WD Sentinel DS5100 is ideal for small businesses looking for an ultra-compact unified storage solution with an integrated i SCSI SAN, NAS & server-based backup technology. The S-Series is designed as network-attached storage that runs both on-premise applications like Quick Books & cloud-based line-of-business applications like Microsoft Office 365. For on-premise applications, there are over 1, 000 Windows business applications that are certified for Windows Server that meet a wide variety of business needs. The Cloud-based Microsoft services can be integrated through the Administrative Dashboard for deploying Windows Azure & Office 365 accounts & centralized user provisioning. Built by WD, powered by an Intel Xeon dual core processor, & running Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials, the WD Sentinel DS5100 is based on proven technologies from industry leaders. Unlike competitors’ proprietary operating systems, the WD Sentinel DS5100 is a fully configured native Windows Server which allows thousands of Windows applications to be deployed. The WD Sentinel DS5100
Includes:: WD SE 3.5” enterprise-class hard drives. Featuring a dedicated OS boot drive, dual/redundant gigabit ethernet ports, & dual/redundant external DC-in power adapter ports. This engineered redundancy, along with a bezel lock for physical security, add to the reliability of this utra-compact Storage Plus Server that can be deployed virtually anywhere. The WD Sentinel DS5100 is a complete, fully configured solution with automatic backup & restore software for up to 25 users & 50 computers, all at a very affordable price. By combining a single solution for both storage & server requirements, the WD Sentinel DS5100 is a great solution for any small business looking for their first server.