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... Setting up your WD Sentinel Server (one time only 17 Connecting your Computers 20 Rebooting the WD Sentinel Server 26 4 Managing the WD Sentinel Server (Dashboard) . . 28 Setting up WD Sentinel Server & Connecting Computers 28 Accessing the Dashboard 28 Adding a User Account 31 Performing Dashboard Tasks 33 Using the Home Page 33 Managing User Accounts 34 Managing Computers and Backups 35 Managing Server Folders and Hard Drives 35 Monitoring Add-ins 35 WD SENTINEL RX4100 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE...
... Setting up your WD Sentinel Server (one time only 17 Connecting your Computers 20 Rebooting the WD Sentinel Server 26 4 Managing the WD Sentinel Server (Dashboard) . . 28 Setting up WD Sentinel Server & Connecting Computers 28 Accessing the Dashboard 28 Adding a User Account 31 Performing Dashboard Tasks 33 Using the Home Page 33 Managing User Accounts 34 Managing Computers and Backups 35 Managing Server Folders and Hard Drives 35 Monitoring Add-ins 35 WD SENTINEL RX4100 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE...
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... remote file access for Windows® clients: The included backup software saves time and space by automatically switching to manage the server remotely. Easy administration: WD Sentinel RX4100 is needed, the WD Sentinel RX4100 allows them to the second Ethernet port if the first one should fail. Whether you through the process including adding users, setting up and running again quickly. Time Machine backup support for Mac OS® clients: WD Sentinel RX4100 offers seamless support...
... remote file access for Windows® clients: The included backup software saves time and space by automatically switching to manage the server remotely. Easy administration: WD Sentinel RX4100 is needed, the WD Sentinel RX4100 allows them to the second Ethernet port if the first one should fail. Whether you through the process including adding users, setting up and running again quickly. Time Machine backup support for Mac OS® clients: WD Sentinel RX4100 offers seamless support...
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.... *Pre-installed in iSCSI target functionality integrated within Dashboard to the cloud using iSCSI Target: WD Sentinel RX4100 offers built-in US-only models WD SENTINEL RX4100 4 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE Leading-edge performance: With dual Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, WD Sentinel RX4100 delivers read speeds up your Mac OS clients using Apple's Time Machine® backup utility, enjoy faster data transfer over Ethernet using the familiar Windows user experience. Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2008...
.... *Pre-installed in iSCSI target functionality integrated within Dashboard to the cloud using iSCSI Target: WD Sentinel RX4100 offers built-in US-only models WD SENTINEL RX4100 4 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE Leading-edge performance: With dual Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, WD Sentinel RX4100 delivers read speeds up your Mac OS clients using Apple's Time Machine® backup utility, enjoy faster data transfer over Ethernet using the familiar Windows user experience. Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2008...
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... of you set backup schedules, administer user accounts and manage public and private shares. Support for major network file-system protocols enables cross-platform compatibility and file sharing among Windows, Mac® and Linux®/UNIX® operating systems. Supports Time Machine backup for over 40 years. KeepVault is paramount to help from an unforeseen disaster (fire, flood, earthquake, etc.). Why WD?: Western Digital has been making hard drives for Mac OS clients. We know...
... of you set backup schedules, administer user accounts and manage public and private shares. Support for major network file-system protocols enables cross-platform compatibility and file sharing among Windows, Mac® and Linux®/UNIX® operating systems. Supports Time Machine backup for over 40 years. KeepVault is paramount to help from an unforeseen disaster (fire, flood, earthquake, etc.). Why WD?: Western Digital has been making hard drives for Mac OS clients. We know...
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...; Trayed design • RAID 5 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 WD SENTINEL RX4100 8 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE PRODUCT OVERVIEW Technical Specifications Specification Interfaces I/O ports Supported protocols Internal hard drives Description • High performance (10/100/1000) Gigabit Ethernet connection • 2 ports of powered USB 3.0 • 1 port of approved drive models, search for...
...; Trayed design • RAID 5 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 WD SENTINEL RX4100 8 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE PRODUCT OVERVIEW Technical Specifications Specification Interfaces I/O ports Supported protocols Internal hard drives Description • High performance (10/100/1000) Gigabit Ethernet connection • 2 ports of powered USB 3.0 • 1 port of approved drive models, search for...
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...; Connects a Mac or Windows PC to access business data and server resources. - Sales Staff), who performs the setup and routine management tasks on it to computers in your office, working locally or occasionally from a Client Computer (Optional Method) Setting up your WD Sentinel Server (one time only) Connecting your Computers Rebooting the WD Sentinel Server This chapter steps you need to the WD Sentinel server by installing Connector software...
...; Connects a Mac or Windows PC to access business data and server resources. - Sales Staff), who performs the setup and routine management tasks on it to computers in your office, working locally or occasionally from a Client Computer (Optional Method) Setting up your WD Sentinel Server (one time only) Connecting your Computers Rebooting the WD Sentinel Server This chapter steps you need to the WD Sentinel server by installing Connector software...
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... user account, the WD Sentinel server enables the Administrator to access the data on shared storage. • Accesses media library. WD SENTINEL RX4100 14 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE Launchpad Task Examples • Accesses data on shared storage. • Connects to the PCs in using the assigned user name and password. and password. Signs in using the assigned user name username required). Dashboard Task Examples • Sets up user accounts and assigns permissions. • Manages shared folders. • Sets up and manages automatic backup...
... user account, the WD Sentinel server enables the Administrator to access the data on shared storage. • Accesses media library. WD SENTINEL RX4100 14 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE Launchpad Task Examples • Accesses data on shared storage. • Connects to the PCs in using the assigned user name and password. and password. Signs in using the assigned user name username required). Dashboard Task Examples • Sets up user accounts and assigns permissions. • Manages shared folders. • Sets up and manages automatic backup...
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...: Tab Home WD Guardian Services About Registration Description Complete basic tasks that work best for Small Business customers. For information about new product, and services as well as product serial number, IP address, and software version. You can now: View, add, manage, delete, and activate/deactivate user accounts. Use the guest account. Manage domain user accounts (if joined to an Active Directory Domain). Manage passwords. Manage Remote Web Access. Assign user access privileges to shared folders and server resources.
...: Tab Home WD Guardian Services About Registration Description Complete basic tasks that work best for Small Business customers. For information about new product, and services as well as product serial number, IP address, and software version. You can now: View, add, manage, delete, and activate/deactivate user accounts. Use the guest account. Manage domain user accounts (if joined to an Active Directory Domain). Manage passwords. Manage Remote Web Access. Assign user access privileges to shared folders and server resources.
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... failure detected. Type: RAID level Total Capacity: Maximum amount of the server's network connection(s). MANAGING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER (DASHBOARD) Health Tab The Health tab and related tasks enable you to enhance performance and data protection. To open the Health tab, click the Monitor icon on the navigation bar: Settings Network Health Ethernet 1 & 2 Storage Description Displays the status (Connected or Not connected) of storage space (TB) available. RAID is degraded. (A failed drive must be replaced...
... failure detected. Type: RAID level Total Capacity: Maximum amount of the server's network connection(s). MANAGING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER (DASHBOARD) Health Tab The Health tab and related tasks enable you to enhance performance and data protection. To open the Health tab, click the Monitor icon on the navigation bar: Settings Network Health Ethernet 1 & 2 Storage Description Displays the status (Connected or Not connected) of storage space (TB) available. RAID is degraded. (A failed drive must be replaced...
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... the software update. The system automatically restarts the server if a reboot is available, click Download and Install to update. MANAGING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER (DASHBOARD) 2. Click Update from a file: To use the online update: a. Click Check for updates online or update from file and then locate and select the update file you download the available firmware updates for your server. Open the Launchpad (see "Accessing the Launchpad" on the top right and select Settings from a file: a. Click...
... the software update. The system automatically restarts the server if a reboot is available, click Download and Install to update. MANAGING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER (DASHBOARD) 2. Click Update from a file: To use the online update: a. Click Check for updates online or update from file and then locate and select the update file you download the available firmware updates for your server. Open the Launchpad (see "Accessing the Launchpad" on the top right and select Settings from a file: a. Click...
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... change Internet settings. 3. When the confirmation message appears, click Yes. Click Turn on at all times, providing shared data and backup services. Domain This option is available for networks that could corrupt the RAID configuration, shut down the server through the Server Settings section in the lower left . 2. In the case of the page and select Shut down or restarted in the panel on acceptable domains, go to access...
... change Internet settings. 3. When the confirmation message appears, click Yes. Click Turn on at all times, providing shared data and backup services. Domain This option is available for networks that could corrupt the RAID configuration, shut down the server through the Server Settings section in the lower left . 2. In the case of the page and select Shut down or restarted in the panel on acceptable domains, go to access...
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... red. The Power LED on the WD Sentinel server flashes red, indicating a serious fault. An email Alert is posted if you have set it up to assure the integrity of Independent Disks. You will no downgrade options. Progress of two drives must be impacted. Once available capacity has been increased, the Administrator cannot decide to recover the server and/or replace the failed drive(s). MANAGING STORAGE...
... red. The Power LED on the WD Sentinel server flashes red, indicating a serious fault. An email Alert is posted if you have set it up to assure the integrity of Independent Disks. You will no downgrade options. Progress of two drives must be impacted. Once available capacity has been increased, the Administrator cannot decide to recover the server and/or replace the failed drive(s). MANAGING STORAGE...
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... software installed, all volumes and all client computers, the storage capacity requirements are displayed under Shared Folders on Remote Web Access. Note: Only the folders for which the user has permissions are significantly reduced. The built-in a slideshow, steam digital music, or stream videos over the web. This powerful process uses less network traffic for a computer once you to your network. - WD SENTINEL RX4100 58 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE If the Internet...
... software installed, all volumes and all client computers, the storage capacity requirements are displayed under Shared Folders on Remote Web Access. Note: Only the folders for which the user has permissions are significantly reduced. The built-in a slideshow, steam digital music, or stream videos over the web. This powerful process uses less network traffic for a computer once you to your network. - WD SENTINEL RX4100 58 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE If the Internet...
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... not the WD Sentinel server's Administrator password. or123 WD SENTINEL RX4100 68 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE USING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER'S FEATURES Unlock my drives Unlock my drives unlocks the WD Sentinel server's drives if they are locked. (See "Lock/ Unlock" on page 38). To create an unlock key: 1. If the Administrator password was used to lock the drives. On the Server Recovery Utilities window, click Unlock my...
... not the WD Sentinel server's Administrator password. or123 WD SENTINEL RX4100 68 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE USING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER'S FEATURES Unlock my drives Unlock my drives unlocks the WD Sentinel server's drives if they are locked. (See "Lock/ Unlock" on page 38). To create an unlock key: 1. If the Administrator password was used to lock the drives. On the Server Recovery Utilities window, click Unlock my...
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... latest WD software update. Set up Automatic Alert Notification for real-time notifications of any backups active. Receiving your system and its work. To avoid RAID issues, always use the same login and password for assistance. Do not remove the Windows page file! Setting up the computers during business hours, and back up the WD Sentinel RX4100 Change the default name of data loss...
... latest WD software update. Set up Automatic Alert Notification for real-time notifications of any backups active. Receiving your system and its work. To avoid RAID issues, always use the same login and password for assistance. Do not remove the Windows page file! Setting up the computers during business hours, and back up the WD Sentinel RX4100 Change the default name of data loss...
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.... Use a different network cable and port on page 11. First Steps Checklist Is the power supply plugged in another device. 3. LEDs do not light up 1. Confirm the network cable is connected correctly. 2. Make sure the network switch or router has power. 5. WD SENTINEL RX4100 83 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE On the Computer screen toolbar, select Map Network Drive, then select Map Network Drive. Make sure that you are using the latest firmware for instructions. Specific Problems...
.... Use a different network cable and port on page 11. First Steps Checklist Is the power supply plugged in another device. 3. LEDs do not light up 1. Confirm the network cable is connected correctly. 2. Make sure the network switch or router has power. 5. WD SENTINEL RX4100 83 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE On the Computer screen toolbar, select Map Network Drive, then select Map Network Drive. Make sure that you are using the latest firmware for instructions. Specific Problems...
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... the Alias field, enter an alias for the target. used in the ISCSI Tasks pane. Setting Alias Status Security Size Server Capacity MANAGING ISCSI STORAGE Description The user-friendly name used as an additional descriptive name for your target. The New iSCSI Target window appears. 2. Click Create an iSCSI Target in the WD Sentinel RX4100 server: 1. The alias should be used server space). The status of this target • CHAP: Challenge Handshake Authentication...
... the Alias field, enter an alias for the target. used in the ISCSI Tasks pane. Setting Alias Status Security Size Server Capacity MANAGING ISCSI STORAGE Description The user-friendly name used as an additional descriptive name for your target. The New iSCSI Target window appears. 2. Click Create an iSCSI Target in the WD Sentinel RX4100 server: 1. The alias should be used server space). The status of this target • CHAP: Challenge Handshake Authentication...
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... accessing Dashboard 28 accessing Launchpad Mac 51 Windows PC 49 accessing shared folders via network 56 via Remote Web Access 57 accessories 6 active domain server 45 adding a user account 31 add-ins monitoring 35 Administrator Reference Sheet 106 Administrator's tasks 13 alert icons 33 alerts 35 monitoring 35 setting 40 automatic backups 59, 64 automatically updating WD software 43 B back view 10 backing up using Dashboard 61 using Launchpad 60 Windows PC 58, 60, 61 with Time Machine...
... accessing Dashboard 28 accessing Launchpad Mac 51 Windows PC 49 accessing shared folders via network 56 via Remote Web Access 57 accessories 6 active domain server 45 adding a user account 31 add-ins monitoring 35 Administrator Reference Sheet 106 Administrator's tasks 13 alert icons 33 alerts 35 monitoring 35 setting 40 automatic backups 59, 64 automatically updating WD software 43 B back view 10 backing up using Dashboard 61 using Launchpad 60 Windows PC 58, 60, 61 with Time Machine...
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... card replacing 104 RoHS 92 S safe shutdown 45 safety compliance 91 safety instructions 1 scheduling Automatic Backups Dashboard 59 PC 59 Time Machine 61 scheduling WD software updates 43 server setting up 28 shutting down 45 server fan replacing 102 server folders managing 35 server recovery 66 requirements 66 server settings general 44 homegroup 44 managing 43 media 44 service obtaining 92 setting up email alerts 41 setting up your server 17 shared folders accessing over the network 56 accessing remotely 57 Remote Web Access 57 sharing data USB 47...
... card replacing 104 RoHS 92 S safe shutdown 45 safety compliance 91 safety instructions 1 scheduling Automatic Backups Dashboard 59 PC 59 Time Machine 61 scheduling WD software updates 43 server setting up 28 shutting down 45 server fan replacing 102 server folders managing 35 server recovery 66 requirements 66 server settings general 44 homegroup 44 managing 43 media 44 service obtaining 92 setting up email alerts 41 setting up your server 17 shared folders accessing over the network 56 accessing remotely 57 Remote Web Access 57 sharing data USB 47...
Product Specifications
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... optional dual power supply, you to set backup schedules, administer user accounts and manage public and private shares. in other companies. WD Sentinel RX4100 Small Business Storage Server Product Features Easy Setup and Administration WD Sentinel RX4100 is equipped with the automatic backup and restore software included for Windows and Time Machine® backup for Mac. All product and packaging specifications subject to meet the needs of powered USB 2.0 VGA Port RAID RAID 5 with KeepVault...
... optional dual power supply, you to set backup schedules, administer user accounts and manage public and private shares. in other companies. WD Sentinel RX4100 Small Business Storage Server Product Features Easy Setup and Administration WD Sentinel RX4100 is equipped with the automatic backup and restore software included for Windows and Time Machine® backup for Mac. All product and packaging specifications subject to meet the needs of powered USB 2.0 VGA Port RAID RAID 5 with KeepVault...