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Platform and station backup options

Several options are available for backing up platform and station data.
 
NOTE: USB backup supports only FAT32 and FAT32X file systems. NTFS is not supported.
 
 
CAUTION: Only flash drives (USB sticks ≤128GB) are recommended for backup/restore operations. USB bus powered external hard drives often have higher power requirements and so may not function as expected, possibly resulting in permanent damage to the drive or to the JACE-8000. Plugging in an external hard drive may cause the controller to become unresponsive, requiring a reboot.
 

In Niagara, the term “backup” describes different operations. Refer to the following table for information about each backup type.

Backup type Contents Size Tool Notes Platforms supported
Station copier Station .bog file, histories, and alarms <1 to 50 MB Workbench Supports cross-model installation of station backup All ( NiagaraAX and Niagara 4)
Backup .dist Station .bog file, histories, alarms, references to modules, JVM and OS version, and platform configuration <1 to 50 MB Workbench Requires a clean dist (distribution) to downgrade All ( NiagaraAX and Niagara 4)
Clone backup Station bog, histories, alarms, copies of modules, JVM, OS image, platform configuration 50+ MB Browser, USB port, debug port access Completely self-contained. May only be restored to the same model of controller. JACE-8000 ( Niagara 4 only)

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