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HP MediaSmart Server User's Guide
However, because of the state of the system prior to the recovery, not all data may
be able to be recovered or integrated into the folder structure. All system settings,
such as User Accounts and settings, are also lost during server recovery. You will
need to recreate them.
Factory Reset clears all system settings, such as User Accounts and settings.
You will need to recreate them. Additionally, all data on the drives is lost.
Factory Reset does not remove data from the drives; instead it allows the existing
data to be overwritten. To ensure that your data can never be accessed, use a
"shredder" program that overwrites the hard drives with random numbers or
meaningless data.
Choose Server Recovery if
The server operating system has been
corrupted
A disk is replaced - partition data on other
storage drives are okay
If you have lost your password
The server's system drive has been
replaced
Performing a Server Recovery or Factory Reset
Important
Turn off firewall and anti-virus software on your computer prior to starting server
recovery. See the documentation that came with the firewall or anti-virus
software for more information. Additionally, if the server is some distance from
the computer you are using for Server Recovery or Factory Reset, it may be more
convenient to move the server near the computer.
1. If the HP MediaSmart Server Control Center is open on your computer, close it
before proceeding.
2. Insert the Server Recovery Disc into a DVD drive in a computer connected to the
network by an Ethernet cable.
The Server Recovery program automatically starts.
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Choosing Server Recovery or Factory Reset
Choose Factory Reset if
The
partition
data on the other storage
drives is corrupted
You are giving away or selling the server.
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