User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- WD® Service and Support
- WD Guardian Services
- Important User Information
- Product Overview
- Connecting the Server and Getting Started
- Managing the WD Sentinel Server (Dashboard)
- Setting up WD Sentinel Server & Connecting Computers
- Accessing the Dashboard
- Tips for Performing Dashboard Tasks
- Adding a User Account
- Performing Dashboard Tasks
- Using the Home Page
- Managing User Accounts
- Managing Devices
- Managing Storage
- Monitoring Applications
- Monitoring System Health and Alerts
- Updating Software
- Managing Server Settings
- Shutting Down and Rebooting the Server
- Managing Storage on the WD Sentinel Server
- Using the WD Sentinel Server’s Features
- Using the Launchpad (Internal Users)
- Accessing Shared Folders Over Your Network
- Accessing Computers and Shared Folders Remotely
- Backing up (Windows PC)
- Backing up with Time Machine (Mac)
- Recovering/Restoring (Windows PC)
- Recovering/Restoring (Mac)
- Backing up your WD Sentinel Server
- Recovering a WD Sentinel Server Image or Resetting the Boot Drives to Factory Defaults
- Best Practices
- Troubleshooting
- Regulatory and Warranty Information
- Appendix
- Index
CONNECTING THE SERVER AND GETTING STARTED
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WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100
ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
Connecting the WD Sentinel Server to Your Network
Use the following steps to physically connect your WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 server to
your network.
1. Connect your monitor to the VGA port on the rear of your WD Sentinel server.
2. Connect your USB keyboard and USB mouse to the USB ports on the back of your
WD Sentinel server.
3. Using the provided ethernet cable, connect the WD Sentinel server (either ethernet
port 1 or 2) to a DHCP-enabled LAN.
4. Using the provided AC adaptor, connect the WD Sentinel server to an electrical outlet
or a UPS.
5. Turn on your monitor.
6. Press the power button on the front of your WD Sentinel unit.
Once the WD Sentinel boot up process is complete, the Windows Server 2012
Essentials Settings screen displays. The Power LED on the front of the
WD Sentinel server will display a solid blue light.
WARNING! This process takes a few minutes. Do not interrupt the process. Do
not power off or disconnect the WD Sentinel server.