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1. Sula Time Machine Once it has been configured on your network the 5big Backup Server will appear on the list of target volumes for Time Machine backups l On the Mac client go to the Apple Pulldown Menu gt System Preferences gt System gt Time Machine Select Change Disk Fig 59 Select the name of your 5big Backup Server from the list of available target disks Click Use for Backup Fig 60 The next scheduled backup will occur on your 5big Backup Server Mac Support page 35 Connecting To Server Connecting to afp 192 168 10 78 Select the volumes to mount Data Central Music Photos Public Recorded TV Software Time Machine Sbig Name Time Machine Sbig Available i _ Oldest Backup Yesterday 2 02 PM Ghaoge Diska Latest Backup Today 3 17 PM Options Next Backup Today 3 45 PM Time Machine Time Machine keeps e Hourly backups for the past 24 hours e Daily backups for the past month e Weekly backups until your backup disk is full M Show Time Machine status in the menu bar rh Click the lock to prevent further changes P s dashkinazy ARK MyShare Neptune Time Machine E LaCie usb JH NSMAX Time Machine EA OpenShare Saturn Time Machine P s agillard LaCie 5big Backup Server Configuration Guide 5 1 3 Managing and Monitoring Mac Clients While Mac clients do not appear in t
2. The settings for your 5big Backup Server web site Add ins Install and uninstall Add ins continued on next page gt gt Configuration page 25 Sbig backup server Printer Management Multimedia Server Hardware Management Internet Settings Disk Information ie Late Comer E Has kun big backup server m GEWE a MEAN SE FR Baring i a rana lfngiich inte seer kedari Hede Lester Weel uplati w ais On reiont ree ad dae ee automate ay af not erormeeriied B Da rot dark For upishe Bid He roker Update Prine Tiana Er IE LR EL id Hap pee Binesh peve Getter Ta Ln Poe Han Cobo Care p a ie ead Gur Peta Sah r imt patti Internet eee FT REEDE Ed Turn DR Bate Weed Error Peer teg fioci ke Likt Be aaa deed rie Poca tired BG MR 2 000 ED ea Eb Read the Windows Update Privacy Statement Customer Experience Improvement F Help make Windows Home Server better Sign up For the Customer Experience Improvement Program ER Read our Privacy Statement Windows Error Reporting vw Turn on Automatic Windows Error Reporting recommended g Learn more about Windows Error Reporting ED Gare Fig 33 LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide Resources View hardware information about your 5big Backup Server View the version of software information Learn more about your 5big Backup Server Connect to the 5big Backup Server Community Contact Product S
3. 7 Recovery 7 1 Recovery 5big Backup Server In case Windows Home Server or Disk 1 the disk that hosts the op erating system encounter problems the tools to restore or recover the server are included in the contents of your 5big Backup Server packaging 1 1 Box Content The process requires booting the server trom a system recovery USB 2 0 flash drive and running the 5big Backup Server Recovery DVD on a Windows workstation within the same network When running the 5big Backup Server Recovery DVD you will have the option to preserve data on the Storage Hard Drives reformat Disk 1 alone or erase all tiles by reverting the system back to factory settings While one hopes never to experience a problem it is critical to prepare for all eventualities Therefore soon after setting up your network server LaCie highly recommends that you create a server recovery USB 2 0 flash drive 7 1 1 Server Recovery USB 2 0 Flash Drive Server Recovery Key is a program that guides you through the server recovery disk creation in a few easy steps Server Recovery Key may be found within the contents of Server Recovery DVD gt Applica tions Betore starting please note the following Use a small capacity USB 2 0 flash drive 512 MB for ex ample as a recovery disk A USB 2 0 flash drive larger than 8GB may be problematic due to format conflicts Do not use older USB 1 1 or USB hard drives as system recovery disks Creating a system
4. Read this User Manual carefully and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device Do not open your LaCie 5big Backup Server or attempt to disassemble or modity it Never insert any metallic object into the drive to avoid any risk of electrical shock fire short circu iting or dangerous emissions Your LaCie 5big Backup Server contains no user serviceable parts If it ap pears to be malfunctioning have it inspected by a qualitied LaCie Tech nical Support representative 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 5big Backup Server as they may spill into its openings Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock short circuit ing fire or personal injury Power requirements 100 240 V 1 44 A 50 60 Hz supply voltage fluctuations not exceeding 10 of the nominal and transient over voltages according to over voltage category ll General Use Precautions Do not expose your device to tem peratures outside the range of 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F or to opera tional humidity beyond 5 80 non condensing or non operating humid ity beyond 10 90 non condensing Doing so may damage it or distigure its casing Avoid placing your device near a source of heat or exposing it to sunlight even through a window In versely placing your device in an envi ronment that is too cold or humid may
5. 2011 LaCie All rights re served 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 re cording or otherwise without the prior writ ten consent of LaCie Trademarks Apple Mac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Micro sott Windows 98 Windows 98 SE Win dows 2000 Windows Millennium Edition Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their re spective owners Changes The material in this document is for infor mation 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 trom errors or omissions in this document or from the use of the in formation 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 notity any person of such revisions and changes Canada Compliance Statement This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations ROHS Compliance This product is ROHS compliant European Directive 2002 95 EC on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances 110427v 1 3 FCC Statem
6. Select Access to the right of the television image Fig 42 4 Select TwonkyMedia on the left of the screen to manage all your media files using TwonkyMedia Tabbed menus enable you to choose the media files you want to share and how to maintain your libraries Fig 43 LaCie Dashboard page 29 Sbig backup server Printer Management Multimedia Server Hardware Management Disk Information of hx OG Protes O Recorded ty Fig 43 LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 4 3 Hardware Management LaCie recommends taking advantage of the Hardware Manage ment feature to manage and conserve energy usage by your 5big Backup Server Adjust the settings for fan rotation LED intensity and Energy Management 1 Select LaCie in the Console 2 From the list of features on the left select Hardware Manage ment Fig 44 a 3 Select Access Fig 44 b 4 Select the hardware setting you want to change Fig 45 FAN rotation Optimal the 5big Backup Server will determine a fan speed based upon the system temperature To conserve energy La Cie recommends this setting Maximum the fan will always run at its highest speed LED Intensity The default is 7 which is the brightest setting for the front LED By moving the slider you may turn the brightness down to conserve energy Energy management Inthe event of a power failure you can decide how the 5big Backup Server will react on
7. on the system may not function properly or the drives will lose recognition You must wait at least ten seconds between each insertion or removal of a hard drive continued on the next page gt gt LaCie 5big Backup Server Disk Installation Contiguration Guide page 39 Remove a drive tray If you are adding a non LaCie disk to an empty slot in the 5big Backup Server choose a drive tray that does not hold a drive LaCie recommends inserting new drives in the order of the numbered slots from left to right For example if the first slot on the left Slot 1 contains the sole drive in the enclosure choose the second slot from the left Slot 2 for the next drive See 6 1 1 Fastening a non LaCie Hard Disk to a 5big Enclosure Drive Tray once you have removed an empty drive tray 1 Use the included drive lock tool to unlock the drive tray Turn the lock until it is vertical Fig 65 2 Place your index finger into the space behind the handle Fig Fig 69 66 3 Draw out the drive tray handle and carefully extract it Please use caution when removing the drive tray Fig 67 Insert a disk 1 Make certain that the replacement or new drive is securely fas tened to a drive tray See 6 1 1 Fastening a non LaCie Hard Disk to a 5big Enclosure Drive Tray if you are adding a non LaCie drive 2 Caretully insert the drive tray into the empty drive slot You will feel resistance when the drive tray is most of the way
8. 1 Disk Installation or attach external USB 2 0 and or eSATA hard drives 1 5 Windows Home Server and the 5big Enclosure Disks It is not necessary to turn the 5big Backup Server off when adding new storage Use the Server Storage tab to manage the disks Since it contains the server operating system Disk 1 is listed in Stor age Hard Drives by default Depending upon your 5big Backup Server hard drive configuration disks 2 3 4 and 5 are listed as Non Storage Hard Drives Fig 26 Follow the directions below to add Non Storage Hard Drives to the pool of Storage Hard Drives see 1 5 Windows Home Server and the 5big Enclosure Disks for physical disk assignments IMPORTANT INFO f you add an external USB hard drive use a USB 2 0 hard drive Both your computer hardware and your hard drive must support USB 2 0 for optimal performance Using USB 1 1 devices can cause poor performance and unpredictable results IMPORTANT INFO Disk 1 see 1 5 Windows Home Server and the 5big Enclosure Disks tor physical disk assignments contains the Windows Home Server operating system While other drives may be removed from the Storage Hard Drives the 5big Backup Server re quires Disk 1 for proper operation and management of the system Removing Disk 1 while the 5big Backup Server is in use may cause a loss of data and will make the system unavailable CAUTION A Non Storage Hard Drive will be tormatted when it is added to the pool of Storage Hard D
9. DISK lstallalie os ee SG GE Ede E E oe Ge Ge Do Ge EG Ge Ee be ed 38 LaCie 5big Backup Server Table of Contents Contiguration Guide page 2 6 1 1 Fastening a non LaCie Hard Disk to a 5big Enclosure Drive TrOY iese sees se ee ee ee ee ee ee 40 6 2 Adding a new disk to the 5big Backup Server storage ie ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 42 Te oo EE EL EL EE EE EE EE TE OE EE 43 l l Recover obig Backup Servei erreneren arier ra E ee Ge aa 43 Zll Serwer Recovery USB 2 0 Flash DNE nss ees stoves EE EG kg I abeshineteodestatebeiest 43 Zl obg Backup Server Re COW eserini nense i enir TETEE EEE E SEa 46 7 2 Recovery Workstations on the 5big Backup Server Network ese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 48 7 2 1 Workstation Drivers and File Recovery ee ee see ee ee RR ee RR Re ee RR ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 48 7 2 2 PO Recovery USB 2 0 Flash Drive Opli nal ss bk EE De kg de 50 7 2 3 PC Recovery Windows Workstations Only ee ee ee ee ee Re RR RR ee etsas ee ee ee ee 82 8 LED CIC GIONS ie osse oe ee oe de De de oe ee boe dee ee eie ee n do eie EE 59 9 Teoubleshooling EE EE EE EE N OR EE OE RE 60 10 Contacting Customer Support sesesssssoscesessssececesesesoecesesesosoeceseocscesesesesesoesesesesesoes 63 OLA LaCie Technical Suppor Ol RACs is ee ee E E ES 64 11 W rr nty Inf ormatiol et EE EE ee EE Ge ee Ge ED ED OG Ee EE 65 LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide Copyrights Copyright
10. Devices VBOX HARDDISK ATA Device ia Where can I find drivers for my hardware To detect additional devices click Install Drivers When finished cick Continue to proceed and restore this computer Fig 105 Restore Wizard Welcome to the Restore Computer Wizard This wizard helps you restore this computer from a backup that is stored on your home server j Windows Note You can use this wizard to restore backed up Home Server volumes to an existing hard drive or to a new one To proceed dick Next Fig 106 LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 14 Enter the Administrator password for the 5big Backup Server Fig 107 Click Next gt 15 Select the computer you wish to recover Fig 108 Click Next gt 16 Choose the backup you wish to restore to the workstation Fig 109 continued on the next page gt gt Recovery page 56 Restore Wizard Log On to Your Windows Home Server Enter the Windows Home Server password What happens if I forget the Windows Home Server password Fig 107 Choose a Computer to Restore Select the computer that you want to restore LACIE SEVEN this computer Another Computer covor Pc 7 Fig 108 Choose a Backup to Restore 3 30 2010 3 09 06 PM EE 7 N Manual DackUD A Complete 3 24 2010 11 23 41 AM Manual Backup Which backup should I choose Fig 109 LaCie 5big Backup Server Contigurati
11. Please confirm that the head of the screwdriver is the proper size for the drive tray screws provided by LaCie 3 Place the empty drive tray onto the Hat work area The handle should be on the bottom left with the lock icon pointing away from you Fig 70 Fig 70 4 With its label side facing up gently place the hard disk within the drive tray Fig 71 Please make certain that the printed circuit board is flat on the work space and the SATA connector is facing to the right The four tray screw slots should be neatly aligned with the disk s four screw holes If the screws are not aligned with the holes check to see if the disk has been placed upside down within the tray CE FEX a Gran 5 Using the Phillips head screwdriver carefully fasten all four screws into their slots Do not overly tighten the screws Do ing so may negatively affect the integrity of the screw holes on the drive as well as the threads on the screws Fig 72 6 Go to 6 1 Disk Installation for details on inserting the disk tray into the 5big enclosure Fig 71 CE FE X EO Gum Fig 72 LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 6 2 Adding a new disk to the 5big Backup Server storage 1 Once the new drive is installed select Server Storage in the Console 2 The new drive will be listed under Non Storage Hard Drives Click once on your new drive so that the Add selection be comes active Fig 73 3 Click once on
12. This may require drivers for network and storage devices The following network and storage devices have been found on ibis camaute EE 1 Network devices La 4 Storage devices Click Show Details to view hardware details or to install additional drivers Click Continue to restore this computer with the hardware found above Fig 100 LaCie 5big Backup Server Recovery Contiguration Guide page 53 6 If the Detect Hardware window does not include a Network Detect Hardware device Fig 101 click Show Details To restore this computer you must have a network connection to Windows Home Server and access to all hard drives on this computer This may require drivers for 7 A new window opens to begin the installation of drivers The drivers should be backed up on a USB 2 0 flash drive See network and storage devices 7 2 1 Workstation Drivers and File Recovery for information on l The following ne how to store the drivers for a workstation that has been backed E cei AE cn up by the 5big Backup Server Please note that the drivers for the workstation being restored can be saved onto a USB 2 0 flash drive from another Windows workstation connected to the 5big Backup Server EE 0 Network devices Cog 5 Storage devices Click Show Details to view hardware details or to install additional drivers 8 Click Install Drivers Fig 102 Click Continue to restore this computer with the hardware found above con
13. Ty Manage automatically dy Keep this backup i 5 Delete at next Backup Cleanup Learn more about Backup Management and Backup Cleanup Restore or view Files from 3 23 2010 Learn how to browse backups and restore files Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer Ma Program name Windows Home Server cw Verified publisher Microsoft Corporation File origin Hard drive on this computer Change when these notifications appear v Show details Fig 90 LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 6 The Backup for the workstation will start to open Fig 91 7 From the list of folders copy Windows Home Server Drivers for Restore to an external disk or USB 2 0 flash drive in prepa ration tor the computer recovery Fig 92 IMPORTANT INFO Drivers that come from a 64 bit system will not work with the included 32 bit PC Recovery CD Clients must have 32 bit versions of the drivers for the recovery IMPORTANT INFO When performing a PC recovery Windows Home Server may experience minor problems with certain drivers used in Windows XP 32 or 64 bit Please substitute drivers trom Windows Vista 32 bit or Windows 7 32 bit to compensate Files Once a Backup has opened see the steps listed for Drivers you may search for previous versions of files from the list of folders Copy and paste the file s you wish to restore O
14. USB device Size 239 MB USB device ready g Attention Make certain to select the desired USB flash drive Ceao key gt LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 8 A prompt will warn you that creating a USB recovery key will delete all data on the flash drive Click OK to continue Fig 96 9 It will take a few minutes to create the recovery key Once fin ished click OK and safely eject the USB flash drive Fig 97 IMPORTANT INFO Please note that the PC recovery USB 2 0 flash drive is meant for Windows workstations only and should not be used to boot the 5big Backup Server in recovery mode Recovery page 5 PC Recovery Creation Tool Ui A D Warning Creating the system recovery USB 2 0 flash drive will erase all existing data on the selected USB flash drive PC Recovery Creation Tool Za D V Success Successful creation of the system recovery disk for the PC Please eject the USB drive and store it in a safe location LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 7 2 3 PC Recovery Windows Workstations Only IMPORTANT INFO The 5big Backup Server must have at least one backup of the workstation being recovered The recovery op eration cannot succeed if the workstation has not been backed up by the 5big Backup Server In the event of workstation error or failure the 5big Backup Server can help you restore the system to a previous working state Before starting a Windows recov
15. USB flash drive trom the pulldown menu Fig 94 If there are more than one USB flash drives connected to your workstation make certain to choose the target flash drive Choosing the incorrect flash drive may delete data that you want to keep Consider closing PC Recovery Key and removing all USB flash drives Reinsert only the USB flash drive that you want to use as a server recovery disk 6 Once the flash drive has been chosen PC Recovery Key offers a green check mark indicating that the device is compatible Fig 95 If the flash drive is not compatible a red X will appear IMPORTANT INFO There are a great number of USB 2 0 flash drives manufactured by a wide range of companies While many USB 2 0 flash drives from 512 MB to 4 GB should work as a recov ery flash drive LaCie cannot test every model If PC Recovery Key experiences problems in creating the system recovery USB 2 0 flash drive please try a different flash drive 7 Click Create Key gt to continue continued on the next page gt gt Recovery page 50 PC Recovery Creation Tool LACIE PC Recovery Creation Tool This program will create a bootable system recovery USB 2 0 flash drive Please see the Configuration Guide for further information WARNING p The USB flash drive will be formatted and all data deleted C Recovery Creation Tool W A LACIE Select a USB device Ma A I Size gt Cate key gt C Recovery Creation Tool vi A D Select a
16. home s rver LaCie 5big Backup Server Setting Up Your LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide page 17 5 Choose how to receive important updates for the 5big Backup ee EN Server Use recommended settings is an ideal choice since your 5big Backup Server will automatically check for updates Stay up to date automatically and install them for you Fig 14 Click the Next arrow 6 On the final Setup page click Start to begin configuring your 5big Backup Server Fig 16 Get to everything from anywhere n Windows Home Server LaCie 5big Backup Server Configuration Contiguration Guide page 18 3 5big Backup Server Configuration Starting the Console The Windows Home Server Console will start after the Connector has completed the software installation To launch the Console in the future you may click Start gt Programs gt Windows Home Server Console You will also find the Console icon in the tray on the lower right of your screen Fig 17 Double click on the icon to launch the program or right click on it for additional options The Connector installation will also add the shortcut Shared Fold ers on Server for easy access to files stored on the 5big Backup Server IMPORTANT INFO The Console may be run on one computer at a time and is only compatible with Windows workstations Mac computers may access data on the 5big Backup Server see 5 Mac Support Console Tasks The following are tasks that yo
17. la contact LaCie Norway http www lacie com no contact LaCie Singapore http www lacie com asia contact LaCie Spain http www lacie com es contact LaCie Switzerland http www lacie com ch contact German http www lacie com chtr contact French http www lacie com chit contact Italian LaCie USA http www lacie com us contact English http www lacie com uses contact Spanish LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 11 Warranty Information LaCie warrants your drive against any detect in material and work manship under normal use tor the period designated on your war ranty certificate In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period LaCie will at its option repair or replace the detective drive This warranty is void it The drive was operated stored in abnormal use or mainte nance conditions The drive is repaired modified or altered unless such repair moditication or alteration is expressly authorized in writing by LaCie The drive was subjected to abuse neglect lightning strike electrical tault improper packaging or accident The drive was installed improperly The serial number of the drive is defaced or missing The broken part is a replacement part such as a pickup tray etc 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 d
18. of the drive LEDs in Disk Information Blue indicates a healthy disk Fig 49 Black means the disk slot is empty Fig 50 Red indicates disk failure Fig 51 If the Disk Information health status LED is not blue please search the front and rear LEDs of the 5big Backup Server to determine the exact nature of the problem Section 8 LED Indicators offers defini tions for LED behavior LaCie wince home Serves encote i kad Lae cme tows thew k Hack up Accounts 6big backup server SSIGBACHKUP LACIES Disk Information Fig 50 Gola Hons ra Cone n Compt rss nee Becks TETE Sbig backup server SSIGBACKUP l Multimedia Server LACIES Disk Information Hardware Management Internet Settings Disk Information Fig 51 Dashboard page 32 LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 5 Mac Support Mac clients may access the 5big Backup Server to share data with other workstations on the network and to enable backups using Time Machine IMPORTANT INFO The Server Connector CD is only compat ible with Windows based systems Please do not attempt to install the Connector on a workstation running the Macintosh operating system 5 1 Mac Clients on the 5big Backup Server Mac clients may access volumes on the 5big Backup Server without the aid of the Connector From a Finder Window or Connect to Server a Mac client can search the network for the 5big Backup Server and mount sha
19. of your device If your guide does not reflect the configurations of the product that you purchased please check our web site tor the most current ver sion available www lacie com For the latest information about Windows Home Server see Re lease Documentation for Windows Home Server at the Microsoft Web site http go microsott com twlink LinkID 84725 continued on the next page gt gt LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide Problem Question The system is not Does your computer s configuration recognized by the meet the minimum system require computer ments Is the system s power supply connected and is the blue light on the front of the drive on Is the blue light on the front of the device flickering Did you follow the correct installation steps Are both ends of the Ethernet cable firmly connected The system does Is your network DHCP enabled not appear on the network A user does not Has the administrator created an ac have access to count for the user the LaCie 5big Backup Server Troubleshooting page 61 Solution Check section 1 3 Minimum Workstation Operating System Requirements for more information Make sure That the power supply is properly connected see section 2 1 Turning On the 5big Backup Server tor details That the system has been powered on by pushing the LED button on the front of the device That the electrical outlet hosting the 5big Bac
20. recog Home nizes a part of my non LaCie stor age Folder Duplication does not work Folder Duplication must be enabled manually Question Have you changed the parameters of your firewall or anti virus programs Do you have administration rights to your work computer just bought a new 3TB drive and add ed it to the Storage Hard Drives Why is Windows Home Server only using 2TB of the drive Why is Folder Duplication unavailable now have more than one drive in the Windows Home Server pool of Storage Hard Drives Why is Folder Duplication still disabled on my older folders The Contiguration Guide says that Folder Duplication is enabled by default 3 2 1 Folder and File Duplication Troubleshooting page 62 Solution Make sure firewall software on your workstation is not blocking access to the 5big Backup Server If your computer has been joined to a corporate network such as a laptop you use at work check with the corporate network administrator about the IPsec policy This may block access from the corporate computer to the 5big Backup Server Windows Home Server cannot add more than 2TB of a single disk to its pool of Storage Hard Drives For example if you add a 3TB non LaCie drive into the pool of Storage Hard Drives Windows Home Server will only use 21B of its capacity The remaining storage will be placed in the System as unavailable You must have more than one disk in the pool of S
21. 098 To share ideas and information with other Win dows Home Server enthusiasts see the Win dows Home Server Community Forums Web site http go microsoftt com twlink Linkld 8321 1 To research troubleshooting tips see the Microsoft Web site http go microsott com twlink Linkld 88097 LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 4 LaCie Dashboard The LaCie Dashboard provides additional teatures for managing your 5big Backup Server including Printer Management Multimedia Server Hardware Management Internet Settings and Disk Informa tion Accessing the LaCie Dashboard Click LaCie in the Console 4 1 Printer Management You can use your LaCie 5big Backup Server as a printer server for USB printers Simply connect a USB printer to one of the 5big Back up Server s external USB 2 0 ports and follow the steps below 1 Select the LaCie in the Console 2 From the list of features on the left select Printer Management rig ae 3 Select Manage Printers Fig 39 next to the printer image 4 Options include Properties of current printers and Add Printer to the network Fig 40 Choosing Add Printer launches the Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard Fig 41 IMPORTANT INFO Please note that you cannot run a printer installation program from the Console To install a printer on your 5big Backup Server you must have the driver file s that are shipped with the printer LaCie highly recommends that you
22. 1 On OH power switch The blue button on the front of the 5big Backup Server turns the unit on or off The LED remains lit to show that the server is on IMPORTANT INFO Pushing the front LED button while the 5big Backup Server is running will shut the system off This is true even if the 5big Backup Server is currently in use Please keep the unit in a location that will prevent accidentally pushing the front LED button while the 5big Backup Server is being accessed by users LaCie rec ommends shutting down the 5big Backup Server in a normal fashion via the Console 1 4 2 Rear View Fig 02 2 Ethernet port 3 Stereo audio out 4 USB 2 0 expansion ports 4 5 eSATA expansion port 6 Power input connection 7 System recovery button 8 Drive tray lock 9 Drive tray handle 10 Drive LED Fig O1 Fig 02 QVOOOe Introduction page 9 LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 1 4 3 5big Backup Server Numbered Slots and Disk Trays Fig 03 For convenience when adding or removing disks the 5big Backup Server drive slots and trays have matching numbers Fig O3 Introduction page 10 LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 1 5 Windows Home Server and the 5big Enclosure Disks The 5big Backup Server has five slots to insert hard disk drives see 6 1 Disk Installation for instructions on how to insert new or replace ment disks Fig 04 shows how the drives are labeled trom l
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24. Add to launch the Add a Hard Drive Wizard Fig 74 4 Follow the Wizard to include the new drive in the pool of Stor age Hard Drives 5 Once finished the new hard drive should be listed under the section Storage Hard Drives Fig 75 n T me ah HOT TI1OGELA ID Hach MOTT 70008 AMO gt amp tach HOTT2I000 ARO Fig 73 Nerve Hen Stem aar Hard Driven 7H iw Hede HOTII OLAJ Storage Hard Dies lt SAMANG POLO ig Mad HOTIRA i v er Wirde ANS Pitat HOTTA OR ADO Home Server amp Head HOTT OSOSLA MA Fig 74 Hede HOT 721 OSLA IE sa wy Hie HOT Ae msia amp re ads POTI2ICOR Ae GN m Hod MOTTO Ae Fig 75 Disk Installation page 42 lod Soe 2 73 TR Fese Space 26 TO DO Dred Fetters 255 va B Ok ster 150 PA WP duos 115 GE Oes 20 C Free Space 2 418 Welcome to the Add a Hard Drive Wizard The waw dheis you add anen hard dive b you hone Server You Can ute hard doves to expand your server wher aye te that yo hare more rome for comp der hahua ard for Pies p shared fokders Vou Can abo une new Nard droe to Ded un date you fies ae safe h the evert of re Mood other caroge Ted we more bot the difora ways use had owes Te prooeed dkh Net wes cornet ital Soe AOA 18 Free Space 3 51 TE CD red Fokders 255 MB E Ok an 150 ME EP Bode 115 GE Dit gi an free Space 2 578 LaCie 5big Backup Server Recovery Contiguration Guide page 43
25. B of a single disk to its pool of Storage Hard Drives For example if you add a 3TB non LaCie drive into the pool of Storage Hard Drives Windows Home Server will only use 2TB of its capacity The remaining storage will be placed in the System as unavail able Use only the screws supplied in your packaging when fasten ing the non LaCie hard drive to the drive tray Fig 68 To avoid potential problems caused by electrostatic discharge ESD it is recommended that you do not touch the hard drive s printed circuit board Fig 69 To prevent ESD avoid touching the hard drive printed circuit board As a further pre caution against ESD please use an anti static wristband or an anti static mat to ground yourself when handling the hard drive continued on the next page gt gt Disk Installation page 40 Fig 68 Fig 69 To prevent ESD avoid touching the hard drive printed circuit board LaCie 5big Backup Server Disk Installation Contiguration Guide page 41 Fastening a disk to the drive tray 1 Find a suitable work area with adequate space and a flat even surtace 2 Locate the empty 5big drive tray and four drive tray screws in cluded in your packaging Do not fasten a disk to a 5big enclo sure drive tray with alternative screws Doing so may damage the drive tray as well as your non LaCie disk Make certain that your non LaCie 3 5 SATA II disk and a Phillips head screw driver are within reach as well
26. Duplication at the folder level offers users precise control over which files should be protected When new folders are created the box Enable Folder Duplication is checked by default Fig 20 You may deselect folder duplication it you wish to conserve disk space Similarly folders can be dupli cated or deduplicated at any time 1 Right click on a folder Fig 21 and choose Properties continued on the next page gt gt P dindas tine tere Console Configuration fon hor the shed fob dy fad Dress Enter Ede ee om By wat n Fodder Earle ser Properties Open Shares okie Har vikoa reve Remove wiew History page 20 LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 2 Check or if the folder is currently duplicated deselect the box Enable Folder Duplication Fig 22 When folder duplication is enabled the 5big Backup Server will copy files in the folder to other disks If you have chosen to turn off folder duplication the duplicate files from the folder will be deleted providing more space on the Storage Hard Drives LaCie recom mends duplicating all folders since it guards files from being lost due to a disk failure 3 2 1 1 Folder Duplication with a single disk in the enclosure Please note the following behavior regarding Folder Duplication and Windows Home Server with only one disk in the pool of Storage Hard Drives Folder Duplication requires a minimum of two hard drives A 5big Ba
27. General Processor speed Computer memory The brands and models of other internal and external peripher Right click My Computer and select Properties gt Hardware als installed on my computer LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 10 1 LaCie Technical Support Contacts LaCie Asia http www lacie com cn contact LaCie Belgium http www lacie com be contact Dutch http www lacie com betr contact French LaCie Canada http www lacie com ca contact English http www lacie com catr contact French LaCie Finland http www lacie com fi contact LaCie Germany http www lacie com de contact LaCie ltaly http www lacie com it contact LaCie Korea http www lacie com kr contact LaCie Netherlands http www lacie com nl contact LaCie Portugal http www lacie com pt contact LaCie Southeast Asia http www lacie com sea contact LaCie Sweden http www lacie com se contact LaCie UK http www lacie com uk contact LaCie Grand Export http www lacie com intl contact Contacting Customer Support page 64 LaCie Australia http www lacie com au contact LaCie Brazil http www lacie com us contact LaCie Denmark http www lacie com dk contact LaCie France http www lacie com fr contact LaCie Ireland http www lacie com ie contact Japan Elecom CO LTD http www lacie com jp contact LaCie Latin America http www lacie com
28. INFO 1GB 1 000 000 000 bytes 1TB 1 000 000 000 000 bytes Once format ted the actual available storage capacity varies depending on operating environ ment typically 10 15 less Foreword page 4 TECHNICAL INFORMATION The 5big Backup Server must receive its IP address trom a DHCP server LaCie 5big Backup Server Introduction Configuration Guide page 5 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a LaCie 5big Backup Server Offering expansive file sharing and backup features the 5big Back up Server is designed to satisty the daily needs of small offices that are looking for an easy solution to network storage Powered by Mi crosott Windows Home Server the 5big Backup Server provides a familiar interface while managing your data software backups and more There are many additional benefits such as remote ac cess to your files from anywhere in the world and the fun of sharing digital media among all users and digital media adapters Superior Design The 5big Backup Server s advanced metal casing and thermoreg ulator fan ensure long lasting reliability and quiet operation The glowing blue button adds more than character one push will turn your 5big Backup Server on Sturdy disk trays are easy to remove for maintenance and lock securely in place for safety Folder Duplication The 5big Backup Server allows for instant control of your files via folder duplication Rather than taking up valuable disk spac
29. LACIES Warning Creating the system recovery USB 2 0 flash drive will erase all existing data on the selected USB flash drive ferver Recovery Creation Tool is ep Creating the system recovery disk please wait 4 Copying files 9 12 D Ia Server Recovery Creation Tool ii cep Success Successful creation of the system recovery disk for Server Please eject the USB drive and store it in a safe location LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 7 1 2 5big Backup Server Recovery IMPORTANT INFO As with most recovery operations LaCie can not guarantee that all files and settings will be restored There is a very good chance that certain system settings such as user and computer profiles will have to be recreated Add in programs must be reinstalled after a recovery 1 Make certain that all users and computers have logged off from the 5big Backup Server on the local network and if applicable from remote locations 2 Turn off the 5big Backup Server by selecting Settings in the Con sole Fig 82 a followed by Shut Down Fig 82 b 3 Once the 5big Backup Server has shut down plug the USB 2 0 flash key into one of its four USB 2 0 ports 1 4 2 Rear View 4 To boot the 5big Backup Server in recovery mode Insert the pointed end of the drive lock tool into the system recovery button 1 4 2 Rear View While pushing the system recovery button turn on the 5big Backup Serve
30. LaCie 5big Backup Server Table of Contents Contiguration Guide page 1 Table of Contents Wee TOTO EE EE EE EE E 5 EO is AE EE EE EE NT RE N EE OE OE N EE EE 6 1 1 1 Original Packaging and Servicing the 5big Backup SerVer ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 6 l2 Minimum Neiwork ReguiremeniS se EE EE n ee rca als ee ie Ee ee ee ee 7 balk RESIS Fe CIN CHC ie eed ed oe ed to tart EES E eg oo de ERA 7 Ee WUC SSS UO OM pesca cise OR OR RE 7 1 3 Minimum Workstation Operating System Requirements ccccceececeececeececeeceeeeceeeceseceeeeeseeeaeeeens 8 L4 Views otie dobig Backup ENE oe te ae en en ee a ee rece EE EE De Ee de 9 fa EE OE EO EE OE OE EE N 9 DA T gsr cae tase arp EE ee GE ee GE GE een err 1 4 3 5big Backup Server Numbered Slots and Disk Trays ee ee ee ee ee ee ee RE ee Re Re ee 10 1 5 Windows Home Server and the 5big Enclosure Disks ie see see ee ee ke ee Re ee iR ee ee Re ee Re ee ee ee ee 1 Bos Hiema Can oe OG eo E Bacio ttn den oe ede EAE meant 1 2 Setting Up Your LaCie 5big Backup Server ccscscsccscscecsccccscecscsccecscsssccecsceceeees 12 2 1 Toring On te Sbi BOCKUD SERS iese ee De be Ge ie Ge Ee oe RE ge De N dias 13 2 2 Connecting the Ethernet Cable es ee be Ee EG ee ee ee ee ie e 14 2 3 Install the 5big Backup Server Connector CD ee ee ee ink e eE Re ee EEE ee ee ee ee ee ee IS 2 4 Complete the 5big Backup Server Setup sees sees see iori ER ER EE GER ee N Ge ee GER Gee Ee 1
31. NFO Configurations that include a limited amount of drives may not have sufficient space to retain the data from the disk that is being removed You must have enough free space in the pool of Storage Hard Drives to copy data from the disk that you wish to remove 3 4 1 Backup Drives Larger Than 2TB A large capacity external disk is ideal for backing up your 5big Backup Server See the LaCie Technical Briet for precise details on backing up your 5big Backup Server data to external USB 2 0 and eSATA drives You may also use one or more drives within the 5big enclosure to backup Windows Home Server data IMPORTANT INFO Drives larger than 2TB must be formatted us ing GPT for Windows Home Server Format the drive s in Windows Disk Management before launching the Windows Home Server Console 3 4 2 Disks Larger Than 2TB and the Windows Home Server Storage Hard Drives Windows Home Server cannot add more than 2TB of a single disk to its pool of Storage Hard Drives For example if you add a 3TB non LaCie drive into the pool of Storage Hard Drives Windows Home Server will only use 2TB of its capacity The remaining storage will be placed in the System as unavailable ate HOT FIT OROS AMO Machi HOT TY OOR AMY Storage Hard Dies Configuration page 24 Petiri Hower ber rer Lotecke Wired Hore Seren gp EE w Feat OT A Pah AT eee ae Senge Had Direna e HKH ADIT DEE AM DO arsd Fair TES HE
32. Pc Baduga IS GEL He Add a Hard Drive How do you want to use the hard drive Drive details SAMSUNG HOS021 SATA Slot 2 465 76 GB Not Added Add this hard drive to your server storage to increase the storage capacity of your home server 5 Use this hard drive to back up files that are stored on your home server Iel me more about the different ways to use hard drives sock Wee Joe EA Shared Non Storage Hard Dieet made POTTIIOIOR AMO add Repair Remove LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 3 5 Windows Home Server Settings Click Settings Fig 31 to configure the following items General Date and time Regional settings Windows Update Customer Experience Improvement Program Configure Windows error reporting NOTE LaCie highly recommends checking the options for Cus tomer Experience Improvement Program and Windows Error Reporting Fig 33 in Settings gt General Backup The Backup Time s Automatic Backup Management Run Backup Cleanup Passwords Change the 5big Backup Server password Change the User Accounts Password Policy Media Sharing Media Library Sharing for the Music Photos and Videos shared folders Once configured you can stream digital media trom the 5big Backup Server to a device that supports Windows Media Con neck Remote Access Web site connectivity Domain name Broadband router
33. ails in the LaCie 5big Backup Server contact your LaCie reseller or La Cie Customer Support tor technical assistance It the problem drive was purchased trom LaCie and is within the warranty period please replace it with a hard drive provided by LaCie LaCie will not replace a non LaCie hard drive or any hard drive not purchased from LaCie 5big Backup Server single disk See 6 1 1 Fastening a non LaCie Hard Disk to a 5big Enclosure Drive Tray once you have removed an empty 5big enclosure drive tray Please note the following before replacing or adding a hard drive If you want to remove a USB 2 0 eSATA or enclosure hard drive trom your 5big Backup Server use Remove on the Console Server Storage tab Right click the hard drive that you want to remove and then click Remove Windows Home Server will safely move all of the files off of the hard drive be fore you disconnect it You risk losing data if you improperly remove a drive while the 5big Backup Server is in operation See 3 4 Server Storage tor more intormation When installing a replacement disk make certain to choose the slot with the problem drive The LaCie 5big Backup Server drives may be hot after con tinuous use Please use caution when removing one or more drives trom the enclosure Use care when inserting or removing more than one disk while the 5big Backup Server is powered on If disks are rapidly inserted or removed while the 5big Backup Server is turned
34. ce power is restored Choose be tween powering on staying off or rebooting in the system s last state before the power was lost You must reboot the 5big Backup Server after making changes to this setting Power to the USB ports can remain on or off when the 5big Backup Server is in standby To conserve energy choose No Energy Saving mode provides a choice between Standby and Hibernate Standby places the system in a standard sleep mode with the 5big Backup Server ready to awaken when used With Hibernate the 5big Backup Server conserves more energy but will take longer to awaken when being ac cessed MAC Address is an easy copy and paste feature Fig 46 Click on the icon to copy the MAC address to the Clipboard then paste it in the program of your choice One example is a program that offers a Wake on LAN feature to access the 5big Backup Server from a remote location LaCie Dashboard page 30 Printer Management Multimedia Server ung oe dal ag al ye d FAH rotates Hardware Management Sese 857 RPM T ir gt Led Latemcity States b Internet Settings ed be Pi EER a n Manual rabon sii power outage Disk Information LSE power inactive whan Ski is in standby Hariware Mansgerent Setings OV FAN rotation Pie Speed oh MM oO LED intensity gt Energy management E r j anil EN EIN Backus is amp Click to copy MAC address to Clipboarc SE ee ged
35. ckup Server with only one drive in the pool of Storage Hard Drives cannot enable Folder Duplication Folder Duplication will not be enabled by default when the Connector is run on a 5big Backup Server with only one disk However you may enable Folder Duplication once additional disks have been added to the pool of Storage Hard Drives Configuration page 21 fl Properties for Photos General User Access Mame Photo Description Shared Folder For photos Location ViLACIE 1 Photes Used Space 30 5 Me O Enable Folder Duplication ig What is Folder Duplication LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 3 3 Computer Backups By default all of the hard drive volumes on each computer are backed up every night after you install the Connector software You may change the backup schedules to meet the needs of your busi ness To customize a computer backup 1 Click the Computers amp Backup tab in the Console Fig 23 2 Right click the computer that you want to customize and then click Configure Backup 3 Complete the Backup Configuration Wizard to choose hard drive volumes to back up and if applicable to exclude folders that do not require backup To make changes without using the Backup Configuration Wiz ard Sbig backup server 1 Click Settings in upper right corner of the Console 2 Choose Backup from the list on the left of the Settings window Fig 24 3 Adjust bac
36. copy the printer driver file s to a shared folder on your 5big Backup Server i e Shared Folders Sottware Printer Drivers When running the Win dows Printer Setup Wizard browse to the directory that contains the printer driver file s i e Shared Folders Sottware Printer Drivers to complete the installation Late Sbig backup Server Disk Inform LaCie Dashboard al Mere SPS Data Wri i OnLine Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard This wizard helps you install a printer or make printer connections If you have a Plug and Play printer that uses USB W or a hot pluggable port such as IEEE 1394 or infrared you do not need to use this wizard Attach and tum on your printer and Windows will install it for you For more information about installing this type of Plug and Play printer see Printer Help To continue click Next page 28 LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 4 2 Multimedia Server Stream movies music and photos directly from your 5big Backup Server to devices on the network such as Computers DLNA UPnP compatible digital media adapters i e game systems Using Windows Media Center 3 5 Windows Home Server Settings or TwonkyMedia Server you can choose who has the right to share the media files stored on the 5big Backup Server For TwonkyMedia 1 Select LaCie in the Console 2 From the list of features on the left select Multimedia Server Fig 42 3
37. could void the FCC amp Industry Canada regulations and negate your au thority to operate the product Foreword page 3 Manufacturer s Declaration for CE Certification We LaCie solemnly declare that this product conforms to the following Euro pean directives 2004 108 EC EMC and 2006 95 EC Safety This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be Wu disposed of with your other household waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designed collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and en sure that it is recycled in a manner that pro tects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recy cling please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product CAUTION A shielded type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and also to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide Health and Safety Precautions Only qualified persons are autho rized to carry out maintenance on this device
38. ct the 5big Backup Server to a com puter 1 Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the LaCie 5big Backup Server 1 4 2 Rear View 2 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable into an available Ethernet port on your router 3 Turn the server on if it is off See 2 1 Turning On the 5big Backup Server TECHNICAL INFORMATION The 5big Backup Server must re ceive its IP address from a DHCP server Fig O7 LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 2 3 Install the 5big Backup Server Connector CD The Connector software does the following Connects your workstations to the 5big Backup Server Automatically backs up your Windows workstations nightly Monitors the health of connected workstations gt Enables you to configure and remotely administer the 5big Backup Server from any connected workstation Initializes your Sbig Backup Server the first time it is run IMPORTANT INFO Folder Duplication will not be enabled by default when the Connector is run on a 5big Backup Server with only one disk See 3 2 1 Folder and File Duplication for further in formation IMPORTANT INFO The Connector must be run from a Windows workstation For details on connecting a computer running the Mac OS see 5 Mac Support 1 Insert the 5big Backup Server Connector CD into a computer that is connected to your network From the list of items Fig 08 choose Applications 2 Click Home Server Co
39. damage the unit Always unplug the device 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 tire Use only the power supply shipped with the device Do not use the device near other electrical appliances such as televi sions or radios Doing so may cause interference which will adversely af fect the operation of the other prod ucts Do not place the device near sources of magnetic interference such as computer displays televisions or speakers Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of your device Never use excessive force on your device If you detect a problem see the Troubleshooting section in this manual 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 tor 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 disk for instance and a second copy either on your internal hard disk another external hard disk or some other form of removable storage me dia LaCie offers a complete line of CD and DVD drives If you would like more informa tion on backup please refer to our website IMPORTANT
40. e Windows Home Server Recovery Wizard This wizard helps you restore of reset your Shig Backup Server Before starting please make certan that your Sbig Backup Server is in recovery mode per the instructions in the Getting Started Please note that a hard drive must be present in Slot 1 and the Shig Backup Server booted from a system recovery USS 2 0 flash Booting your Sbig Backup Server in recovery FP mode may take three to five minutes sos Res cone Finding Your Home Server Server Found LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 10 The next window lists three recovery options Fig 85 While each choice enables you to run the Connector as if it were the first installation there are ditterent levels of drive formatting Please read each description caretully in order to understand which option is best for you Briefly System Partition Format The Windows Home Server operat ing system uses a portion of Disk 1 see 1 5 Windows Home Server and the 5big Enclosure Disks This option attempts to format only the operating system information before reinstall ing a new version This is the least destructive option Disk 1 Format All of Disk 1 see 1 5 Windows Home Server and the 5big Enclosure Disks will be formatted before the op erating system is reinstalled Data stored on Disk 1 will be deleted Factory Reset All connected drives including USB and eSATA drives attached to the 5big Backup Serv
41. e non LaCie disks before sending the server for ser vice Before returning the 5big Backup Server please backup all data stored on its disk drives LaCie cannot guarantee that your data will be preserved during a repair LaCie 5big Backup Server Powered by Mi ft Windows Home Server Introduction LaCie 5big Backup Server Powered by Microsoft Windows Home Server page 6 LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 1 2 Minimum Network Requirements 1 2 1 Ethernet Connection To successfully use the 5big Backup Server your home network must meet the following requirements Requirement Minimum Server connection 100 Mbps wired connection LaCie highly recommends a 1 Gb s wired connection for bet ter performance Workstations One or more computers that are running a supported oper ating system with either a wired or a wireless network connec tion Internet Broadband connection for soft ware updates An external Internet broadband router tirewall device with 100 Mbps wired Ethernet connec tion Router firewall device The 5big Backup Server as sumes that your network devic es receive their IP address trom a DHCP server IMPORTANT INFO Find a suitable place to put your 5big Back up Server before you run Windows Home Server Setup The location you choose must have an available wired network connection either to your broadband router or to a switch that is connected to you
42. e with unnecessary duplication you get to choose which files should be mirrored at the folder level Since your critical files are copied to separate disks you can rest assured that your data is secure in the unlikely event of disk failure Easy Setup amp Access Installing the Windows Home Server Connector is a snap leaving you ready to share folders and begin backups of all the computers on your network in a very short time Networking has never been so easy iy N Click a topic Setting Up Your LaCie 5big Backup Server 5big Backup Server Configuration Troubleshooting LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 1 1 Box Content Your LaCie 5big Backup Server package contains the items listed below 1 1 1 LaCie 5big Backup Server Cat SE Ethernet cable Power supply Connector Agent and Utilities Disk applications and docu mentation PC Recovery CD Server Recovery DVD Quick Start Guide Drive lock tool Packet of disk tray screws Sbig Backup Server single disk only 1 Original Packaging and Servicing the 5big Backup Server Please save the 5big Backup Server packaging gt gt In the event that it should require repair or service the 5big Backup Server must be returned in its original packaging When sending the 5big Backup Server make certain to return all items in the original packaging If you purchased a single disk 5big Backup Server please re move th
43. eft to right Disk 1 contains the Windows Home Server operating system While other drives may be removed during use the 5big Backup Server re quires this disk for proper operation and management of the system Disks 2 5 may be added to the Windows Home Server pool of Storage Hard Drives or used to backup data on the system See 3 4 Server Storage to learn how to add or remove drives from the pool of Storage Hard Drives Four USB ports Fig 04 A and one eSATA port Fig 04 B are also available to expand storage on the Sbig Backup Server You may add external disks to the Windows Home Server pool of Storage Hard Drives or use them as backup for data on the system IMPORTANT INFO Use USB 2 0 devices with the 5big Backup Server USB 2 0 ports i e external hard drives or printers USB 1 1 devices can cause poor performance and unpredictable results 1 6 Ethernet Cable Gigabit Ethernet Cables and Connectors Your LaCie 5big Backup Server is shipped with an Ethernet cable Fig 05 Ethernet Cable Ends that is compatible with transfer rates up to 1000 Mb s or 1 Gb s Often referred to as Gigabit Ether net or Gig E this level of Ethernet connection is superior to older 100 Mb s connections TECHNICAL NOTE LaCie recommends Cat 5E or Cat 6 cables Both support Gigabit Ethernet Introduction page 11 Fig O4 Fig O5 Ethernet Cable Ends LaCie 5big Backup Server Setting Up Yo
44. ent LaCie 5big Backup Server This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing conditions The devices may not cause harmful interference The devices must accept any interfer ence received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal lation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interfer ence to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving an tenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an out let on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Modifications to this product not authorized by LaCie
45. er will be formatted before the operating system is reinstalled on Disk 1 see 1 5 Windows Home Server and the 5big Enclosure Disks This op tion will delete all data on all the disks IMPORTANT INFO No matter the level of formatting you choose all User information will be deleted You may add new users and run the Connector from each workstation on the network once the re covery has finished 11 12 ta 14 Select the best recovery mode and click Next gt Fig 85 Confirm the recovery mode and click Next gt Fig 86 Please note that the example here is for a Factory Reset which will delete all data The notification window is different for the other two options The reinstallation will take some time When the format has suc cessfully completed you will be prompted to launch the Con nector Fig 87 Choose Next gt to continue For information on the Connector steps please see 2 4 Com plete the 5big Backup Server Setup Recovery page 47 Recovery Mode Options AE OE ELE EER EED 1 This option erases the system information on this partition before reinstalling the Windows Home Server operating system Disk 1 Format and Windows Home Server Installation Disk 1 wil be formatted before remstalling the Windows Home Server operating system If Disk 1 is not a new or replacement drive all data stored on the operating system and non operatng system partitions wil be erased The Windows Home Server o
46. ery it is highly recommended that you have all the tools at your disposal The PC Recovery CD included or a PC Recovery USB 2 0 flash drive 7 2 2 PC Recovery USB 2 0 Flash Drive Option al The workstation drivers stored on the 5big Backup Server The drivers should be copied to a USB 2 0 flash drive See 7 2 1 Workstation Drivers and File Recovery 1 Make certain that the computer being recovered is connected to the same network as the 5big Backup Server 2 Insert the PC Recovery CD into your workstation s optical disk drive The workstation must boot trom the CD If the workstation being recovered does not include an optical disk drive use a PC recovery USB 2 0 flash drive See 7 2 2 PC Recovery USB 2 0 Flash Drive Optional 3 Once the computer starts from the CD or USB 2 0 flash drive the recovery program will lead you through each step Fig 98 4 Choose your country and keyboard Fig 99 Click Continue 5 Ifthe Detect Hardware window includes one or more network devices click Continue and skip to step 13 Fig 100 continued on the next page gt gt Recovery page 52 Fig 98 Detect Hardware Select your Regional and Keyboard Settings Time and currency format English United States Keyboard or input method US Fig 99 Detect Hardware To restore this computer you must have a network connection to Windows Home Server and access to all hard drives on this computer
47. es While many USB 2 0 flash drives from 512 MB to 4 GB should work as a recov ery flash drive LaCie cannot test every model If Server Recovery Key experiences problems in creating the system recovery USB 2 0 flash drive please try a different flash drive 7 Click Create Key gt to continue Fig 78 continued on the next page gt gt Recovery page 44 Server Recovery Creation Tool LACIE Server Recovery Creation Tool This program will create a bootable system recovery USB 2 0 flash drive Please see the Configuration Guide for further information WARNING p The USB flash drive will be formatted and all data deleted Select a USE device eer Create key gt hose Server Recovery Creation Tool o A Ly af Select a USB device Size 243 MB USB device ready Attention Make certain to select the desired USB flash drive LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 8 A prompt will warn you that creating a USB recovery key will delete all data on the flash drive Click OK to continue Fig 79 9 Once finished click OK Fig 81 and sately eject the USB flash drive Keep the recovery key in a safe place so that it will be ready to boot the 5big Backup Server IMPORTANT INFO Please note that the server recovery USB 2 0 flash drive is meant for the 5big Backup Server only and should not be used to boot a Windows workstation Recovery page 45 Server Recovery Creation Tool p P
48. evice 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 inconvenience 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 origi nal box and shipped with postage prepaid Warranty Information page 65 IMPORTANT INFO Register online for free technical support www lacie com register
49. ffline Restore previous versions Send to Cut Copy Create shortcut App LaCie 5big Backup Server Mac Support Configuration Guide page 3 7 4 A window will open to confirm the name of the server Fig 63 Click OK To administer a remote server enter the server s name b a i To administer this machine leave the Server Name blank 5 ExtremeZ IP Administrator is now available See the manual You can also administer a server by specifying any of the server s IP Addresses for ExtremZ IP for further information on how to manage and monitor Mac clients connected to the 5big Backup Server The manual may be found on the Connector CD gt Documents gt ExtremeZ IP Manual Volume status 9 volumes online See the Volumes window for more information Print queue status No queues defined See the Print Queues window for more information EF E Q Users Volumes Print Oueues Files Settings Log 6 0 4x40 Fig 64 LaCie 5big Backup Server Disk Installation Contiguration Guide page 38 6 Removing and Installing New Disks 6 1 Disk Installation It the 5big Backup Server experiences disk failure or you have pur chased a new disk to add to the pool of Storage Hard Drives please follow the directions below for removing and installing disks To comprehend the meaning of LED activity please see 8 LED Indica Tors IMPORTANT INFO In the event that an individual hard disk f
50. for major updates the system will prompt you to initiate the process For automatic updates to work properly the 5big Backup Server must have a connection to the Internet Configuration Network Network Healthy Fig 20 yx Home Network Health Status Critical amp x No spyware protection USERPC has antispyware software turned off or out of date V Ignore this issue antivirus software status ware is either not installed or is out of date on USERPC x Check your antivirus software status Antivirus software is either not installed or is out of date on LACIE SEVER Ignore this issue Windows Update On recommended Vv Install updates automatically 5 OFF inot recommended x Do Nat check For updates ti Read the Windows Update Privacy Statement Customer Experience Improrvemen Critical page 26 LaCie 5big Backup Server Configuration Contiguration Guide page 27 More Information Look for more information about Windows Home Server from the following locations Click Help on the Windows Home Server Console to open Windows Home Server Console Help Ona home computer right click the Windows Home Server task tray icon and then click Help to open Windows Home Server Help For more information about Windows Home Serv er documentation see the Microsoft Web site http go microsott com twlink LinkID 85
51. he 5big Backup Server is fully initialized Hardware failure or Disk 1 Windows Home Server operating system is non functional or missing Make certain the disk is inserted properly and reboot the system Contact Technical Support if the problem persists One or more disk s failure Files may be lost if they were not duplicated see 3 2 Shared Folders The 5big Backup Server does not recognize the disk Make certain the disk is inserted properly If the problem continues replace it with another drive 5big Backup Server is booting in Recovery mode trom a USB drive LaCie 5big Backup Server Troubleshooting Contiguration Guide page 60 9 Troubleshooting In the event that your LaCie 5big Backup Server is not working cor rectly please take a look at the Troubleshooting section on the fol lowing pages and at the FAQs published on our web site www la cie com One of these FAQs may provide an answer to your specitic question You can also visit the downloads page where the most recent software updates will be available www lacie com support downloads If you need further assistance please contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie Technical Support see chapter 10 Contacting Customer Support for details Manual Updates LaCie strives to give you the most up to date comprehensive guides possible 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
52. he Console you may manage and monitor them on a Windows based workstation using Extre meZ IP Administrator The program is located in the 5big Backup Server shared folder Software 1 From a Windows Vista or Windows 7 based workstation go to Network gt 5bigbackup or the name of your 5big Backup Server gt Software Fig 61 2 Right click on ExtremeZ IP Administrator and choose Run as administrator Fig 62 Selecting Open may not launch the program 3 If you are not logged onto the workstation as an administrator Windows will ask for a login and password continued on the next page gt gt Ji Add Ins N Home PC Restore CD L Recent Places Ji Home Server Connector Software Mac Support AD otremez P asrwatrato TI Libraries Documents aA Musk be Pectures H tos N Computer D Nennok bareme Z IP Administrator Date modified 08 02 2010 LEAD Applicaton See 122 ME Fig 61 mm Organize v Open New folder Date crested 22 93 2010 17 27 Otia abbaty Net avatetie page 36 Fr Favorites W Desktop sb Downloads Name Add Ins N Home PC Restore CD E Recent Places Libraries B Home Server Connector Software Open By Run as administrator Date modified 22 03 2010 17 27 22 03 2010 17 27 22 03 2010 17 27 PO10 18 40 Ea Documents A Music ss Pictures E Videos jE Computer G Network Fig 62 Troubleshoot compatibility Always available o
53. ices click Install Drivers When finished cick Continue to proceed and restore this computer Fig 103 To restore this computer a network connection to Windows Home Server and access to all hard drives on this computer is required Drivers may be necessary to install network and storage hardware that was not detected The following network and storage devices have been found on this computer HE Network Devices aA Drivers were found for your hardware Click OK to see all detected hardware jy Where can I find drivers for my hardware To detect additional devices dick Install Drivers When finished cick Continue to proceed and restore this computer Fig 104 LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 11 12 I Note that the recovery has installed the network driver which is critical to communicating with the 5big Backup Server Fig 105 and launching the Restore Computer Wizard Click Continue Fig 105 Read the welcome page carefully and select Next gt Fig 106 continued on the next page gt gt Recovery page 55 Detect Hardware To restore this computer a network connection to Windows Home Server and access to all hard drives on this computer is required Drivers may be necessary to install network and storage hardware that was not detected The following network and storage devices have been found on this computer HE Network Devices Intel R PRO 1000 MT Desktop Adapter Storage
54. in the bay Gently push the drive tray handle firmly until you feel the drive snap into place The drive tray handle should be flush with the Fig 66 back of the 5big enclosure 3 Use the drive lock tool to lock the drive in place 4 The blue LED will continue to blink until the drive is added to the pool of Storage Hard Drives see 6 2 Adding a new disk to the 5big Backup Server storage for instructions on how to add drives to Storage Hard Drives If the disk LED does not blink try the steps for inserting a disk once more Fig 67 LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 6 1 1 Fastening a non LaCie Hard Disk to a 5big Enclosure Drive Tray IMPORTANT INFO Drives sold by LaCie are the preferred choice when using your 5big Backup Server LaCie disks specially prepared for the 5big enclosure are tested and shipped in a drive tray for easy installation Additionally all 5big hard drives include a 3 year warranty Visit www lacie com for more information on purchasing a 5big disk drive Please note the following before fastening your non LaCie hard drive to the drive tray Only 3 5 SATA II drives may be used in the 5big enclosure Please visit the Support page at www lacie com for a list of drives that have been tested by LaCie LaCie cannot guaran tee performance or compatibility with the Sbig Backup Server when using drives that have not been tested by LaCie Windows Home Server cannot add more than 2T
55. kup Server power sup ply has a sufficient supply of power If the blue LED on the face of the 5big Backup Server is flickering or will not turn on the power supply may be detective Please contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Support 5big Backup Server Review the installation steps 2 2 Connecting the Ethernet Cable Workstation Connect your workstation the network using either a wired or a wireless connection and make sure the workstation is on the same logical network as 5big Backup Server Disconnect the Ethernet cable on both ends wait 10 seconds and then reconnect Ensure that the interface connectors are properly aligned and the Ethernet cable correctly oriented Check that the Ethernet connectors are straight and fully seated in the Ethernet ports Make sure that you use the Ethernet cord provided in the 5big Back up Server box The 5big Backup Server is compatible with a network that includes a DHCP server In order for a user to access the LaCie 5big Backup Server two conditions must be met 1 the administrator must create and register the user with the appropriate privileges 2 the LaCie 5big Backup Server must be connected to the same network via Ethernet continued on the next page gt gt LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide Problem There seems to be a conflict My computer from work will not con nect to the 5big Backup Server Windows Server only
56. kup settings such as time of day how long to store backups etc Fig 25 IMPORTANT INFO LaCie recommends using the 5big Backup Server in a small network environment with a maximum of ten Win dows workstations Additional Mac stations may also access data on the 5big Backup Server Fig 24 K Windows Home Server Settings Configuration page 22 telecom ppor ls General ra J Backup E Ro Passwords Windows Media Center is Media Sharing 4 Remote Access sl Add ins n Hardware Settings Internet Setting A Print settings Tv TwonkyMedia el iii Shut Down Hi 25 Backup Time Home computers are backed up during the backup time Start time 12 00 AM Learn more about what happens during the Backup Time Automatic Backup Management Number of months to keep the monthly backup Number of weeks to keep the weekly backup Number of days to keep the daily backup Learn more about Automatic Backup Management Backup Cleanup and Database Repair Backup Cleanup automatically deletes old backups during the Backup Time on Sundays You can also click Cleanup Now to start Backup Cleanup What is Backup Cleanup End time LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 3 4 Server Storage If you want to add more storage to the 5big Backup Server you can insert internal hard drives into empty slots see 6
57. nd passwords of the existing user accounts on the workstations This makes it easier to access shared folders on the 5big Backup Server If the user ac counts and passwords do not match users will be prompted for a logon and a password when attempting to access shared folders Window Hors Server Corse ati eeeaea Configuration page 19 LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 3 2 Shared Folders Shared folders are places for you to organize and store files on the 5big Backup Server so that you can share them with other work stations on the network The following shared folders are created automatically Photos Music Videos Software Public A personal folder for each user account IMPORTANT NOTE Each time a new user is added a folder with that user s name is automatically created by the Add User Account Wizard By default a user is the only person with access to the folder with his name You can easily add more shared folders to meet your needs To add a shared folder 1 Click the Shared Folders tab in the Console 2 Click Add in the upper left of the window You will be prompted to type a name for the new folder 3 Complete the Add a Shared Folder Wizard Fig 20 3 2 1 Folder and File Duplication To secure data you have the option to duplicate folders All files inside a duplicated folder are copied to other disks so that they will not be lost due to a single disk failure
58. nnector Fig 09 3 Click Next gt on the Welcome screen to begin the installation 4 Complete the wizard to connect your computer to the 5big Backup Server 5 The Setup will launch directly after the Wizard is finished only when the Connector is run for the first time See 2 4 Complete the 5big Backup Server Setup Once the Setup is complete run the Connector CD on all of the network computers to connect them to the 5big Backup Server Run the wizard on one computer at a time NOTE If you do not have your Connector CD you can install the Connector software from the shared folder Software on the 5big Backup Server The Software folder should be available on your network after the Setup has been completed for the first time You may also find the Connector installer at http 5bigbackup 55000 The address is for your local network with Sbigbackup referring to the name of your LaCie 5big Backup Server Please replace it in the address if you have changed the default name Setting Up Your LaCie 5big Backup Server page 15 Applications Documents Products Exit Adobe Haadar 8 Home Server Connector gt Pt Restore Key x Welcome to the Windows Home Server Connector Windows Home Server Connector does the following j Connects your computer to your home server Windows Backs up your home computer daily Monitors the health of your home computer Enables you to manage y
59. ome computers What is Remote Access Y DEVICES E Macintosh HD H iDisk Microsoft Messenger Sbigbackup Y SHARED Connection Failed _ Sbigbackup SBIGBACKUP IP 1 SBIGBACKUP IP s Time Machine Sbig Sbigstorage be bre rs EA bet be deere All P PLACES Connect As P SEARCH FOR SHARED E Sbigbackup Fig 53 aje Back Y DEVICES Enter your user name and password to access the file server Sbigbackup Connect as Guest Registered User Name Mac meel l Remember this password in my keychain Cancel connect Fig 54 LaCie 5big Backup Server Mac Support Configuration Guide page 34 6 The shared volumes are now available Fig 55 Connect to the Server 1 From the Finder go to Go gt Connect to Server 2 Enter the 5big Backup Server name or its IP address Fig 56 3 A pop up window will appear to log on Select Registered User and enter the Name and Password created in the Windows Home Server Console Fig 57 TO YVETTE continued on the next page gt gt Connecting to afp 192 168 10 78 sss aaaaaas Enter your user name and password to access the file server SBIGBACKUP IP Connect as Guest Registered User Name Mac Password Remember this password in my keychain fie LaCie 5big Backup Server Configuration Guide 4 The shared volumes are now available Fig 58
60. on Guide eZ 18 19 Choose the volumes to restore Fig 110 Click Next gt Confirm the volumes that you have chosen to restore Fig 111 Click Next gt Please be patient while the 5big Backup Server restores the workstation Depending upon the amount of data restoring volumes may take quite some time Fig 112 continued on the next page gt gt Recovery page 57 Choose Volumes to Restore Choose the volumes from the backup that you want to restore to this computer Source Volume from backup Destination Volume this computer System Reserved 100MB amp c System Reserved 100 MB C volume 2 39899 MB amp D Volume 2 39899 MB How do I restore a system volume Fig 110 Confirm the Restore Configuration You are about to restore the following volumes to this computer Source Volume drom backup Destination Volume this computer System Reserved 0 10 GB gt C System Reserved 0 10 GB C Volume 2 38 96 GB amp D Volume 2 38 96 GB Caution If you proceed all existing files on the destination volume s will be deleted Files will be restored from the backup that is dated 3 30 2010 3 09 06 PM To restore click Next Fig 111 Restoring Volumes Please wait while Windows Home Server restores the volumes you have chosen Estimated time to completion 4 minutes Status Restoring Fig 112 LaCie 5big Backup Server Contigu
61. ord LaCie highly recommends that you note your password in a safe place As well the password hint offered by the Setup Fig 13 can provide assistance should you for get while using the 5big Backup Server Please keep in mind that the password hint can be seen by anybody who clicks on the link to dis play it If the Administrator password is forgotten and the password hint does not help to recover it you will have to reset your server continued on the next page gt gt Setting Up Your LaCie 5big Backup Server page 16 A Windows Home Server Connector Home Computer Wake Up Do you want to automatically wake up this computer to back it up Yes wake up this computer if it is in sleep or hibernate mode and back it up No only back up this computer if it is turned on After backup is finished a return to sleep or hibernate mode does not occur with some computers Learn more about how backup works with sleep and hibernate mode t Windows Home Server Name of home server SBIGBACKUP The name of your home server can contain KERE wih 90 spaces gt Letters at least one numbers and hyphens Windows Home Server Password Type password Confirm password The password is case sensitive and must contain At wast 7 characte haracters from at east 3 of the folowang sets uppercase letters bwercase j mbos Type a Password Hint An event that only I know about P P The Windows Horne manage your
62. our home server Home Server LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 2 4 Complete the 5big Backup Server Setup Windows Home Server Setup runs only once from the first computer you install the Connector CD You must complete the Setup successtully to ensure that the 5big Backup Server functions properly To complete the Setup 1 On the Welcome screen click the Next arrow 2 A window will ask if you want to wake up the workstation for daily backups Select Yes or No then the Next arrow Fig 1 3 On the Name your home server page you may type a name for your 5big Backup Server or keep the default 5BIGBACKUP Click the Next arrow Fig 12 The name you choose can contain the following 15 characters maximum with no spaces Letters at least one numbers and hyphens 4 On the Type a password for Windows Home Server page type a password the password confirmation and a password hint and then click the Next arrow Fig 13 This is the password that you use to manage your 5big Backup Server from the Windows Home Server Console The password is case sensitive and it must be strong A strong password must be at least seven characters long and it must contain at least three of the following four character categories Uppercase characters Lowercase characters Numbers Symbols such as etc IMPORTANT INFO You cannot change settings in the Console without the Administrator passw
63. pening backup 91 complete aes Ee i Please dedine any prompts to restart your computer lee TIEN EIS File Edit View Teels Help USERPC from 23 03 2010 Ongena Inchede in library Share with i H i I Hame Date mociteed lype une Or Favorites i E Desktop a Program Files SA SLO 17 File fodder ik Deeniloads i Elede 2 Recent Places a Libraries el Peruments ab Munic m Pictures H deos Z WHS assemblies gh Windows Home Server Drivers for Restore BOOTSECT BAK RM Computer fie Network LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 7 2 2 PC Recovery USB 2 0 Flash Drive Optional The included PC Recovery CD is a bootable disk that should be used when recovering a Windows workstation However some worksta tions may not have optical disk drives i e netbooks In such cases you may create a PC recovery USB 2 0 flash drive 1 Insert the PC Recovery CD into a workstation with an optical disk drive 2 Insert a USB 2 0 flash drive into an available USB 2 0 port on the same workstation IMPORTANT INFO Creating a PC recovery USB 2 0 flash drive will erase any data that is stored on the USB 2 0 flash drive Please backup data that you want to preserve before moving to the next step 3 Launch PC Recovery Key PC Recovery CD gt Applications gt PC Recovery Key 4 Please note the information on the welcome window Fig 93 Click Next gt to continue 5 Select the
64. perating system wil return to its original settings o Factory Reset This option erases all the data on the Storage Hard Drives and sets the Sbig Backup Server to its default factory state The Windows Home Server operating system will return to its original settings Restoring to factory default state This recovery option formats and deletes all data stored on all the disk drives Once finished the Sbig Backup Server wil be restored to its default factory settings No attempt will be made to recover any data I understand this recovery option and want to continue Windows Home Server Recovery complete Chick Next to dose the Windows Home Server Recovery Wizard and to begin the Windows Home Server Connector LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 7 2 Recovery Workstations on the 5big Backup Server Network The 5big Backup Server performs regular backups of all the Win dows workstations that have been added to the Console The ben efits are apparent when preparing for worst case scenarios A user can retrieve files and folders that were mistakenly deleted and an administrator can restore the operating system and data on a com puter that is experiencing errors Please consider the following before starting a recovery PC recovery is compatible with Windows based workstations only The workstation must be on the same network as the 5big Backup Server The workstation must have at least one back
65. r broadband router 1 2 2 Wireless Support The 5big Backup Server joins your network via a wired Ethernet cable Please note that the 5big Backup Server does not support a wireless Wi Fi connection to your network Wireless devices and workstations that have joined the net work may access the 5big Backup Server Introduction page IMPORTANT INFO The 5big Backup Server s performance can be affected by such external forces as network activity hardware distance and setup IMPORTANT INFO For optimal pertormance use a Gigabit Eth ernet router and Gigabit Ethernet on your host computer TECHNICAL INFORMATION The 5big Backup Server must re ceive its IP address from a DHCP server LaCie 5big Backup Server Introduction Contiguration Guide page 8 1 3 Minimum Workstation Operating System Requirements The most recent versions of Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 The 5big Backup Server may be accessed by workstations running the latest versions of Mac OS X 10 5 10 6 The 5big Backup Server may be used for Time Machine backups See 5 Mac Support TECHNICAL NOTE Please update your 5big Backup Server soft ware whenever a new version is available Regular updates will en able support for the most recent workstation operating systems LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 1 4 Views of the 5big Backup Server 1 4 1 Front View On Off Button with Status LED Fig 01
66. r by pushing the front LED button Continue to push the system recovery button for two or three seconds 5 The front LED blinks at a slower pace indicating that it is boot ing trom the recovery USB 2 0 flash drive 6 Insert the 5big Backup Server Recovery DVD into a Windows workstation s optical disk drive The workstation must be con nected to the same network as the 5big Backup Server 7 Go to Server Recovery DVD gt Applications gt Server Recovery Launch Server Recovery 8 Read the welcome page then click Next gt Fig 83 9 The Server Recovery will search for the 5big Backup Server on the network Once it is found click Next gt Fig 84 If the 5big Backup Server is not found please make certain that The workstation and the 5big Backup Server are on the same network The 5big Backup Server has booted from the USB recovery key continued on the next page gt gt Recovery page 46 Meda Sharing Folders Meda Recervers Upload Manterance Serv 4 l O J Mk OD otos P R s Windows Media Center O Recorded Ty 0 Videos se Mesa S a dd ede Mees ds gi 7 m Hardware Settings A Edit 7 P Internet Setting Double click a shared folder to toggle between enabled green hight TES and die aiked red ight amp Prat serbngs srnet Se m TwonkyMeda Navigation tree 1 Mbox 362 Fees Advanced GAOR NAVIC Qp fea Sbig Backup Server Recovery a lG EN Welcome to th
67. rare EerN Internet Seming Print setings m TwonkyM eda fu Bergues HOR Shut Down d bo vry MAC ak ei to ee 7 ea ase tie DELLE LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 4 4 Internet Settings If your network does not have a direct connection to the Internet or you manage Internet traffic via another server choose Internet Set tings to assign a proxy server to your 5big Backup Server l 2 Select LaCie in the Console From the list of features on the left select Internet Settings Fig 47 Select the Internet Settings button to the right of the globe image Fig 47 Add the proxy server information Fig 48 IMPORTANT INFO In order to facilitate critical updates your 5big Backup Server must have a connection to the Internet LaCie Dashboard page 31 al thors iaiia Lage rs amp Backup A coe Eblg backup server GEG T E ad e t r Prin er Ma ny Bates ce Brkderordd Vine oar Meche Center ri id Mada Sharing Aampte incase Rl Hoera Seer co i Ge ieee ee og Tanya Dis Info Noca JE pee a ET Nr ml NE n D Hriiri fop siter by kos baie Fig 48 LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 4 5 Disk Information Disk Information offers a quick reference for the health of the hard drives in your 5big Backup Server Disk information includes Capacity Manufacturer Model Health status The color
68. ration Guide 20 When the volumes have been restored Fig 113 click Finish 21 The computer will restart Upon reboot you will have the option to start Windows in Normal mode or Safe mode IMPORTANT INFO As with most recovery operations LaCie can not guarantee that all files and settings will be restored p Windows Home Server Fig 113 Recovery page 58 Restore Successfully Completed You have successfully restored the chosen volumes from the backup Restore Summary Volume Restored To C System Reserved 0 1 3 30 2010 3 09 06 PM D Volume 2 38 96 GB 3 30 2010 3 09 06 PM To restart your computer from the restored volume dick Finish LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 8 LED Indicators The LED indicators above the drive bays and the tront LED indicate drive status and activity This section describes the behavior of the LED indicators Front LED Color Rear LED Colors Solid blue Blinking blue EE 0000000 Solid blue Solid blue Ee iss Rapid blinking blue Solid blue BOLEELLH ka Solid red Solid blue FEE EE EE J and or Solid red HENNE EE Solid blue Solid red EE Ee Solid blue LED has no activity or unlit SSS Blinking blue Solid blue LED Indicators page 59 5big Backup Server State Disk s not added to Storage Hard Drives Server has not been configured Disk s added to Storage Hard Drive s Occurs as the 5big Backup Server is booting The blinking will cease once t
69. recovery USB 2 0 flash drive requires Win dows Vista Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 continued on the next page gt gt LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 1 Insert the Server Recovery DVD into a workstation s optical disk drive 2 Insert a USB 2 0 flash drive into an available USB 2 0 port on the same workstation IMPORTANT INFO Creating a server recovery USB 2 0 flash drive will erase any data that is stored on the USB 2 0 flash drive Please backup data that you want to preserve before moving to the next step 3 Launch Server Recovery Key Server Recovery DVD gt Applications gt Server Recovery Key 4 Please note the information on the welcome window Fig 76 Click Next gt to continue 5 Select the USB flash drive from the pulldown menu Fig 77 If there are more than one USB flash drives connected to your workstation make certain to choose the target flash drive Choosing the incorrect flash drive may delete data that you want to keep Consider closing Server Recovery Key and remov ing all USB flash drives Reinsert only the USB flash drive that you want to use as a server recovery disk 6 Once the flash drive has been chosen Server Recovery Key of fers a green check mark indicating that the device is compat ible Fig 78 If the flash drive is not compatible a red X will appear IMPORTANT INFO There are a great number of USB 2 0 flash drives manufactured by a wide range of compani
70. red folders volumes to access files 5 1 1 Accessing Shared Folders Volumes The administrator for the 5big Backup Server should create a user account for each Mac client Fig 52 similar to Windows users and assign the necessary permissions to access shared folders See 3 1 User Accounts for further information on creating user accounts Once an account is created a Mac client may open shared folders by using a Finder Window or Connect to Server Finder Window 1 From the Finder go to File gt New Finder Window 2 Search SHARED on the left of the Finder Window to see the list of available network servers Fig 53 The 5big Backup Server should appear on the list under the name created during the Setup In this example we are using the default Sbigbackup 3 Click on the icon for your 5big Backup Server in SHARED Fig aa 4 Click Connect As Fig 54 to log on 5 A pop up window will appear to log on Select Registered User and enter the Name and Password created in the Windows Home Server Console continued on the next page gt gt Mac Support page 33 a Add User Account Add a new user to your home server First name Last name optional Macintosh User Logon name Mar fi Choose a logon name that matches this user s account on their computer ME Why should the logon names match fl Enable Remote Access For this user strong password required Allow access to shared folders and h
71. rives Make sure to copy all files that you want to save from a Non Storage Hard Drive before adding it to the Storage Hard Drives To add a disk to Storage Hard Drives 1 Connect or install the hard drive Turn on the hard drive if ap plicable i e an external USB 2 0 hard drive 2 Click the Server Storage tab 3 Under Non Storage Hard Drives right click the new hard drive and then click Add Fig 27 continued on the next page gt gt Now Storage Mad Doves SAMANG OSEI ah MOTT2 2000S AMO o ad Heath MOT TY DOEL AMO Hach hOTTI DOUG AMO ad Sie age Hard Doves amp Heats HOT er AO Hes Sleg oe Had Hoed TE pa Dmag Hud Coreen EE Risch ADIT DEE AA Configuration page 23 LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 4 Complete the Add a Hard Drive Wizard to format the hard drive and to add it to your server storage Fig 28 You may also choose to assign new disks as backup storage for data stored on the 5big Backup Server Fig 29 See section 6 Removing and Installing New Disks for more informa tion To remove a disk from Storage Hard Drives 1 Click the Server Storage tab 2 Under Storage Hard Drives right click the disk for removal and then choose Remove Fig 30 3 All of the files will be safely removed from the hard drive before you disconnect it You risk losing data if you improperly remove a drive while the 5big Backup Server is in operation IMPORTANT I
72. tinued on the next page gt gt Show Details Continue Metect Ha rdwa re To restore this computer a network connection to Windows Home Server and access to all hard drives on this computer is required Drivers may be necessary to install network and storage hardware that was not detected The following network and storage devices have been found on this computer BB Network Devices ay Storage Devices VEOX HARDDISK ATA Device Intuix DiskOnKey USB Device IDE Controller ATA Channel 0 ATA Channel 1 ia Where can I find drivers for my hardware To detect additional devices click Install Drivers When finished click Continue to proceed and restore this computer Fig 102 LaCie 5big Backup Server Configuration Guide 9 Insert the USB 2 0 flash drive into a tree USB 2 0 port Fig 103 Click Scan 10 The recovery will load the drivers Fig 104 Click OK continued on the next page gt gt Recovery page 54 To restore this computer a network connection to Windows Home Server and access to all hard drives on this computer is required Drivers may be necessary to install network and storage hardware that was not detected The following network and storage devices have been found on this computer HE Network Devices Install Drivers Insert a USB flash drive or a Floppy disk that has drivers for your hardware and then click Scan Where can I find drivers for my hardware To detect additional dev
73. torage Hard Drives to enable Folder Duplication You may have run the Connector CD with only one hard drive in the 5big enclosure In this case all of the default Windows Home Server folders as well as folders created by users could not enable Folder Duplication Once additional disks are added to the Windows Home Server pool of Storage Hard Drives Folder Duplication may be enabled manually In addition Folder Duplication will be enabled by default for new folders created by users LaCie 5big Backup Server Contacting Customer Support Contiguration Guide page 63 10 Contacting Customer Support Before You Contact Technical Support Read the User Manual and review the Troubleshooting section Try to isolate the problem If possible make the 5big Backup Server the only storage device on the network and confirm that all of the cables are correctly and firmly attached If you have asked yourself all of the pertinent questions in the trou bleshooting checklist and you still can t get your LaCie 5big Backup Server to work properly contact us via the contacts on the following page Before contacting us make sure that you are in tront of your computer and that you have the following information on hand Information Where to Find Information LaCie 5big Backup Server serial number Located on a sticker at the back of drive or on the original packaging PC model Operating system version Right click My Computer and select Properties gt
74. u can configure as soon as the 5big Backup Server is set up and your workstations are connected User accounts Shared folders Computer backups Server storage 5big Backup Server Settings To learn more about contiguring the 5big Backup Server click Help on the Console IMPORTANT INFO While one hopes never to experience a prob lem it is critical to prepare for all eventualities Therefore soon after setting up your network server LaCie highly recommends that you create a system recovery USB 2 0 flash drive see 7 Recovery MANUAL NOTE For more information on the LaCie Dashboard please see 4 LaCie Dashboard LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide 3 1 User Accounts Atter the Setup is complete and the software has been installed on all of the workstations you are ready to add user accounts for the computers that will access the 5big Backup Server User accounts are required in order to access the shared folders on the 5big Back up Server and to configure regular backups To add a user account 1 From a workstation right click the Console tray icon and then click Windows Home Server Console 2 Type the password and then click the Next arrow 3 Click the User Accounts tab Fig 18 4 Click Add and then complete the Add User Account Wizard 5 Repeat for each user account that you want to add IMPORTANT NOTE When creating user accounts on the 5big Backup Server try to match the logon names a
75. up on the 5big Backup Server The drivers for the computer being recovered are backed up onto an external disk 7 2 1 Workstation Drivers and File Re covery The PC Recovery CD is available to boot the Windows based workstation If the workstation does not have an optical disk drive a bootable USB 2 0 recovery key must be available see 7 2 2 PC Recovery USB 2 0 Flash Drive Optional 7 2 1 Workstation Drivers and File Recovery Drivers While the 5big Backup Server provides a complete backup of all the systems on the network the recovery may not be able to install all the drivers For this reason Windows Home Server places certain drivers in a special folder called Windows Home Server Drivers for Restore To find the folder 1 Select Console gt Computer amp Backup 2 Make certain that the 5big Backup Server is not backing up other computers on the network 3 Right click on the computer that you will be recovering and choose View Backups Fig 88 Even if the computer is not active and its image is grey you may still access the backups 4 On the bottom pane Restore or View Files from xx xx xxxx click Open Fig 89 5 Select Yes at the next prompt regarding changes Fig 90 continued on the next page gt gt Recovery page 48 P view Backups Backups of USERPC Date v Status Description A 3 23 2010 9 57 AM A Complete Manual Backup Manage Backup from 3 23 2010
76. upport In addition you can shut down or restart the 5big Backup Server from the Settings dialog box by clicking Shut Down Fig 34 A prompt will appear to shut down or restart the 5big Backup Server For more information about the Settings click Help on the Set tings dialog box IMPORTANT INFO While one hopes never to experience a prob lem it is critical to prepare for all eventualities Therefore soon after setting up your network server LaCie highly recommends that you create a system recovery USB 2 0 flash drive See 7 Recovery for further details 3 5 1 Network Healthy Network Critical and Important Updates The normally green Network Healthy icon Fig 35 on the right of the Console may turn red at times noting Network Critical Fig 36 Click once on the Network Critical icon to view the problem s encountered by the system You may find notices for virus and or spyware protection on some of the workstations connected to the 5big Backup Server You can choose to address the issue on the workstation s or select Ignore this issue Fig 37 The Network Critical icon becomes Network Healthy when all items on the list have been fixed or ignored The Network Critical icon can appear when a major software update is required When set to Install updates automatically in Console gt Settings gt General the 5big Backup Server will periodi cally search for and install updates to Windows Home Server on its own However
77. ur LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide page 12 2 Setting Up Your LaCie 5big Backup Server Follow these steps to power on and prepare the LaCie 5big Backup IMPORTANT INFO LaCie recommends using the 5big Backup Server for use on the network Server in a small network environment with a maximum of 10 Win dows workstations Additional Mac stations may also access data on the 5big Backup Server Step 1 2 1 Turning On the 5big Backup Server Step 2 2 3 Install the 5big Backup Server Connector CD IMPORTANT INFO Please consider your storage capacity re quirements before connecting workstations to the 5big Backup Serv Step 3 2 4 Complete the 5big Backup Server Setup er For example a 5big Backup Server with a single disk may have insufficient storage to support backups from ten workstations 5big Backup Server via Ethernet Desktop PC 2 via Ethernet via Wi Fi Router Desktop PC 1 via Ethernet LaCie 5big Backup Server Setting Up Your LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide page 13 2 1 Turning On the 5big Backup Server The power supply kit is composed of two cables one cable A con nects to the LaCie 5big Backup Server and the other cable B con nects to a power outlet such as a wall outlet or a surge protector Fig 06 1 Connect Cable A to the 5big Backup Server 2 Connect Cable B to the power supply brick C 3 Connect Cable B to a surge protector or
78. wall outlet 4 Turn on the server by pushing the button on the face of the 5big Backup Server See 1 4 1 Front View 5 The 5big Backup Server is powered and ready for use when the front LED stops blinking Fig 06 IMPORTANT INFO The 5big Backup Server may take a few min utes to boot the first time it is turned on CAUTION Only use the AC adapter supplied with your specitic La Cie device Since each product is unique do not substitute a power supply from another LaCie device or another manufacturer for the LaCie 5big Backup Server Please note that the AC adapter provided with your LaCie device in cludes connectors for electrical outlets in multiple regions Thanks to its 100 240 Volt power supply you may use your device in a foreign country However LaCie accepts no responsibility for any damage to the drive resulting trom the use of an inappropriate adapter Fur ther your warranty will be void if you Use a power cable power supply or power adapter other than one that has been authorized by LaCie Do note remove your AC adapter when transporting your LaCie device Neglecting to do so may damage your 5big Backup Server LaCie 5big Backup Server Setting Up Your LaCie 5big Backup Server Contiguration Guide page 14 2 2 Connecting the Ethernet Cable The 5big Backup Server is accessible when attached to your network Fig 07 The USB 2 0 and eSATA ports are for expansion only and should not be used to conne

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