Western Digital WDBLGT0040KBK, WDBLGT0120KBK manual Recovering the WD Sentinel Server, Requirements

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USING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER’S FEATURES

1. On the Launchpad, click Backup. Your Time Machine backups display.

2.Select the date you’d like to restore to from the time line on the right of the screen.

3.Click Restore in the bottom right-hand side of your screen.

Recovering the WD Sentinel Server

This feature recovers your WD Sentinel server, a process that may be necessary in case the server has a virus that cannot be deleted, bad or corrupted server configuration settings prevent you from starting the server, or the system drive(s) failed.

Best Practice: You may lose some of your data, depending on the type of recovery you perform.

Requirements

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Virtual DVD software

Note: Free virtual DVD software is available on the internet. See “Create a Virtual DVD” on page 50.

USB flash drive, 16 GB or larger

Windows PC

DVD burner or DVD emulation software

Note: Free DVD emulation software is available on the Internet. For more information on emulation software, see Knowledge Base Answer ID 8561.

Create a Virtual DVD

WARNING! WD does not assist in the installation of third party programs such as a Virtual DVD. The information provided below is to assist customers with the creation of a recovery disk for a WD Sentinel DX4000.

Western Digital is not responsible for any damage to your computer or data resulting from using third party software.

1.Download the Server Recovery ISO file and save it to a preferred location on your computer.

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ADMINISTRATOR’S GUIDE

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Contents WD Sentinel DX4000 Small Office Storage ServerContacting WD Technical Support WD Service and SupportAccessing Online Support Registering Your WD ProductTable of Contents Regulatory and Warranty Information Using the WD Sentinel Server’s FeaturesTroubleshooting Best PracticesImportant Safety Instructions Important User InformationHandling Precautions Recording Your WD Product InformationAbout This Guide 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 DescriptionPower LED Product ViewsDrive Bay LEDs LEDs Component Icon DescriptionIndicators Alert DescriptionLEDs Color State DescriptionWhere to Find Help Additional Reference DescriptionTypes of WD Sentinel DX4000 Users Primary Setup TasksUser Roles and Responsibilities 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 Server Folders and Hard Drives Managing Computers and BackupsManaging User Accounts Home Page Tasks PanelMonitoring System Health and Alerts Settings DescriptionMonitoring Add-ins Health TabQuarters of the system capacity available for data storage Find compatible hard drives To access WD Customer Support automaticallyHealth Tasks Request SupportUpdating Software Manual Updates of WD SoftwareClick Unlock drives To change the password To lock the drives Click Lock drivesTo set a schedule for automatic updates Managing Server SettingsAutomatic Updates of WD Software Updating Microsoft SoftwareMedia Remote Web AccessGeneral 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 StorageUsing USB Storage To share data on a USB driveClick the Server Folders tab Replacing a Failed Drive To stop sharing data on a USB driveManaging Storage on the WD Sentinel Server Adding Capacity by Adding a Drive Accessing the Launchpad Using the WD Sentinel Server’s FeaturesUsing the Launchpad Internal Users To access the Launchpad WindowsTo access the Launchpad Mac Enter your user name and password Select FinderApplicationsWindows Server Launchpad Managing the Launchpad To disable the Launchpad after signing in WindowsSelecting Launchpad Options Windows PC or Mac Computer To select Launchpad optionsTo disable the Launchpad after signing in Mac To uninstall the Launchpad Connector Software on a Mac Click FinderDevicesMacintosh HDAccessing Shared Folders Over Your Network Launchpad WindowsLaunchpad Mac Accessing Computers and Shared Folders Remotely LoggingComputers Remote Web Access HomeBacking up Windows PC Shared FoldersScheduling Automatic Backups Dashboard only Initiating BackupsBackup Using the Launchpad Click Start backupScheduling Automatic Backups Time Machine Backup Using the DashboardBacking up with Time Machine Mac Select Registered User Using the WD Sentinel SERVER’S Features To restore a Windows PC that has been backed up Recovering/Restoring Windows PCRestoring Windows PC Computers Bare Metal Restore Click Computers and BackupsRecovering/Restoring Mac To recover individual files and foldersRecovering 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 Using the WD Sentinel DX4000 Efficiently Setting up the WD Sentinel DX4000Setting up Client Computers Best PracticesReplacing Drives Sharing Files with External UsersShutting Down Specific Problems and Corrective Actions TroubleshootingFirst Steps Checklist 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 GPLISCSI Overview AppendixManaging iSCSI Storage on the WD Sentinel Server ISCSI RolesSetting Description Create an iSCSI TargetEdit an iSCSI Target Click Create TargetClick Modify Target Disable an iSCSI Target Enabling an iSCSI TargetDeleting an iSCSI Target Exporting an iSCSI Target Importing an iSCSI Target910 GlossaryGlossary Glossary Index RAID USB USB