Acronis 8162: Restoring from the generic recovery disk image Type I

Use this sub-task only as directed by the steps in the master task for restoring from a generic recovery disk image.

This task applies to the Type I FT Server model.

This procedure can be used on a server that needs to be restored to its factory default state. For example, if you neglected to make a first birthday image, you might need to use this procedure. If the image from which you are restoring was made from the specific machine, refer to the appropriate procedure.

Note: This procedure restores the server (both C: and D: partitions) to its factory default condition. Passwords and other site-specific configurations are reset to factory defaults.

Make sure that media access is stopped and that the system on which you are working is not being used.
Disconnect the AC power cabling from the bottom CPU/IO module.
Perform the steps in this procedure on the top CPU/IO module.
Connect all motherboard NICs to LAN connections.
If you have not already done so, connect keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
Do the following:
1. Insert the Recovery CD.
2. Restart the machine. If there is a problem restarting, hold the standby button down for five seconds to force a hard shutdown. Then press the standby button again to startup.
The system boots from the Recovery CD. The Acronis program loads.
At the startup screen, select True Image Server OEM (Full Version). The Acronis main window appears.
In the Acronis main window, click Recovery. The Restore Data Wizard opens.
On the Welcome page, click Next.
On the Backup Archive Selection page, navigate to and select the image file, then click Next.
On the Restoration Type Selection page, select Restore disks or partitions and then click Next.
On the Partition or Disk to Restore page, select (C:) and then click Next.
On the Restored Partition Location page, select (C:) and then click Next.
On the Restored Partition Type page, leave the selection at Active and then click Next.
On the Restored Partition Size page, leave settings at their defaults. The size reported in the upper pane is the size detected of the actual C: partition. This should be the same as that reported in the Partition size field in the middle of the page. Free space before and Free space after should both be reported at 0 bytes. Click Next.
On the Next Selection page, select Yes, I want to restore another partition or hard disk drive and then click Next.
On the Partition or Disk to Restore page, select (D:) and then click Next.
On the Restored Partition Location page, select (D:) and then click Next. opens.
On the Restored Partition Type page, leave the selection at Primary and then click Next.
On the Restored Partition Size page, leave settings at their defaults. The size reported in the upper pane is the size detected of the actual D: partition. This should be the same as that reported in the Partition size field in the middle of the page. Free space before and Free space after should both be reported at 0 bytes. Click Next.
On the Next Selection page, select No, I do not and then click Next.
On the Restoration Options page, do not make any selections. Click Next.
On the “…ready to proceed…” page, verify that you are restoring the correct image to the correct location. Click Proceed.
On the Operation Progress page, observe the progress report.
When a message appears indicating a successful recovery, click OK.
Click Operations | Exit to exit the Acronis True Image program. The machine restarts automatically.
Remove the recovery media while the machine is shutting down.
Wait until startup processes are complete on the top CPU/IO module. Leave the module running.
When prompted, enter the machine name. Make sure the name is identical to the name it previously had. At first start up after reimage, the system is in Embedded Security Update mode by default.
On the bottom CPU/IO module, connect AC power cabling. The module starts up.

Continue with the steps in the master task for restoring from a generic recovery disk image.