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MANAGING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER (DASHBOARD)

Managing the WD Sentinel Server (Dashboard)

Setting up WD Sentinel Server & Connecting Computers

Accessing the Dashboard

Performing Dashboard Tasks

Using the Home Page

Managing User Accounts

Managing Computers and Backups

Managing Server Folders and Hard Drives

Monitoring Add-ins

Monitoring System Health and Alerts

Updating Software

Managing Server Settings

Setting up WD Sentinel Server & Connecting Computers

This chapter assumes you have followed the Administrator's Quick Install Guide to initialize the WD Sentinel server and connect computers, and that you are familiar with the Dashboard and Launchpad. To review the setup steps, please see the hard copy guide that came in the box, or access the soft copy at http://products.wdc.com/wdsentinel.

Accessing the Dashboard

To access the Dashboard (Windows):

1.Click Start or >(All)Program(s) >Windows Storage Server 2008 R2>Windows

Storage Server 2008 R2 Dashboard.

2.On the Dashboard Sign in page, enter the Administrator password (created during setup) and click the right arrow:

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Western Digital WDBLGT0120KBK, WDBLGT0160KBK, WDBLGT0040KBK, WDBLGT0080KBK manual Managing the WD Sentinel Server Dashboard

Contents

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