PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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WD SENTINEL DS5100/DS6100
ADMINISTRATOR AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
Built-in Active Directory and Primary Domain Controller:
Small businesses need to
keep their data secure and must be able to restrict user access to it. The Active Directory
and Primary Domain Controller in the WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 provide centralized
management and security by authenticating and authorizing all users and computers on the
network. It assigns and enforces security policies for all computers, so when a user logs into
a computer that is part of a Windows domain, Active Directory checks the submitted
password and determines what data the user is able to access.
All inclusive data protection for small business
: We combined hardware and software
from industry leaders to deliver a reliable, secure and easy-to-manage all-in-one server
designed specifically for small office environments. The WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100
features:
Pre-configured Datacenter-class hard drives optimized for performance, quality and
reliability.
Protect your data on the 3.5” WD hard drives with either RAID (0, 1, 5, 10) or Windows
Storage Spaces depending on user set up.
Built with an Intel Xeon processor inside, WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 keeps your
business running smoothly with server-class features that help protect critical business
data with redundant storage capabilities and allows quick recovery in the event of a
failure.
Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials–An ideal server for small businesses, Windows
Server 2012 R2 Essentials provides a powerful and flexible solution that helps protect
your business data while allowing you to access the information you need from virtually
anywhere with almost any device. It provides easier setup, installation and migration
experiences, a simplified management experience and better network-wide security
features. It also incorporates the latest Microsoft technologies for management,
networking, data storage and backup, and provides integration capabilities for cloud-
based applications and services.
Backup server for up to 25 users and 50 computers
: WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100
includes Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials software, providing centralized automated
server-based backup for up to 50 Windows or Mac client computers in your network so
there’s no need to purchase additional backup software.
Easy setup and administration
: WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 includes the hardware and
software needed to centralize your business files. Once it’s set up, administration is easy
because it intelligently manages drive and network status, reducing maintenance time so
you can focus on your business.
Anywhere Access and built-in VPN
: WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 is a centralized
storage solution with secure remote access. In addition to being able to access shared
business data while inside the local network, the server provides an “always on” network
storage solution that provides small businesses with access to data from virtually anywhere.
Data can be accessed through any device, including a desktop, laptop, smartphone or a
tablet. The anywhere access feature also supports remote system administration so small
business owners, their trusted employees or IT administrators can perform administrative
functions when not in the office.
