Western Digital Sentinel DX4000 User Manual

WD Sentinel DX4000
Small Office Storage Server
Administrator’s Guide
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Western Digital Sentinel DX4000 Specifications

General

Brand	Western Digital
Model	Sentinel DX4000
Category	Network Storage Server
Language	English

Summary

WD Service and Support

Accessing Online Support

How to find online help, FAQs, and downloads for WD products.

Contacting WD Technical Support

Provides phone numbers for global technical support assistance.

Important User Information

Important Safety Instructions

Crucial safety warnings and procedures for device operation and installation.

Handling Precautions

Managing the WD Sentinel Server (Dashboard)

Accessing and Navigating the Dashboard

Steps to access, navigate, and perform initial tasks on the server dashboard.

User and Data Management

System Monitoring and Updates

Monitoring server health, alerts, and applying software updates.

Server Configuration and Shutdown

Managing Storage on the WD Sentinel Server

WD Sentinel Server RAID Storage

Explanation of RAID levels, configuration, and management for data redundancy.

Replacing a Failed Drive

Step-by-step guide for hot-swapping and replacing a faulty hard drive.

Adding Capacity by Adding a Drive

Using the WD Sentinel Server's Features

Network and Remote Access

Backup and Restore Operations

Procedures for backing up and restoring data for Windows and Mac computers.

WD Sentinel Server Recovery

Guide to recovering the server from critical issues or configuration failures.

Troubleshooting

First Steps Checklist

Specific Problems and Corrective Actions

Solutions and troubleshooting steps for common operational problems.