Prepare For A Recovery; Back Up The Wss Nas; Po Wer O Ff The Wss Nas - Seagate SRPS20 User Manual

Operating Recovery action
system
partition
Found The partition is reformatted and a new version of the operating system is installed on the
same partition. Data stored on other partitions on Disk 1 is not affected.
Not found Disk 1 is formatted and a new version of the operating system is installed on a dedicated
partition. If applicable, data stored on other partitions on Disk 1 is erased.

Prepare for a recovery

Back up the WSS NAS

The Seagate WSS NAS Recovery installs a new version of Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials on
Disk 1. It is designed to leave the remaining hard drives untouched. However, to guarantee that data stored
on the NAS is preserved, Seagate recommends that you back up the NAS's volumes before moving forward
with the recovery.
Power off the WSS NAS
Following the backup (if applicable), use the operating system to power off the NAS. If you cannot access the
operating system, apply a short push to the power button.
Locate the recovery bu on
The Seagate WSS NAS Recovery is enabled by simultaneously pushing the recovery and power buttons. The
recovery button is located on the back of the NAS within a small recessed niche. To push the recovery
button, you will need a thin pointed object such as a paperclip or a small screwdriver. See
to review an illustration of recovery button.
Perform a recovery
Confirm that users on the network are not accessing the WSS NAS.
If it is powered on, use the operating system to shut down the NAS. If you cannot access the operating
system, apply a short push to the power button. In extreme cases where the WSS NAS does not
respond to a short push, apply a long push to the power button (see Operation).
If you are replacing the system hard drive (Disk 1), remove its tray and insert the new hard drive. Disk 1
is located in the hard drive bay on the far left. For a full explanation on how to install a hard drive, see
Hard Drive Maintenance.
1. Use a thin pointed object (e.g. paperclip, thin screwdriver, etc.) to push the recovery button. Hold the
recovery button while applying a short push on the power button on the front of the WSS NAS. To make
certain that the WSS NAS enters recovery mode, continue to push the recovery button for five seconds
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