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Creating a secure small office network for up to 25 computers.
Protecting your critical business data with comprehensive data protection – WD drives, RAID, automatic backup, dual Ethernet ports, optional power supply and optional disaster recovery.
Setting up automatic backups for up to 25 computers.
Restoring files to their previous location in the event of a system failure.
Providing secure remote access to satellite offices and employees who work remotely.
Offering cross platform file sharing with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.
Connecting and powering through your USB interface.
Easy to set up. Easy to manage.
Simple setup. WD Sentinel comes with everything you need to centralize your business files. Once it’s set up, it intelligently manages drive and network status, reducing maintenance time so you can focus on your business.
Enterprise-class data protection for your small business.
Built on proven technologies from industry leaders, WD Sentinel small office storage server offers your business a complete data protection solution for your peace of mind.
Built-in remote access.
WD Sentinel enhances your business efficiency and productivity by enabling anytime, anywhere access to your business information. Your employees and trusted partners have secure access to your company files without the complexity and expense of a VPN solution.
Plug-and-play installation
The easy set up process allows you to integrate WD Sentinel into your office network like a pro. The administration Dashboard quickly guides you through the process including adding users, setting up data access, creating shared folders and scheduling backups.
Easy maintenance
Adding or replacing one of the pre-installed drives is as easy as changing a light bulb. Just open the door and swap out the drives and WD Sentinel does the rest. It seamlessly migrates the server to the appropriate RAID level and automatically expands the server’s storage capacity. Your users can still access your business data while the drive is being integrated. No data loss. No down time.
Secure remote access
WD Sentinel is perfect for businesses with employees working in satellite or home offices because you have the security of knowing all your business files are safely stored in one place and remote employees can access them from any computer with an Internet connection. WD Sentinel also performs automatic daily backups so all of the files on all the computers in your network are backed up and protected.
Realtime system status through the administration Dashboard
View realtime updates for drive, RAID and network status through WD Sentinel's Dashboard, which includes easy-to-use task wizards to help you set backup schedules, administer user accounts and manage public and private shares.
LCD display panel readily offers critical information
The LCD display panel on the front of the device allows you to monitor the system status and critical alerts.
A total solution with 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 features:
Stream digital media anywhere in your network
With the built-in DLNA media server your employees can access any shared media libraries on the network rather than maintaining copies on their individual computers. You can also stream digital content like videos, music or digital signage for employees, vendors or clients using remote web access.
Leading-edge performance
With dual Gigabit Ethernet connecitivity, WD Sentinel DX4000 delivers read speeds up to 85 MB/s through the Gigabit Ethernet interface. That's three times faster than most network drives in this category today. For maximum flexibility there are also 2 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports that allow you to connect additional storage devices and experience up to 5Gb/s transfer rates.
Compatible with multiple operating systems
WD Sentinel includes the Connector software for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X Leopard and Mac OS Snow Leopard. Support for major network file-system protocols enables cross-platform compatibility and file sharing among Windows, Mac and Unix/Linux operating systems.
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Port RJ-45
2 x 10/100/1000M
Port USB
1 x USB3.0
Operating System
Compatible with: - Windows XP with service pack 3, 32-bit versions only - Windows Vista with service pack 2, all 32-bit and 64-bit platforms - Windows 7, all 32-bit and 64-bit platforms - Mac OS X 10.5.x or higher
Processor
Intel Atom dual core processor
Form Factor
Desktop
Included HDD Capacity
8TB
Power
100-240 VAC 50/60Hz
Dimensions
8.8" x 8.1" x 6.3"
Weight
14 lbs.
Temperature
Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C Non-op. temperature: -40°C to 65°C
Features
Features
Plug-and-play installation
Easy drive maintenance with automatic RAID migration and capacity expansion
Built-in secure remote access
Automatic backups for up to 25 computers on the network
Easy restore functionality in case of system failure
Easy administration with LCD panel and administration dashboard
WD enterprise-class hard drives inside
Intel Atom dual core processor
Microsoft Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials
Dual Gigabit Ethernet for speed and increased system uptime
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