Backing up your reo softkey (pre-configuration) – Overland Storage REO 9000 User Manual

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Using the REO SoftKey to Start the REO 9000

Overland Storage REO 9000 with ProtectionPAC Software

Backing Up Your REO SoftKey (Pre-Configuration)

Make a backup copy of all the files on the REO SoftKey before and after
you configure it.

1

Remove the cap from the REO SoftKey, and insert it into a USB port on
a Windows 2000, 2003, or XP system that contains active virus-
protection software.

Note:

If you have not previously installed a USB mass-storage device,

Windows displays a dialog box that indicates it has found new
hardware and will automatically install the necessary drivers on your
system.

2

Double-click My Computer on your desktop (or use Windows Explorer),
and browse to the software-key disk drive.

The name of this disk drive varies based on your system configuration,
but it will be called something like Removable Disk (G:).

3

Make a backup copy of all the data on the REO SoftKey, and store the
copy in a secure location.

4

To determine your next step, choose one of the following:

„

If your LAN uses DHCP, continue from step 1 under

Connecting the

REO SoftKey to the REO Appliance

on page 36.

„

If your LAN does not use DHCP, complete the steps outlined in the
next section,

Editing the Configuration File (for a non-DHCP or UNIX

Management System)

, before continuing.

Make a backup copy of all the folders and files contained on the REO SoftKey.

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