructions to perform a particular task is called a program There are two main types of software system software an operating system such as Mac OS or Windows which controls the operation of the computer and application software programs such as Word or Excel which enable users to perform tasks such as word processing spreadsheet creation graphics etc Storage In computers any equipment in which information may be kept PCs generally use disk units and other external storage media diskettes CD ROMs magnetic disks etc for permanent storage of information Striping Spreading data evenly over multiple disk dri
55. to extract data from a computer Kb Kilobit Equivalent to 1 000 bits Kb s Kilobits per second 480Kb s is equal to 60KB s KB KiloByte Basically this means 1 000 bytes but it is actually 1 024 bytes LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Glossary User Manual page 53 KB s Kilobytes per second A means of measuring throughput LAN Local Area Network A group of computers and associated devices that share a common communication line and typically share the resources of a single processor or server within a small geographic area Mb Megabit Equivalent to 1 000 000 bits Mb s Megabits per second A means of measuring throughput 480Mb s is equal to 60MB s MB Megabyte Basically means one million bytes but is actually 1 024 Kilobytes or 1 024 x 1 024 bytes which equals 1 048 576 bytes MB s Megabytes per second A means of measuring throughput Media The material or device used to store information in a storage subsystem such as a tape cartridge CD DVD or disk drive Mount ing To mount is to establish a software nonphysical link from a drive to a host computer Network A series of points or nodes interconnected by communication paths Networks can interconnect with other net works and contain subnetworks Operating System OS Software that controls the assignment and use of hardware resources such as memory processor time disk space and peripherals An operating system is the bas
56. ves to enhance performance Data striping can be performed on a bit byte or block basis for optimum application performance Subnetwork Subnet This is a separate identifiable part of a network such as all of the computers at one geographic location in one building or on the same local area network Subnets make it possible to have an organization s network connected to the Internet with a single shared network address Transfer Rate The rate at which the drive sends and receives data from the controller Transfer rates for reading data from the disk drive may not be the same as the transfer rate for writing data to the disk drive Transfer rates are CPU dependent LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Glossary User Manual page 55 meaning that regardless of how great a transfer rate your drive is capable of the actual transfer rate can only be as fast as the slowest of your hard drive and computer TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol This is the basic communication protocol of the Internet TCP IP uses the client server model of communication in which a client a computer user requests and is provided a service such as a Web page by another computer a server in the network Volume A desktop mountable storage area may be a partition of a hard drive a removable disk or a cartridge Typically measured in Megabytes or Gigabytes UDP User Datagram Protocol This is a communications protocol that allows a
57. work P IMPORTANT INFO The LaCie Ethernet Disk mini will not appear on the network when connected via USB When connected via Ethernet the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini should appear as a drive with one share folder on the network 5 1 1 Microsoft Windows Users IMPORTANT INFO If you have just turned on the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini it may take a few moments for the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini to appear on the network To access the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini using Microsoft Windows look in My Network Places By default the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini will be named EDmini under Workgroup To access the ED mini from an Explorer Window s address bar edmini lt machine name gt IP_ address When you attempt fo access a share you will be asked to enter a user name and a password For faster time connections and usability LaCie recommends that you Map Network Drive map a drive to share To map a drive to share select the Tools menu Windows can help you connect to a shared network Folder and A ks psi DE Sled so that you can Jl i the folder using My Computer from Windows Explorer Click on Map a drive Fill in the appropriate K information and press Finish This creates a direct access to the shared Specify the drive letter For the connection and the folder that you want to connect to Drive 2 v drive from My Computer for more information about drive mapping Fae eimino mn ial refer to your Windo
58. ws manual Example server share MJ Reconnect at logon Connect using different user name Windows 95 98 98SE a For Microsoft Windows 95 98 and 98SE users if you cannot find the fo f lt Back Finish amet LaCie Ethernet Disk mini from your workstation try using the Windows search tool Fig LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Accessing the Drive on the Network User Manual page 20 From the Start menu select Find and then Computer Enter the server name and click Find Now Windows will search your system and after a little while the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini should appear in the result window Click on the icon and you will then be asked to enter a username and password Windows Me 2000 XP For Windows Me Windows 2000 and Windows XP users if you cannot find the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini from your work station try using the Windows search tool From the Start menu select Search and then click on For Files or Folders In the Search Results window select Comput ers In the Search for Computers dialog box enter the server name and click the Search Now button By default the LaCie Ethernet Disk mini will be named EDmini and the share ED_ mini TECHNICAL NOTE Windows Me Users To access your shares under Windows Me the administrator will need to create a user with the same username and password as your log in for Windows This is due to a limitation in Micro soft s operating system TECHNICAL
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