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
APPENDIX
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WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100
ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
Removing the Unit Cover
Use the following steps remove the cover on the WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 device.
These steps are necessary to replace certain internal parts.
To shut down your WD Sentinel server, follow the steps outline in “Shutting Down and
Rebooting the Server” on page 40.
What you’ll Need:
Phillips screwdriver
Removing the Unit Cover
1. Before getting started, shut down the server and disconnect all external connections.
2. Place the unit on a clean and stable surface, with the back of the unit facing you.
3. Release five (5) screws on the back of the unit (Figure 6).
Figure 6. Unscrew and remove unit cover
4. Pull the unit cover toward you up to release the cover.
(Figure 6).
Important: To avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) problems, ground yourself by
touching metal before handling the device.