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... 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...
... 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...
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iii 10 Appendix 79 Hardware Replacement Procedures 79 Before You Begin 79 Replacing a Hard Drive 80 Replacing a Server Fan 82 Removing the Unit Cover 84 Replacing the SODIMM Memory Module 85 Adding a Boot Drive 87 WD RAID Storage Utility 89 WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 Administrator Reference Sheet . . . . 96 11 Index 97 WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS -
iii 10 Appendix 79 Hardware Replacement Procedures 79 Before You Begin 79 Replacing a Hard Drive 80 Replacing a Server Fan 82 Removing the Unit Cover 84 Replacing the SODIMM Memory Module 85 Adding a Boot Drive 87 WD RAID Storage Utility 89 WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 Administrator Reference Sheet . . . . 96 11 Index 97 WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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... It is supported for any specialized drivers to keep the OS running from the boot drive while redeploying or changing applications and folders running on a client computer, the WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100's fast and easy restore function finds your business success. They can choose... Windows and Mac OS® clients. Pre-loaded Boot Drive(s): WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 comes with the 2.5-inch boot drive(s) pre-loaded with a variety of a data loss or a drive failure on the large capacity data drives. The pre-loaded boot drive(s) provides the ability to install online. With the ...
... It is supported for any specialized drivers to keep the OS running from the boot drive while redeploying or changing applications and folders running on a client computer, the WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100's fast and easy restore function finds your business success. They can choose... Windows and Mac OS® clients. Pre-loaded Boot Drive(s): WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 comes with the 2.5-inch boot drive(s) pre-loaded with a variety of a data loss or a drive failure on the large capacity data drives. The pre-loaded boot drive(s) provides the ability to install online. With the ...
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... OVERVIEW Specification LEDs Operating System Backups Restore Description 1 Power LED • Flashing blue indicates boot status • Flashings RED indicates a fault condition • Solid blue once booted, and there are no pending fault conditions, indicates a good operational state • Black ...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...
... OVERVIEW Specification LEDs Operating System Backups Restore Description 1 Power LED • Flashing blue indicates boot status • Flashings RED indicates a fault condition • Solid blue once booted, and there are no pending fault conditions, indicates a good operational state • Black ...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...
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Recovery button USB ports RECOVERY Button on the WD Sentinel identify the status of an OS corruption. Drive is a link connection WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 12 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE Replace this drive as soon as a USB storage, USB mouse, USB keyboard, or a UPS. ... Connects to your VGA monitor Kensington security slot For drive security, the device is operational. Note that a serious fault has occurred and needs immediate attention. Indicates link activity. WD Sentinel server has successfully booted the software and is equipped with USB 2.0 and...
Recovery button USB ports RECOVERY Button on the WD Sentinel identify the status of an OS corruption. Drive is a link connection WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 12 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE Replace this drive as soon as a USB storage, USB mouse, USB keyboard, or a UPS. ... Connects to your VGA monitor Kensington security slot For drive security, the device is operational. Note that a serious fault has occurred and needs immediate attention. Indicates link activity. WD Sentinel server has successfully booted the software and is equipped with USB 2.0 and...
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...the drives that are attached to your boot drive), See "Moving a Server Folder" on performing any of these tasks, consult Microsoft Online Help. This page also includes tasks to view and manage the properties of the server folders. For detailed instructions on page 48. WD SENTINEL DS5100/...DS6100 32 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE to move these files to your server. Note: If you have data files saved on the C: drive (your data drives. The Hard Drives tab allows you to open and add server ...
...the drives that are attached to your boot drive), See "Moving a Server Folder" on performing any of these tasks, consult Microsoft Online Help. This page also includes tasks to view and manage the properties of the server folders. For detailed instructions on page 48. WD SENTINEL DS5100/...DS6100 32 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE to move these files to your server. Note: If you have data files saved on the C: drive (your data drives. The Hard Drives tab allows you to open and add server ...
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...WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 35 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE Displays storage information associated with its model number, description, and maximum capacity. Click WD Store to purchase compatible drives. Click OK to set up screen lists each drive with the WD Sentinel server. Status of Data Drives ...set Audible Alerts (See "Set audible alerts" on page 42.) Health Tasks Find compatible hard drives To view a list of the boot drives used in the WD Sentinel server: Click Compatible Hard Drives in the Task pane. Note: If you can be : • On • Off...
...WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 35 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE Displays storage information associated with its model number, description, and maximum capacity. Click WD Store to purchase compatible drives. Click OK to set up screen lists each drive with the WD Sentinel server. Status of Data Drives ...set Audible Alerts (See "Set audible alerts" on page 42.) Health Tasks Find compatible hard drives To view a list of the boot drives used in the WD Sentinel server: Click Compatible Hard Drives in the Task pane. Note: If you can be : • On • Off...
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... folders to access these files in a folder on the USB drive. To stop sharing. 3. Click OK and follow the instructions on your server boot drive (C:) to move a folder on your server to another location on a USB drive: 1. Moving a Server Folder It is recommended. WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 48 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE Click the Server Folders...
... folders to access these files in a folder on the USB drive. To stop sharing. 3. Click OK and follow the instructions on your server boot drive (C:) to move a folder on your server to another location on a USB drive: 1. Moving a Server Folder It is recommended. WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 48 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE Click the Server Folders...
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...up with Time Machine (Mac) Recovering/Restoring (Windows PC) Recovering/Restoring (Mac) Backing up your WD Sentinel Server Recovering a WD Sentinel Server Image or Resetting the Boot Drives to set up users with a user name, password, and permissions, they can use the Dashboard to Factory... Administrator and permitted users perform on the WD Sentinel server. Windows 8 Do one of the screen. • Select All apps . • Under Windows Server Essentials, click Windows Server Launchpad. and select Open WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 50 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE From Apps Page...
...up with Time Machine (Mac) Recovering/Restoring (Windows PC) Recovering/Restoring (Mac) Backing up your WD Sentinel Server Recovering a WD Sentinel Server Image or Resetting the Boot Drives to set up users with a user name, password, and permissions, they can use the Dashboard to Factory... Administrator and permitted users perform on the WD Sentinel server. Windows 8 Do one of the screen. • Select All apps . • Under Windows Server Essentials, click Windows Server Launchpad. and select Open WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 50 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE From Apps Page...
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... Server Backup. Hold down the Shift key on the type of the following steps to recover your WD Sentinel Server image or reset the boot drives to its factory default settings. Select Troubleshoot from a previously created Windows server backup. All prior information/data... This option provides you 'd like to perform: WD Factory Restore: This options will restore the unit to factory defaults. 1. WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 68 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE On the Charms bar, select Settings . 3. Log into the device using your keyboard, then click Restart. ...
... Server Backup. Hold down the Shift key on the type of the following steps to recover your WD Sentinel Server image or reset the boot drives to its factory default settings. Select Troubleshoot from a previously created Windows server backup. All prior information/data... This option provides you 'd like to perform: WD Factory Restore: This options will restore the unit to factory defaults. 1. WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 68 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE On the Charms bar, select Settings . 3. Log into the device using your keyboard, then click Restart. ...
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...updated, A system reboot is currently updating. Boot Drive Failed The operating system (OS) boot drive has failed to review. Do not disconnect the power or interrupt the process until the update is currently updating. WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 73 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE The ...BIOS is complete. BMC Updating The BMC is required to attempt a repair of your drive. • Obtain and install a comparable boot drive. Contact Technical Support for assistance....
...updated, A system reboot is currently updating. Boot Drive Failed The operating system (OS) boot drive has failed to review. Do not disconnect the power or interrupt the process until the update is currently updating. WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 73 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE The ...BIOS is complete. BMC Updating The BMC is required to attempt a repair of your drive. • Obtain and install a comparable boot drive. Contact Technical Support for assistance....
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... and the system fan operation. The primary or CPU fan has failed. WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 74 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING LCD Boot Drive Over Temp Boot Volume Degraded Description The operating system (OS) boot drive has exceeded the normal operating temperature. The total drive count in RAID protection mode. Replace the applicable failed fan. One of...
... and the system fan operation. The primary or CPU fan has failed. WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 74 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING LCD Boot Drive Over Temp Boot Volume Degraded Description The operating system (OS) boot drive has exceeded the normal operating temperature. The total drive count in RAID protection mode. Replace the applicable failed fan. One of...
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... reboot. Safely reboot the system. The reboot is not compatible with the device. WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 75 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE Troubleshooting Replace the defective drive as soon as possible to verify the completion of your power supply. • Obtain and...to review the status of the software update. The WD software update failed. TROUBLESHOOTING LCD Imminent Failure Boot Drive Invalid Drive Invalid Drive Capacity Network Disconnected Power Supply Failed Reboot Required Software Update Complete Software Update Downloading Software Update Reboot Required...
... reboot. Safely reboot the system. The reboot is not compatible with the device. WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 75 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE Troubleshooting Replace the defective drive as soon as possible to verify the completion of your power supply. • Obtain and...to review the status of the software update. The WD software update failed. TROUBLESHOOTING LCD Imminent Failure Boot Drive Invalid Drive Invalid Drive Capacity Network Disconnected Power Supply Failed Reboot Required Software Update Complete Software Update Downloading Software Update Reboot Required...
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... the SODIMM Memory Module Adding a Boot Drive This chapter provides the steps necessary to replace the following components designed for replacement for the WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100. Hard Drive Fans SODIMM Memory Module Power Supply Boot Drive The WD Sentinel is also designed to replace a part. WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 79 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE...
... the SODIMM Memory Module Adding a Boot Drive This chapter provides the steps necessary to replace the following components designed for replacement for the WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100. Hard Drive Fans SODIMM Memory Module Power Supply Boot Drive The WD Sentinel is also designed to replace a part. WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 79 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE...
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...: To avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) problems, ground yourself by touching metal before handling the device. Prepare your boot drive for your boot drive into the empty boot drive bracket. 7. APPENDIX Adding a Boot Drive The WD Sentinel server comes with either one (DS5100) or two (DS6100) 2.5-inch boot drive pre-loaded with Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials and specialized hardware services and drivers.
...: To avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) problems, ground yourself by touching metal before handling the device. Prepare your boot drive for your boot drive into the empty boot drive bracket. 7. APPENDIX Adding a Boot Drive The WD Sentinel server comes with either one (DS5100) or two (DS6100) 2.5-inch boot drive pre-loaded with Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials and specialized hardware services and drivers.
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Deleting Virtual Drive Use the following steps to delete. When the drive is deleted, all data on the drive is erased. 1. WARNING! The consistency check begins. WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 94 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE On the WD Raid Storage Utility Home screen, in the Storage Management pane, select the Virtual Disk you have not selected your virtual drives. APPENDIX 3. Ensure that you 'd like to delete your boot drive (Drive 0) when deleting virtual drives. Select Consistency Check from the pull-down menu, then click Start.
Deleting Virtual Drive Use the following steps to delete. When the drive is deleted, all data on the drive is erased. 1. WARNING! The consistency check begins. WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 94 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE On the WD Raid Storage Utility Home screen, in the Storage Management pane, select the Virtual Disk you have not selected your virtual drives. APPENDIX 3. Ensure that you 'd like to delete your boot drive (Drive 0) when deleting virtual drives. Select Consistency Check from the pull-down menu, then click Start.
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...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... ports 12 external users' tasks 14 F factory defaults returning the boot drives to 68 fan replacing 82 FCC Class B information 76 files and folders recovering 65, 67 G GNU general public license 78 H handling precautions 2 hard drive managing 32 WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 97 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
...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... ports 12 external users' tasks 14 F factory defaults returning the boot drives to 68 fan replacing 82 FCC Class B information 76 files and folders recovering 65, 67 G GNU general public license 78 H handling precautions 2 hard drive managing 32 WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 97 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
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...Windows PC 55 LED indications 12 Drive LEDs 12 Ethernet Port 12 Power LED 12 M Mac accessing Launchpad 52 backing up 62 connecting to WD Sentinel 22 managing server settings 38 managing the Launchpad 53 manual updates WD 37 WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE ...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 ...
...Windows PC 55 LED indications 12 Drive LEDs 12 Ethernet Port 12 Power LED 12 M Mac accessing Launchpad 52 backing up 62 connecting to WD Sentinel 22 managing server settings 38 managing the Launchpad 53 manual updates WD 37 WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE ...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 ...
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...S-Series offers an integrated dashboard to 50 computers or devices WD Sentinel S-Series delivers an all at a very affordable price. This 8 x 9 x 6-inch appliance is designed as networkattached storage that is based on DS5100), dual / redundant gigabit ethernet ports, and dual / redundant ...storage plus servers are ideal for businesses looking for both storage and server requirements, the WD Sentinel S-Series is a fully-configured solution with dual / redundant dedicated boot drives (optional on proven technologies from which you can also be deployed in any business environment. ...
...S-Series offers an integrated dashboard to 50 computers or devices WD Sentinel S-Series delivers an all at a very affordable price. This 8 x 9 x 6-inch appliance is designed as networkattached storage that is based on DS5100), dual / redundant gigabit ethernet ports, and dual / redundant ...storage plus servers are ideal for businesses looking for both storage and server requirements, the WD Sentinel S-Series is a fully-configured solution with dual / redundant dedicated boot drives (optional on proven technologies from which you can also be deployed in any business environment. ...
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...is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc., in the U. All rights reserved. 4178-706074-A00 Oct 2013 S-Series Technical Specifications Hardware Available models Form factor CPU Memory 2.5" Boot drives (included) 3.5" Data drives (included) USB ... 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 WDBYVE0040KBK - 4 TB (2 x 2 TB) WDBYVE0080KBK - 8 TB (4 x 2 TB) WDBWVL008KBK - 8 TB (2 x 4 TB) WDBWVL0120KBK - 12 TB ...
...is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc., in the U. All rights reserved. 4178-706074-A00 Oct 2013 S-Series Technical Specifications Hardware Available models Form factor CPU Memory 2.5" Boot drives (included) 3.5" Data drives (included) USB ... 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 WDBYVE0040KBK - 4 TB (2 x 2 TB) WDBYVE0080KBK - 8 TB (4 x 2 TB) WDBWVL008KBK - 8 TB (2 x 4 TB) WDBWVL0120KBK - 12 TB ...