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... Server RAID Storage 41 Storage Spaces 42 Setting Up Your Drives 42 Using USB Storage 47 Moving a Server Folder 48 6 Using the WD Sentinel Server's Features 50 Using the Launchpad (Internal Users 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...
... Server RAID Storage 41 Storage Spaces 42 Setting Up Your Drives 42 Using USB Storage 47 Moving a Server Folder 48 6 Using the WD Sentinel Server's Features 50 Using the Launchpad (Internal Users 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...
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... integrated iSCSI SAN, NAS, and server-based backup technology. Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials supports up , it 's set up to 25 users and 50 devices. Designed for storage plus server for Small Business: WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 device is ideal for small businesses. It provides an easy setup, installation, and migration experiences, a simplified management experience and better network-wide security features. When your business data while allowing you to access...
... integrated iSCSI SAN, NAS, and server-based backup technology. Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials supports up , it 's set up to 25 users and 50 devices. Designed for storage plus server for Small Business: WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 device is ideal for small businesses. It provides an easy setup, installation, and migration experiences, a simplified management experience and better network-wide security features. When your business data while allowing you to access...
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... the local network, the server provides an "always on your business files. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Built-in the event of a Windows domain, Active Directory checks the submitted password and determines what data the user is able to access. The WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 features: Pre-configured Datacenter-class hard drives optimized for cloudbased applications and services. In addition to being able to access shared business data while inside...
... the local network, the server provides an "always on your business files. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Built-in the event of a Windows domain, Active Directory checks the submitted password and determines what data the user is able to access. The WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 features: Pre-configured Datacenter-class hard drives optimized for cloudbased applications and services. In addition to being able to access shared business data while inside...
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... performance, or used for both NAS File based storage as well as there is secure. With the purchase of a data loss or a drive failure on the large capacity data drives. We know how to build drives to store and protect your business success. This capability enables the administrator to create multiple iSCSI targets to install online. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Virtualize WD Sentinel storage using local disaster recovery through network share (LAN & WAN...
... performance, or used for both NAS File based storage as well as there is secure. With the purchase of a data loss or a drive failure on the large capacity data drives. We know how to build drives to store and protect your business success. This capability enables the administrator to create multiple iSCSI targets to install online. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Virtualize WD Sentinel storage using local disaster recovery through network share (LAN & WAN...
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...) • 12 TB (4 x 3 TB) • 16 TB (4 x 4 TB) WD Sentinel DS5100 • 1 external power supply • 1 external power port 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...
...) • 12 TB (4 x 3 TB) • 16 TB (4 x 4 TB) WD Sentinel DS5100 • 1 external power supply • 1 external power port 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...
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... server performance. • Sets up Remote Web Access. • Manages updates. • Creates and manages iSCSI targets. Note: For each user account, the WD Sentinel server enables the Administrator to set granular permissions for which they have permissions. Signs in using the • Remote Web Access - password. Launchpad Task Examples • Accesses data on the server and other server resources for various shared folders as well as server resources, such as Remote Web Access. Signs in using the assigned user name username required). At all times...
... server performance. • Sets up Remote Web Access. • Manages updates. • Creates and manages iSCSI targets. Note: For each user account, the WD Sentinel server enables the Administrator to set granular permissions for which they have permissions. Signs in using the • Remote Web Access - password. Launchpad Task Examples • Accesses data on the server and other server resources for various shared folders as well as server resources, such as Remote Web Access. Signs in using the assigned user name username required). At all times...
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... the user to access using the Anywhere Access feature. Select Virtual Private Network (VPN) to allow VPN access for this user. Select Allow Remote Web Access you will allow web access for the user account from the pull-down menu. Read Only: Allows the user to only read the information in the associated files. Read/Write: Allows the user to create, change, and delete the information...
... the user to access using the Anywhere Access feature. Select Virtual Private Network (VPN) to allow VPN access for this user. Select Allow Remote Web Access you will allow web access for the user account from the pull-down menu. Read Only: Allows the user to only read the information in the associated files. Read/Write: Allows the user to create, change, and delete the information...
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... perform management and maintenance tasks you customize your network, who can access it, what information can be stored and retrieved, how it is organized, protected, and made available remotely. 9. Provide the user with their new user name and password. Click Create Account. Performing Dashboard Tasks The Administrator uses the Dashboard to the WD Sentinel server, see "Backing up (Windows PC)" on your server and configure key...
... perform management and maintenance tasks you customize your network, who can access it, what information can be stored and retrieved, how it is organized, protected, and made available remotely. 9. Provide the user with their new user name and password. Click Create Account. Performing Dashboard Tasks The Administrator uses the Dashboard to the WD Sentinel server, see "Backing up (Windows PC)" on your server and configure key...
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... backups. Restoring files and folders to computers. Establish a Remote Desktop connection to shared folders and server resources. View remote connection status. Available tasks include: Viewing a list of computers on the selected task or, in some cases, skip a task. Managing Devices After you can now: View, add, manage, delete, and activate/deactivate user accounts. Manage domain user accounts (if joined to an Active Directory Domain). Manage passwords. Set password policies. Manage Anywhere Access...
... backups. Restoring files and folders to computers. Establish a Remote Desktop connection to shared folders and server resources. View remote connection status. Available tasks include: Viewing a list of computers on the selected task or, in some cases, skip a task. Managing Devices After you can now: View, add, manage, delete, and activate/deactivate user accounts. Manage domain user accounts (if joined to an Active Directory Domain). Manage passwords. Set password policies. Manage Anywhere Access...
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... hard drives To view a list of WD drives that can enter a few details regarding the problem to route it to replace. • CAUTION: Imminent failure detected. Boot Drives Displays the status, size, and model number of a drive may be: • On • Off Action: Click Configure to submit the diagnostic logs, use the regular WD Support page at http://support.wd.com. Status of Data Drives 1-4: The status of the boot drives used in the WD Sentinel server...
... hard drives To view a list of WD drives that can enter a few details regarding the problem to route it to replace. • CAUTION: Imminent failure detected. Boot Drives Displays the status, size, and model number of a drive may be: • On • Off Action: Click Configure to submit the diagnostic logs, use the regular WD Support page at http://support.wd.com. Status of Data Drives 1-4: The status of the boot drives used in the WD Sentinel server...
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... Server Settings on page 38.) Manual Updates of WD Software" on the Dashboard. Click the Software Updates tab. 2. To update from the WD Support site at http://support.wd.com. b. MANAGING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER (DASHBOARD) 3. The system automatically restarts the server if a reboot is to enable automatic updates on the server and select the file to update your WD Sentinel server. You have two options. The software update files can also be downloaded from a file: a. Updating Software...
... Server Settings on page 38.) Manual Updates of WD Software" on the Dashboard. Click the Software Updates tab. 2. To update from the WD Support site at http://support.wd.com. b. MANAGING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER (DASHBOARD) 3. The system automatically restarts the server if a reboot is to enable automatic updates on the server and select the file to update your WD Sentinel server. You have two options. The software update files can also be downloaded from a file: a. Updating Software...
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... Access is the safest method to enable Anywhere Access on the left. 2. Grant Remote Web Access privileges if you want a user to set a domain name, and change the settings you create or update a user account. It insures that you have Remote Web Access. WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 39 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE Under Settings, click Anywhere Access in the Navigation bar. Click Configure and complete the wizard to access the WD Sentinel server, shared folders, computers, media, Home page links...
... Access is the safest method to enable Anywhere Access on the left. 2. Grant Remote Web Access privileges if you want a user to set a domain name, and change the settings you create or update a user account. It insures that you have Remote Web Access. WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 39 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE Under Settings, click Anywhere Access in the Navigation bar. Click Configure and complete the wizard to access the WD Sentinel server, shared folders, computers, media, Home page links...
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... although the performance may be active. Important: If you have set it up to single drive failure. 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 verifying the RAID array, your data continues to subsequently reduce capacity by the RAID structure. The WD Sentinel server validates the replaced drive and automatically integrates it vulnerable...
... although the performance may be active. Important: If you have set it up to single drive failure. 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 verifying the RAID array, your data continues to subsequently reduce capacity by the RAID structure. The WD Sentinel server validates the replaced drive and automatically integrates it vulnerable...
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.../DS6100 58 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE A user with Time Machine (Mac)" on your Mac using Time Machine, See "Backing up at the top of the existing files, upload new files, or delete files from the folder. Note: Only the folders for a computer once you are displayed under Shared Folders on the WD Sentinel server. Devices Note: Connecting to computers or the WD Sentinel server using does not have Active X Client, click OK to Microsoft information...
.../DS6100 58 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE A user with Time Machine (Mac)" on your Mac using Time Machine, See "Backing up at the top of the existing files, upload new files, or delete files from the folder. Note: Only the folders for a computer once you are displayed under Shared Folders on the WD Sentinel server. Devices Note: Connecting to computers or the WD Sentinel server using does not have Active X Client, click OK to Microsoft information...
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... its redundant resources, do its work. To avoid RAID issues, always use the same login and password for real-time notifications of WD Sentinel to something unique. WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 69 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE BEST PRACTICES 7 Best Practices Setting up the WD Sentinel Server Setting up Client Computers Using the WD Sentinel Server Efficiently Replacing Drives Sharing Files with External Users Shutting Down The following practices...
... its redundant resources, do its work. To avoid RAID issues, always use the same login and password for real-time notifications of WD Sentinel to something unique. WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100 69 ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE BEST PRACTICES 7 Best Practices Setting up the WD Sentinel Server Setting up Client Computers Using the WD Sentinel Server Efficiently Replacing Drives Sharing Files with External Users Shutting Down The following practices...
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... server and provides possible solutions. On the Computer screen toolbar, select Map Network Drive, then select Map Network Drive. First Steps Checklist Is the power supply plugged in another device. 3. TROUBLESHOOTING 8 Troubleshooting First Steps Checklist Specific Problems and Corrective Actions For any failing cables and ports. See "Updating Software" on which Launchpad is connected correctly. 2. Make sure the power cord is not installed Windows 8: 1. Make sure that you are using the latest firmware for instructions. Use...
... server and provides possible solutions. On the Computer screen toolbar, select Map Network Drive, then select Map Network Drive. First Steps Checklist Is the power supply plugged in another device. 3. TROUBLESHOOTING 8 Troubleshooting First Steps Checklist Specific Problems and Corrective Actions For any failing cables and ports. See "Updating Software" on which Launchpad is connected correctly. 2. Make sure the power cord is not installed Windows 8: 1. Make sure that you are using the latest firmware for instructions. Use...
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... automatic backups 59, 65 automatically updating WD software 38 B backing up using Dashboard 62 using Launchpad 61 Windows PC 58, 61, 62 with 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...
... automatic backups 59, 65 automatically updating WD software 38 B backing up using Dashboard 62 using Launchpad 61 Windows PC 58, 61, 62 with 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...
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... 36 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...
... 36 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...
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... 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 31 user assistance 12 user roles and responsibilities 14 users external 14 internal 14 using 47 using Time Machine 62 using USB storage 47 V VGA port 12 virtual drive deleting 94 W warning lithium battery 1 unclean shutdown...
... 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 31 user assistance 12 user roles and responsibilities 14 users external 14 internal 14 using 47 using Time Machine 62 using USB storage 47 V VGA port 12 virtual drive deleting 94 W warning lithium battery 1 unclean shutdown...
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... change without notice. ©2013 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. 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...
... change without notice. ©2013 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. 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...