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LaCie 2big Triple (2TB) October 18th, 2007 | by Jason Tomczak

Changing RAID

If you've had enough of one RAID level and want to try something new, switching RAID configurations is quick and easy. All it takes is a tiny flat-head screwdriver (like a jeweler's screwdriver) to rotate the RAID dial between the four modes. Once you do this, the 2big Triple will completely wipe out all the data on your drives, so you're essentially starting over from scratch. Don't do it till you've backed up your data elsewhere.

One cool thing about changing RAID configs on the 2big Triple is the reboot - the drives wind up like little turbo chargers and the red and blue LEDs flash on the back of the drive indicating that the Triple is setting up the new RAID config.

The only caveat when setting these RAID configurations is that you need to make sure the little arrow on the dial is turned exactly to the right point. If the wee tiny arrow does not line up with the proper mark on the drive, the RAID configuration could accidentally be selected as the next closest RAID level on the diagram. If I had a voice with LaCie's dev team, I would ask them to not use a click-less rotating dial for changing RAID levels - use a 4-position vertical or horizontal switch that decidedly clicks into place.

The back of the LaCie 2big Triple RAID

Operating Systems

The Triple works seamlessly with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 or Windows Vista and Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later, all without drivers. To use the Triple with another OS, you may need drivers.

Another endearing characteristic of the 2big Triple is the reduced-size power brick. Instead of having a huge honking power brick taking up valuable space and poisoning your office Feng Shui, the Triple has a much smaller power brick that's not much larger than a stick of butter. It's also light weight. 

Warranty

LaCie offers a two year limited warranty on this 2TB drive.

Included Items

LaCie includes data cables for USB 2.0, FireWire 400 and FireWire 800. Also included are software CDs and a somewhat limited user manual. You get EMC Retrospect Express HD 2.0 for Windows 200/XP/Vista, EMC Retrospect Express 6.1 for Mac OS X, the LaCie Shortcut Button utility for Mac/PC, Silverkeeper, LaCie's 1-Click Backup software and MacDrive for Windows.