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...Access. • Manages updates. 2 This is a one-time procedure. • Connects a Windows PC to the WD Sentinel server by installing Connector software on it. Primary Interface Launchpad-Logs in using the assigned user name and password. Primary Launchpad Tasks • Accesses data on... shared storage. • Starts manual backups. • Connects to the WD Sentinel server by Remote Web Access. User ...
...Access. • Manages updates. 2 This is a one-time procedure. • Connects a Windows PC to the WD Sentinel server by installing Connector software on it. Primary Interface Launchpad-Logs in using the assigned user name and password. Primary Launchpad Tasks • Accesses data on... shared storage. • Starts manual backups. • Connects to the WD Sentinel server by Remote Web Access. User ...
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Click Next to specify how server software updates should occur. Important: This process takes a few minutes. The completion screen appears: Your WD Sentinel server configuration is complete and the server is ready for use! 9 The installation begins. Do not interrupt the process. The progress bar ...on Windows updates that may be available at the time. Do not power off or disconnect the WD Sentinel server. Make a selection: Note: If you choose the first or second option on this screen, the subsequent installation process may take longer,...
Click Next to specify how server software updates should occur. Important: This process takes a few minutes. The completion screen appears: Your WD Sentinel server configuration is complete and the server is ready for use! 9 The installation begins. Do not interrupt the process. The progress bar ...on Windows updates that may be available at the time. Do not power off or disconnect the WD Sentinel server. Make a selection: Note: If you choose the first or second option on this screen, the subsequent installation process may take longer,...
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..., leave the Connect this client computer. Installing the Connector software joins the client computer (Windows PC) to the WD Sentinel server: 1. Note: Before connecting a Mac computer to the Server wizard displays: 3. Click the Download software for every Windows PC you have rights to, and the... administrator (you must first connect and configure the WD Sentinel server using ) to the WD Sentinel server by installing Connector software on this Computer checkbox selected, click Finish, and proceed to shared folders. Note: If prompted to ...
..., leave the Connect this client computer. Installing the Connector software joins the client computer (Windows PC) to the WD Sentinel server: 1. Note: Before connecting a Mac computer to the Server wizard displays: 3. Click the Download software for every Windows PC you have rights to, and the... administrator (you must first connect and configure the WD Sentinel server using ) to the WD Sentinel server by installing Connector software on this Computer checkbox selected, click Finish, and proceed to shared folders. Note: If prompted to ...
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.... 9. Click Finish: 10. Close the browser. To take advantage of shared storage capabilities of your server option and launch the Dashboard after finishing the Connector software installation. Click Next to display Microsoft program options, and make a selection: Note: It is a best practice to select the Open Dashboard to administer your WD...
.... 9. Click Finish: 10. Close the browser. To take advantage of shared storage capabilities of your server option and launch the Dashboard after finishing the Connector software installation. Click Next to display Microsoft program options, and make a selection: Note: It is a best practice to select the Open Dashboard to administer your WD...
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...in (Administrators) Using the Dashboard, the Administrator performs administrative tasks such as creating the user accounts, setting up access privileges to your WD Sentinel server. 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 shared folders and other server resources, managing shared folders, and monitoring the WD Sentinel server. 1. On the Dashboard Sign in screen appears if you can navigate to Start...
...in (Administrators) Using the Dashboard, the Administrator performs administrative tasks such as creating the user accounts, setting up access privileges to your WD Sentinel server. 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 shared folders and other server resources, managing shared folders, and monitoring the WD Sentinel server. 1. On the Dashboard Sign in screen appears if you can navigate to Start...
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... field, type http:///connect, using a Windows PC), you can connect Mac computers: 1. Select the Connector software to download, and at the Connector for Mac arrow: 3. The LCD of the WD Sentinel server. Step 5: Connect Additional Computers Once you have one Windows PC connected to the WD... Sentinel server, you can connect more (25 maximum) Windows PCs or Mac computers to your WD Sentinel server. Click the Download software for Mac warning prompt, click Open: 17 Repeat Step 3 on the LCD of the WD Sentinel server displays the WD Sentinel name and IP address...
... field, type http:///connect, using a Windows PC), you can connect Mac computers: 1. Select the Connector software to download, and at the Connector for Mac arrow: 3. The LCD of the WD Sentinel server. Step 5: Connect Additional Computers Once you have one Windows PC connected to the WD... Sentinel server, you can connect more (25 maximum) Windows PCs or Mac computers to your WD Sentinel server. Click the Download software for Mac warning prompt, click Open: 17 Repeat Step 3 on the LCD of the WD Sentinel server displays the WD Sentinel name and IP address...
User Manual
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...http://support.wdc.com. Most technical support questions can easily register your thoughts and connect with WD Technical Support. Download drivers, software, and updates for information about this extra level of new features and services, remember to address it . Share your product on...the answer is free for Small Business Customers. To help for support, have your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for your...
...http://support.wdc.com. Most technical support questions can easily register your thoughts and connect with WD Technical Support. Download drivers, software, and updates for information about this extra level of new features and services, remember to address it . Share your product on...the answer is free for Small Business Customers. To help for support, have your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - Contacting WD Technical Support When contacting WD for your...
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... 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 18 Performing Dashboard Tasks 19 Using the Home Page 19 Managing User Accounts 21 Managing Server Folders 21 Monitoring System Health and Alerts 22 Updating Software 25 Managing...
... 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 18 Performing Dashboard Tasks 19 Using the Home Page 19 Managing User Accounts 21 Managing Server Folders 21 Monitoring System Health and Alerts 22 Updating Software 25 Managing...
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...; Do not use this product as your external storage product: Do not drop or jolt the WD Sentinel server. Do not move the unit while it is powered on the bottom of the device. There is...precautions when unpacking and installing your operating system and version. This information is incorrectly replaced. WARNING! The WD Sentinel server may result in performance, contact WD Customer Support at http://support.wdc.com. If the product has ... by the manufacturer. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: WD SENTINEL DX4000 2 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE
...; Do not use this product as your external storage product: Do not drop or jolt the WD Sentinel server. Do not move the unit while it is powered on the bottom of the device. There is...precautions when unpacking and installing your operating system and version. This information is incorrectly replaced. WARNING! The WD Sentinel server may result in performance, contact WD Customer Support at http://support.wdc.com. If the product has ... by the manufacturer. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: WD SENTINEL DX4000 2 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE
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... performance, reliable, cost effective, and easy-to-manage storage server for high reliability and availability. WD SENTINEL DX4000 4 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE The WD Sentinel server offers a full range of the WD Sentinel DX4000 Small Office Storage Server. Featuring hardware and software from anywhere with each other and securely access files and customer information, thereby improving productivity and...
... performance, reliable, cost effective, and easy-to-manage storage server for high reliability and availability. WD SENTINEL DX4000 4 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE The WD Sentinel server offers a full range of the WD Sentinel DX4000 Small Office Storage Server. Featuring hardware and software from anywhere with each other and securely access files and customer information, thereby improving productivity and...
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...data protection, you in control of your WD Sentinel server. Connector Software: The included Connector software is ready to be set up to 25 computers connected to your business data from anywhere. Automated Server Driven Backup: WD Sentinel DX4000 server automatically backs up and saves a complete ... wizard-based setup process allows you to prevent unwanted access to purchase other backup software licenses. Each WD Sentinel comes pre-installed with an Intel Atom dual core processor inside, WD Sentinel DX4000 can remotely manage the server, and your business. The users also have to...
...data protection, you in control of your WD Sentinel server. Connector Software: The included Connector software is ready to be set up to 25 computers connected to your business data from anywhere. Automated Server Driven Backup: WD Sentinel DX4000 server automatically backs up and saves a complete ... wizard-based setup process allows you to prevent unwanted access to purchase other backup software licenses. Each WD Sentinel comes pre-installed with an Intel Atom dual core processor inside, WD Sentinel DX4000 can remotely manage the server, and your business. The users also have to...
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...SENTINEL DX4000 13 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE LED Color Power LED Blue Blue Red State Flashing Solid Flashing Description WD Sentinel server is validating and correcting the integrity of the RAID array. Note that a serious fault has occurred and needs immediate attention. Indicates drive failure. It is currently booting the software...) Blinking If the LED is available. Drive is operational. WD Sentinel server has successfully booted the software and is currently active. WD Sentinel server has exceed acceptable temperature and will shut down inadvertently. Replace...
...SENTINEL DX4000 13 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE LED Color Power LED Blue Blue Red State Flashing Solid Flashing Description WD Sentinel server is validating and correcting the integrity of the RAID array. Note that a serious fault has occurred and needs immediate attention. Indicates drive failure. It is currently booting the software...) Blinking If the LED is available. Drive is operational. WD Sentinel server has successfully booted the software and is currently active. WD Sentinel server has exceed acceptable temperature and will shut down inadvertently. Replace...
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.... • Sets up Remote Web Access. • Manages updates. Note: For each user account, the WD Sentinel server enables the Administrator to the WD Sentinel server by installing Connector software on it. Primary Interface • Launchpad - WD SENTINEL DX4000 16 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE Primary Setup Tasks • None Primary Setup Tasks • None Primary User Interface...
.... • Sets up Remote Web Access. • Manages updates. Note: For each user account, the WD Sentinel server enables the Administrator to the WD Sentinel server by installing Connector software on it. Primary Interface • Launchpad - WD SENTINEL DX4000 16 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE Primary Setup Tasks • None Primary Setup Tasks • None Primary User Interface...
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... Administrator's Quick Install Guide to initialize the WD Sentinel Server and connect computers, and that came in page, enter the Administrator password (created during setup) and click the right arrow: WD SENTINEL DX4000 18 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE On the Dashboard Sign in ... WD SENTINEL SERVER (DASHBOARD) 4 Managing the WD Sentinel Server (Dashboard) Setting up WD Sentinel Server & Connecting Computers Accessing the Dashboard Performing Dashboard Tasks Using the Home Page Managing User Accounts Managing Server Folders Monitoring System Health and Alerts Updating Software Managing Server...
... Administrator's Quick Install Guide to initialize the WD Sentinel Server and connect computers, and that came in page, enter the Administrator password (created during setup) and click the right arrow: WD SENTINEL DX4000 18 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE On the Dashboard Sign in ... WD SENTINEL SERVER (DASHBOARD) 4 Managing the WD Sentinel Server (Dashboard) Setting up WD Sentinel Server & Connecting Computers Accessing the Dashboard Performing Dashboard Tasks Using the Home Page Managing User Accounts Managing Server Folders Monitoring System Health and Alerts Updating Software Managing Server...
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... Accounts On the navigation bar, click the Users icon. Western Digital offers WD Guardian Services for your business. For more information, visit http://www.wdc.com. Optionally, enter the Partner ID of your WD Sentinel server. Displays basic information such as periodic special offers from..., information about new product, and services as well as product serial number, IP address, and software version. Enter the required information and click Register. Home Page Tasks Panel In the panel on performing any of your server with WD. WD SENTINEL DX4000 21 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE
... Accounts On the navigation bar, click the Users icon. Western Digital offers WD Guardian Services for your business. For more information, visit http://www.wdc.com. Optionally, enter the Partner ID of your WD Sentinel server. Displays basic information such as periodic special offers from..., information about new product, and services as well as product serial number, IP address, and software version. Enter the required information and click Register. Home Page Tasks Panel In the panel on performing any of your server with WD. WD SENTINEL DX4000 21 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE
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.... To open the Monitor module, click the Monitor icon on the navigation bar: WD SENTINEL DX4000 22 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE Follow the detailed instructions in the panel on the right. The Monitor module includes two tabs, Health and Software Update, and related tasks in Microsoft Online Help to: Manage your company's ...that help you to monitor the status of the storage drives, RAID configuration, power supplies, temperatures, fans, CPU, and network connections. MANAGING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER (DASHBOARD) On the navigation bar, click the Server Folders and Hard Drives icon.
.... To open the Monitor module, click the Monitor icon on the navigation bar: WD SENTINEL DX4000 22 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE Follow the detailed instructions in the panel on the right. The Monitor module includes two tabs, Health and Software Update, and related tasks in Microsoft Online Help to: Manage your company's ...that help you to monitor the status of the storage drives, RAID configuration, power supplies, temperatures, fans, CPU, and network connections. MANAGING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER (DASHBOARD) On the navigation bar, click the Server Folders and Hard Drives icon.
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... not have to update WD Sentinel DX4000 software automatically or manually. Important: Store your WD Sentinel DX4000 server. To change the password: 1. To manage or apply Microsoft software updates, go to remind you can lock or unlock the drives. Click OK. Updating Software Periodically, WD issues software updates for software updates and update the software: WD SENTINEL DX4000 25 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE To...
... not have to update WD Sentinel DX4000 software automatically or manually. Important: Store your WD Sentinel DX4000 server. To change the password: 1. To manage or apply Microsoft software updates, go to remind you can lock or unlock the drives. Click OK. Updating Software Periodically, WD issues software updates for software updates and update the software: WD SENTINEL DX4000 25 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE To...
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... Download and Install to update. The system applies the software update. Click the Software Updates tab. Automatic Updates of WD Software Enabling Automatic Updates on your server. WD SENTINEL DX4000 26 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE MANAGING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER (DASHBOARD) 2. Click Update from file and then... locate and select the update file you download the available firmware updates for the WD Sentinel DX4000 server, copy the file to complete the software update. b. To update from WD Support site at http://support.wdc.com. In the Automatic Updates ...
... Download and Install to update. The system applies the software update. Click the Software Updates tab. Automatic Updates of WD Software Enabling Automatic Updates on your server. WD SENTINEL DX4000 26 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE MANAGING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER (DASHBOARD) 2. Click Update from file and then... locate and select the update file you download the available firmware updates for the WD Sentinel DX4000 server, copy the file to complete the software update. b. To update from WD Support site at http://support.wdc.com. In the Automatic Updates ...
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.... See "Shutting Down the Server" on the icon bar to check for the WD Sentinel DX4000 using these pages. 1. Following is the safest method to the rest of the server-You can update the Microsoft software for updates every week, and if an update is available, install it. (Example:... every Sunday at initialization. Click Apply. It insures that the RAID system shuts down or restart the server. WD SENTINEL DX4000 27 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE
.... See "Shutting Down the Server" on the icon bar to check for the WD Sentinel DX4000 using these pages. 1. Following is the safest method to the rest of the server-You can update the Microsoft software for updates every week, and if an update is available, install it. (Example:... every Sunday at initialization. Click Apply. It insures that the RAID system shuts down or restart the server. WD SENTINEL DX4000 27 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE
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... folders to be shared through the HomeGroup. Remote Web Access is turned off by clicking link to set up your networked computer. WD SENTINEL DX4000 28 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE Enable and Control Remote Web Access With Remote Web Access enabled, you can access shared folders and files (that HomeGroup...access. Click Turn on your router, set to be used for updating the Microsoft software. By default, media service is only available for enabling Remote Web Access by default. You can access the WD Sentinel server from any device using a web browser, such as on and complete the ...
... folders to be shared through the HomeGroup. Remote Web Access is turned off by clicking link to set up your networked computer. WD SENTINEL DX4000 28 ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE Enable and Control Remote Web Access With Remote Web Access enabled, you can access shared folders and files (that HomeGroup...access. Click Turn on your router, set to be used for updating the Microsoft software. By default, media service is only available for enabling Remote Web Access by default. You can access the WD Sentinel server from any device using a web browser, such as on and complete the ...