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System Overview
Storage management
LaCie 2big Dock storage is managed by the LaCie RAID Manager software utility. See Manage RAID for more information.
Specifications
Enclosure dimensions
| Side | Dimensions (mm / in) |
| Width | 118 / 4.6 |
| Height | 93.3 / 3.7 |
| Length | 217 / 8.5 |
Enclosure weight
| Weight (kg / lbs) |
| 2.9 / 6.4 |
Temperature ranges
| Ambient environment | Temperature range |
| Standard (operating) | +5ºC to +40ºC |
| Storage (non-operating) | -20ºC to +60ºC |
Humidity
| Environment | Humidity range |
| Standard (operating) | 10% to 60% non-condensing |
| Storage (non-operating) | 5% to 85% non-condensing |
Electrical
Power supply: 100-240VAC; 50/60Hz; 60W
Note on the power supply: Use the included power cable with the LaCie 2big Dock Thunderbolt 3.
Views
Front view
- Status LED—The LED indicates that the device is powered on and provides status signals. See Operation.
- USB 3.0 Hub—Use the hub to charge devices like mobile phones (5W power output). Connect shuttle drives, digital cameras, and other devices to transfer files. See Docking Features.
- CompactFlash (CF) Slot—Use this slot to read CF memory cards. See Docking Features.
- Secure Digital (SD) Slot—Use this slot to read SD memory cards. See Docking Features.
- Swappable hard drive trays—Hard drive trays can be removed to replace failed hard drives. The LaCie 2big Dock hard drives are hot-swappable. See Hard Drive Maintenance.
Rear panel view
- Power button—Use this button to power the device off and on. The button is also used confirm key actions during RAID configuration. See Operation.
- Power input—Use this port to connect the power cable. Only use the power cable included with your LaCie 2big Dock Thunderbolt 3. Attaching third-party or other LaCie power cables with incorrect voltage can damage the device. See Operation.
- Thunderbolt 3 ports—Use the included Thunderbolt 3 cable to connect to a Thunderbolt 3 port on your computer or other Thunderbolt 3 devices. Since the ports on the LaCie device are not preconfigured with specific roles, you can use either port as the host (connected to a computer) or as part of a daisy chain (connected to other compatible devices). See Connect your LaCie 2big Dock Thunderbolt 3 and Daisy Chain and Power Delivery.
Note: The Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.1 ports cannot be used at the same time.
- Firmware update button—Updates to the USB firmware are posted on the support page to enhance your product. Only press this button when following instructions to update the USB firmware. Use a thin rigid wire (such as the end of a paperclip) to push the button within the enclosed space.
- USB 3.1 port—Use the included Thunderbolt 3 cable to connect the 2big Dock’s USB 3.1 port to your computer’s USB-C port. See Connect your LaCie 2big Dock Thunderbolt 3.
Note: The Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.1 ports cannot be used at the same time.
- DisplayPort—Use this port to send the video signal from your computer to a monitor. You can connect a display to the DisplayPort when using the Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.1 ports. See Expansion Port.
- Kensington™ lock port—Use this port to physically lock the 2big Dock to a desk or rack.
Important info regarding the ports: The LaCie 2big Dock can be connected to a computer using one of the Thunderbolt 3 ports or the USB 3.1 port. Connect the device to only one computer using a single cable—do not use the Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.1 ports at the same time. Do not do any of the following:
- Connect both Thunderbolt 3 ports to a single computer.
- Connect a Thunderbolt 3 port to one computer and the other Thunderbolt 3 port to another computer.
- Connect both a Thunderbolt 3 port and the USB 3.1 port to a single computer.
- Connect a Thunderbolt 3 port to one computer and the USB 3.1 port to another computer or device.