Users Guide

Network Share
To import from a network share:
1. In the left pane, select Platform Restore.
2. In the right pane, select Import Server Profile.
3. Select Network Share and click Next.
4. Select CIFS or NFS, enter the backup file name along the with directory, sub-directory path, and click Next.
5. Select either Preserve configuration or Delete Configuration.
– Preserve configuration — Preserves the RAID level, virtual disk, and controller attributes.
– Delete configuration — Deletes the RAID level, virtual disk, and controller attributes.
6. If you have secured the backup image file with a passphrase, enter the passphrase (entered during backup) in the
Backup File Passphrase box, and click Finish.
Related Links
System or Feature Behavior During Import
Import Server Profile
Importing Server Profile After Motherboard Replacement
USB Device
To import from a USB flash drive:
1. In the left pane, select Platform Restore.
2. In the right pane, select Import Server Profile.
3. Select USB Device and click Next.
4. From the Choose Device drop-down menu, select the attached USB flash drive.
5. In the File Location text box, enter the directory or sub-directory path, where the backup image file is stored on the
selected device.
6. Select either Preserve configuration or Delete Configuration.
– Preserve configuration — Preserves the RAID level, virtual disk, and controller attributes.
– Delete configuration — Deletes the RAID level, virtual disk, and controller attributes.
7. If you have secured the backup image file with a passphrase, enter the passphrase (entered during backup) in the
Backup File Passphrase box, and click Finish.
Related Links
System or Feature Behavior During Import
Import Server Profile
Importing Server Profile After Motherboard Replacement
System or Feature Behavior During Import
• Lifecycle Controller is not available during restore, and is enabled after the import operation is complete.
• Restores everything that was backed up including Lifecycle controller content.
• Import may take up to 45 minutes depending on the server configuration.
• Diagnostics or driver pack information is not restored.
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