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+ | ====== Cloning, Backup & Restoration of Axon OS images ====== | ||
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+ | This article describes the process to backup, clone, and restore the entire filesystem of the Axon units including all user changes (Mervis projects, installed applications, ...). | ||
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+ | <html><span class="dev-tag dev-axon">Axon</span></html> | ||
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+ | <html><span class="kbBlue-H4alt">Prerequisites:</span></html> | ||
+ | * 8GB USB flash drive | ||
+ | * LAN/WiFi connection to the Axon web service interface | ||
+ | </WRAP> | ||
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+ | ====== Backup process ====== | ||
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+ | During the image recovery process, all data from the recovered unit is permanently deleted and the storage partition-table is reset to the factory default state. | ||
+ | </WRAP> | ||
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+ | The tool requires a default partitioning of internal storage. If the number/type/size of any partitions is changed by the user, the backup/recovery process may not work properly. | ||
+ | </WRAP> | ||
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+ | USB 3.0 flash drives may not work properly on older Axon units. A USB 2.0 flash drive is recommended. The drive must always be formatted with the FAT32 file system. | ||
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+ | - Download and extract the backup2usb tool: {{ :en:hw:01-axon:unipi-backup2usb-1.6.zip |}} | ||
+ | - Start the Axon in service mode: | ||
+ | - Hold and keep pressed the small recessed button on top of the Axon device case using a thin-enough tool. The button can be found next to the USB port labels on the upper side of the device. | ||
+ | - Power up the unit while holding the button down. | ||
+ | - Wait until the device finishes booting into the Unipi service mode. This is indicated by the two rows of LEDs flashing in an alternating fashion. | ||
+ | - Use a device with a web browser to connect to the Unipi Axon via Ethernet LAN or Wi-Fi. The process is slightly different between the two options: | ||
+ | - Ethernet LAN: The interface will be accessible on IP address 192.168.200.200. The device will also attempt to acquire an additional dynamic IP address via DHCP if DHCP is available. | ||
+ | - Wi-Fi: The Unipi Axon service mode will create a Wi-Fi access point with SSID “UNIPICONFIG” and password “unipi.technology”. The interface will be accessible on IP addresses 192.168.200.200 and 192.168.201.1 | ||
+ | - Prepare blank USB flash drive with one partition formatted as FAT32 | ||
+ | - Put the USB flash drive to **USB2** | ||
+ | - In the service web interface, upload the unipi-backup2usb.swu, the backup process will start automatically | ||
+ | - Wait until a green message comes up, this means that the current OS image of your Axon has been backed up to the USB flash disk. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====== Restoration process ====== | ||
+ | - Put the USB with all the files created using the Backup process the in **USB2** while the unit is powered down. | ||
+ | - Hold and keep pressed the small recessed button on top of the Axon. | ||
+ | - Power up the unit. | ||
+ | - Wait ca 5sec until both rows of the LEDs start to light up progressively and release the button. | ||
+ | - The flashing of the unit is in the process. | ||
+ | - Wait until both rows of LED turn off. | ||
+ | - Unit is flashed and automatically restarted. |