View source for Restoring T-10 Software on an APU-102 Unit

= Overview =
This page contains details on how to back up and restore the T-10 software on an APU-102 unit.

To protect against data loss, ensure that you routinely create a mirror backup (also known as a snapshot) of the T-10 drive both before and after running any software updates.

Back up your site parameters after any configuration change.

Use these backups to restore your T-10 software and settings in the event that the drive becomes corrupted.&nbsp;
= Prerequisites =
Before creating a backup, ensure that:
* The T‑10 software is installed and running correctly on the APU‑102.
* Site parameters are configured.

= Creating a mirror backup =
Complete the following steps to create a mirror backup:
#Connect to the APU-102 unit.
#Enter the appropriate session number (for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, or X).
#Enter your password and name credentials.
#At <code>APU102XP:Main 1&gt;</code>, enter: <code>ibackup</code>.
#Press <strong>Enter</strong>.
#Reboot the unit.
#Access the session again.
#At <code>APU102XP:Main 1&gt;</code>, enter: <code>\mirror.text</code>. Verify that the creation date of the backup matches the system date of the APU-102. If the backup date is older than the system date, repeat Steps 1-8 to create a current image.

= Backing up parameters =
To back up parameters, complete the following steps:
#Connect to the APU-102 unit.
#Enter the appropriate session number (for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, or X).&nbsp;
#Enter your password and name credentials.
#At <code>APU102XP:Main 1&gt;</code>, enter: <code>BP</code>.
#Press <b>Enter</b>.
#Reboot the unit.&nbsp;

= Restoring the T-10 drive from a mirror backup =

If the drive becomes corrupted, complete the steps below to recover it using the mirror backup created earlier:
#Connect to the APU-102 unit.
#Enter the appropriate session number (for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, or X).&nbsp;
#Enter your password and name credentials.
#At <code>APU102XP:Main 1&gt;</code>, enter: <code>irestore</code>.
#Press <strong>Enter</strong>.
#Reboot the unit. Verify that your data is restored.