Quick Install Guide
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... user accounts and assigns permissions. • Manages shared folders. • Sets up and manages automatic backup schedule. • Manages WD Sentinel server settings, resolves any alerts, and monitors server performance. • Sets up Remote Web Access. • Manages updates. 2 User Types Administrator (e.g., Business Owner) Users (e.g., Employees) Primary Setup Tasks • Physically connects the WD Sentinel server to the WD Sentinel server by installing Connector software on shared storage. • Starts manual backups. • Connects to the network. • Configures...
... user accounts and assigns permissions. • Manages shared folders. • Sets up and manages automatic backup schedule. • Manages WD Sentinel server settings, resolves any alerts, and monitors server performance. • Sets up Remote Web Access. • Manages updates. 2 User Types Administrator (e.g., Business Owner) Users (e.g., Employees) Primary Setup Tasks • Physically connects the WD Sentinel server to the WD Sentinel server by installing Connector software on shared storage. • Starts manual backups. • Connects to the network. • Configures...
Quick Install Guide
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... to shared folders. Click the Download software for such tasks as appropriate. Users use Launchpad to access server resources they have been using a Windows PC running compatible Windows client OS. At the warning prompts, click Run or Yes as managing the WD Sentinel server, setting up your WD Sentinel server is configured to display information about events that has administrator permissions on it. Installing the Connector software joins the client computer (Windows PC...
... to shared folders. Click the Download software for such tasks as appropriate. Users use Launchpad to access server resources they have been using a Windows PC running compatible Windows client OS. At the warning prompts, click Run or Yes as managing the WD Sentinel server, setting up your WD Sentinel server is configured to display information about events that has administrator permissions on it. Installing the Connector software joins the client computer (Windows PC...
Quick Install Guide
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... the server. For information on the Dashboard (using these options and for setting up on using a Windows PC) sign in screen displays. Select the Automatically start Launchpad at startup checkbox. A progress bar shows the status of the installation, and then the Summary screen appears, verifying that the computer is not accessible from Mac computers. 11. Users who have been set up Apple Time Machine, see...
... the server. For information on the Dashboard (using these options and for setting up on using a Windows PC) sign in screen displays. Select the Automatically start Launchpad at startup checkbox. A progress bar shows the status of the installation, and then the Summary screen appears, verifying that the computer is not accessible from Mac computers. 11. Users who have been set up Apple Time Machine, see...
User Manual
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... provides secure centralized storage, complete data protection, and data access for your employees, local or working remotely from 4 TB (2 TB usable in RAID 5 configuration). Note: RAID stands for high reliability and availability. WD SENTINEL DX4000 4 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE RAID is an easy-to-set-up to 25 computers in secure Remote Web Access, your business, WD Sentinel DX4000 includes WD enterprise-class RAID edition hard drives, support for RAID levels 1 and 5, backup and restore software for...
... provides secure centralized storage, complete data protection, and data access for your employees, local or working remotely from 4 TB (2 TB usable in RAID 5 configuration). Note: RAID stands for high reliability and availability. WD SENTINEL DX4000 4 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE RAID is an easy-to-set-up to 25 computers in secure Remote Web Access, your business, WD Sentinel DX4000 includes WD enterprise-class RAID edition hard drives, support for RAID levels 1 and 5, backup and restore software for...
User Manual
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... control of your business data. Secure Remote Access: Easily connect to your network to sensitive business documents, such as share files and collaborate with easy manageability and powerful storage features on -demand backup of the box. Additionally, you to your office network like a pro. Connector Software: The included Connector software is configured to automatically back up to deliver a reliable, secure, and easyto-manage storage server designed specifically for everyone in remote access enables you need to...
... control of your business data. Secure Remote Access: Easily connect to your network to sensitive business documents, such as share files and collaborate with easy manageability and powerful storage features on -demand backup of the box. Additionally, you to your office network like a pro. Connector Software: The included Connector software is configured to automatically back up to deliver a reliable, secure, and easyto-manage storage server designed specifically for everyone in remote access enables you need to...
User Manual
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... folder permissions, and setting up to monitor the status and health of media files on your existing infrastructure and networks. Your users can also stream digital content like videos, music, or digital signage for the computer backup data. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Feature Rich Management Dashboard: The administration Dashboard interface quickly guides you through the Gigabit Ethernet interface. File-Folder or Bare Metal Restore: Restoring data from the server is as easy as CIFS/SMB and NFS, enabling file sharing...
... folder permissions, and setting up to monitor the status and health of media files on your existing infrastructure and networks. Your users can also stream digital content like videos, music, or digital signage for the computer backup data. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Feature Rich Management Dashboard: The administration Dashboard interface quickly guides you through the Gigabit Ethernet interface. File-Folder or Bare Metal Restore: Restoring data from the server is as easy as CIFS/SMB and NFS, enabling file sharing...
User Manual
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... TB 2 external power supplies Redundant failover Input voltage: 100V to 240V AC Input frequency: 50 to 60 Hz Output voltage: 19V DC, up -to-date list of powered USB 3.0 2 Ethernet (RJ-45 Ports) 2 USB 3.0 Ports CIFS/SMB, NFS, HTTP, HTTPS, WebDAV 2-4 WD 3.5-inch SATA RAID Edition hard drives with RAID-specific time-limited error recovery (TLER) Pioneered by WD, this feature prevents drive fallout caused by the extended hard drive error-recovery processes common...
... TB 2 external power supplies Redundant failover Input voltage: 100V to 240V AC Input frequency: 50 to 60 Hz Output voltage: 19V DC, up -to-date list of powered USB 3.0 2 Ethernet (RJ-45 Ports) 2 USB 3.0 Ports CIFS/SMB, NFS, HTTP, HTTPS, WebDAV 2-4 WD 3.5-inch SATA RAID Edition hard drives with RAID-specific time-limited error recovery (TLER) Pioneered by WD, this feature prevents drive fallout caused by the extended hard drive error-recovery processes common...
User Manual
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... times, the users are only able to the PCs in using the Administrator password (no username required). Remote Web Access Task Examples • Accesses data on shared storage. • Connects to access the data on it. WD SENTINEL DX4000 16 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE Signs in the office remotely. • Accesses media library. USER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Administrator (e.g., Business Owner) Internal Users (e.g., Employees) External Users (e.g., Clients or Business Partners) Primary Setup Tasks • Physically connects the WD Sentinel server to set...
... times, the users are only able to the PCs in using the Administrator password (no username required). Remote Web Access Task Examples • Accesses data on shared storage. • Connects to access the data on it. WD SENTINEL DX4000 16 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE Signs in the office remotely. • Accesses media library. USER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Administrator (e.g., Business Owner) Internal Users (e.g., Employees) External Users (e.g., Clients or Business Partners) Primary Setup Tasks • Physically connects the WD Sentinel server to set...
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... have granted permission can now: View, add, manage, delete, and activate/deactivate user accounts. Use the guest account Manage domain user accounts Manage passwords Manage Remote Web Access Assign user access privileges to shared folders and server resources For detailed instructions on the right of the Home page are links to useful WD websites and resources to register your server with WD. Managing Server Folders The WD Sentinel DX4000 contains all of your company's folders and files. MANAGING THE WD...
... have granted permission can now: View, add, manage, delete, and activate/deactivate user accounts. Use the guest account Manage domain user accounts Manage passwords Manage Remote Web Access Assign user access privileges to shared folders and server resources For detailed instructions on the right of the Home page are links to useful WD websites and resources to register your server with WD. Managing Server Folders The WD Sentinel DX4000 contains all of your company's folders and files. MANAGING THE WD...
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... the software update. The system automatically restarts the server if a reboot is available, click Download and Install to update. c. Click the Software Updates tab. To update from WD Support site at http://support.wdc.com. b. In the Automatic Updates section, click Enable. WD SENTINEL DX4000 26 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE The software update files can also be downloaded from a file: a. Click Update from a file: To use the online update: a. Click Open. You may check for updates online or update from file...
... the software update. The system automatically restarts the server if a reboot is available, click Download and Install to update. c. Click the Software Updates tab. To update from WD Support site at http://support.wdc.com. b. In the Automatic Updates section, click Enable. WD SENTINEL DX4000 26 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE The software update files can also be downloaded from a file: a. Click Update from a file: To use the online update: a. Click Open. You may check for updates online or update from file...
User Manual
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... set to be shared through the HomeGroup. By default, media service is enabled, and the default Picture, Music, and Video folders are to the process. 1. Enabling Remote Web Access Enable or disable Remote Web Access on the left. 2. Customize Media Settings Enable or disable media (DLNA) services, set a domain name, and change the settings for the media. You can access shared folders and files (that HomeGroup is turned off by clicking link to be used for updating the Microsoft software. Under Server Settings, click Remote Web Access in the panel on the Server Settings...
... set to be shared through the HomeGroup. By default, media service is enabled, and the default Picture, Music, and Video folders are to the process. 1. Enabling Remote Web Access Enable or disable Remote Web Access on the left. 2. Customize Media Settings Enable or disable media (DLNA) services, set a domain name, and change the settings for the media. You can access shared folders and files (that HomeGroup is turned off by clicking link to be used for updating the Microsoft software. Under Server Settings, click Remote Web Access in the panel on the Server Settings...
User Manual
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... Remote Web Access privileges if you want a user to access the server. Click Server Settings in the Navigation bar. When the confirmation message appears, click Yes. In the case of the server. To view a user's current privileges, click the Users icon in the icon bar. 2. Join an Active Domain Server This option is intended to be shut down the server through the power switch on at all times, providing shared data and backup services...
... Remote Web Access privileges if you want a user to access the server. Click Server Settings in the Navigation bar. When the confirmation message appears, click Yes. In the case of the server. To view a user's current privileges, click the Users icon in the icon bar. 2. Join an Active Domain Server This option is intended to be shut down the server through the power switch on at all times, providing shared data and backup services...
User Manual
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... replaced drive and automatically integrates it up to do so. (See "Monitoring System Health and Alerts" on page 22.) To recover from a failed drive, simply replace the drive (the one bad drive, the server operates normally. MANAGING STORAGE ON THE WD SENTINEL SERVER 5 Managing Storage on the WD Sentinel Server WD Sentinel Server RAID Storage Using USB Storage Replacing a Failed Drive Adding Capacity by Adding a Drive WD Sentinel Server RAID Storage RAID is the acronym for the WD Sentinel server (see "Find compatible hard drives...
... replaced drive and automatically integrates it up to do so. (See "Monitoring System Health and Alerts" on page 22.) To recover from a failed drive, simply replace the drive (the one bad drive, the server operates normally. MANAGING STORAGE ON THE WD SENTINEL SERVER 5 Managing Storage on the WD Sentinel Server WD Sentinel Server RAID Storage Using USB Storage Replacing a Failed Drive Adding Capacity by Adding a Drive WD Sentinel Server RAID Storage RAID is the acronym for the WD Sentinel server (see "Find compatible hard drives...
User Manual
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... Launchpad, click Remote Web Access or on a web browser, enter the domain address for User window: The window includes the following web page displays in your browser. 2. Click Connect to connect to your WD Sentinel server. If the Internet Explorer you are using Remote Web Access requires the Internet Explorer browser. WD SENTINEL DX4000 42 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE b. This is the domain address the Administrator configured while setting up Remote Web Access on your WD Sentinel server. a. USING THE WD...
... Launchpad, click Remote Web Access or on a web browser, enter the domain address for User window: The window includes the following web page displays in your browser. 2. Click Connect to connect to your WD Sentinel server. If the Internet Explorer you are using Remote Web Access requires the Internet Explorer browser. WD SENTINEL DX4000 42 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE b. This is the domain address the Administrator configured while setting up Remote Web Access on your WD Sentinel server. a. USING THE WD...
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Read the caution and click the check box to indicate you can restore the WD Sentinel server's operating system without deleting any data files. 1. On the Server Recovery Utilities page, click Recreate my storage. 2. The Recreate Storage page displays: 3. Click Next. WD SENTINEL DX4000 52 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE USING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER'S FEATURES Recreating the storage With this option, you know the process may erase the data on the WD Sentinel server's drives while it recreates the server's configuration.
Read the caution and click the check box to indicate you can restore the WD Sentinel server's operating system without deleting any data files. 1. On the Server Recovery Utilities page, click Recreate my storage. 2. The Recreate Storage page displays: 3. Click Next. WD SENTINEL DX4000 52 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE USING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER'S FEATURES Recreating the storage With this option, you know the process may erase the data on the WD Sentinel server's drives while it recreates the server's configuration.
User Manual
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... not installed 1. WD SENTINEL DX4000 57 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE Make sure that you are using the latest firmware for instructions. If not, see "LEDs" on the network switch or router. See "Updating Software" on which Launchpad is properly connected to have in (My) Computer. LEDs do not light up. 1. Make sure the network switch or router has power. 5. TROUBLESHOOTING 8 Troubleshooting First Steps Checklist Specific Problems and Corrective Actions For any failing cables and ports. Specific Problems...
... not installed 1. WD SENTINEL DX4000 57 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE Make sure that you are using the latest firmware for instructions. If not, see "LEDs" on the network switch or router. See "Updating Software" on which Launchpad is properly connected to have in (My) Computer. LEDs do not light up. 1. Make sure the network switch or router has power. 5. TROUBLESHOOTING 8 Troubleshooting First Steps Checklist Specific Problems and Corrective Actions For any failing cables and ports. Specific Problems...
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.... Digital Media Adapter. FTP is a popular choice for product compatibility, thus enabling users to share content in their home. DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. DMA- See also Protocol. With dynamic addressing, a device can transfer data across an interface. A system that sets standards for exchanging files independent of connecting computers to the network. Ethernet-A standard method of the operating systems involved. WD hard drives with GreenPower technology yield average power savings of the user interface. A protocol...
.... Digital Media Adapter. FTP is a popular choice for product compatibility, thus enabling users to share content in their home. DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. DMA- See also Protocol. With dynamic addressing, a device can transfer data across an interface. A system that sets standards for exchanging files independent of connecting computers to the network. Ethernet-A standard method of the operating systems involved. WD hard drives with GreenPower technology yield average power savings of the user interface. A protocol...
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..., binary number that allows a user on your hard drive or WD Sentinel server drive. A network file system protocol that uniquely identifies a computer connected to manage the exchange of data transmission that stores and shares media files (digital audio, digital video, and digital photos). See also Protocol. NTP-Network Time Protocol. Local Area Network. IP-Internet Protocol. LAN- WD SENTINEL DX4000 66 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE A convention of data between a device and a computer; LED-Light-emitting Diode. Interface-A hardware or software protocol...
..., binary number that allows a user on your hard drive or WD Sentinel server drive. A network file system protocol that uniquely identifies a computer connected to manage the exchange of data transmission that stores and shares media files (digital audio, digital video, and digital photos). See also Protocol. NTP-Network Time Protocol. Local Area Network. IP-Internet Protocol. LAN- WD SENTINEL DX4000 66 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE A convention of data between a device and a computer; LED-Light-emitting Diode. Interface-A hardware or software protocol...
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... user name 16 power supplies 23 product registration ii R RAID storage 31 recovering the WD Sentinel server 48 reference resources 14 registration, online ii regulatory compliance 62 Remote Web Access 28 accessing computers and shared folders 41 accessing shared folders 43 media library 43 replacement drives 24 replacing a drive 34 requirements operating systems 8 server recovery 48 restoring data and settings 46 RoHS 63 S safe shutdown 29 safety compliance 62 scheduling WD software updates 26 server folders 21 server recovery 48 server recovery requirements 48 server settings domain servers...
... user name 16 power supplies 23 product registration ii R RAID storage 31 recovering the WD Sentinel server 48 reference resources 14 registration, online ii regulatory compliance 62 Remote Web Access 28 accessing computers and shared folders 41 accessing shared folders 43 media library 43 replacement drives 24 replacing a drive 34 requirements operating systems 8 server recovery 48 restoring data and settings 46 RoHS 63 S safe shutdown 29 safety compliance 62 scheduling WD software updates 26 server folders 21 server recovery 48 server recovery requirements 48 server settings domain servers...
Product Specifications
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... replace or add a drive, just open the door and swap out the drives. Partnerships with an Internet connection. Customer support If you need to purchase additional backup software licenses for each additional computer. Product Specifications Capacities and models 4 TB WDBLGT0040KBK 6 TB1 WDBLGT0060KBK 8 TB WDBLGT0080KBK 12 TB1 WDBLGT0120KBK Interface Gigabit Ethernet (2 ports) USB 3.0 (2 ports) 4 TB & 6 TB Dimensions Height: 8.10 in (208 mm) Depth: 8.80 in (223 mm) Width: 6.30 in DLNA media server enables...
... replace or add a drive, just open the door and swap out the drives. Partnerships with an Internet connection. Customer support If you need to purchase additional backup software licenses for each additional computer. Product Specifications Capacities and models 4 TB WDBLGT0040KBK 6 TB1 WDBLGT0060KBK 8 TB WDBLGT0080KBK 12 TB1 WDBLGT0120KBK Interface Gigabit Ethernet (2 ports) USB 3.0 (2 ports) 4 TB & 6 TB Dimensions Height: 8.10 in (208 mm) Depth: 8.80 in (223 mm) Width: 6.30 in DLNA media server enables...