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How the WD Sentinel Fits into Your Office 1 Introduction This quick install guide steps the Administrator through the procedures for setting up the WD Sentinel server and connecting a Windows® PC and then a Mac® computer to the WD Sentinel server, you must connect and configure the WD Sentinel server with a Windows PC. Note: Before connecting a Mac computer to it.
How the WD Sentinel Fits into Your Office 1 Introduction This quick install guide steps the Administrator through the procedures for setting up the WD Sentinel server and connecting a Windows® PC and then a Mac® computer to the WD Sentinel server, you must connect and configure the WD Sentinel server with a Windows PC. Note: Before connecting a Mac computer to it.
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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 Primary...8226; Accesses data 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 Interface Dashboard-Logs in using the Administrator ...
... 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 Primary...8226; Accesses data 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 Interface Dashboard-Logs in using the Administrator ...
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System Requirements Local Network Router/switch (Gigabit recommended to maximize performance) Client Computer Client Operating System Compatibility DHCP enabled A client computer running one of the Windows operating systems listed below. Windows XP SP3 (32 bit)/Windows Vista® SP2 (32 or 64 bit)/ Windows 7 (32 or 64 bit) any version Broadband Access Mac® OS 10.5-Leopard®/Snow Leopard® Required for remote access outside the LAN Box Contents AC adapter WD Sentinel DX4000 Ethernet cable Quick Install Guide 3
System Requirements Local Network Router/switch (Gigabit recommended to maximize performance) Client Computer Client Operating System Compatibility DHCP enabled A client computer running one of the Windows operating systems listed below. Windows XP SP3 (32 bit)/Windows Vista® SP2 (32 or 64 bit)/ Windows 7 (32 or 64 bit) any version Broadband Access Mac® OS 10.5-Leopard®/Snow Leopard® Required for remote access outside the LAN Box Contents AC adapter WD Sentinel DX4000 Ethernet cable Quick Install Guide 3
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Using the provided AC power adapter, connect the WD Sentinel server (either Ethernet port) to a DHCP-enabled LAN. 2. Using the provided Ethernet cable, connect the WD Sentinel server (either power port) to Your Network 2 1 1. Step 1: Connect WD Sentinel DX4000 to an electrical outlet or a UPS. 5
Using the provided AC power adapter, connect the WD Sentinel server (either Ethernet port) to a DHCP-enabled LAN. 2. Using the provided Ethernet cable, connect the WD Sentinel server (either power port) to Your Network 2 1 1. Step 1: Connect WD Sentinel DX4000 to an electrical outlet or a UPS. 5
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...configured. Click Download and run the setup wizard. 3. Do not power off button for first use the one time setup wizard to configure your WD Sentinel DX4000 server. 1. Use the IP address shown in the address field, enter http:///connect and click Enter to the same network and subnet as ...appropriate. 6 At the warning prompts, click Run or Yes as your server for one second one time only) Your WD Sentinel DX4000 server is ready to be performed on /off or disconnect the WD Sentinel server. This process takes a few minutes. Wait for the LCD on the front of the WD...
...configured. Click Download and run the setup wizard. 3. Do not power off button for first use the one time setup wizard to configure your WD Sentinel DX4000 server. 1. Use the IP address shown in the address field, enter http:///connect and click Enter to the same network and subnet as ...appropriate. 6 At the warning prompts, click Run or Yes as your server for one second one time only) Your WD Sentinel DX4000 server is ready to be performed on /off or disconnect the WD Sentinel server. This process takes a few minutes. Wait for the LCD on the front of the WD...
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... possible to avoid naming conflicts should you forget the Administrator password, it later to connect the client computers to your WD Sentinel server and to personalize your WD Sentinel server: a. may not be upper case, lower case, numeric, or a combination; WARNING! c. If you ever have...Enter a unique name for example, Company-Name (must contain 1-12 characters; THIS IS THE ONLY TIME YOU CAN NAME YOUR WD SENTINEL SERVER. The WD Sentinel server has a default name of the password. spaces are allowed.) This is the Administrator password. Enter a hint to record the ...
... possible to avoid naming conflicts should you forget the Administrator password, it later to connect the client computers to your WD Sentinel server and to personalize your WD Sentinel server: a. may not be upper case, lower case, numeric, or a combination; WARNING! c. If you ever have...Enter a unique name for example, Company-Name (must contain 1-12 characters; THIS IS THE ONLY TIME YOU CAN NAME YOUR WD SENTINEL SERVER. The WD Sentinel server has a default name of the password. spaces are allowed.) This is the Administrator password. Enter a hint to record the ...
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8. The progress bar on Windows updates that may take longer, depending on the screen and the LCD of the WD Sentinel server inform you choose the first or second option on this screen, the subsequent installation process may be available at the time. Do not interrupt ...the process. The completion screen appears: Your WD Sentinel server configuration is complete and the server is ready for use! 9 Do not power off or disconnect the WD...
8. The progress bar on Windows updates that may take longer, depending on the screen and the LCD of the WD Sentinel server inform you choose the first or second option on this screen, the subsequent installation process may be available at the time. Do not interrupt ...the process. The completion screen appears: Your WD Sentinel server configuration is complete and the server is ready for use! 9 Do not power off or disconnect the WD...
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...prompted to automatically back up user accounts, and managing access to , and the administrator (you must first connect and configure the WD Sentinel server using ) to display information about events that has administrator permissions on it. Users use Launchpad to access server resources they have... this client computer. To connect this current Windows PC computer to your Windows PC. Note: Before connecting a Mac computer to the WD Sentinel server, you ) accesses Dashboard for such tasks as appropriate. 9. Use the following one you connect to Step 3. An overview of an...
...prompted to automatically back up user accounts, and managing access to , and the administrator (you must first connect and configure the WD Sentinel server using ) to display information about events that has administrator permissions on it. Users use Launchpad to access server resources they have... this client computer. To connect this current Windows PC computer to your Windows PC. Note: Before connecting a Mac computer to the WD Sentinel server, you ) accesses Dashboard for such tasks as appropriate. 9. Use the following one you connect to Step 3. An overview of an...
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..., and make a selection: Note: It is a best practice to select the Open Dashboard to administer your WD Sentinel server, on the Dashboard, create a user account and assign access privileges to configure and monitor the WD Sentinel server. Select the checkbox for opening the Dashboard to the shared folders. 9. Close the browser. 8. The...
..., and make a selection: Note: It is a best practice to select the Open Dashboard to administer your WD Sentinel server, on the Dashboard, create a user account and assign access privileges to configure and monitor the WD Sentinel server. Select the checkbox for opening the Dashboard to the shared folders. 9. Close the browser. 8. The...
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...tasks such as creating the user accounts, setting up access privileges to shared folders and other server resources, managing shared folders, and monitoring the WD Sentinel server. 1. Step 4: Access the Dashboard (Windows PCs Only) and Launchpad You can only access the Dashboard using a Windows PC that is loaded..., or you elected it to do so after the Connector software is already connected to your WD Sentinel server. Dashboard Sign in screen appears if you can navigate to Start or >(All)Program(s) >Windows Storage Server 2008 R2>Windows Storage Server...
...tasks such as creating the user accounts, setting up access privileges to shared folders and other server resources, managing shared folders, and monitoring the WD Sentinel server. 1. Step 4: Access the Dashboard (Windows PCs Only) and Launchpad You can only access the Dashboard using a Windows PC that is loaded..., or you elected it to do so after the Connector software is already connected to your WD Sentinel server. Dashboard Sign in screen appears if you can navigate to Start or >(All)Program(s) >Windows Storage Server 2008 R2>Windows Storage Server...
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... the arrow to Start or >(All)Program(s) >Windows Storage Server 2008 R2>Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Launchpad. 15 2. Note: For instructions, see the WD Sentinel DX4000 Administration Guide. Create at least one of the Dashboard. Launchpad Sign in (Users) After you set up users with a user name, password, and...
... the arrow to Start or >(All)Program(s) >Windows Storage Server 2008 R2>Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Launchpad. 15 2. Note: For instructions, see the WD Sentinel DX4000 Administration Guide. Create at least one of the Dashboard. Launchpad Sign in (Users) After you set up users with a user name, password, and...
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... Download software for every Windows PC you want to connect. Step 5: Connect Additional Computers Once you have one Windows PC connected to the WD Sentinel server, you can connect Mac computers: 1. Open Internet Explorer and in the address field, type http:///connect, using a Windows PC), you can connect...and in the address field, type http:/// connect. Example: http://192.168.123.225/connect. 2. Select the Connector software to the WD Sentinel server (using the IP address shown on page 10 for Mac arrow: 3. Example http://192.168.123.225/connect. Connecting More Windows PCs 1.
... Download software for every Windows PC you want to connect. Step 5: Connect Additional Computers Once you have one Windows PC connected to the WD Sentinel server, you can connect Mac computers: 1. Open Internet Explorer and in the address field, type http:///connect, using a Windows PC), you can connect...and in the address field, type http:/// connect. Example: http://192.168.123.225/connect. 2. Select the Connector software to the WD Sentinel server (using the IP address shown on page 10 for Mac arrow: 3. Example http://192.168.123.225/connect. Connecting More Windows PCs 1.
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6. Enter a computer name to uniquely identify the Mac: 19 Enter the WD Sentinel server's IP address shown on the WD Sentinel server's LCD screen and click Continue: 7.
6. Enter a computer name to uniquely identify the Mac: 19 Enter the WD Sentinel server's IP address shown on the WD Sentinel server's LCD screen and click Continue: 7.
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Enter a unique description of the Mac computer and click Continue: 20 8. Enter the Administrator password for the WD Sentinel server and press Continue: 9. A progress bar appears and then the computer description screen.
Enter a unique description of the Mac computer and click Continue: 20 8. Enter the Administrator password for the WD Sentinel server and press Continue: 9. A progress bar appears and then the computer description screen.
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For information on the Dashboard (using these options and for setting up Apple Time Machine, see the WD Sentinel DX4000 Administration Guide. To view the guide, go to the server. A progress bar shows the status of the installation, and then the Summary screen appears, ...
For information on the Dashboard (using these options and for setting up Apple Time Machine, see the WD Sentinel DX4000 Administration Guide. To view the guide, go to the server. A progress bar shows the status of the installation, and then the Summary screen appears, ...
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On the bottom left of the window. 2. This would result in a system verifcation process that would take a long time. 22 Rebooting the WD Sentinel Server Following is the cleanest procedure for more than 3 seconds. An unclean shutdown could occur should you hold the power button down for rebooting the WD Sentinel server using a Windows PC: 1. On the Dashboard Home page, click the Server Settings link on the upper right of the General screen, click the shutdown arrow and select Restart: WARNING!
On the bottom left of the window. 2. This would result in a system verifcation process that would take a long time. 22 Rebooting the WD Sentinel Server Following is the cleanest procedure for more than 3 seconds. An unclean shutdown could occur should you hold the power button down for rebooting the WD Sentinel server using a Windows PC: 1. On the Dashboard Home page, click the Server Settings link on the upper right of the General screen, click the shutdown arrow and select Restart: WARNING!
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... Kingdom Europe (non toll free) +31.880062100 Middle East +31.880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Important: To make use of the full capabilities of the WD Sentinel server, see the WD Sentinel DX4000 Administration Guide at http://www.wdc.com/wdproducts/updates/. 23
... Kingdom Europe (non toll free) +31.880062100 Middle East +31.880062100 Africa +31.880062100 Important: To make use of the full capabilities of the WD Sentinel server, see the WD Sentinel DX4000 Administration Guide at http://www.wdc.com/wdproducts/updates/. 23
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... change specifications at any patent or patent rights of WD. No license is granted by WD for its use nor for any infringement of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD Sentinel is assumed by implication or otherwise under any time without notice. Other marks may result from its use . however, no responsibility is a trademark...
... change specifications at any patent or patent rights of WD. No license is granted by WD for its use nor for any infringement of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD Sentinel is assumed by implication or otherwise under any time without notice. Other marks may result from its use . however, no responsibility is a trademark...
User Manual
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WD Sentinel™ DX4000 Small Office Storage Server Administrator's Guide
WD Sentinel™ DX4000 Small Office Storage Server Administrator's Guide
User Manual
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...Safety Instructions 1 Handling Precautions 2 Recording Your WD Product Information 2 About This Guide 3 2 Product Overview 4 Getting to Know Your WD Sentinel DX4000 Server 4 Key Features 5 Package Contents 7 System Requirements and Compatibility Information 8 Technical Specifications 9 Product Views 10 Indicators 12 Where to... User Roles and Responsibilities 15 Types of WD Sentinel DX4000 Users 15 How the WD Sentinel DX4000 Fits into Your Office 17 4 Managing the WD Sentinel Server (Dashboard) . . 18 Setting up WD Sentinel Server & Connecting Computers 18 Accessing the Dashboard...
...Safety Instructions 1 Handling Precautions 2 Recording Your WD Product Information 2 About This Guide 3 2 Product Overview 4 Getting to Know Your WD Sentinel DX4000 Server 4 Key Features 5 Package Contents 7 System Requirements and Compatibility Information 8 Technical Specifications 9 Product Views 10 Indicators 12 Where to... User Roles and Responsibilities 15 Types of WD Sentinel DX4000 Users 15 How the WD Sentinel DX4000 Fits into Your Office 17 4 Managing the WD Sentinel Server (Dashboard) . . 18 Setting up WD Sentinel Server & Connecting Computers 18 Accessing the Dashboard...