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USING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER’S FEATURES

Accessing Computers and Shared Folders Remotely

This section assumes that the Administrator has completed the setup and configuration for Remote Web Access through the Dashboard.

You can access files stored on the WD Sentinel DX4000 anywhere, as long as you have access to the Internet.

Note: You must use Internet Explorer 8 or 9 to access a PC using the Remote Web Access feature. See “Specific Problems and Corrective Actions” on page 62.

Logging In

1.On the Launchpad, click Remote Web Access or on a web browser, enter the domain address for your WD Sentinel server. This is the domain address the Administrator configured while setting up Remote Web Access on your WD Sentinel server. The following web page displays in your browser.

2.Enter your WD Sentinel server user name and password, then click the arrow to display the Remote Web Access: Home for User window:

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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 InstructionsHandling Precautions Recording Your WD Product InformationAbout 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 SpecificationsPower LED Product ViewsDrive 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 ServerUsing USB Storage To share data on a USB driveClick 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 MacAccessing Shared Folders Over Your Network Launchpad WindowsLaunchpad 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 LaunchpadScheduling Automatic Backups Time Machine Backup Using the DashboardBacking 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 MacRecovering the WD Sentinel Server RequirementsCreate 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 PracticesReplacing Drives Sharing Files with External UsersShutting 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 DescriptionEdit an iSCSI Target Click Create TargetClick Modify Target Disable an iSCSI Target Enabling an iSCSI TargetDeleting an iSCSI Target Importing an iSCSI Target Exporting an iSCSI TargetGlossary 910Glossary Glossary Index RAID USB USB