Perform A Recovery - Seagate SRPS20 User Manual

Recovery action
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
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
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
Following the backup (if applicable), use the operating system to power off the NAS. If you cannot access the
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
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
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
Use a thin pointed object (e.g. paperclip, thin screwdriver, etc.) to push the recovery button. Hold the .1
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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.operating system, apply a short push to the power button
.Confirm that users on the network are not accessing the WSS NAS
( . to a short push, apply a long push to the power button (see
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Prepare for a recovery
Back up the WSS NAS
Power off the WSS NAS
Locate the recovery bu on
System Overview
.an illustration of recovery button

Perform a recovery

.Drive Maintenance
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Operating
system
partition
Found
Not found
.recovery
to review
Operation
Hard