Adaptec 5325301656 Administration Guide - Page 192

System Reset Options System Reset Options Often the first thing to try in resolving anomalous behavior on a Snap Server is to reset the server to factory defaults. This section provides information about the following ways to reinstall or reset the system defaults. • Maintenance Mode • Resetting the Snap Server to Factory Defaults • Performing System Resets Without Network Access Maintenance Mode You will encounter the Snap Server maintenance mode when the GuardianOS has been compromised and is in need of repair or reinstallation. Maintenance mode consists of a series of HTML screens that allow you to perform the following functions: • Upgrade/Repair - Either upgrades the GuardianOS from one version to another, or applies the GuardianOSImage, but preserves system settings. • Fresh install - Reinstalls the GuardianOS, overwriting any previous configurations and destroying all disk partitions. Note To install the GuardianOS, you must obtain the appropriate GuardianOSImage file. This file is available from the user CD provided with your Snap Server, or has been provided as a download if you have upgraded to this release version. Resetting the Snap Server to Factory Defaults The GuardianOS allows you to reset different components of the system. Default settings can be found in the default configuration sections of Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of this Guide. Caution Each reset option requires a reboot of the server. To prevent possible data corruption or loss, make sure all users are disconnected from the Snap Server before proceeding. Navigate to the Maintenance > Factory Defaults screen, select one of the following options, and then click OK: • Reset Network Configuration To Factory Defaults Returns TCP/IP and other protocol settings to factory defaults. 178 Snap Server Administrator Guide