Data Backup And Restoring The Operating System - Siemens Simatic PC Panel PC 870 Start-Up Instructions

Operating the Panel PC 670/870
3.2

Data 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...
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
6AV772x-..., 6AV773x-...
6AV77xx-xC..., 6AV77xx-xD...
SIMATIC Panel PC 670/870 Start-Up Instructions
Release 11/02