Western Digital WDBLGT0040KBK, WDBLGT0120KBK, WDBLGT0160KBK, WDBLGT0080KBK Recreating the storage

Page 58

USING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER’S FEATURES

Recreating the storage

The “Recreate my storage” option recreates the storage partition and RAID for your WD Sentinel server.

WARNING! Only use this option if you are replacing all drives or if the partition or RAID is corrupted. This option may delete user data.

1. On the Server Recovery Utilities page, click Recreate my storage.

2. Click Next. The Recreate Storage page displays:

3.Read the caution and click the check box to indicate you know the process may erase the data on the WD Sentinel server’s drives while it recreates the server’s configuration.

WD SENTINEL DX4000	54
ADMINISTRATOR’S GUIDE

Image 58

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 InformationRecording Your WD Product Information Handling PrecautionsAbout 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 DescriptionProduct Views Power LEDDrive 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 StorageTo share data on a USB drive Using USB StorageClick 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 HDLaunchpad Windows Accessing Shared Folders Over Your NetworkLaunchpad 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 backupBackup Using the Dashboard Scheduling Automatic Backups Time MachineBacking 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 foldersRequirements 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 Using the WD Sentinel DX4000 Efficiently Setting up the WD Sentinel DX4000Setting up Client Computers Best PracticesSharing Files with External Users Replacing DrivesShutting 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 TargetClick Create Target Edit an iSCSI TargetClick Modify Target Enabling an iSCSI Target Disable an iSCSI TargetDeleting an iSCSI Target Exporting an iSCSI Target Importing an iSCSI Target910 GlossaryGlossary Glossary Index RAID USB USB