WD Sentinel DX4000

Release Notes for Software 01.07.03.13

These release notes provide information on the WD Sentinel

DX4000 Small Office Storage Server.

Information on the software is below:

Software Release:

WD Sentinel DX4000

Software Version 01.07.03.13 November 6, 2013

Software Version 01.05.14.18 September 17, 2013
Software Version 01.05.09.35
Software Version 01.05.08.31
Software Version 01.05.07.30
Software Version 01.04.03.06
Software Version 01.03.10.13
Software Version 01.02.23.395
Software Version 01.02.19.381
Software Version 01.00.12.330 Initial Release
Software Installation Procedure

Release Notes

Software Version 01.07.03.13

Features Enhancements:

Software images for WD Sentinel DX4000 and WD Sentinel RX4100 are now combined
into one single image

Server Recovery ISOs for WD Sentinel DX4000 and WD Sentinel RX4100 are now
combined into one single image
Added support for 2 TB Enterprise drives (Model # WD2000F9YZ-09N20L0, WD2000F9MZ09NVPL0, WD2000F9MZ-76NVPL0)
Added support for 3 TB Enterprise drives (Model # WD3000F9YZ-09N20L0, WD3000F9MZ09NVPL0, WD3000F9MZ-76NVPL0)

Resolved Issues:

Full AFP support for Apple OSX 10.9 Mavericks including Time Machine Backup
Improved software update process for more user-friendly experience

Software Version 01.05.14.18

Resolved Issues:

Added support for 4TB Enterprise drives (Model # WD4000F9YZ-09N20L0, WD4000F9MZ76NVPL0)

Addressed issue of WD code signing certificate

Software Version 01.05.09.35

Resolved Issues:

Fixed expired Microsoft certificate that cause onboard issue

Software Version 01.05.08.31

Resolved Issues:

Fixed the issue related to iSCSI CHAP security that prevented the users from changing CHAP
security settings after creating an iSCSI target.

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Software Version 01.05.07.30

Resolved Issues:

Fixed the issue that forced the default Server Time Zone to Baja, California (Mexico) during
initial onboard
Fixed various language translation issues in the User Interface (UI)

Feature Enhancements:
NOTE: WD recommends that your WD Sentinel DX4000 have the latest Microsoft
Update Rollup 4 (Microsoft KB# 2757013) installed prior to applying this software
update.
Enhanced compatibility with Mac OS X, including Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and Mac OS X
10.8 Mountain Lion. Following features were added:
o System discovery via Bonjour
o Support for Apple Filer Protocol 3.3 (AFP) for data transfer to and from Mac OS clients
o Full support for Apple Time Machine Backup
o Support for managing WD Sentinel DX4000 server via Mac OS Client, with the new
Dashboard application (Requires Microsoft Remote Desktop Client for Mac; user will be
prompted to download the application, unless it is already installed)
Support for iSCSI Storage Area Network (SAN) with newly introduced iSCSI
Target capability, powered by StarWind
iSCSI target management from the new built-in Dashboard add-in

Software Version 01.04.03.06

System Enhancements:

Improved Share Folders Management on 16TB WD Sentinel

Software Version 01.03.10.13

Resolved Issues:

Improved components reporting on the Monitor page

Fixed erratic fan speed issues
Fixed issues that prevented sending WD Sentinel log files to WD Customer Service while
requesting support directly from within the Monitor page
Fixed various language translation errors

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Fixed issues that prevented the users from registering their WD Sentinel direction from the
registration page on the Dashboard
Fixed various minor bugs

System Enhancements:

Improved WD software update process

Improved messaging on Monitor page to identify the new drive during RAID drive rebuild
process
Improved LCD messaging when performing Server Recovery
Added support for additional CODECs for DLNA media server (ogg, flac, aac, divx, xvid, mkv,
flv, m3u8, pls)
Updated Network adapter configuration for improved read/write performance
Updated the thermal algorithm to enable the notification process in the event of a high
enclosure temperature

Software Version 01.02.23.395

Resolved Issues:

Updated compatible hard drives (Knowledge Base 9443) for the Sentinel Storage Server
WD Monitor functionality during Server Recovery (6TB units)
Manual Software Update functionality in Japanese

Software Version 01.02.19.381

Resolved Issues:

System health status reflected as a color coded indicator on Monitor Tab in the dashboard
Monitor tab on the Dashboard displays accurate Storage Capacity value
Included approximate recovery duration on the Server Recovery dialog box when using the
Server Restore Image
Link to WD Sentinel DX4000 Administrators Guide added to the Home tab on the Dashboard
Consolidate tasks on the right hand side on Monitor tab in the Dashboard under one heading
Update to the approved drives list
Fixed various minor bugs

WD Sentinel DX4000

Release Notes

Installing the Software Update

NOTE: WD recommends suspending all other activities on your WD Sentinel
DX4000 while performing the software upgrade
Software is an important part of your WD Sentinel Storage Server. WD continues to
improve the product by providing software updates to ensure system continue to
operate to the highest standards. Updating the software enables you to take
advantage of improvements to the operation and performance of your WD Sentinel
DX4000.
Important: Make sure the AC power adapter remains connected during
the software update. A power disruption during the update process can
corrupt the system software. Additionally, the Dashboard may shutdown
during this process.
To update the WD software: From WD Server
1. When an update is available for your WD Sentinel Storage Server, a message
SOFTWARE UPDATE AVAILABLE will display on the LCD screen.
2. In Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7, login to the Launch Pad and select
Dashboard option.
3. Enter the password when prompted. This is the administrator login to the Dashboard
on your WD Sentinel DX4000.
4. From the main Dashboard screen, select Monitor and select Software Update tab.
5. Under Check for Updates, select the Check for Updates button.
6. If new software is available, a message will display the available version.
7. Select the Download & Install button and the new software will download
automatically
8. A Software Update message will appear with a request to shutdown the Dashboard
and reboot the server.
9. Click Proceed to continue and the Dashboard will shutdown
10. The update will continue and the progress is visible on the LCD screen. The update
can take between 6 to 10 minutes to complete and the server will reboot several
times.
11. Upon completion of the update, the LCD will return with the Server Name and IP
address assigned. The server is ready for use

To update the WD software: Using USB Drive

1. Download the Software Update (sentinel_firmware_x_x_xx_xxx.zip) file from WD
Customer Support (http://support.wdc.com) to a desire location on the PC.
2. Obtain a USB Drive (2GB or larger) and insert it into a USB port on the PC.

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3. Copy the sentinel_firmware_x_x_xx_xxx.zip file on to the root directory of the USB

Drive
4. Safely eject the USB Drive from the PC and insert it into one of the USB 3.0 port in
the rear of the WD Sentinel Storage Server
5. On Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7, login to the Launch Pad and select
Dashboard option.
6. Enter the password when prompt. This is the administrator login to the Dashboard on
your WD Sentinel DX4000.
7. From the main Dashboard screen, select Monitor and select Software Update.
8. Under Check for Updates, select the Update from file button.
9. A Software Update message will appear with a request to shutdown the Dashboard
and reboot the server.
10. Click Proceed to continue and Windows Explorer will open.
11. Select the USB Drive previously inserted to the WD Sentinel Storage Server
12. Select the Software Update file (sentinel_firmware_xx_xx_xxx.zip) then click Open
13. The update process will begin and the progress is visible on the LCD screen. The
update can take between 6 to 10 minutes to complete and the server will reboot
several times.
14. Upon completion of the update, the LCD will return with the Server Name and IP
address assigned. The server is ready for use.
Important product update notes:
1. Do not interrupt the software update process. Doing so may cause the
device to malfunction or render the unit unbootable.

WD Sentinel DX4000

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