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#Western digital wd sentinel dx4000 compatable drive how to#
#Western digital wd sentinel dx4000 compatable drive install#
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If there is an issue with this repository in ANY way, such as a broken link, broken instruction in the guide, missing resource or ANYTHING else, please open an issue on the repository. Western Digital subsidiary WD, which specializes in hard drives and storage platforms for small and midsize businesses (SMBs), expanded its product portfolio midmarket companies with the addition. You follow the provided instructions and use all provided information at your own risk, in the full knowledge that I am not required to assist you if something goes wrong (though if you ask I may try)

#Western digital wd sentinel dx4000 compatable drive how to#

Red and blue individually) - (IN PROGRESS! See IO repo at top of this README) Pretty sure this is available as it is used by the default Windows software, but I couldn't work out how to control manually within default WindowsĭISCLAIMER: I am not liable to any damages of any kind which are caused directly or indirectly by following this guide.

LED Control (RAID indicators and power indicators.

Front Panel Button Reads - (IN PROGRESS! See IO repo at top of this README) Works with manual control in default Windows.

LCD Contrast - (IN PROGRESS! See IO repo at top of this README) Works with manual control in default Windows.

#Western digital wd sentinel dx4000 compatable drive install#

Once complete, reboot back into BIOS and set your boot order as per your OS's install document from this guide. Don't include the asterisks * in the command.

The general command is efibootmgr -b -B but please check this yourself first! To list entries, just run efibootmgr alone. Please make sure you check every command you run and have other bootable disks disconnected from the system. Use efibootmgr to delete all boot entried except your Linux installation. If this occurs for you, start into Debian/Ubuntu manually and install efibootmgr. Head to Before Install to start! Troubleshooting My Debian/Ubuntu doesn't boot automatically, even after setting up BIOS.

#Western digital wd sentinel dx4000 compatable drive serial#

Martin Meise for USB Installer setup, serial port layout etc.Soldering iron and wires to attach your TTL serial adapter to the pads on the board Ubuntu ISO downloaded (Get the full server installer iso ) Rufus installed (I recommend using 2.18 for compatibility )ĭebian ISO downloaded (Get the small installation image 64-bit PC netinst iso )

Prerequisitesġx 8GB USB flash drive (for the installer)ġx 8 or more GB (I use 32GB) USB flash drive (for permenant fixture as a boot drive) This guide will go through the entire process of running Ubuntu or Debian on the WD Sentinel DX4000 from start to finish. Please visit the dedicated repo for more information and for a working proof of concept:

Work has begun on providing an interface for the entire front panel of the machine, including buttons, LCD (control, contract, brightness) and LEDs.

Stay tuned for a complete overhaul for this process!Ģ021 Update - Ubuntu and Front Panel Controls

SSH install over the network with the current IP shown on LCD.

No changes to BIOS options or other reconfigurations required.

No tools other than USB sticks will be required.

I am now in the process of building a fully solderless installer.

Running Ubuntu or Debian on the Western Digital WD Sentinel DX4000