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Western Digital WDBLGT0120KBK, WDBLGT0160KBK  Select FinderApplicationsWindows Server Launchpad

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Select Finder>Applications>Windows Server Launchpad

USING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER’S FEATURES

Select Finder>Applications>Windows Server Launchpad

Once you’ve accessed the LaunchPad Sign In screen, use the following steps to sign in and use the Launchpad.

1. Enter your user name and password.

2.Click the arrow to display the Launchpad. It lists four tasks: Backup, Remote Web Access, Shared Folders, and Add-ins.

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ADMINISTRATOR’S GUIDE

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Western Digital WDBLGT0120KBK, WDBLGT0160KBK, WDBLGT0040KBK manual  Select FinderApplicationsWindows Server Launchpad

Contents

Administrator’s Guide Small Office Storage ServerWD Sentinel DX4000 WD Service and Support Accessing Online SupportContacting WD Technical Support Registering Your WD Product1 Important User Information 2 Product Overview3 User Roles and Responsibilities 4 Managing the WD Sentinel Server Dashboard6 Using the WD Sentinel Server’s Features 8 Troubleshooting9 Regulatory and Warranty Information 7 Best PracticesImportant Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Handling PrecautionsImportant User Information Recording Your WD Product Information About This GuideHandling Precautions Recording Your WD Product InformationAbout This Guide ConventionGetting to Know Your WD Sentinel DX4000 Server Key Features Technical Specifications Product Views Indicators Where to Find HelpProduct Overview Getting to Know Your WD Sentinel DX4000 ServerKey Features A total solution with industry-leading technology partnersPackage Contents WD Sentinel DX4000 System Requirements and Compatibility Information RequirementDescription WindowsTechnical Specifications SpecificationRAID-specific time-limited error recovery TLER DescriptionProduct Views Specification1 Power LED DescriptionLEDs Back ViewComponent IconAlert IndicatorsDescription LEDs ColorState DescriptionWhere to Find Help User Roles and Responsibilities Types of WD Sentinel DX4000 UsersTypes of WD Sentinel DX4000 Users How the WD Sentinel DX4000 Fits into Your OfficeHow the WD Sentinel DX4000 Fits into Your Office AdministratorRemote Web Access Task Remote Web Access TaskSetting up WD Sentinel Server & Connecting Computers Accessing the DashboardSetting up WD Sentinel Server & Connecting Computers Accessing the Dashboard Performing Dashboard TasksTo access the Dashboard Mac User Name Enter AdministratorUsing the Home Page Performing Dashboard TasksHome Page Tabs time you access the DashboardWD Guardian Services DescriptionManaging Computers and Backups Managing User AccountsManaging Server Folders and Hard Drives Home Page Tasks PanelMonitoring System Health and Alerts Monitoring Add-insHealth Tab Settings DescriptionTo access WD Customer Support automatically Health TasksFind compatible hard drives Request SupportManual Updates of WD Software 3. Click Unlock drives To change the password 1. Click Unlock drivesTo check for software updates and update the software 1. Click the Software Updates tabManaging Server Settings Automatic Updates of WD SoftwareTo set a schedule for automatic updates To use the online update a. Click Check for UpdatesRemote Web Access GeneralMedia HomeGroupEnabling Remote Web Access DomainTo perform a clean shutdown using the front panel To shut down or restart using the Dashboard Preferred methodShutting Down the Server WD Sentinel Server RAID Storage Using USB Storage Managing Storage on the WD Sentinel ServerWD Sentinel Server RAID Storage Replacing a Failed Drive Adding Capacity by Adding a DriveTo share data on a USB drive Using USB Storage3. Click the Server Folders tab Replacing a Failed Drive To stop sharing data on a USB drive2. Open the door on the front of the 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 WindowsTo access the Launchpad Mac USING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER’S FEATURESADMINISTRATOR’S GUIDE WD SENTINEL DX4000 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 optionsTo disable the Launchpad after signing in Mac To uninstall the Launchpad Connector Software on a Windows PC To uninstall the Launchpad Connector Software on a Mac2. From the list, select Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Connector 3. Click UninstallLaunchpad Windows Accessing Shared Folders Over Your NetworkLaunchpad Mac Accessing Computers and Shared Folders Remotely Logging InRemote Web Access Home Page Backing up Windows PCComputers Shared FoldersInitiating Backups Scheduling Automatic Backups Dashboard only3. Click Additional client computer backup tasks in the task panel Backup Using the Launchpad 2. Click Start backupBackup Using the Dashboard Scheduling Automatic Backups Time MachineBacking up with Time Machine Mac 6. Select Registered User 8. Click Connect. The Preferences screen returns Recovering/Restoring Windows PC Restoring Windows PC Computers Bare Metal RestoreTo restore a Windows PC that has been backed up 1. 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 6. Click Next to display the “Congratulations and Next Steps” page Recreating the storage 4. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port of the Windows PC, and click Next to display the following page for using the USB key Performing a Recovery USING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER’S FEATURES ADMINISTRATOR’S GUIDE2. Click Next. The Getting Started page displays 3. Read the information on the screen4. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port of the Windows PC, and click Next. The Prepare the USB flash drive for server recovery screen displays 10. Return to the PC and follow the instructions by clicking Next. Make sure the PC is on the same network as the WD Sentinel server. The application searches for the Setting up the WD Sentinel DX4000 Setting up Client ComputersUsing the WD Sentinel DX4000 Efficiently Setting up the WD Sentinel DX4000 Setting up Client ComputersSharing Files with External Users Replacing DrivesShutting Down Troubleshooting First Steps ChecklistSpecific Problems and Corrective Actions First Steps Checklist Specific Problems and Corrective ActionsCannot access Windows PCs via Remote Access Regulatory and Warranty Information Safety ComplianceRegulatory Compliance Obtaining Service Limited Warranty Regulatory ComplianceEnvironmental Compliance China Obtaining Service KC Notice Republic of Korea onlyLimited Warranty GNU General Public License “GPL”Appendix Managing iSCSI Storage on the WD Sentinel ServeriSCSI Overview iSCSI RolesCreate an iSCSI Target Note Available space displays to the right of this field6. Click Create Target Edit an iSCSI Target3. Click Modify Target Enabling an iSCSI Target Disable an iSCSI TargetDeleting an iSCSI Target Exporting an iSCSI Target Importing an iSCSI TargetGlossary IP Address-A 32-bit, binary number that uniquely identifies a computer connected to the Internet RAID 5- For systems with three or more drives, RAID 5 offers fast performance by striping data across all drives. It protects data by dedicating a quarter of each drive to fault tolerance, leaving three quarters of the system capacity available for data storage Index Page Page 2012 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved Western Digital Corporation3355 Michelson Drive, Suite Irvine, California 92612 U.S.A