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... Your Network 16 Setting up your WD Sentinel Server (one time only 17 Connecting your Computers 21 4 Managing the WD Sentinel Server (Dashboard) . . 25 Setting up WD Sentinel Server & Connecting Computers 25 Accessing the Dashboard 25 Tips for Performing Dashboard Tasks 27 Adding a User Account 27 Performing Dashboard Tasks 29 Using the Home Page 29 Managing User Accounts 31 Managing Devices 31 Managing Storage 32 Monitoring Applications 33 Monitoring System Health and Alerts 33 Updating Software 37 WD SENTINEL DS5100...
... Your Network 16 Setting up your WD Sentinel Server (one time only 17 Connecting your Computers 21 4 Managing the WD Sentinel Server (Dashboard) . . 25 Setting up WD Sentinel Server & Connecting Computers 25 Accessing the Dashboard 25 Tips for Performing Dashboard Tasks 27 Adding a User Account 27 Performing Dashboard Tasks 29 Using the Home Page 29 Managing User Accounts 31 Managing Devices 31 Managing Storage 32 Monitoring Applications 33 Monitoring System Health and Alerts 33 Updating Software 37 WD SENTINEL DS5100...
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... 50 Accessing Shared Folders Over Your Network 56 Accessing Computers and Shared Folders Remotely 57 Backing up (Windows PC 58 Backing up with Time Machine (Mac 62 Recovering/Restoring (Windows PC 65 Recovering/Restoring (Mac 67 Backing up your WD Sentinel Server 68 Recovering a WD Sentinel Server Image or Resetting the Boot Drives to Factory Defaults 68 7 Best Practices 69 Setting up the WD Sentinel Server 69 Setting up Client Computers 69 Using the WD Sentinel Server Efficiently 69 Replacing Drives 70 Sharing Files with External Users 70 Shutting Down 70 8 Troubleshooting 71...
... 50 Accessing Shared Folders Over Your Network 56 Accessing Computers and Shared Folders Remotely 57 Backing up (Windows PC 58 Backing up with Time Machine (Mac 62 Recovering/Restoring (Windows PC 65 Recovering/Restoring (Mac 67 Backing up your WD Sentinel Server 68 Recovering a WD Sentinel Server Image or Resetting the Boot Drives to Factory Defaults 68 7 Best Practices 69 Setting up the WD Sentinel Server 69 Setting up Client Computers 69 Using the WD Sentinel Server Efficiently 69 Replacing Drives 70 Sharing Files with External Users 70 Shutting Down 70 8 Troubleshooting 71...
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... integrated iSCSI SAN, NAS and server-based backup technology. It provides an easy setup, installation, and migration experiences, a simplified management experience and better network-wide security features. When your business. Key Features Ultra-compact storage plus server capabilities, the WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 is easy to setup and use right out of the box with an Active Directory and Primary Domain Controller. Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials: WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 comes pre-installed...
... integrated iSCSI SAN, NAS and server-based backup technology. It provides an easy setup, installation, and migration experiences, a simplified management experience and better network-wide security features. When your business. Key Features Ultra-compact storage plus server capabilities, the WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 is easy to setup and use right out of the box with an Active Directory and Primary Domain Controller. Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials: WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 comes pre-installed...
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... Xeon processor inside the local network, the server provides an "always on user set up to -manage all users and computers on your business data while allowing you to purchase additional backup software. The anywhere access feature also supports remote system administration so small business owners, their data secure and must be accessed through any device. WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 4 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE All inclusive data protection for up , administration...
... Xeon processor inside the local network, the server provides an "always on user set up to -manage all users and computers on your business data while allowing you to purchase additional backup software. The anywhere access feature also supports remote system administration so small business owners, their data secure and must be accessed through any device. WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 4 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE All inclusive data protection for up , administration...
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.... For details about WD Guardian Services, visit www.wdguardian.com. This capability enables the administrator to create multiple iSCSI targets to meet the specific needs of a power surge or other parts. Dual power supply: WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 offers dual power supplies, so in the event of their server will remain operational. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Virtualize WD Sentinel storage using local disaster recovery through network share (LAN & WAN) or local disaster...
.... For details about WD Guardian Services, visit www.wdguardian.com. This capability enables the administrator to create multiple iSCSI targets to meet the specific needs of a power surge or other parts. Dual power supply: WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 offers dual power supplies, so in the event of their server will remain operational. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Virtualize WD Sentinel storage using local disaster recovery through network share (LAN & WAN) or local disaster...
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... Ethernet connections • 4 ports of powered USB 3.0 • 2 ports of approved drive models, search for Answer ID 9443 in Class 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 to 158 °F) • Power • Recovery • LCM Scroll buttons WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 8 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE CPU Memory Drive bays RAID level Physical dimensions Weight Capacities Power Power supply Temperature Switches Approved Drive Models...
... Ethernet connections • 4 ports of powered USB 3.0 • 2 ports of approved drive models, search for Answer ID 9443 in Class 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 to 158 °F) • Power • Recovery • LCM Scroll buttons WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 8 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE CPU Memory Drive bays RAID level Physical dimensions Weight Capacities Power Power supply Temperature Switches Approved Drive Models...
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...; Black indicates inactive state 2 Ethernet Port LEDs • Flashing green indicates activity • Solid amber indicates that there is a link connection • Black indicates inactive state 4 Drive Tray LEDs • Flashing blue or solid blue indicates drive activity • Solid RED indicates drive fault (Drive must be replaced) Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials 50-client computer support for backup (Windows and Mac OS Client computers) • Bare metal restore for Windows clients • File/folder level restore WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 9 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
...; Black indicates inactive state 2 Ethernet Port LEDs • Flashing green indicates activity • Solid amber indicates that there is a link connection • Black indicates inactive state 4 Drive Tray LEDs • Flashing blue or solid blue indicates drive activity • Solid RED indicates drive fault (Drive must be replaced) Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials 50-client computer support for backup (Windows and Mac OS Client computers) • Bare metal restore for Windows clients • File/folder level restore WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 9 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
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... the user to create, change, and delete the information in the to the associated files. No Access: Choose this setting to deny access to allow web access for this user, then select the links you will allow VPN access for the assigned user, then enter the same password to log into the Launchpad. WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 28 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE Click Next. 6. Level of access: Select Standard user...
... the user to create, change, and delete the information in the to the associated files. No Access: Choose this setting to deny access to allow web access for this user, then select the links you will allow VPN access for the assigned user, then enter the same password to log into the Launchpad. WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 28 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE Click Next. 6. Level of access: Select Standard user...
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... (Windows PC)" on your network, who can access it, what information can be stored and retrieved, how it is organized, protected, and made available remotely. WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 29 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE Provide the user with their new user name and password. Click Create Account. MANAGING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER (DASHBOARD) 10. 9. Performing Dashboard Tasks The Administrator uses the Dashboard to control how your server and configure key...
... (Windows PC)" on your network, who can access it, what information can be stored and retrieved, how it is organized, protected, and made available remotely. WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 29 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE Provide the user with their new user name and password. Click Create Account. MANAGING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER (DASHBOARD) 10. 9. Performing Dashboard Tasks The Administrator uses the Dashboard to control how your server and configure key...
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... open configuration wizards to a computer Customize Computer Backup and File History settings WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 31 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE For detailed instructions on the selected task or, in some cases, skip a task. Available tasks include: Viewing a list of computers connected to your computers to the Windows Server 2012 Essentials network, you to add and manage up and managing computer backups. Restoring files and folders to computers. Establish a Remote...
... open configuration wizards to a computer Customize Computer Backup and File History settings WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 31 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE For detailed instructions on the selected task or, in some cases, skip a task. Available tasks include: Viewing a list of computers connected to your computers to the Windows Server 2012 Essentials network, you to add and manage up and managing computer backups. Restoring files and folders to computers. Establish a Remote...
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... lists each drive with the WD Sentinel server. It then opens the WD Support website, where you do not want to the WD Support server. The audible alerts may be used by your WD Sentinel server. Displays storage information associated with its model number, description, and maximum capacity. Click WD Store to purchase compatible drives. Click OK to replace. • CAUTION: Imminent failure detected. Boot Drives Displays the status, size...
... lists each drive with the WD Sentinel server. It then opens the WD Support website, where you do not want to the WD Support server. The audible alerts may be used by your WD Sentinel server. Displays storage information associated with its model number, description, and maximum capacity. Click WD Store to purchase compatible drives. Click OK to replace. • CAUTION: Imminent failure detected. Boot Drives Displays the status, size...
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... manage or apply Microsoft software updates, go to update your WD Sentinel server (See "Automatic Updates of WD Software To check for software updates and update the software: 1. To update from the WD Support site at http://support.wd.com. The software update files can also be downloaded from a file: a. Once you to update WD Sentinel device software automatically or manually. Click Open. The system automatically restarts the server if a reboot is available, click Download and Install to Server Settings on page 38.) Manual Updates...
... manage or apply Microsoft software updates, go to update your WD Sentinel server (See "Automatic Updates of WD Software To check for software updates and update the software: 1. To update from the WD Support site at http://support.wd.com. The software update files can also be downloaded from a file: a. Once you to update WD Sentinel device software automatically or manually. Click Open. The system automatically restarts the server if a reboot is available, click Download and Install to Server Settings on page 38.) Manual Updates...
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... SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 39 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE You can change Internet settings. 3. To view a user's current privileges, click the Users icon in the panel on the Settings page. Anywhere Access Anywhere Access enables your network users to set a domain name, and change the settings you established at any time, and on your router, set up remote web access and for enabling Anywhere Access by default. Note: The Home page provides a Setup task for troubleshooting connection issues. Click Configure and complete the wizard...
... SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 39 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE You can change Internet settings. 3. To view a user's current privileges, click the Users icon in the panel on the Settings page. Anywhere Access Anywhere Access enables your network users to set a domain name, and change the settings you established at any time, and on your router, set up remote web access and for enabling Anywhere Access by default. Note: The Home page provides a Setup task for troubleshooting connection issues. Click Configure and complete the wizard...
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... protected by striping data across all drives, This RAID level provides the system with an approved drive for Redundant Array of a drive degrades the RAID and makes it into the RAID array. The removal of Independent Disks. MANAGING STORAGE ON THE WD SENTINEL SERVER 5 Managing Storage on the WD Sentinel Server WD Sentinel Server RAID Storage Storage Spaces Setting Up Your Drives Using USB Storage Moving a Server Folder WD Sentinel Server RAID Storage RAID is the acronym for the WD Sentinel server (see "Find compatible hard drives" on page 35...
... protected by striping data across all drives, This RAID level provides the system with an approved drive for Redundant Array of a drive degrades the RAID and makes it into the RAID array. The removal of Independent Disks. MANAGING STORAGE ON THE WD SENTINEL SERVER 5 Managing Storage on the WD Sentinel Server WD Sentinel Server RAID Storage Storage Spaces Setting Up Your Drives Using USB Storage Moving a Server Folder WD Sentinel Server RAID Storage RAID is the acronym for the WD Sentinel server (see "Find compatible hard drives" on page 35...
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... WD Sentinel Server Change the default name of data loss. Setting up Remote Web Access using Ports 443 and Port 80. To maintain the reliability of inactivity. Share data during business hours, and back up the computers during hours of your network in a safe place. Set user password policy to at least medium security. Enable Microsoft Automatic Updates to find and apply the latest Microsoft software update. Enable WD Automatic Updates...
... WD Sentinel Server Change the default name of data loss. Setting up Remote Web Access using Ports 443 and Port 80. To maintain the reliability of inactivity. Share data during business hours, and back up the computers during hours of your network in a safe place. Set user password policy to at least medium security. Enable Microsoft Automatic Updates to find and apply the latest Microsoft software update. Enable WD Automatic Updates...
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... cables correctly connected and secured? Is the power on page 37 for the WD Sentinel server. On the Computer screen toolbar, select Map Network Drive, then select Map Network Drive. TROUBLESHOOTING 8 Troubleshooting First Steps Checklist Specific Problems and Corrective Actions For any failing cables and ports. See "Updating Software" on ? WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 71 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE LEDs do not light up 1. On your keyboard, click the Windows logo key + E 2. Temporarily swapping the WD Sentinel's cable port with a working network device...
... cables correctly connected and secured? Is the power on page 37 for the WD Sentinel server. On the Computer screen toolbar, select Map Network Drive, then select Map Network Drive. TROUBLESHOOTING 8 Troubleshooting First Steps Checklist Specific Problems and Corrective Actions For any failing cables and ports. See "Updating Software" on ? WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 71 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE LEDs do not light up 1. On your keyboard, click the Windows logo key + E 2. Temporarily swapping the WD Sentinel's cable port with a working network device...
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... Time Machine 62 backing up your server 68 backups automatic 59, 65 bare metal restore 65 best practices getting started 30 replacing drives 70 setting up client computers 69 setting up WD Sentinel DS5100/ DS6100 69 sharing files with external users 70 shutting down 70 using efficiently 69 Boot Drive adding 87 C China RoHS 77 compliance 76 regulatory 76 safety 76 computers connecting 25 Remote Web Access 57 computers and backups managing 31 Computers and Backups icon 59 connecting Mac...
... Time Machine 62 backing up your server 68 backups automatic 59, 65 bare metal restore 65 best practices getting started 30 replacing drives 70 setting up client computers 69 setting up WD Sentinel DS5100/ DS6100 69 sharing files with external users 70 shutting down 70 using efficiently 69 Boot Drive adding 87 C China RoHS 77 compliance 76 regulatory 76 safety 76 computers connecting 25 Remote Web Access 57 computers and backups managing 31 Computers and Backups icon 59 connecting Mac...
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... password and user name 15 power supplies 34 product information recording 2 product registration iii R RAID setting up 44 RAID storage 41 rebooting the WD Sentinel server 40 recovering data PC 65 recovering the WD Sentinel server 68 recovery boot drive 68 server image 68 recovery button 12 reference resources 12 registration, online iii regulatory compliance 76 Remote Web Access accessing computers and shared folders 57 remote web access enabling 39 removing the server cover 84 removing the unit back cover 84 replacement drives 35 requirements operating systems 7 restoring data...
... password and user name 15 power supplies 34 product information recording 2 product registration iii R RAID setting up 44 RAID storage 41 rebooting the WD Sentinel server 40 recovering data PC 65 recovering the WD Sentinel server 68 recovery boot drive 68 server image 68 recovery button 12 reference resources 12 registration, online iii regulatory compliance 76 Remote Web Access accessing computers and shared folders 57 remote web access enabling 39 removing the server cover 84 removing the unit back cover 84 replacement drives 35 requirements operating systems 7 restoring data...
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... Updating Software 37 WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE INDEX tasks Health 34 technical specifications 8 Technical Support contacts list iii temperature 34 Time Machine backing up 62 Trash icon 55 troubleshooting cannot access Windows PCs via Remote Access 72 checklist 71 drive not connecting to network 71 LEDs do not light up 71 U Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) 77 updating Microsoft software 38 updating WD Software 37 USB sharing data 47 storage 47 USB storage 47 USB ports 12 user account adding 27 user accounts 15 managing...
... Updating Software 37 WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE INDEX tasks Health 34 technical specifications 8 Technical Support contacts list iii temperature 34 Time Machine backing up 62 Trash icon 55 troubleshooting cannot access Windows PCs via Remote Access 72 checklist 71 drive not connecting to network 71 LEDs do not light up 71 U Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) 77 updating Microsoft software 38 updating WD Software 37 USB sharing data 47 storage 47 USB storage 47 USB ports 12 user account adding 27 user accounts 15 managing...
WD Sentinel S-Series Data Sheet
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.... S-Series Technical Specifications Hardware Available models Form factor CPU Memory 2.5" Boot drives (included) 3.5" Data drives (included) USB ports Network interfaces LCD front panel display Power ports (DC-in) Power adapters (included) Operating System Operating system Disk redundancy Upgrade option Storage Services File storage (NAS) Block storage (SAN) Server backup and recovery Client backup and recovery Backup maximum users Backup maximum clients Data Security Network authentication Remote access Physical security Pricing MSRP, worldwide in USD WD Sentinel DS5100 WD Sentinel DS6100...
.... S-Series Technical Specifications Hardware Available models Form factor CPU Memory 2.5" Boot drives (included) 3.5" Data drives (included) USB ports Network interfaces LCD front panel display Power ports (DC-in) Power adapters (included) Operating System Operating system Disk redundancy Upgrade option Storage Services File storage (NAS) Block storage (SAN) Server backup and recovery Client backup and recovery Backup maximum users Backup maximum clients Data Security Network authentication Remote access Physical security Pricing MSRP, worldwide in USD WD Sentinel DS5100 WD Sentinel DS6100...