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WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100
ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
WD® Service and Support................................ii
WD Guardian Services ...................................ii
1 Important User Information ....................1
Important Safety Instructions ..............................1
Handling Precautions ....................................2
Recording Your WD Product Information .....................2
About This Guide .......................................2
2 Product Overview ............................3
Getting to Know Your WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 Server ......3
Key Features ..........................................3
System Requirements and Compatibility Information ............7
Technical Specifications..................................8
Product Views ........................................10
Indicators............................................12
LEDs ...............................................12
Where to Find Help ....................................13
3 Connecting the Server and Getting Started ......14
User Roles and Responsibilities ...........................14
How the WD Sentinel Fits into Your Office ...................15
Connecting the WD Sentinel Server to Your Network ...........16
Setting up your WD Sentinel Server (one time only) ............17
Connecting your Computers .............................21
4 Managing the WD Sentinel Server (Dashboard) . . 25
Setting up WD Sentinel Server & Connecting Computers........25
Accessing the Dashboard ...............................25
Tips for Performing Dashboard Tasks ......................27
Adding a User Account .................................27
Performing Dashboard Tasks.............................29
Using the Home Page ..................................29
Managing User Accounts................................31
Managing Devices .....................................31
Managing Storage .....................................32
Monitoring Applications .................................33
Monitoring System Health and Alerts .......................33
Updating Software .....................................37
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