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en:hw:01-axon:backup2usb [2020/06/29 10:52]
tomhora
en:hw:01-axon:backup2usb [2021/08/06 14:12] (current)
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 ====== Cloning, Backup & Restoration of Axon OS images ====== ====== Cloning, Backup & Restoration of Axon OS images ======
-This article describes the process to backup, clone, and restore the entire filesystem of the Axon controllers ​including all user changes (Mervis projects, installed applications,​ ...).+<WRAP group 100%> 
 +<WRAP half column 81%> 
 +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,​ ...). 
 +</​WRAP>​ 
 +<WRAP half column 15%> 
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 +<​html><​span class="​dev-tag dev-axon">​Axon</​span></​html>​ 
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 +</​WRAP>​ 
 +</​WRAP>​
  
-Prerequisites:​+<WRAP center round box> 
 +<​html><​span class="​kbBlue-H4alt">​Prerequisites:​</​span></​html>​
   * 8GB USB flash drive   * 8GB USB flash drive
   * LAN/WiFi connection to the Axon web service interface   * LAN/WiFi connection to the Axon web service interface
 +</​WRAP>​
  
 ====== Backup process ====== ====== Backup process ======
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-The backup process does work only via the service web interfacedo not put the content of the backup2usb.zip ​to the USB flash and try to start the backup process ​from it as it will result in bricking the Axon.+During ​the image recovery processall data from the recovered unit is permanently deleted and the storage partition-table is reset to the factory default state. 
 +</​WRAP>​ 
 +<WRAP center round alert 90%> 
 +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.
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 <WRAP center round alert 90%> <WRAP center round alert 90%>
-/* FIXME MT: doplnit info o prekopani partitions + kompatibilita USB2/flashek */+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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   - Start the Axon in service mode:   - 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.     - 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 controller ​while holding the button down.+    - 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.     - 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:     - 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:
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 ====== Restoration process ====== ====== Restoration process ======
-  - Put the USB with all the files created using the Backup process the in **USB2** while the PLC is powered down.+  - 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.   - Hold and keep pressed the small recessed button on top of the Axon.
-  - Power up the PLC.+  - Power up the unit.
   - Wait ca 5sec until both rows of the LEDs start to light up progressively and release the button.   - Wait ca 5sec until both rows of the LEDs start to light up progressively and release the button.
-  - The flashing of the PLC is in the process.+  - The flashing of the unit is in the process.
   - Wait until both rows of LED turn off.   - Wait until both rows of LED turn off.
-  - PLC is flashed and automatically restarted.+  - Unit is flashed and automatically restarted.