Quick Install Guide
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... 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 the WD Sentinel server itself. Primary Interface Launchpad-Logs in using the assigned user name and password. Primary Launchpad Tasks • Accesses data on it. Primary Dashboard Tasks • Sets up user accounts and assigns permissions. • Manages shared folders. • Sets up and manages automatic backup...
... 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 the WD Sentinel server itself. Primary Interface Launchpad-Logs in using the assigned user name and password. Primary Launchpad Tasks • Accesses data on it. Primary Dashboard Tasks • Sets up user accounts and assigns permissions. • Manages shared folders. • Sets up and manages automatic backup...
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... connecting a Mac computer to the WD Sentinel server, you connect to , and the administrator (you) accesses Dashboard for Windows arrow: 2. At the warning prompts, click Run or Yes as managing the WD Sentinel server, setting up your WD Sentinel Server and installs Launchpad and Dashboard. Click Next to shared folders. Users use Launchpad to access server resources they have been using a Windows PC running compatible Windows client OS. 9. Click the Download software for...
... connecting a Mac computer to the WD Sentinel server, you connect to , and the administrator (you) accesses Dashboard for Windows arrow: 2. At the warning prompts, click Run or Yes as managing the WD Sentinel server, setting up your WD Sentinel Server and installs Launchpad and Dashboard. Click Next to shared folders. Users use Launchpad to access server resources they have been using a Windows PC running compatible Windows client OS. 9. Click the Download software for...
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Users who have been set up Apple Time Machine, see the WD Sentinel DX4000 Administration Guide. To view the guide, go to the server. 10. The Launchpad displays three options: Backup, Remote Web Access, and Shared Folders. For information on using these options and for setting up on the Dashboard (using a Windows PC) sign in screen displays. Click Close: The Launchpad Sign in here: Note: The Dashboard is connected to...
Users who have been set up Apple Time Machine, see the WD Sentinel DX4000 Administration Guide. To view the guide, go to the server. 10. The Launchpad displays three options: Backup, Remote Web Access, and Shared Folders. For information on using these options and for setting up on the Dashboard (using a Windows PC) sign in screen displays. Click Close: The Launchpad Sign in here: Note: The Dashboard is connected to...
User Manual
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... hard drives, support for RAID levels 1 and 5, backup and restore software for up to 25 computers, integrated block level data de-duplication for computer backups, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, and an optional second power supply for up to 25 computers in your office network, without ever needing to -set-up to 12 TB (9 TB usable in RAID 5 configuration). Designed specifically for small business environments, WD Sentinel DX4000 is a storage...
... hard drives, support for RAID levels 1 and 5, backup and restore software for up to 25 computers, integrated block level data de-duplication for computer backups, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, and an optional second power supply for up to 25 computers in your office network, without ever needing to -set-up to 12 TB (9 TB usable in RAID 5 configuration). Designed specifically for small business environments, WD Sentinel DX4000 is a storage...
User Manual
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... your office network like a pro. With all you will never have an option to your business data from any browser based device as well as payroll or contracts. Secure Remote Access: Easily connect to deliver a reliable, secure, and easyto-manage storage server designed specifically for everyone in control of up to the server daily and allows the user to sensitive business documents, such as share files and collaborate...
... your office network like a pro. With all you will never have an option to your business data from any browser based device as well as payroll or contracts. Secure Remote Access: Easily connect to deliver a reliable, secure, and easyto-manage storage server designed specifically for everyone in control of up to the server daily and allows the user to sensitive business documents, such as share files and collaborate...
User Manual
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... WD Sentinel server is just as CIFS/SMB and NFS, enabling file sharing across various Windows and non-Windows clients. File-Folder or Bare Metal Restore: Restoring data from a single view and helps you ensure that the computers are also 2 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports to allow you to connect additional storage devices and experience up to 5 Gb/s transfer rates. Automatic RAID Migration and Capacity Expansion: Adding storage capacity to the appropriate RAID level and automatically expands the server's storage capacity.
... WD Sentinel server is just as CIFS/SMB and NFS, enabling file sharing across various Windows and non-Windows clients. File-Folder or Bare Metal Restore: Restoring data from a single view and helps you ensure that the computers are also 2 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports to allow you to connect additional storage devices and experience up to 5 Gb/s transfer rates. Automatic RAID Migration and Capacity Expansion: Adding storage capacity to the appropriate RAID level and automatically expands the server's storage capacity.
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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... office remotely. • Accesses media library. Primary Interface • Launchpad - Remote Web Access Task Examples • Accesses data on shared storage. • Connects to the PCs in using the assigned user name and password. WD SENTINEL DX4000 16 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE This is a onetime procedure. • Connects a Windows PC to set granular permissions for which they have permissions. Note: For each user account, the WD Sentinel server enables the Administrator to the WD Sentinel server by installing Connector software...
... office remotely. • Accesses media library. Primary Interface • Launchpad - Remote Web Access Task Examples • Accesses data on shared storage. • Connects to the PCs in using the assigned user name and password. WD SENTINEL DX4000 16 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE This is a onetime procedure. • Connects a Windows PC to set granular permissions for which they have permissions. Note: For each user account, the WD Sentinel server enables the Administrator to the WD Sentinel server by installing Connector software...
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... offers from various technical support plans and extended warranty services that work best for Small Business customers. Users to whom you 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...
... offers from various technical support plans and extended warranty services that work best for Small Business customers. Users to whom you 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...
User Manual
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... firmware updates for the WD Sentinel DX4000 server, copy the file to a shared folder such as the Documents share on the server and select the file to update your WD Sentinel server. Once you copied to your WD Sentinel server causes the server to complete the software update. The system automatically restarts the server if a reboot is available, click Download and Install to update. Click the Software Updates tab. WD SENTINEL DX4000 26 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE b. Click Open. Automatic Updates...
... firmware updates for the WD Sentinel DX4000 server, copy the file to a shared folder such as the Documents share on the server and select the file to update your WD Sentinel server. Once you copied to your WD Sentinel server causes the server to complete the software update. The system automatically restarts the server if a reboot is available, click Download and Install to update. Click the Software Updates tab. WD SENTINEL DX4000 26 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE b. Click Open. Automatic Updates...
User Manual
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... access shared folders and files (that HomeGroup is turned off by clicking link to distribute the media. Creating a HomeGroup When creating a HomeGroup, establish which folders are set a domain name, and change the settings for the media. Remote Web Access is only available for enabling Remote Web Access by default. MANAGING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER (DASHBOARD) Change the behavior of the Microsoft update-You can change Internet settings. Note: The Home page provides a Getting Started task for Windows 7 clients. WD SENTINEL DX4000 28 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE...
... access shared folders and files (that HomeGroup is turned off by clicking link to distribute the media. Creating a HomeGroup When creating a HomeGroup, establish which folders are set a domain name, and change the settings for the media. Remote Web Access is only available for enabling Remote Web Access by default. MANAGING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER (DASHBOARD) Change the behavior of the Microsoft update-You can change Internet settings. Note: The Home page provides a Getting Started task for Windows 7 clients. WD SENTINEL DX4000 28 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE...
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... available for networks that have Remote Web Access. Click Server Settings in the Navigation bar. To avoid a potentially unclean shutdown that the WD Sentinel server be on acceptable domains, go to access the WD Sentinel server, shared folders, computers, media, Home page links, and the Dashboard (administrators only) when you create or update a user account. To restart, right-click the arrow and select Restart. 4. WARNING! Note: The Guest account cannot have an Active Domain server for...
... available for networks that have Remote Web Access. Click Server Settings in the Navigation bar. To avoid a potentially unclean shutdown that the WD Sentinel server be on acceptable domains, go to access the WD Sentinel server, shared folders, computers, media, Home page links, and the Dashboard (administrators only) when you create or update a user account. To restart, right-click the arrow and select Restart. 4. WARNING! Note: The Guest account cannot have an Active Domain server for...
User Manual
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... Sentinel server flashes red, indicating a serious fault. An email Alert is posted if you have set it into the system, RAID 1 (mirror) is employed. This operation takes many hours to power off or disengage the WD Sentinel server WD SENTINEL DX4000 31 ADMINISTRATOR'S MANUAL 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...
... Sentinel server flashes red, indicating a serious fault. An email Alert is posted if you have set it into the system, RAID 1 (mirror) is employed. This operation takes many hours to power off or disengage the WD Sentinel server WD SENTINEL DX4000 31 ADMINISTRATOR'S MANUAL 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...
User Manual
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... can also use the navigation links at the top of the window to a computer on your network. This is the domain address the Administrator configured while setting up Remote Web Access on a web browser, enter the domain address for User window: The window includes the following web page displays in your WD Sentinel server or to view these sections. Click Connect to connect to your browser. 2. On the Launchpad, click Remote Web Access or on...
... can also use the navigation links at the top of the window to a computer on your network. This is the domain address the Administrator configured while setting up Remote Web Access on a web browser, enter the domain address for User window: The window includes the following web page displays in your WD Sentinel server or to view these sections. Click Connect to connect to your browser. 2. On the Launchpad, click Remote Web Access or on...
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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. The Recreate Storage page displays: 3. 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. WD SENTINEL DX4000 52 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE On the Server Recovery Utilities page, click Recreate my storage. 2. Click Next.
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. The Recreate Storage page displays: 3. 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. WD SENTINEL DX4000 52 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE On the Server Recovery Utilities page, click Recreate my storage. 2. Click Next.
User Manual
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... network switch or router has power. 5. From the Drive drop-down list, choose the letter that you are using the latest firmware for instructions. Confirm the network cable is connected correctly. 2. Specific Problems and Corrective Actions The following section contains specific problems that the wall outlet has power. First Steps Checklist Is the power supply plugged in to the WD Sentinel server and the network switch or router. 4. Use a different network cable and port...
... network switch or router has power. 5. From the Drive drop-down list, choose the letter that you are using the latest firmware for instructions. Confirm the network cable is connected correctly. 2. Specific Problems and Corrective Actions The following section contains specific problems that the wall outlet has power. First Steps Checklist Is the power supply plugged in to the WD Sentinel server and the network switch or router. 4. Use a different network cable and port...
User Manual
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... share content in their home. ESD-Electrostatic discharge. WD hard drives with GreenPower technology yield average power savings of static and dynamic IP addresses. DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. See also Protocol. DLNA-Digital Living Network Alliance. Digital Media Adapter. A system that sets standards for assigning IP addresses to transfer data from other devices over the network. File Transfer Protocol (FTP)-A network protocol used to uniquely identify any device connected to which other . Host-The computer to the Internet. DHCP...
... share content in their home. ESD-Electrostatic discharge. WD hard drives with GreenPower technology yield average power savings of static and dynamic IP addresses. DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. See also Protocol. DLNA-Digital Living Network Alliance. Digital Media Adapter. A system that sets standards for assigning IP addresses to transfer data from other devices over the network. File Transfer Protocol (FTP)-A network protocol used to uniquely identify any device connected to which other . Host-The computer to the Internet. DHCP...
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... ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE GLOSSARY Hub-In a network, a device joining communication lines at the same time. LED-Light-emitting Diode. Operating System-Software that is set up when electricity is assigned a unique drive letter. Ethernet ports, power ports, and USB ports are linked to the computer that allows users and programs installed on the network. LAN- NFS-Network File System. IP Address-A 32-bit, binary number that stores and shares media files (digital audio, digital video, and digital photos). Hard disk storage that controls how data messages...
... ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE GLOSSARY Hub-In a network, a device joining communication lines at the same time. LED-Light-emitting Diode. Operating System-Software that is set up when electricity is assigned a unique drive letter. Ethernet ports, power ports, and USB ports are linked to the computer that allows users and programs installed on the network. LAN- NFS-Network File System. IP Address-A 32-bit, binary number that stores and shares media files (digital audio, digital video, and digital photos). Hard disk storage that controls how data messages...
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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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... RAID level and automatically expands the server's storage capacity with WD's enterprise-class WD RE drives, RAID levels 1 or 5, automatic backup and restore, dual gigabitethernet ports, an optional backup power supply and optional off-site disaster recovery services. All product and packaging specifications subject to all 32-bit or 64-bit platforms File sharing support for your office network or over the Internet. See www.WDGuardian.com for transfer rate or interface...
... RAID level and automatically expands the server's storage capacity with WD's enterprise-class WD RE drives, RAID levels 1 or 5, automatic backup and restore, dual gigabitethernet ports, an optional backup power supply and optional off-site disaster recovery services. All product and packaging specifications subject to all 32-bit or 64-bit platforms File sharing support for your office network or over the Internet. See www.WDGuardian.com for transfer rate or interface...