• Topic ID: id_15460107
  • Version: 2.0
  • Date: Nov 8, 2018 1:37:06 AM

System State Save Restore

Prerequisites

Overview

The following procedures describe and illustrate the System State save and restore process. It is important to follow the steps listed below in order.

1 Save System State

Before proceeding with Save System State:

  • Make sure to have formatted DVD-RAM disk. See Peripheral Tower Functional Test (PMT-20) for DVD-RAM disk initialization. Make sure the DVD-RAM disk is not write-protected.

    Or

  • Have a FAT32 Formatted USB media (either Memory Stick or USB External Drive, minimum of 2 GB).

    note:

    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.

Procedure

  1. Insert the System State DVD-RAM Media into the Peripheral Tower DVD-RAM Drive, DVD-RW Driver or USB Media in any of the console's USB ports.
  2. Wait until the DVD-RAM Drive, DVD-RW Driver or USB Media is ready (i.e., front panel DVD-RAM, DVD-RW 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 Desktop (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.

2 Restore System State

Procedure

  1. Insert a previously saved 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 the [Service] icon to access the CSD (Common Service Desktop).
  4. Select: [Utilities].
  5. Select: System State for DVD-RAM Media or System State - USB for USB Media. The System State Save/Restore screen appears.
  6. Select [All].
  7. Select [Restore]. The Restore System State box appears.
  8. Select [Yes].
  9. Verify that the "Restore" of System State was successful. If not, restore the System State again. A message at the end of the System State Log window should display: Restore System State Completed Successfully.
  10. When completed, select [Cancel].
    note:

    If Dose check option is installed, Dose audit tool starts up when Reconfig Info or Protocol is selected. That shows configuration and Protocol summary. Press Quit to continue.

  11. Select [Yes] when the Scan Hardware Reset pop-up appears.
  12. When completed, select [Dismiss].
  13. Remove System State DVD-RAM disk from the DVD Peripheral Tower or USB Media from USB port and place in a safe location.
  14. Reboot the Operators Console by selecting [Shutdown] Desktop, then select [Restart] in the Attention Window.

    Figure 7. System Shutdown Attention Window

3 Finalization

Procedure

  1. Verify Save System State

    For DVD-RAM Media: Insert System State DVD-RAM disk in Peripheral Tower DVD-RAM Drive. Perform Functional Checks>Console>Peripheral Tower Functional Test, DVD-RAM Checks found in the service manual and confirm System State files have been saved to disk.

    For USB Media: Insert System State USB Media in any PC or Laptop Computer USB port and confirm System State files have been saved to the USB Media.

  2. Verify Restore System State

    1. Visually verify that the system has the correct configuration and preference settings by opening a Terminal Window.

    2. Execute the system configuration script “reconfig”.

      note:

      See System Configuration for detailed instructions on running “reconfig.”