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eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series User Manual 1
ESATA HUB THUNDERBOLT SERIES USER MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the User Manual for the LaCie eSATA Hub Thunderbolt™* Series. With
theoretical transfer rates that can reach up to 10Gb/s, the eSATA Hub is the perfect adapter for your eSATA
drives. Attach two eSATA enclosures to a single eSATA Hub for newfound speed and performance. For enhanced
storage capacity, daisy chain additional eSATA Hubs to attach all your eSATA enclosures. Ideal for professionals
that have invested heavily in eSATA disks, the eSATA Hub helps you repurpose and future-proof existing storage.
Video editors, graphic artists, and photographers can get the most from their current hard drives thanks to the
incredible throughput offered by the LaCie eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series. Further, eSATA can now be used with
all next generation Macintosh computers that support Thunderbolt technology, including MacBook Pros,
MacBook Airs, and iMacs.
This manual will guide you through the process of connecting your LaCie eSATA Hub and explain its features.
For questions on installation or usage, please consult the Getting Help page.
BOX CONTENT
LaCie eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series
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Power supply
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eSATA Hub stand for a vertical position
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Quick Install Guide
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Note: Visit www.lacie.com for details on cables that support Thunderbolt technology.
Important info: Please save your packaging. In the event that the eSATA hub should need to be repaired or
serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging.
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Your system must meet certain requirements in order for your LaCie product to function properly. For a list of
these requirements, please refer to the product packaging or consult the product support web page at
www.lacie.com/support/.
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* Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
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Thunderbolt technology connection:
The eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series must be connected to a Macintosh computer that supports Thunderbolt
technology.
VIEWS OF THE DRIVE
Front View
Activity LED1.
Removable stand2.
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Rear View
Chain lock option1.
eSATA ports2.
Power supply connection (12V 2A)3.
Thunderbolt technology ports4.
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POSITION AND STACKING
The LaCie eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series may be kept at a vertical or a horizontal position.
Use the removable stand for a vertical position.
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Place the device on its side for a horizontal position.
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LaCie does not support stacking multiple eSATA Hubs. Stacking your eSATA Hub will void the warranty.
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RECEIVING POWER/LED
RECEIVING POWER
To receive power, the eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series must be:
Connected to a Macintosh computer that is compatible with Thunderbolt technology1.
Connected to a power source via the included power supply2.
LED STATES
LED Behavior State
The product is in active mode, working properly and waiting for data access.
The product is starting up. The LED will become solid blue once it has initialized.
External disk access
Off
The product is: turned off; not receiving power; not connected to a Macintosh computer that
supports Thunderbolt technology; experiencing system failure; or, experiencing electronic
board failure. If the device is connected to a power supply and turned on but the LED remains
off, contact LaCie Customer Support.
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THUNDERBOLT TECHNOLOGY AND DAISY CHAIN
THUNDERBOLT TECHNOLOGY
Thunderbolt technology is an active cable technology with extraordinary promise. A single Thunderbolt
technology connection includes two bi-directional streams, each with a potential bandwidth of up to 10Gb/s. As
the illustration demonstrates, the streams run in opposite directions to support simultaneous operations: one
bi-directional stream for data operations and another bi-directional stream for video operations. For example,
files can be copied (upstream) while playing back an HD film from your computer (downstream). Certainly, it is
possible to perform both actions with existing interface technologies but not at the speeds offered by a
Thunderbolt technology connection. See the comparison in the illustration.
While maximum theoretical transfer rates are rarely sustained, it is no less impressive to imagine the amount of
high-end data that can be passed to and from your LaCie eSATA Hub.
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THUNDERBOLT TECHNOLOGY DAISY CHAIN
The back of the LaCie eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series features two Thunderbolt technology ports for:
Direct connection to a Thunderbolt technology compatible Macintosh computer
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Daisy chaining Thunderbolt compatible devices
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Connect the cable to one of the interface ports on the back of your LaCie eSATA Hub and to your Macintosh
computer. The additional Thunderbolt port may be used to daisy chain compatible computer peripherals, such
as additional eSATA Hubs, hard drives, monitors, and much more. A single Thunderbolt technology line can have
seven devices, including the computer. Consider the potential speed and availability of storage when daisy
chaining six eSATA Hubs for a total of 12 eSATA enclosures.
Important cable info: When connecting your eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series to a computer or compatible
devices, please use cables specifically constructed to support Thunderbolt technology. Go to www.lacie.com
for further information on cables.
Important info: The eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series must be connected to a Macintosh computer that
supports Thunderbolt technology. While the ports on the back of the device can easily seat Mini DisplayPort
cable ends, the eSATA Hub will not work when it is connected to a computer that does not support
Thunderbolt technology.
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GETTING CONNECTED
Please follow the setup steps in the order they are given to ensure that the eSATA drives mount correctly on
your computer.
Important Info: If your LaCie eSATA drive features an “Auto” power mode, please do not use it.
COMPATIBLE DEVICES
Most storage with eSATA ports can be connected to the LaCie eSATA Hub. The table below offers a list of LaCie
hard drive enclosures that are perfect for your eSATA Hub.
LaCie storage with a compatible eSATA 3Gb/s interface
LaCie d2 Quadra
LaCie Big Disk Quadra
LaCie 2big Quadra
LaCie 4big Quadra
CONNECT THE INTERFACE CABLE
Connect a cable that supports Thunderbolt technology to one of the Thunderbolt technology interface ports1.
on the eSATA Hub. Plug the other end of the cable to a compatible Thunderbolt technology port on your
Macintosh computer. The additional Thunderbolt technology port on the eSATA Hub may be used to daisy
chain compatible devices. For example, you can attach one or more eSATA Hubs.
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