• Topic ID: id_15460824
  • Version: 2.0
  • Date: Nov 8, 2018 1:36:23 AM

Save System State

Prerequisites

Overview

System State is a collection of system files saved in a directory structure. The system uses a default directory name (service_mod_data) on System State backup media. Whenever System State is saved to DVD-RAM or USB media, the existing default directory (service_mod_data) is erased when Save All is selected. To avoid loss of a saved System State, on USB media for example, rename the default directory with an unique name. (ex: System ID). When a specific System State backup is being accessed for restoring System State, the directory must be renamed back to the default directory name of service_mod_data.

Due to the default directory name and the directory size, it will not be practical to store multiple System States on a single USB Flash Memory Stick. For emergency backup, it's recommended that System State backups be transferred to a laptop or external USB Hard Drive. Use USB Flash Memory Stick only for the immediate saving and restoring of System State during Load from Cold.

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Use the following commands to create the System State DVD.

Procedure

  1. Insert the System State DVD-RAM Media into the Peripheral Tower DVD-RAM Drive or USB Media in any of the console's USB ports..
  2. Wait until the DVD-RAM Drive or USB Media is ready (i.e., front panel DVD-RAM Drive LED or USB Device Access LED is no longer flashing).
  3. Select: [Service] icon to access the Common Service Desktop (CSD).
  4. Click OK as required.
  5. Select: Utilities tab.

    Figure 1. Common Service Destop (CSD), Utilities Tab

  6. Select: System State for DVD-RAM Media or System State - USB for USB Media. The System State Save/Restore screen appears.

    Figure 2. Save System State Window (DVD-RAM Media)

    Figure 3. Save System State Window (USB Media)

  7. Select All.
  8. Select [Save]. The System State Media Ready pop-up window appears.
  9. Select [Yes] in the System State Media Ready pop-up window.

    Figure 4. System State DVD Media Ready Pop-up Window

    Figure 5. System State USB Media Ready Pop-up Window

  10. Verify that the "Save" of System State was successful. A message at the end of the System State Message Log Window should state: Save/Restore System State: Completed Successfully.

    Figure 6. System State Message Log Window

  11. When completed, select [Cancel], then [Dismiss].
  12. Close the Common Service Desktop window at the upper left corner of the screen.
  13. Remove System State DVD-RAM disk from the DVD Peripheral Tower or USB Media from USB port. Label System State Backup Media appropriately and place in a safe location.

Finalization

No finalization steps.