System Operation 3-21

System Configuration and Operation System Level Maintenance

3.9.2 Debugging the System
The D (Debug) command is only available to factory personnel with a passwor d authorizati on
higher than "Superuser." It gives access to the system software coding.
3.9.3 Backing up the System Configuration Data
The IMACS-200 provides the capability to backup the system configuration to a PC or
network service device. This information will be contained in a file, and can be used to r estore
the data to the same unit should it ever need to be re-install ed, or t o use the co nfigur atio n a s a
base file to place into other boxes with the s ame configuration to save time on install a tion.
There are two options for backup and restore, as seen in figure Figure 3-14. TFTP and
xmodem file transfer protocols are employed on the box.

Figure 3-14.Backup (and restore) File Transfer Protocols

3.9.4 Pre-TFTP Backup and Restore Prepar ation
To perform backup and restore uploads/downloads via the TFTP function, the following
method of connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) network must first be selected.
1. The first option requires that the system to which you will download be powered and
running through an active ethernet port that is connected to a LAN. The connection must
be made either in the box that will receive the do wnloaded or in a remote box routed
through the local IMACS-200 that is set as a gateway using IP protocol. You must be able
to ping the IMACS-200 IP address from the PC or server that you intend to use as a TFTP
server and vice versa. Setting up the host IP address, netmask and gateway are done at the
sYstem level, and then editing the parameters in the tcp/Ip screen as shown in figure
Figure 3-15 on page 3-22. The Host IP State must be set to the activ e s tatus, a nd the Host