HP 16700A - Disaster Recovery; Reinstalling the Operating System

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Read this section carefully before you attempt to reinstall the operating system
from the CD-ROM using this procedure. Everything on the hard drive will be
overwritten, including user configuration, data files, and license passwords.
A batch process is used to autoload the software and then reboot the instrument. The batch process waits
for only a short timeout period for user interaction to abort the process. Otherwise, the hard drive will be
initialized, the operating system will be uploaded, and the instrument will reboot.
To save the license file, obtain a formatted 1.44Mb floppy disk and and insert it in the floppy drive. In the
system window, select File manager. In , copy the the file to the
floppy disk. Save any other important files such as configurations that will be lost in the process.
The reinstallation process takes approximately one hour depending on the speed of the attached CD-ROM.
/hplogic/licensing license.dat
If required, follow the steps in this book to setup the instrument and CD-ROM drive.
Insert the CD-ROM containing the instrument operating software into the CD-ROM
drive. Allow a couple of moments for the media to settle after inserting the media.
If the LAN cable is connected, disconnect it from the instrument. If needed, turn on the
system and initiate the monitor selection mode. ( Otherwise,
proceed to step 3.
See the section in this book.)
Turn on the instrument and repeatedly press the [ESC] key on the keyboard to terminate
the boot process. When the boot process is terminated, a prompt will be displayed.
Press:
Type:
The instrument will search for all viable boot devices on the bus, including the CD-ROM
drive. The display will then show the boot devices:
Main Menu: Enter command >
<Enter>
SEA <Enter>
Path Number Device Path Device Type
------------ ------------ ------------------
P0 SESCSI.6.0 QUANTUM FIREBALL ST4.3S
P1 SESCSI.1.0 TOSHIBA CD-ROM XM-5701TA
Reinstalling the Operating System.
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