Where to Find Help | Western Digital WDBLGT0160KBK, WDBLGT0120KBK

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Where to Find Help

This manual provides step-by-step instructions and other important information regarding your WD product. It is meant for the person serving as the administrator of the

WD Sentinel DX4000. You can download translated versions and updates to this manual from http://products.wdc.com/updates. For more information and news about this product, visit our website at http://www.wdc.com/.

Additional Reference	Description

Quick Install Guide for Administrators	Included in the product box or available at
	http://products.wdc.com/WDSentinel; helps you install the
	WD Sentinel server and gets you started using it.

WD Online Help	Specific descriptions and instructions accessed on
	WD-specific (Monitor) pages on the Dashboard.

Microsoft Online Help	• Access detailed explanations and instructions for a particular
	page by clicking the Help button	at the top right of the
	Dashboard.
	• Search for help on a specific topic or term by entering it in the
	Microsoft Online Help search field at the top right of the page.
	• Access the entire Microsoft Online Help system by clicking
	Microsoft Online Help.

Important: Not all Microsoft Online Help is applicable to the WD Sentinel DX4000.

The WD Online Help and this Administrator's Guide take precedence over the Microsoft Online Help.

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ADMINISTRATOR’S GUIDE

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Western Digital WDBLGT0160KBK, WDBLGT0120KBK, WDBLGT0040KBK manual Where to Find Help, Additional Reference Description

Contents

Small Office Storage Server WD Sentinel DX4000 Accessing Online Support WD Service and SupportContacting WD Technical Support Registering Your WD Product Table of Contents Troubleshooting Using the WD Sentinel Server’s FeaturesRegulatory and Warranty Information Best Practices Important User Information Important Safety Instructions About This Guide Handling PrecautionsRecording Your WD Product Information Getting to Know Your WD Sentinel DX4000 Server Product Overview Total solution with industry-leading technology partners Key Features Package Contents WD Sentinel DX4000 AC adapter Ethernet cable Requirement Description System Requirements and Compatibility Information Specification Description Technical Specifications Drive Bay LEDs Power LEDProduct Views Component Icon Description LEDs Alert Description Indicators Color State Description LEDs Additional Reference Description Where to Find Help User Roles and Responsibilities Primary Setup TasksTypes of WD Sentinel DX4000 Users Primary User Interface Primary Interface Examples How the WD Sentinel DX4000 Fits into Your Office Managing the WD Sentinel Server Dashboard User Name Enter Administrator To access the Dashboard Mac Performing Dashboard Tasks Using the Home Tab Description Home Page Tabs Managing User Accounts Managing Computers and BackupsManaging Server Folders and Hard Drives Home Page Tasks Panel Monitoring Add-ins Settings DescriptionMonitoring System Health and Alerts Health Tab Quarters of the system capacity available for data storage Health Tasks To access WD Customer Support automaticallyFind compatible hard drives Request Support Click Unlock drives To change the password Manual Updates of WD SoftwareUpdating Software To lock the drives Click Lock drives Automatic Updates of WD Software Managing Server SettingsTo set a schedule for automatic updates Updating Microsoft Software General Remote Web AccessMedia HomeGroup Domain Enabling Remote Web Access Shutting Down the Server To perform a clean shutdown using the front panel WD Sentinel Server RAID Storage Managing Storage on the WD Sentinel Server Click the Server Folders tab Using USB StorageTo share data on a USB drive To stop sharing data on a USB drive Replacing a Failed Drive Managing 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 Windows Enter 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 options To disable the Launchpad after signing in Mac Click FinderDevicesMacintosh HD To uninstall the Launchpad Connector Software on a Mac Launchpad Mac Accessing Shared Folders Over Your NetworkLaunchpad Windows Logging Accessing Computers and Shared Folders Remotely Backing up Windows PC Remote Web Access HomeComputers Shared Folders Initiating Backups Scheduling Automatic Backups Dashboard only Click Start backup Backup Using the Launchpad Backing up with Time Machine Mac Scheduling Automatic Backups Time MachineBackup Using the Dashboard 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 Backups To recover individual files and folders Recovering/Restoring Mac Create a Virtual DVD Recovering the WD Sentinel ServerRequirements 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 Practices Shutting Down Replacing DrivesSharing Files with External Users First Steps Checklist TroubleshootingSpecific Problems and Corrective Actions LEDs do not light up Cannot access Windows PCs via Remote Access Regulatory Compliance Regulatory and Warranty Information KC Notice Republic of Korea only Environmental Compliance China Obtaining Service GNU General Public License GPL Limited Warranty Managing iSCSI Storage on the WD Sentinel Server AppendixISCSI Overview ISCSI Roles Create an iSCSI Target Setting Description Click Modify Target Edit an iSCSI TargetClick Create Target Deleting an iSCSI Target Disable an iSCSI TargetEnabling an iSCSI Target Importing an iSCSI Target Exporting an iSCSI Target Glossary 910 Glossary Glossary Index RAID USB USB