Contents About this Guide ....................5 Document change log .................5 Related documentation ................5 Chapter 1 EC-BOS-9 backup and restore overview ..........7 About Host ID .....................8 Validating the MicroSD card’s Host ID ............8 Chapter 2 Backup procedures ................9 Creating an automatic backup to an SD Card..........9 Creating a manual backup to an SD Card .............9...
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Updates and changes to the document are listed in this topic. July 15, 2023 Initial release publication. Related documentation Additional related information is available in the following document(s). • EC-BOS-9 (15885) Mounting and Wiring Guide • EC-BOS-9 Install and Startup Guide • EC-Net 4 Platform Guide July 15, 2023...
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♦ Validating the MicroSD card’s Host ID You can backup a EC-BOS-9 in several ways. This topic provides an overview of the backup and restore proce- dure options that are available. Other topics in this document provide information that can help you understand the different specific backup and restore processes.
For a EC-BOS-9 without an MicroSD card, the Host ID is derived from the CPU ID. It takes the format: AT- LAS-1B22-B800-1CD8-A54B. • For a EC-BOS-9 with a MicroSD card, the Host ID is derived from data on the MicroSD card. It takes the for- mat: ATLAS-SD-F93E-14C2-6345-D321 Validating the MicroSD card’s Host ID The EC-BOS-9 Host ID depends on the presence of a MicroSD card.
Chapter 2 Backup procedures Topics covered in this chapter ♦ Creating an automatic backup to an SD Card ♦ Creating a manual backup to an SD Card ♦ Backing up a station using Platform Administration You may back up a controller automatically or manually using the system shell or the EC-Net 4 Pro’s Platfor- mAdministration feature.
Chapter 2 Backup procedures EC-BOS-9 Backup and Restore Guide Change Current User Password Change System Passphrase Create SD Backup Restore SD Backup Reboot Logout Enter Choice : 7 Step 4 To start the manual backup , enter option no 7 Create SD Backup.
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EC-BOS-9 Backup and Restore Guide Chapter 2 Backup procedures The Current Path defaults to ~backup and the File name property defaults to the current station. The ~ in the path name represents the path to a folder under the file system’s EC-Net 4 Pro User Home.
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Chapter 2 Backup procedures EC-BOS-9 Backup and Restore Guide If needed, you can restore a backup .dist using the platform Distribution File Installer view. When restoring the backup, you can select to restore these settings, or retain the TCP/IP settings currently in use by the target host.
• To move a backup to a new EC-BOS-9 requires that the controller is connected to your PC serial port using a serial shell program, such as Putty. This is true even if both the old and new controller have the same passphrase.
Chapter 3 Restore procedures EC-BOS-9 Backup and Restore Guide Press ENTER to continue Importing Backup Snapshot backup imported Snap backup imported System Configuration backup imported Restore operation is ongoing Wait for system installation to complete <-NOTE: There is currently a long wait with no user feedback after this step...
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EC-BOS-9 Backup and Restore Guide Chapter 3 Restore procedures Distribution files that are inappropriate, for example those that are for a different target platform or have unmet dependencies, are dimmed and the Install button does not become active if you select one of them.
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Chapter 3 Restore procedures EC-BOS-9 Backup and Restore Guide NOTE: If prompted for the .dist file passphrase and you do not know it, you cannot install the file. Step 6 If you are prompted for the Passphrase, enter it and click Next.
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EC-BOS-9 Backup and Restore Guide Chapter 3 Restore procedures The TCP/IP settings contained in the .dist file are listed, and by default, the check box Update the remote host’s TCP/IP settings is cleared. Step 8 Do one of the following: •...
Chapter 3 Restore procedures EC-BOS-9 Backup and Restore Guide The installer automatically stops the station, then continues with the distribution file install process, which overwrites the station, After the distribution file (and modules, if selected) are installed on the platform, the controller reboots, and the progress window indicates complete.
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EC-BOS-9 Backup and Restore Guide Chapter 3 Restore procedures To reset a EC-BOS-9 to factory default state: Step 1 With the outer panel cover open, press and hold the SHUT DOWN button on the EC-BOS-9 contol panel. SHUT DOWN COM 1 COM 2 ...
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