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To recover individual files and folders:

USING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER’S FEATURES

7.Boot the Windows PC from the USB flash drive:

a.Start the computer.

b.Depending on your computer, press F12 or another key that displays boot options.

c.From the Boot menu, select USB Device.

d.On the Windows Boot Manager, select a Windows operating system for a full-system restore. The Full System Restore wizard Welcome screen displays.

-If a message indicates that you do not have the correct network card driver, insert the USB flash drive with the driver into another USB port on the Windows PC, and follow the steps in the wizard to restore the computer.

-If you do have the correct driver, click Continue and complete the steps in the wizard to restore the computer.

Note: Refer to Microsoft Online Help for additional information.

To recover individual files and folders:

1.Click the Computers and Backups icon and select the computer from which you would like to recover the backup files.

2.In the Task panel, click Restore Files or Folders for the Computer. The server displays a list of your backups.

3.Select the backup that has the files and folders you want to restore and click Next.

4.Follow the wizard to select the files and folders and recover them to your computer. See Microsoft Online Help for additional information.

Recovering/Restoring (Mac)

Time Machine allows you to restore files, versions of files, or your entire system. For additional information on recovering or restoring your system files, consult your Apple documentation.

Note: For information on recovering/restoring data on your PC, See “Recovering/Restoring (Windows PC)” on page 48.

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ADMINISTRATOR’S GUIDE

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Western Digital WDBLGT0160KBK, WDBLGT0120KBK manual Recovering/Restoring Mac, To recover individual files and folders

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WD Sentinel DX4000 Small Office Storage ServerAdministrator’s Guide Accessing Online Support WD Service and SupportContacting WD Technical Support Registering Your WD Product2 Product Overview 1 Important User Information3 User Roles and Responsibilities 4 Managing the WD Sentinel Server Dashboard8 Troubleshooting 6 Using the WD Sentinel Server’s Features9 Regulatory and Warranty Information 7 Best PracticesImportant Safety Instructions Handling Precautions Important Safety InstructionsImportant User Information Recording Your WD Product Information About This GuideRecording Your WD Product Information Handling PrecautionsAbout This Guide ConventionTechnical Specifications Product Views Indicators Where to Find Help Getting to Know Your WD Sentinel DX4000 Server Key FeaturesProduct Overview Getting to Know Your WD Sentinel DX4000 ServerA total solution with industry-leading technology partners Key FeaturesPackage Contents WD Sentinel DX4000 Requirement System Requirements and Compatibility InformationDescription WindowsSpecification Technical SpecificationsRAID-specific time-limited error recovery TLER DescriptionSpecification Product Views1 Power LED DescriptionBack View LEDsComponent IconDescription IndicatorsAlert Color LEDsState DescriptionWhere to Find Help Types of WD Sentinel DX4000 Users User Roles and ResponsibilitiesTypes of WD Sentinel DX4000 Users How the WD Sentinel DX4000 Fits into Your OfficeAdministrator How the WD Sentinel DX4000 Fits into Your OfficeRemote Web Access Task Remote Web Access TaskAccessing the Dashboard Setting up WD Sentinel Server & Connecting ComputersSetting up WD Sentinel Server & Connecting Computers Accessing the Dashboard Performing Dashboard TasksUser Name Enter Administrator To access the Dashboard MacPerforming Dashboard Tasks Using the Home Pagetime you access the Dashboard Home Page TabsWD Guardian Services DescriptionManaging User Accounts Managing Computers and BackupsManaging Server Folders and Hard Drives Home Page Tasks PanelHealth Tab Monitoring Add-insMonitoring System Health and Alerts Description SettingsHealth Tasks To access WD Customer Support automaticallyFind compatible hard drives Request Support3. Click Unlock drives To change the password 1. Click Unlock drives Manual Updates of WD SoftwareTo check for software updates and update the software 1. Click the Software Updates tabAutomatic Updates of WD Software Managing Server SettingsTo set a schedule for automatic updates To use the online update a. Click Check for UpdatesGeneral Remote Web AccessMedia HomeGroupDomain Enabling Remote Web AccessShutting Down the Server To shut down or restart using the Dashboard Preferred methodTo perform a clean shutdown using the front panel Managing Storage on the WD Sentinel Server WD Sentinel Server RAID Storage Using USB StorageWD Sentinel Server RAID Storage Replacing a Failed Drive Adding Capacity by Adding a Drive3. 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 Drive2. Open the door on the front of the 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 WindowsUSING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER’S FEATURES To access the Launchpad MacADMINISTRATOR’S GUIDE WD SENTINEL DX4000 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 optionsTo disable the Launchpad after signing in Mac To uninstall the Launchpad Connector Software on a Mac To uninstall the Launchpad Connector Software on a Windows PC2. From the list, select Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Connector 3. Click UninstallLaunchpad Mac Accessing Shared Folders Over Your NetworkLaunchpad Windows Logging In Accessing Computers and Shared Folders RemotelyBacking up Windows PC Remote Web Access Home PageComputers Shared Folders3. Click Additional client computer backup tasks in the task panel Scheduling Automatic Backups Dashboard onlyInitiating Backups 2. Click Start backup Backup Using the LaunchpadBacking up with Time Machine Mac Scheduling Automatic Backups Time MachineBackup Using the Dashboard 6. Select Registered User 8. Click Connect. The Preferences screen returns Restoring Windows PC Computers Bare Metal Restore Recovering/Restoring Windows PCTo restore a Windows PC that has been backed up 1. Click Computers and BackupsTo recover individual files and folders Recovering/Restoring MacCreate a Virtual DVD Recovering the WD Sentinel ServerRequirements 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 ADMINISTRATOR’S GUIDE USING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER’S FEATURES2. 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 Client Computers Setting up the WD Sentinel DX4000Using the WD Sentinel DX4000 Efficiently Setting up the WD Sentinel DX4000 Setting up Client ComputersShutting Down Replacing DrivesSharing Files with External Users First Steps Checklist TroubleshootingSpecific Problems and Corrective Actions First Steps Checklist Specific Problems and Corrective ActionsCannot access Windows PCs via Remote Access Safety Compliance Regulatory and Warranty InformationRegulatory Compliance Obtaining Service Limited Warranty Regulatory ComplianceKC Notice Republic of Korea only Environmental Compliance China Obtaining ServiceGNU General Public License “GPL” Limited WarrantyManaging iSCSI Storage on the WD Sentinel Server AppendixiSCSI Overview iSCSI RolesNote Available space displays to the right of this field Create an iSCSI Target3. Click Modify Target Edit an iSCSI Target6. Click Create Target Deleting an iSCSI Target Disable an iSCSI TargetEnabling an iSCSI Target Importing an iSCSI Target Exporting 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 Western Digital Corporation 2012 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved3355 Michelson Drive, Suite Irvine, California 92612 U.S.A