Western Digital Sentinel RX4100 driver and firmware
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Product Specifications - Page 2
... XP with service pack 3, 32-bit versions only
Mac OS X Mountain Lion, Mac OS X Lion, Mac OS X Snow Leopard and Mac OS X Leopard**
File sharing support for Linux and UNIX
**May require updating your system with latest MS and WD updates.
LIMITED WARRANTY 3 years Worldwide
Package Contents Small business storage server RJ45 Ethernet cable 1.8 meter power cord Basic install guide
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User Manual - Page 2
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User Manual - Page 5
Updating Software 39 Managing Server Settings 43 Shutting Down the Server 45
5 Managing Storage on the WD Sentinel Server . . . . 46
WD Sentinel Server RAID Storage 46 Using USB Storage 47
6 Using the WD Sentinel Server's Features 49
Using the Launchpad (Internal Users 49 Accessing Shared Folders Over Your Network 56 Accessing Computers and Shared Folders Remotely 57 Backing up (Windows...
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... anywhere.
Key Features
Easy installation: The easy setup process allows you to integrate WD Sentinel RX4100 into your office network like a pro. The administration dashboard quickly guides you through the process including adding users, setting up data access, creating shared folders, and scheduling backups.
Easy administration: WD Sentinel RX4100 is the ideal storage server for small business...
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... built-in secure remote access, remote employees, contractors, or clients with access permissions can securely access business data from any computer with an Internet connection.
Leading-edge performance: With dual Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, WD Sentinel RX4100 delivers read speeds up to 105 MB/s through the Gigabit Ethernet interface. That's three times faster than most network drives in this...
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... updates for the system, RAID and network status through WD Sentinel's dashboard, which includes easyto-use task wizards to help you set backup schedules, administer user accounts and manage public and private shares.
Compatible with multiple operating systems: WD Sentinel RX4100 includes the
Connector software for Windows XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Windows 8, Mac OS X
Mountain Lion, Mac...
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... for the person serving as the administrator of the WD Sentinel RX4100. You can download translated versions and updates to this manual from http://products.wd.com/updates. For more information and news about this product, visit our website at http://www.wd.com/.
Additional Reference Basic Installation Guide
WD Online Help Microsoft Online Help
Description
Included in the...
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..., depending on Windows updates that may be available at this time.
The installation begins. The progress bar on the screen informs you of the installation's progress.
Important: This process can take an hour or more and may restart more than once. Do not interrupt the process. Do not power off or disconnect the WD Sentinel server...
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... screen displays backups in progress.
Once the Connector software is installed, set up an automated scheduled backup (for after working hours ) using the Dashboard. Running a manual backup during the initial connection process will impact overall system performance.
Connecting a Windows PC
Use the following procedure to connect a Windows PC to the WD Sentinel server. For steps on connecting a Mac...
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... address field of an open browser window on the Mac you'd like to connect, enter http://.local/connect. Example: http://myserver.local/connect is the name you gave your server in "Connecting the WD Sentinel RX4100 Server from a Client Computer (Optional Method)" on page 16.
2. Click Download software for Mac:
The Mac Connector software downloads to your Download directory. 3. Click the Download...
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... Client Computer (Optional Method)" on page 16, then click Continue. (Example: myserver)
The software checks to ensure that your Mac meets the required prerequisites. 10. Once completed, enter an identifying name for your computer, then click Continue.
11. Enter the Administrator password for your WD Sentinel server, then click Continue.
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... computer on which you've installed the connector software, not directly from the WD Sentinel server.
Accessing the Dashboard
To access the Dashboard from the Server:
1. Click >All Programs >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:
WD SENTINEL RX4100...
User Manual - Page 40
... from various technical support plans and extended warranty services that work best for your business. For more information, visit www.wdguardian.com.
Displays basic information such as product serial number, IP address, and software version.
Allows you to register your server with WD. Once registered you will receive notifications of product and firmware updates, newsletter, information about...
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... of the Dashboard includes tasks that help you view and manage the WD Sentinel server storage system. To open the Monitor module, click the Monitor icon on the navigation bar. The Monitor module includes two tabs, Health and Software Update, and related tasks in the panel on the right.
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User Manual - Page 46
... a file: To use the online update: a. Click Check for Updates. b. If an update is available, click Download and Install to update your WD Sentinel server. To update from a file: a. The software update files can also be downloaded from the WD Support site at http://support.wd.com. Once you download the available firmware updates for the WD Sentinel RX4100 server, copy the file to a shared folder...
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... Start page, right-click in a blank area of the screen.
• Select All apps .
• Under Windows Server Storage Server 2000 R2, click Windows Server 2008 R2 Launchpad.
From Desktop:
• Double-click the Launchpad icon .
From System Tray:
• Right-click the Launchpad icon Launchpad.
and select Open
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... restore; it recovers everything that was on the computer when it was backed up.
Best Practice: You may need some network drivers. Save them to a USB flash drive.
To restore a Windows PC that has been backed up:
1. Click Computers and Backups
on the navigation bar.
2. Select the computer that was backed up.
3. Insert a USB flash device into one of the WD Sentinel server's USB ports.
4. In...
User Manual - Page 73
...to assist customers with the creation of a recovery disk for a WD Sentinel RX4100. Western Digital is not responsible for any damage to your computer or data resulting from using third party software.
1. Download the Server Recovery ISO file and save it to a preferred location on your computer.
2. Download and install a virtual DVD software program. Available virtual DVD programs include: ...
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...port with a working network device may identify any failing cables and ports.
Connecting to Shared Folders on a WD Sentinel server from a Windows PC on which Launchpad is not installed
Windows 8: 1. On your keyboard, click the Windows logo key + E 2. On the Computer screen toolbar, select Map Network Drive, then select Map
Network Drive.
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... managing 35
Computers and Backups icon 59 connecting
Mac 23 Windows PC 20 connecting Windows PC to shared folders without Launchpad 83 cooling fan 36 Customer Support automatic request 37 contacts iii
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Dashboard accessing 28
description of WD Sentinel RX4100 3 document conventions 2 domain 45 drives
finding compatible 37 lock/unlock 38
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email alerts setting up 41
enabling remote web access...