Network Instruments GigaStor User Manual page 96

Prerequisite(s):
All captured packets and trending data on the GigaStor RAID are safe. Nothing on the RAID (D:\) is affected by
this process. Only the operating system (C:\) drive is touched.
Caution!
All settings, configuration data, and files on the operating system drive of the GigaStor are deleted
during the restore. This includes passwords, IP addresses, domain information, etc.
Note: Ensure all USB drives are disconnected from the GigaStor before beginning the procedure. Connected USB
drives can interfere with the boot-up process and/or drive letter assignments.
These items are required for the restore process:
GigaStor Restore USB drive
Physical access to the GigaStor
Monitor and keyboard (connected to GigaStor)
Each restore kit is purpose-built for a specific GigaStor that you own. You must match the serial number
displayed on the GigaStor Restore USB drive to the serial number of the GigaStor. You can locate a GigaStor
serial number on the back of each unit or on the door. If you have more than one GigaStor, you must ensure
each GigaStor is restored only with the GigaStor Restore USB drive having a matching serial number for that
GigaStor.
For example, if you have three GigaStor appliances to restore, you must use three specific and separate GigaStor
Restore USB drives—each drive only matches one GigaStor.
To restore a GigaStor:
1. Power down the hardware. Wait at least 15 seconds for the hard drives to spin down.
2. Insert the GigaStor Restore USB drive into a USB port of the GigaStor.
3. Power on the hardware, and press Delete during boot up to enter the BIOS.
4. Press the right arrow key until the Boot screen displays.
5. Press the down arrow key to select Hard Disk Drives. Press Enter.
6. Select 1st Drive and press Enter.
7. Select USB: <NAME> and press Enter.
The GigaStor Restore USB drive is now set as the first boot drive.
8. Press Escape.
9. Press Escape, and use the arrow keys to navigate to the Exit tab.
10. Select Save and Exit and press Enter. Confirm your selection.
The system reboots into the restore utility.
11. When the restore utility appears, select the Restore option and press Enter.
The system begins the restore operation and will take several minutes.
12. When prompted, remove the GigaStor Restore USB drive and press Enter to reboot the system.
Caution! Failure to remove the GigaStor Restore USB drive when prompted can cause incorrectly assigned drive
letters!
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