Western Digital WDBLGT0160KBK, WDBLGT0120KBK, WDBLGT0040KBK manual Adding Capacity by Adding a Drive

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MANAGING STORAGE ON THE WD SENTINEL SERVER

Adding Capacity by Adding a Drive

To increase capacity, simply insert an additional drive into the system. The system does not have to be turned off or disengaged from its work to do this. The WD Sentinel server automatically recognizes the drive, checks to see if the drive is approved for use in the WD Sentinel server, and reconfigures the RAID to accept the new drive. At the completion of this reconfiguration, the additional capacity is automatically available to the system. No further operation is required.

Note: The additional drive must have a minimum available capacity of the smallest drive in the array. For example, a 3 TB drive may be added to an array made up of 2 TB drives, but a 2 TB drive may not be added to an array composed of 3 TB drives.

Use the following steps to add a drive to your WD Sentinel server.

1.Open the door on the front of the server.

2.Unlock the handle on the empty drive bay and insert the drive into the bay, making sure it is facing the right way and is seated properly.

3.Using some force, snap the handle shut.

4. Close the door.

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Contents Small Office Storage Server WD Sentinel DX4000Accessing Online Support WD Service and SupportContacting WD Technical Support Registering Your WD ProductTable of Contents Troubleshooting Using the WD Sentinel Server’s FeaturesRegulatory and Warranty Information Best PracticesImportant User Information Important Safety InstructionsRecording Your WD Product Information Handling PrecautionsAbout This Guide 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 SpecificationsProduct Views Power LEDDrive Bay LEDs Component Icon Description LEDsAlert Description IndicatorsColor State Description LEDsAdditional Reference Description Where to Find HelpUser Roles and Responsibilities Primary Setup TasksTypes of WD Sentinel DX4000 Users Primary User Interface Primary InterfaceExamples 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 TabsManaging User Accounts Managing Computers and BackupsManaging Server Folders and Hard Drives Home Page Tasks PanelMonitoring Add-ins Settings DescriptionMonitoring System Health and Alerts Health TabQuarters of the system capacity available for data storage Health Tasks To access WD Customer Support automaticallyFind compatible hard drives Request SupportClick Unlock drives To change the password Manual Updates of WD SoftwareUpdating Software To lock the drives Click Lock drivesAutomatic Updates of WD Software Managing Server SettingsTo set a schedule for automatic updates Updating Microsoft SoftwareGeneral Remote Web AccessMedia HomeGroupDomain 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 ServerTo share data on a USB drive Using USB StorageClick the Server Folders tab To stop sharing data on a USB drive Replacing a Failed DriveManaging Storage on the WD Sentinel Server Adding Capacity by Adding a Drive Using the Launchpad Internal Users Using the WD Sentinel Server’s FeaturesAccessing the Launchpad To access the Launchpad WindowsEnter your user name and password To access the Launchpad Mac Select FinderApplicationsWindows Server Launchpad Selecting Launchpad Options Windows PC or Mac Computer To disable the Launchpad after signing in WindowsManaging the Launchpad To select Launchpad optionsTo disable the Launchpad after signing in Mac Click FinderDevicesMacintosh HD To uninstall the Launchpad Connector Software on a MacLaunchpad Windows Accessing Shared Folders Over Your NetworkLaunchpad Mac Logging Accessing Computers and Shared Folders RemotelyBacking up Windows PC Remote Web Access HomeComputers Shared FoldersInitiating Backups Scheduling Automatic Backups Dashboard onlyClick Start backup Backup Using the LaunchpadBackup Using the Dashboard Scheduling Automatic Backups Time MachineBacking up with Time Machine Mac Select Registered User Using the WD Sentinel SERVER’S Features Restoring Windows PC Computers Bare Metal Restore Recovering/Restoring Windows PCTo restore a Windows PC that has been backed up Click Computers and BackupsTo recover individual files and folders Recovering/Restoring MacRequirements Recovering the WD Sentinel ServerCreate a Virtual DVD 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 Client Computers Setting up the WD Sentinel DX4000Using the WD Sentinel DX4000 Efficiently Best PracticesSharing Files with External Users Replacing DrivesShutting Down First Steps Checklist TroubleshootingSpecific Problems and Corrective Actions LEDs do not light upCannot 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 WarrantyManaging iSCSI Storage on the WD Sentinel Server AppendixISCSI Overview ISCSI RolesCreate an iSCSI Target Setting DescriptionClick Create Target Edit an iSCSI TargetClick Modify Target Enabling an iSCSI Target Disable an iSCSI TargetDeleting an iSCSI Target Importing an iSCSI Target Exporting an iSCSI TargetGlossary 910Glossary Glossary Index RAID USB USB