Download WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 Storage Server Software 02.01.08.30

To start downloading WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 Storage Server Software 02.01.08.30, please choose one of the links from the list below.

  1. Sentinel DS5100, Sentinel DS6100 Software 02.01.08.30: sentinel_firmware_2_1_8_30.zip

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 products. 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 DS5100 and DS6100 Ultra-compact Storage plus Server.

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 Ultra-compact Storage Plus Server, a message SOFTWARE UPDATE AVAILABLE will display on the LCD screen.
  2. Login to the WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 Storage Server with the administrator credential and open the Dashboard.
  3. Select Monitor and select Software Update tab.
  4. Under Check for Updates, select the Check for Updates button.
  5. If new software is available, a message will display the available version.
  6. Select the Download & Install button and the new software will download automatically
  7. A Software Update message will appear with a request to shutdown the Dashboard and reboot the server.
  8. Click Proceed to continue and the Dashboard will shutdown
  9. 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.
  10. Upon completion of the update, the LCD will return with a message SOFTWARE UPDATE COMPLETE. To clear this message from the LCD, go to the Alert Viewer and select Ignore the alert or Delete the alert. The server is ready for use.

To update the WD software: Using USB Drive

  1. Download the Software Update (sentinel_firmware_2_1_8_30.zip) file 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.
  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. Login to the WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 Ultra-compact Storage Plus Server with an administrator credential and open the Dashboard.
  6. Select Monitor and select Software Update.
  7. Under Check for Updates, select the Update from file button.
  8. A Software Update message will appear with a request to shutdown the Dashboard and reboot the server.
  9. Click Proceed to continue and Windows Explorer will open.
  10. Select the USB Drive previously inserted to the WD Sentinel DS5100/DS6100 Ultracompact Storage Plus Server
  11. Select the Software Update file (sentinel_firmware_2_1_8_30.zip) then click Open
  12. 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.
  13. Upon completion of the update, the LCD will return with a message SOFTWARE UPDATE COMPLETE. To clear this message from the LCD, go to the Alert Viewer and select Ignore the alert or Delete the alert. The server is ready for use.

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