LaCie 301530EK Owner's manual

LaCie 5big Backup Server Table of Contents

Configuration Guide page 1

Table of Contents

1. Introduction .................................................................................................................. 5

1.1. Box Content .................................................................................................................................... 6

1.2. Minimum Network Requirements ....................................................................................................... 7

1.2.1. Ethernet Connection ............................................................................................................... 7

1.2.2. Wireless Support .................................................................................................................... 7

1.3. Minimum Workstation Operating System Requirements ....................................................................... 8

1.4. Views of the 5big Backup Server ........................................................................................................ 9

1.4.1. Front View ............................................................................................................................. 9

1.4.2. Rear View .................................................................................................................9

1.5. 5big Backup Server Hard Disk Drives ............................................................................................... 10

1.6. Ethernet Cable ............................................................................................................................... 10

2. Setting Up Your LaCie 5big Backup Server ................................................................. 11

2.1. Turning On the 5big Backup Server ................................................................................................. 12

2.2. Connecting the Ethernet Cable........................................................................................................ 13

2.3. Install the 5big Backup Server Connector CD ................................................................................... 14

2.4. Complete the 5big Backup Server Setup .......................................................................................... 15

3. 5big Backup Server Conﬁguration .............................................................................. 17

3.1. User Accounts ............................................................................................................................... 18

3.2. Shared Folders .............................................................................................................................. 19

3.2.1. Folder and File Duplication ................................................................................................... 19

3.3. Computer Backups ........................................................................................................................ 20

3.4. Server Storage ............................................................................................................................... 21

3.5. Windows Home Server Settings ....................................................................................................... 23

3.5.1. Network Healthy/Network Critical and Important Updates ....................................................... 24

4. LaCie Dashboard ........................................................................................................ 26

4.1. Printer Management ....................................................................................................................... 26

4.2. Multimedia Server .......................................................................................................................... 27

4.3. Hardware Management .................................................................................................................. 28

4.4. Internet Settings ............................................................................................................................. 29

4.5. Disk Information ............................................................................................................................ 30

5. Mac Support ............................................................................................................... 31

5.1. Mac Clients on the 5big Backup Server ............................................................................................ 31

5.1.1. Accessing Shared Folders (Volumes)....................................................................................... 31

5.1.2. Time Machine ...................................................................................................................... 33

5.1.3. Managing and Monitoring Mac Clients .................................................................................. 34

6. Removing and Installing New Disks ........................................................................... 36

6.1. Disk Installation ............................................................................................................................. 36

6.2. Adding a new disk to the 5big Backup Server storage ....................................................................... 38

7. Recovery ..................................................................................................................... 39

7.1. Recovery: 5big Backup Server ......................................................................................................... 39

7.1.1. Server Recovery USB 2.0 Flash Drive ...................................................................................... 39

7.1.2. 5big Backup Server Recovery................................................................................................. 42

7.2. Recovery: Workstations on the 5big Backup Server Network .............................................................. 44

7.2.1. Workstation Drivers and File Recovery .................................................................................... 44

7.2.2. PC Recovery USB 2.0 Flash Drive (Optional) .......................................................................... 46

7.2.3. PC Recovery (Windows Workstations Only) ............................................................................. 48

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8. LED Indicators ............................................................................................................ 55

9. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 56

10. Contacting Customer Support .................................................................................... 59

10.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts ................................................................................................... 60

11. Warranty Information ................................................................................................ 61

LaCie 5big Backup Server Foreword

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Copyrights

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-

soft, 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 from 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 notify 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).

FCC Statement

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 could void the FCC & Industry

Canada regulations and negate your au-

thority to operate the product.

Manufacturer’s Declaration

for CE Certiﬁcation

We, LaCie, solemnly declare that this prod-

uct conforms to the following European

standards: Class B EN60950, EN55022,

EN50082-1, EN61000-3-2

With reference to the following condi-

tions: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive;

89/336/EEC EMC Directive

This symbol on the product or

on its packaging indicates

that this product must not be

disposed of with your other

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.

Tested to comply with FCC

standards for home or ofﬁce

use

LaCie 5big Backup

Server

100521v.1.1

LaCie 5big Backup Server Foreword

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Health and Safety

Precautions

✦ Only qualiﬁed persons are autho-

rized to carry out maintenance on

this device.

✦ 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

modify it. Never insert any metallic

object into the drive to avoid any risk

of electrical shock, ﬁre, short-circuit-

ing, 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 qualiﬁed 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 II).

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 disﬁgure

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

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 ﬁre.

✦ 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 for the recovery or restoration of

this data. To help prevent the loss of your

data, LaCie highly recommends that you

keep TWO copies of your data; one copy

on your external hard 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 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).

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: The 5big

Backup Server must receive its IP address

from a DHCP server.

LaCie 5big Backup Server Introduction

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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 satisfy the daily needs of small ofﬁces that

are looking for an easy solution to network storage. Powered by Mi-

crosoft® 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 space 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 & 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!

Click a topic:

✦ Setting Up Your LaCie 5big Backup Server

✦ 5big Backup Server Conﬁguration

✦ Troubleshooting

Quick Links

LaCie 5big Backup Server Introduction

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1.1. Box Content

Your LaCie 5big Backup Server package contains the system tower

and an accessories box that includes items 2-8, listed below:

1. LaCie 5big Backup Server

2. Cat 5E Ethernet cable

3. Power supply

4. Connector Agent and Utilities Disk (applications and docu-

mentation)

5. PC Recovery CD

6. Server Recovery DVD

7. Quick Start Guide

8. Drive lock tool

IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. In the event that

the 5big Backup Server should need to be repaired or serviced, it

must be returned in its original packaging.

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5big Backup Server

5-disk Home and

Small Ofﬁce Server

Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000

LaCie 5big Backup Server Introduction

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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 connection Broadband connection

Router/ﬁrewall device An external Internet broadband

router/ﬁrewall device with 100

Mbps wired Ethernet connec-

tion.

The 5big Backup Server as-

sumes that your network devic-

es receive their IP address from

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 your

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.

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 performance, 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

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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

Mac OS X:

✦ 10.4

✦ 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.

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1.4. Views of the 5big Backup Server

1.4.1. Front View

On/Off Button with Status LED (Fig. 01)

1. On/Off 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. System recovery button

7. Power input connection

8. Drive tray lock

9. Drive tray handle

10. Drive LED

Fig. 01

DESIGNED BY NEIL POULTON

POWER

AUDIO OUTLAN 1 USB USB USB

eSATA

Fig. 02

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1.5. 5big Backup Server Hard Disk

Drives

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. 03 shows the order of the drives, from left 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. 03, A) and one eSATA port (Fig. 03, B), are

also available to expand storage on the 5big 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: If 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.

1.6. Ethernet Cable

Gigabit Ethernet Cables And Connectors

Your LaCie 5big Backup Server is shipped with an Ethernet cable

(Fig. 04 - 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,

which support Gigabit Ethernet.

DESIGNED BY NEIL POULTON

POWER

AUDIO OUTLAN 1 USB USB USB

eSATA

Fig. 03

Fig. 04 - Ethernet Cable Ends

LaCie 5big Backup Server Setting Up Your LaCie 5big Backup Server

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Follow these steps to power on and prepare the LaCie 5big Backup

Server for use on the network.

Desktop PC 1

(via Ethernet)

Desktop PC 2

(via Ethernet)

Router

5big Backup Server

(via Ethernet)

Laptop

(via Wi-Fi)

Step 1 – 2.1. Turning On the 5big Backup Server

Step 2 – 2.3. Install the 5big Backup Server Connector

CD

Step 3 – 2.4. Complete the 5big Backup Server Setup

2. Setting Up Your LaCie 5big Backup Server

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.

LaCie 5big Backup Server Setting Up Your LaCie 5big Backup Server

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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. 05).

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 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.

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 speciﬁc La-

Cie device. Do not use a power supply from another LaCie device or

another manufacturer. Using any other power cable or power supply

may cause damage to the device and void your warranty.

Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your LaCie 5big

Backup Server. Failure to remove the adapter may result in damage

to your server and will void your warranty.

TECHNICAL NOTE: You may use your LaCie 5big Backup Server

when in a foreign country thanks to its 100-240 Volt power supply. To

be able to use this feature, you may need to purchase an appropriate

adapter or cord. LaCie accepts no responsibility for any damage to

the server resulting from the use of an inappropriate adapter. Using

an adapter other than one authorized by LaCie will void your war-

ranty.

DESIGNED BY NEIL POULTON

POWER

AUDIO OUTLAN 1 USB USB USB

eSATA

Fig. 05

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2.2. Connecting the Ethernet Cable

The 5big Backup Server is accessible when attached to your network

(Fig. 06). The USB 2.0 and eSATA ports are for expansion only and

should not be used to connect the 5big Backup Server to a com-

puter.

1. Turn the server on. See 2.1. Turning On the 5big Backup Server.

2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of

the LaCie 5big Backup Server (1.4.2. Rear View).

3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable into an available

Ethernet port on your router.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: The 5big Backup Server must re-

ceive its IP address from a DHCP server.

DESIGNED BY NEIL POULTON

POWER

AUDIO OUTLAN 1 USB USB USB

eSATA

Fig. 06

LaCie 5big Backup Server Setting Up Your LaCie 5big Backup Server

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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.

✦ Enables you to conﬁgure and remotely administer the 5big

Backup Server from any connected workstation.

1. Insert the 5big Backup Server Connector CD into a computer

that is connected to your network. From the list of items (Fig.

07), choose Applications.

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.

2. Click Home Server Connector (Fig. 08).

3. Click Next> 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.

IMPORTANT INFO: 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 avail-

able on your network after the Setup has been completed for the

ﬁrst time.

Fig. 07

Fig. 08

Fig. 09

LaCie 5big Backup Server Setting Up Your LaCie 5big Backup Server

Configuration Guide page 15

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 successfully

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. 10).

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. 11).

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. 12)

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 password. LaCie highly recommends that

you note your password in a safe place. As well, the password hint

offered by the Setup (Fig. 12) can help if you forget 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 display it. If the Admin-

istrator password is forgotten and the password hint does not help to

recover it, you will have to reset your server.

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Fig. 10

Fig. 11

Fig. 12

LaCie 5big Backup Server Setting Up Your LaCie 5big Backup Server

Configuration Guide page 16

5. Choose how to receive important updates for the 5big Backup

Server. Use recommended settings is an ideal choice since

your 5big Backup Server will automatically check for updates

and install them for you (Fig. 13). Click the Next arrow.

6. On the ﬁnal Setup page, click Start to begin conﬁguring your

5big Backup Server (Fig. 15).

Fig. 13

Fig. 14

Fig. 15

LaCie 5big Backup Server Configuration

Configuration Guide page 17

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>Programs>Windows Home

Server Console. You will also ﬁnd the Console icon in the tray on

the lower right of your screen (Fig. 16). 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 you 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 conﬁguring 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.

Fig. 16

LaCie 5big Backup Server Configuration

Configuration Guide page 18

3.1. User Accounts

After 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. 17).

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 and 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.

Fig. 17

Fig. 18

LaCie 5big Backup Server Configuration

Configuration Guide page 19

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. 19).

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. 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. 19). You may deselect folder duplication

if you wish to conserve disk space. Similarly, folders can be dupli-

cated or deduplicated at any time.

1. Right-click on a folder (Fig. 20) and choose Properties.

2. Check or, if the folder is currently duplicated, deselect the box

Enable Folder Duplication (Fig. 21).

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.

Fig. 19

Fig. 20

Fig. 21

LaCie 5big Backup Server Configuration

Configuration Guide page 20

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 & Backup tab in the Console. (Fig. 22).

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:

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 backup settings such as time of day, how long to store

backups, etc. (Fig. 24)

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. 22

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