Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Operating Instructions Manual page 73

Parameter
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-d
-b
-f
-r
-o
-y
-v
-h
-V
Backup (-b; --backup)
Use this parameter to create a backup image of the current system. To create a backup
image, enter the following command line:
./s7-restore-tool -i ../CPU1505SPF.img -d /dev/sdc -b=backup1.img
● ../CPU1505SPF.img
Path of the base image.
● /dev/sdc
Hard disk on which the backup image is stored.
● backup1.img
Name of the backup images.
Factory (-f; --factory)
You use this parameter to reset the target hard disk and delete all data. The parameter also
deletes the existing Linux operating system on the fifth partition. To reset the target disk to
the base image, enter the following command line:
./s7-restore-tool -i ../CPU1505SPF.img -d /dev/sdc -f
● ../CPU1505SPF.img
Path of the base image.
● /dev/sdc
Hard disk, which is reset.
CPU 1505SP (F) Ready4Linux Version 2.7
Operating Instructions, 05/2019, A5E46864285-AA
Description
--image Path to the base image that is used.
--device Target hard disk.
--backup Create a backup image of the selected device.
--factory Reset factory setting to base image.
--restore Restore device with the selected image.
--overwrite Overwrites the existing configuration during the recovery.
--yes Click "Yes" to confirm prompt.
--verbose Enables verbose mode.
--help The help and an example of how to use the tool are displayed.
--version Displays information about the current version.
Maintenance
7.3 Backup and Restore Tool
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