Western Digital WDBLGT0120KBK, WDBLGT0160KBK manual Managing the WD Sentinel Server Dashboard

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MANAGING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER (DASHBOARD)

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 Computers and Backups

Managing Server Folders and Hard Drives

Monitoring Add-ins

Monitoring System Health and Alerts

Updating Software

Managing Server Settings

Setting up WD Sentinel Server & Connecting Computers

This chapter assumes you have followed the Administrator's Quick Install Guide to initialize the WD Sentinel server and connect computers, and that you are familiar with the Dashboard and Launchpad. To review the setup steps, please see the hard copy guide that came in the box, or access the soft copy at http://products.wdc.com/wdsentinel.

Accessing the Dashboard

To access the Dashboard (Windows):

1.Click Start or >(All)Program(s) >Windows Storage Server 2008 R2>Windows

Storage Server 2008 R2 Dashboard.

2.On the Dashboard Sign in page, enter the Administrator password (created during setup) and click the right arrow:

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ADMINISTRATOR’S GUIDE

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Contents WD Sentinel DX4000 Small Office Storage ServerWD Service and Support Accessing Online SupportContacting WD Technical Support Registering Your WD ProductTable of Contents Using the WD Sentinel Server’s Features TroubleshootingRegulatory and Warranty Information Best PracticesImportant Safety Instructions Important User InformationAbout This Guide Handling PrecautionsRecording Your WD Product Information Product Overview Getting to Know Your WD Sentinel DX4000 ServerKey Features Total solution with industry-leading technology partnersPackage Contents WD Sentinel DX4000 AC adapter Ethernet cable System Requirements and Compatibility Information Requirement DescriptionTechnical Specifications Specification DescriptionDrive Bay LEDs Power LEDProduct Views LEDs Component Icon DescriptionIndicators Alert DescriptionLEDs Color State DescriptionWhere to Find Help Additional Reference DescriptionPrimary Setup Tasks User Roles and ResponsibilitiesTypes of WD Sentinel DX4000 Users Primary User Interface Primary InterfaceHow the WD Sentinel DX4000 Fits into Your Office ExamplesManaging the WD Sentinel Server Dashboard To access the Dashboard Mac User Name Enter AdministratorUsing the Home Performing Dashboard TasksHome Page Tabs Tab DescriptionManaging Computers and Backups Managing User AccountsManaging Server Folders and Hard Drives Home Page Tasks PanelSettings Description Monitoring Add-insMonitoring System Health and Alerts Health TabQuarters of the system capacity available for data storage To access WD Customer Support automatically Health TasksFind compatible hard drives Request SupportManual Updates of WD Software Click Unlock drives To change the passwordUpdating Software To lock the drives Click Lock drivesManaging Server Settings Automatic Updates of WD SoftwareTo set a schedule for automatic updates Updating Microsoft SoftwareRemote Web Access GeneralMedia HomeGroupEnabling Remote Web Access DomainTo perform a clean shutdown using the front panel Shutting Down the ServerManaging Storage on the WD Sentinel Server WD Sentinel Server RAID StorageClick the Server Folders tab Using USB StorageTo share data on a USB drive Replacing a Failed Drive To stop sharing data on a USB driveManaging Storage on the WD Sentinel Server Adding Capacity by Adding a Drive Using the WD Sentinel Server’s Features Using the Launchpad Internal UsersAccessing the Launchpad To access the Launchpad WindowsTo access the Launchpad Mac Enter your user name and password Select FinderApplicationsWindows Server Launchpad To disable the Launchpad after signing in Windows Selecting Launchpad Options Windows PC or Mac ComputerManaging the Launchpad To select Launchpad optionsTo disable the Launchpad after signing in Mac To uninstall the Launchpad Connector Software on a Mac Click FinderDevicesMacintosh HDLaunchpad Mac Accessing Shared Folders Over Your NetworkLaunchpad Windows Accessing Computers and Shared Folders Remotely LoggingRemote Web Access Home Backing up Windows PCComputers Shared FoldersScheduling Automatic Backups Dashboard only Initiating BackupsBackup Using the Launchpad Click Start backupBacking up with Time Machine Mac Scheduling Automatic Backups Time MachineBackup Using the Dashboard Select Registered User Using the WD Sentinel SERVER’S Features Recovering/Restoring Windows PC Restoring Windows PC Computers Bare Metal RestoreTo restore a Windows PC that has been backed up Click Computers and BackupsRecovering/Restoring Mac To recover individual files and foldersCreate a Virtual DVD Recovering the WD Sentinel ServerRequirements Run the Virtual DVD Unlock my drives Using the WD Sentinel SERVER’S Features Recreating the storage Using the WD Sentinel SERVER’S Features Performing a Recovery Using the WD Sentinel SERVER’S Features Using the WD Sentinel SERVER’S Features Using the WD Sentinel SERVER’S Features Setting up the WD Sentinel DX4000 Setting up Client ComputersUsing the WD Sentinel DX4000 Efficiently Best PracticesShutting Down Replacing DrivesSharing Files with External Users Troubleshooting First Steps ChecklistSpecific Problems and Corrective Actions LEDs do not light upCannot access Windows PCs via Remote Access Regulatory and Warranty Information Regulatory ComplianceEnvironmental Compliance China Obtaining Service KC Notice Republic of Korea onlyLimited Warranty GNU General Public License GPLAppendix Managing iSCSI Storage on the WD Sentinel ServerISCSI Overview ISCSI RolesSetting Description Create an iSCSI TargetClick Modify Target Edit an iSCSI TargetClick Create Target Deleting an iSCSI Target Disable an iSCSI TargetEnabling an iSCSI Target Exporting an iSCSI Target Importing an iSCSI Target910 GlossaryGlossary Glossary Index RAID USB USB