Key Features - Western Digital Sentinel DX4000 Administrator's Manual

Key Features

Complete Solution from Industry Leading Technology Partners: We combined
hardware and software from industry leaders to deliver a reliable, secure, and easy-to-
manage storage server designed specifically for small office environments.
WD Sentinel DX4000 features:
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WD enterprise-class hard drives—Equipped with up to four WD Enterprise-Class RAID
Edition drives (2 TB and 3 TB) that feature high capacity storage, peak performance, and
enterprise-class reliability.
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Intel Atom processor—Built with an Intel Atom dual core processor inside,
WD Sentinel DX4000 can easily handle your small business' day-to-day storage
demands.
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Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials—Powered by Microsoft's Windows
Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials operating system,
WD Sentinel DX4000 is a simple-to-use storage server solution for small businesses with
easy manageability and powerful storage features on a proven and reliable server
platform offering the familiar Windows user experience.
Simple Server Setup: Whether you're an IT expert or not, the simple wizard-based setup
process allows you to integrate WD Sentinel server into your office network like a pro. Each
WD Sentinel server comes pre-installed with the operating system; hard drives pre-
configured with RAID protection (units with two pre-installed drives in RAID 1 and units with
four pre-installed drives in RAID 5) so the unit is ready to be set up right out of the box.
Connector Software: The included Connector software is all you need to seamlessly
connect the computers on your network to your WD Sentinel server. Once connected, the
computer is configured to automatically back up to the server daily and allows the user to
access the server resources.
Centralized Storage & File Management: WD Sentinel puts you in control of your
business data. The secured centralized storage enables quick file search and retrieval for
everyone in your business. Specific user permissions for shared folders allow you to prevent
unwanted access to sensitive business documents, such as payroll or contracts.
Automated Server Driven Backup: WD Sentinel DX4000 server automatically backs up
and saves a complete image of up to 25 computers connected to the server. With all-
inclusive data protection, you will never have to purchase other backup software licenses.
The users also have an option to initiate an on-demand backup of their computer using their
Launchpad interface.
Secure Remote Access: Easily connect to your WD Sentinel server from virtually anywhere
with a personalized Internet address. The built-in remote access enables you to get to your
business data from any browser based device as well as share files and collaborate with
customers and business partners. Additionally, you can remotely manage the server, and
your employees can securely access their PCs from anywhere.
Feature Rich Management Dashboard: The administration Dashboard interface quickly
guides you through the common wizard-based management tasks such as managing
users, assigning folder permissions, and setting up a backup schedule. It also enables you
to monitor the status and health of computers on the network from a single view and helps
you ensure that the computers are being successfully backed up on a regular basis.
File-Folder or Bare Metal Restore: Restoring data from the server is just as easy. Simply
recover individual files and folders or restore an entire computer from image-based backups
stored on your WD Sentinel server.
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