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WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100
ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
Indicators
LEDs
The LEDs on the WD Sentinel identify the status of the unit.
Component Icon Description
Ethernet ports Connect the device to a local network.
DC In connector Connects the device to a DC power cord and the power outlet.
Recovery button
RECOVERY
Button on the back of the server recovers the server (including the operating
system) while using a USB drive in an event of an OS corruption.
USB ports Connects with USB 2.0 and 3.0 devices such as a USB storage, USB mouse,
USB keyboard, or a UPS.
VGA port Connects to your VGA monitor
Kensington
security slot
For drive security, the device is equipped with a security slot that supports a
standard Kensington security cable. Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for
more information.
LED Color State Description
Power LED Black Off WD Sentinel server is currently inactive.
Blue Solid WD Sentinel server has successfully booted the
software and is operational.
Red Flashing Indicates that a serious fault has occurred and
needs immediate attention.
Drive LEDs Black Off If the LED is off while other drive LEDs are on, no
drive is installed in the bay.
Blue Flashing Drive is currently active. Note that all lights in a RAID
system are active at the same time by design.
Red Solid Indicates drive failure. Replace this drive as soon as
possible. The system is no longer RAID protected
until the drive is replaced and the RAID structure is
repaired.
Ethernet
Port
Black Off Indicates an inactive state.
Green Flashing Indicates link activity.
Amber Solid Indicates that there is a link connection