Step 2. set up wd sentinel server (one time only) – Western Digital WD Sentinel DX4000 Quick Install Guide User Manual

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4 | WD Sentinel™ DX4000

Step 1: Connect the
WD Sentinel DX4000 Server to
Your Network

1. Using the provided Ethernet cable, connect the

WD Sentinel server (either Ethernet port 1 or 2) to
a DHCP-enabled LAN.

2.

Using the provided AC power adapter, connect
the WD Sentinel server (either power port 1 or 2)
to an electrical outlet or a UPS.

3.

Press the on/off button only once, for up to one
second, to power up the WD Sentinel server.

4.

Wait for the LCD on the front of the WD Sentinel
server to display WDSENTINEL and the IP
address before configuring the server.

Step 2. Set up WD Sentinel Server
(one time only)

Your WD Sentinel DX4000 server is now ready to be
configured. This section describes how to use the
one time setup wizard to configure your server for
first use.

The following steps must be performed on a
windows PC connected to the same network and

subnet as your WD Sentinel DX4000 server.

1. In the address field of an open browser window,

enter http://<IP address>/connect and click
Enter to display the setup wizard download
screen. Use the IP address shown in the LCD of
the WD Sentinel server.
Example: http://192.168.123.225/connect

2.

Click Download and run the setup wizard.

3.

At the warning prompts, click Run and Yes as
appropriate.

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WARNING!

This process takes a few

minutes. Do not interrupt the process. Do not
power off or disconnect the WD Sentinel server.

Important: Be sure the Windows computer has
all the latest mandatory and optional Microsoft
updates installed before running the Connector
software.

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