Western Digital WDBLGT0080KBK, WDBLGT0120KBK, WDBLGT0160KBK manual Home Page Tabs, Tab Description

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MANAGING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER (DASHBOARD)

For a full description of the typical components of a page, including the Critical, Warning, and Informational Alert icons, see the Microsoft Online Help.

Home Page Tabs

The Home page contains four tabs, summarized below:

Tab	Description

Home	Complete basic tasks that will get you started with the
	WD Sentinel server. For information about these tasks, see
	the Microsoft Online Help.
	Best Practices:
	• Complete the Getting Started tasks on the Home page of
	the Dashboard.
	• Create at least one active user account the first
	time you access the Dashboard.

WD Guardian Services	Western Digital offers WD Guardian Services for Small
	Business customers. Choose from various technical support
	plans and extended warranty services that work best for your
	business. For more information, visit http://www.wdc.com.

About	Displays basic information such as product serial number, IP
	address, and software version.

Registration	Allows you to register your server with WD. Once registered
	you will receive notifications of product and firmware
	updates, newsletter, information about new product, and
	services as well as periodic special offers from WD.
	Enter the required information and click Register. Optionally,
	enter the Partner ID of the WD Partner who helped you
	purchase or install your WD Sentinel server.

WD SENTINEL DX4000	19
ADMINISTRATOR’S GUIDE

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Contents Small Office Storage Server WD Sentinel DX4000Registering Your WD Product WD Service and SupportAccessing Online Support Contacting WD Technical SupportTable of Contents Best Practices Using the WD Sentinel Server’s FeaturesTroubleshooting Regulatory and Warranty InformationImportant User Information Important Safety InstructionsAbout This Guide Handling PrecautionsRecording Your WD Product Information Getting to Know Your WD Sentinel DX4000 Server Product OverviewTotal solution with industry-leading technology partners Key FeaturesPackage Contents WD Sentinel DX4000 AC adapter Ethernet cable Requirement Description System Requirements and Compatibility InformationSpecification Description Technical SpecificationsDrive Bay LEDs Power LEDProduct Views Component Icon Description LEDsAlert Description IndicatorsColor State Description LEDsAdditional Reference Description Where to Find HelpPrimary User Interface Primary Interface Primary Setup TasksUser Roles and Responsibilities Types of WD Sentinel DX4000 UsersExamples How the WD Sentinel DX4000 Fits into Your OfficeManaging the WD Sentinel Server Dashboard User Name Enter Administrator To access the Dashboard MacPerforming Dashboard Tasks Using the HomeTab Description Home Page TabsHome Page Tasks Panel Managing Computers and BackupsManaging User Accounts Managing Server Folders and Hard DrivesHealth Tab Settings DescriptionMonitoring Add-ins Monitoring System Health and AlertsQuarters of the system capacity available for data storage Request Support To access WD Customer Support automaticallyHealth Tasks Find compatible hard drivesTo lock the drives Click Lock drives Manual Updates of WD SoftwareClick Unlock drives To change the password Updating SoftwareUpdating Microsoft Software Managing Server SettingsAutomatic Updates of WD Software To set a schedule for automatic updatesHomeGroup Remote Web AccessGeneral MediaDomain Enabling Remote Web AccessShutting Down the Server To perform a clean shutdown using the front panelWD Sentinel Server RAID Storage Managing Storage on the WD Sentinel ServerClick the Server Folders tab Using USB StorageTo share data on a USB drive To stop sharing data on a USB drive Replacing a Failed DriveManaging Storage on the WD Sentinel Server Adding Capacity by Adding a Drive To access the Launchpad Windows Using the WD Sentinel Server’s FeaturesUsing the Launchpad Internal Users Accessing the LaunchpadEnter your user name and password To access the Launchpad Mac Select FinderApplicationsWindows Server Launchpad To select Launchpad options To disable the Launchpad after signing in WindowsSelecting Launchpad Options Windows PC or Mac Computer Managing the LaunchpadTo disable the Launchpad after signing in Mac Click FinderDevicesMacintosh HD To uninstall the Launchpad Connector Software on a MacLaunchpad Mac Accessing Shared Folders Over Your NetworkLaunchpad Windows Logging Accessing Computers and Shared Folders RemotelyShared Folders Remote Web Access HomeBacking up Windows PC ComputersInitiating Backups Scheduling Automatic Backups Dashboard onlyClick Start backup Backup Using the LaunchpadBacking up with Time Machine Mac Scheduling Automatic Backups Time MachineBackup Using the Dashboard Select Registered User Using the WD Sentinel SERVER’S Features Click Computers and Backups Recovering/Restoring Windows PCRestoring Windows PC Computers Bare Metal Restore To restore a Windows PC that has been backed upTo recover individual files and folders Recovering/Restoring MacCreate 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 Best Practices Setting up the WD Sentinel DX4000Setting up Client Computers Using the WD Sentinel DX4000 EfficientlyShutting Down Replacing DrivesSharing Files with External Users LEDs do not light up TroubleshootingFirst Steps Checklist Specific Problems and Corrective ActionsCannot access Windows PCs via Remote Access Regulatory Compliance Regulatory and Warranty InformationKC Notice Republic of Korea only Environmental Compliance China Obtaining ServiceGNU General Public License GPL Limited WarrantyISCSI Roles AppendixManaging iSCSI Storage on the WD Sentinel Server ISCSI OverviewCreate an iSCSI Target Setting DescriptionClick Modify Target Edit an iSCSI TargetClick Create Target Deleting an iSCSI Target Disable an iSCSI TargetEnabling an iSCSI Target Importing an iSCSI Target Exporting an iSCSI TargetGlossary 910Glossary Glossary Index RAID USB USB