Siemens Panel PC 870 appendix Data Backup and Restoring the Operating System, Restore CD

Operating the Panel PC 670/870 Release 11/02

3.2Data Backup and Restoring the Operating System

Backup copy of the hard disk drive

The Panel PC 670/870 hard disk drive is partitioned into two sections – namely drives C and D. Drive C contains the operating system, drive D is available for user data.

It is recommended to make a backup copy of the entire hard disk drive at regular intervals.

The following tools, for example, can be used for this:

•Symantec Norton Ghost

•Powerquest Drive Image Professional

Information on the backup tools mentioned is available in the Internet at the addresses http://www.symantec.de and http://www.powerquest.de.

After updating or formatting the hard disk drive, proceed as follows to restart the Panel PC 670/870:

1.Format and partition the hard disk drive.

2.Copy the data backed up after the initial start up to drives C and D using the same backup tools.

Note

Please note that a backup copy of the hard disk drive cannot be loaded on every device.

Hard disk backup copies are not compatible with the following generations of devices:

6AV761x-..., 6AV762x-... ⇔ 6AV77xx-xA..., 6AV77xx-xB... ⇔

6AV772x-..., 6AV773x-...

6AV77xx-xC..., 6AV77xx-xD...

During the transition to the new generation of devices, an initial start-up must be executed (refer to Chapters 2.5 to 2.7).

Restore CD

An image of drive C is provided on the Restore-CD supplied. Using the EasyRestore program, it is possible to restore the state of drive C as it was on delivery. In this case, the current content of drive C is deleted.

Notice

Only use the Restore CD supplied. Check the MLFB number of the Restore-CD against that of the Panel PC 670/870, they should be identical. The MLFB number of the Panel PC 670/870 is located on the rating plate (refer to Figure 1–3).

3–2 SIMATIC Panel PC 670/870 Start-Up Instructions