Western Digital WDBLGT0040KBK manual Handling Precautions, Recording Your WD Product Information

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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION

- If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, contact WD Customer Sup- port at http://support.wdc.com.

WARNING! The WD Sentinel Server uses a lithium battery, type CR2032. There is danger of an explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent battery type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Handling Precautions

WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during unpacking and installation. The WD Sentinel server may be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Be aware of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product:

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Do not drop or jolt the WD Sentinel server.

Do not move the unit while it is powered on.

Do not use this product as a portable drive.

Recording Your WD Product Information

Remember to write down the following WD product information, which is used for setup and technical support. Your WD product information is found on the label on the bottom of the device.

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Serial Number

Model Number

Purchase Date

System and Software Notes

About This Guide

This Administrator's Guide provides detailed instructions and information for WD-specific interface elements and functions. Unless otherwise noted, refer to Microsoft Online Help for standard interface elements and functions.

This guide uses the following conventions:

Convention	Used for ...

Bold font	Names of items on a page such as menus, buttons, option names, fields, and
	tabs that the user must click or complete and keys the user must press.

Note:	Extra, but not vital, information

Important:	Essential Information to know or to prevent problems when using the
	WD Sentinel server

WARNING!	Vital information for operating the WD Sentinel server or to prevent damage to
	the server or 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