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
MANAGING THE WD SENTINEL SERVER (DASHBOARD)
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WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100
ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
2. To shut down, right-click the red button in the lower left corner of the page and select
Shut down.
3. To restart, right-click the arrow and select Restart
.
4. When the confirmation message appears, click Yes.
Note: You can also shut down your WD Sentinel server by holding the power button on the
front of the device for a few seconds and then releasing it. The “Shutting Down”
message displays on the front of the unit.
Rebooting the WD Sentinel Server
Following is the cleanest procedure for rebooting the WD Sentinel server.
Note: This procedure should only be used after you’ve logged into the Dashboard and
created a user account.
1. On the Dashboard Home page, click the Settings link on the upper right of the
window.
2. On the bottom left of the General screen, click the shutdown arrow and select
Restart: