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AastraLink Pro 160 Administrator Guide
Reinstalling System Software Using Recovery Mode
Uploading the .abf File to the CompactFlash
After reformatting the CompactFlash card to a
Use the following procedure to upload an .abf file to the CompactFlash.
AastraLink Recovery UI
Step Action
1At the end of the CompactFlash card flash programming, the Web UI displays an optional link to return to the front page.
Click on this link and change the 'Upgrade Type' to 'Restore from ABF' .
This allows upload of an .abf file to the CompactFlash (assuming the .abf file is present on the TFTP/ FTP/HTTP server).
2After restoring the .abf file, click to reboot and allow the system to start up normally.
The system configuration extracts from the uploaded .abf file and service resumes, with all previous voicemail and system configuration restored.